Without LA Kings hockey in our lives for the last eight months, it’s fair to say we’ve all needed to find some new ways to occupy our time. In that sense, Kings goaltender Cal Petersen is just like us. Where he differs, however, is that while we’ve been playing more video games or listening to
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that it has formed a new long-term data and streaming partnership for betting purposes with Genius Sports Group. With 31 teams across the United States and Canada and affiliations with every NHL team, the AHL showcases some of the most talented young ice hockey players and
MONTREAL – In the face of great pain, Joseph Blandisi has chosen to alleviate the hurt of others. On Monday, Blandisi lost his beloved grandfather, Frank Guglietti, and the Laval Rocket forward wasted little time figuring out a way to pay tribute to a man who was an influential figure in his life. Blandisi started
VANCOUVER – Until he walked on water over four brilliant September days in the playoffs, Thatcher Demko’s previous chance to prove how good he could be for the Vancouver Canucks came last February when starting goalie Jacob Markstrom injured his knee the first time. In the second game of his chance of a lifetime, Demko
The Colorado Eagles have signed forward Liam O’Brien to an American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season. O’Brien joins the Eagles after spending his first six pro seasons in the Washington Capitals organization. The Halifax, N.S., native has appeared in 370 regular-season AHL games with the Hershey Bears, totaling 63 goals and 74 assists
It was the summer of 2015, and after spending three seasons with the San Jose Sharks, defenseman Matt Irwin felt a strong desire to return to the East Coast. Having attended UMass for two years and developed three seasons with San Jose’s AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks, Irwin felt comfortable in Massachusetts. When an opportunity
The New York Islanders have announced that defenseman Johnny Boychuk‘s career has ended due to an eye injury suffered during the 2019-20 regular season. Boychuk, 36, played 16 seasons professionally, including five years in the American Hockey League with the Hershey Bears, Lowell Lock Monsters, Albany River Rats, Lake Erie Monsters and Providence Bruins. Boychuk
Shea Theodore will never forget the moment. It was almost a year ago, on Nov. 21, 2019, when his grandma Kay Darlington dropped the ceremonial puck before the Vegas Golden Knights played the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena. It was Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights defenseman had recovered from
The Florida Panthers have signed forward Juho Lammikko to a one-year, two-way contract. Lammikko, 24, spent the 2019-20 season with Karpat in the Finnish elite league, ranking second on the team with 51 points (22 goals, 29 assists) in 57 games. A third-round pick by the Panthers in the 2014 NHL Draft, Lammikko spent three
Joel Ward was named an assistant coach for the Vegas Golden Knights’ American Hockey League affiliate in Henderson, Nevada on Monday. The job launches the 39-year-old former forward, who played his last game in 2017-18 with the San Jose Sharks, on a desired path to become an NHL coach someday. “It’s a new start, new
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that Jamie Heward and Joel Ward have been hired as assistant coaches for the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. Heward and Ward join head coach Manny Viveiros on the Silver Knights’ coaching staff. Heward, 49, has spent the last eight seasons in the Western Hockey League, serving as an associate
The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Erik Condra as player development coach for the organization. Condra will assist the Rockford IceHogs coaching staff in the skills development of current players, while also evaluating, assessing and scouting potential prospects. Condra, 34, joins the Blackhawks following an 11-year professional playing career that included 362 regular-season games in the
Restricted free-agent defenseman Jake Walman has agreed to a two-year contract with the St. Louis Blues, a two-way deal in 2020-21 and a one-way deal in 2021-22. Walman, 24, skated in 57 games with the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage last season, setting career highs with eight goals, 19 assists and 27 points. He also appeared
VANCOUVER – The last time Olli Juolevi felt this healthy was 2½ years ago, before he injured his back training for the transition to professional hockey in North America. After that, there was a significant knee injury with the AHL’s Utica Comets — and two more surgeries. Then a perplexing hip issue. Juolevi spent the
Collin Delia, midway through an in-depth discussion about rebound control, paused when he heard his 5-month-old son, Anderson, wailing in the distance. “He’s crying right now,” Delia said, a bright smile spreading across his face. “He must be hungry.” The joy is a welcome change after an emotionally chaotic past year in which Delia’s personal
Beginning just a few months after attaining her film degree in 2013, Engle-Natzke has been a video coach for USA Hockey with the U-18 and Senior Women’s National Teams. And for the last five years now, she has been assistant director of operations/video coordinator for the University of Wisconsin’s men and women’s hockey teams. She
The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Micheal Haley to a one-year, two-way contract. A 13-year pro, Haley spent the 2019-20 season with the New York Rangers, collecting one goal in 22 NHL games. The native of Guelph, Ont., has appeared in 480 career AHL contests with Bridgeport, Hartford/Connecticut, Worcester, San Jose and Springfield, totaling 88
Article content Four into two doesn’t go. That simple bit of arithmetic reflects the dilemma facing the Canadiens as they try to find work for their goaltenders during the coming season. The plan for the big club is simple. Carey Price is No. 1 and off-season acquisition Jake Allen is No. 1A. Assuming a full