When Brad Aldrich brought the Stanley Cup home to northern Michigan, it was front-page news in a community that proudly calls itself the birthplace of professional hockey. Standing in the bleachers of a high school gym, the former assistant coach of the Chicago Blackhawks hoisted the championship trophy overhead as dozens of students looked on.
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Christopher Tanev scored the go-ahead goal and had three assists, Blake Coleman scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games. Elias Lindholm also scored, and Jacob Markstrom had 24 saves for Calgary, which had 50 shots on goal. Coleman scored three minutes
This has been a very intriguing date in the history of the National Hockey League. In Detroit, two all-time greats who shared the same last name left their mark. More than a handful of Hockey Hall of Famers set personal milestones. Plus, this has been a memorable day in Edmonton and Washington DC. Let’s take
On a recent episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Elliotte Friedman said, “You know who’s a Flyer if he’s not signed? [Nazem] Kadri.” Which makes a ton of sense since it is going to be an aggressive retooling and the Flyers don’t plan on rebuilding, especially not if it’s going to take three to five
5:10 PM ET Ah, the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, that incomparable showcase of breathtaking hockey talent, where reputations are built and legends are made. And where better to bring the event back to life after last season’s COVID-19 layoff than the gaudy, glamorous Las Vegas Strip? Hockey in the desert is very happening. Just ask
📝 by Suzie Cool | AHL On The Beat When it comes to sports, the first thing we notice is the athletes that we want to emulate. The athletes whose performance transcends the game itself, sets franchise records and makes history. Or it’s the memorable debut that opens the door for a long and storied
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov is headed to the All-Star game with a couple of special guests: his mom and dad. His parents, able to see the Minnesota Wild left wing play in person for the first time since he entered the NHL, have found their son in a good place. The Russia-to-U.S.
Pat Verbeek has been hired as the new general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks announced Thursday that Verbeek would replace Bob Murray, who resigned Nov. 10 and entered a treatment program for alcohol abuse amid allegations of misconduct. The native of Sarnia, Ont. spent the past three seasons as the Detroit Red Wings’
As a Buffalo Sabres fan, it is nice to see some immediate return on the Jack Eichel trade. Since his call up from Rochester, forward Peyton Krebs has been playing with a confidence of a seasoned pro, and boy, is it refreshing to see how high his ceiling can be on this team. Making the
After winning just three of their last 10 games, the San Jose Sharks are slowly starting to fall out of the playoff race. They now have a 22-20-4 record and have dropped to sixth in the Pacific Division. Although they only trail the Calgary Flames by four points for the second wild-card spot, the Flames
9:50 AM ET The NHL All-Star Game exists for three audiences. There are the fans in the city in which it’s held, who fill seats in the arena and jam the convention center Fan Fest for a glimpse at the Selke Trophy; the sponsors, who fill suites in the arena and get that photo op
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that due to inclement weather and related travel issues, the schedule of upcoming games between the Manitoba Moose and Texas Stars has been adjusted. AHL Game #640 – Texas at Manitoba – rescheduled from Feb. 4 to Sunday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. CT AHL Game #652
REGINA, Sask. – Two goals from star centre Connor Bedard weren’t enough for the Regina Pats as they fell 5-4 to the Saskatoon Blades. Jayden Wiens and Kyle Crnkovic notched two goals while Brandon Liskowsky had a goal and two assists in the win for Saskatoon (22-15-1-1). It’s the Blades’ fifth win in six games
Frans Nielsen played in almost 1,000 NHL games and knew this would be his final season playing hockey. It was now or never for Denmark to reach the Olympics. Nielsen and his teammates finally got over the last stumbling block to win their qualifying tournament last summer, and the women’s team followed suit shortly after.
The Boston Bruins are officially in the second half of the 2021-22 season. Although they started the campaign a bit slowly, they have been able to step things up since the start of the new year. This is made clear by their current 26-14-3 record. Yet, the Bruins still have many more games to play
In this trial column, which we’ve titled “Toronto Maple Leafs Commentary,” we’re going to share ideas, commentary about the Maple Leafs, thoughts about the players on the team, the events of the season, as well as ideas that come to us as we watch and write about the team we cover. Related: Maple Leafs Mason
11:58 PM ET Associated Press SEATTLE — Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato said she had been asked for years to write a book about her experiences in becoming one of the best women’s hockey players of all time. She finally has, but on her own terms and with a specific audience in mind —
The American Hockey League is saddened by the passing of one of its greatest players, Mike Nykoluk. A talented playmaker, Nykoluk was one of the most productive point-getters in the history of the AHL. Fifty years after his retirement, Nykoluk still ranks third on the league’s all-time list with 686 assists, sixth with 881 points