HERSHEY, Pa. (theahl.com) … An opportunistic Hershey Bears club evened up the Calder Cup Finals with a 5-2 win over Coachella Valley at Giant Center on Sunday evening. The series shifts west with the Firebirds hosting the next three games, beginning Tuesday night. The Bears went more than 12 minutes without a shot on goal
2 days ago News Duration 1:11 At the end of a hockey game, the dressing rooms are opened to the media where the players get scrummed by reporters and cameras. After Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final, John Zazula goes into the Oilers dressing room to show you what it looks like when the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrik Laine is looking to leave the Columbus Blue Jackets and the team is seeking a trade partner. What’s the latest on Martin Necas trade discussion? Meanwhile, there is more news on reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils are looking into the cost of acquiring Jacob
The Montreal Canadiens finally put pen to paper with Finnish center Oliver Kapanen. They had drafted him 64th overall at the 2021 Draft and since then, he has progressed very well. What does this signing mean for next season though? Kapanen’s Development Over the Last 3 Seasons In the three seasons since being drafted, Kapanen
ESPN News Services Jun 15, 2024, 11:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Connor McDavid scored, “La Bamba” played in the Edmonton Oilers locker room, and the Stanley Cup Final is heading back to Florida after a statement win. McDavid scored his first goal of the series as part of a four-point performance and Stuart Skinner
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer How would the Hershey Bears navigate the emotional transition? After seven passionate, contentious games with the Cleveland Monsters in the Eastern Conference Finals, the defending Calder Cup champion Bears had less than 48 hours to shift their full focus to the Calder Cup Finals and their old foe, the Coachella
Six Nations of the Grand River is not Oiler country. On June 15, the community is hosting a watch party at the Six Nations Community Hall on Fourth Line, to cheer on Florida Panthers defenceman Brandon Montour. This Saturday night, that’s a party that could end with Montour lifting the Stanley Cup. “Join us in cheering
Nick Schmaltz, Christian Dvorak, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Christian Fischer all grew up playing for the Chicago Mission youth ice hockey club. Today, the Mission is considered one of the best AAA youth ice hockey clubs in the nation. The quartet played for the Arizona Coyotes for two seasons (2018-19 and 2019-20) before they went their
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 15, 2024, 11:30 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Well, THAT was unexpected. On the verge of being swept in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers dominated the Florida Panthers en route to a 8-1 victory in Game 4.
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The finality of the moment hit Trent Vogelhuber hard last night. Having forced a Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, anything seemed possible for Vogelhuber’s Cleveland Monsters. Then, down a goal deep into the third period, James Malatesta got loose in the bottom right circle, spun and whipped a shot
The Oilers still have life in the Stanley Cup final. Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as Edmonton thumped visiting Florida 8-1 on Saturday to cut the Panthers’ lead in the best-of-seven title series to 3-1. Dylan Holloway, with two goals and an assist, Mattias Janmark, with a goal and an assist, Adam
The Anaheim Ducks desperately need to add more depth pieces in the offseason, especially players who can contribute offensively. General manager Pat Verbeek has emphasized signing forwards with speed and grit to bolster the bottom-six forward group. Pending unrestricted free agents who embody those qualities should be plentiful come July 1, but some players in
The Florida Panthers are a win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup as they enter Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Before the festivities begin, let’s take a look at some stats, facts, and notes for this contest. Related: Projected Lineups for Oilers vs Panthers – Game
Open Extended Reactions Through the first three rounds, the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs were a showcase for the Edmonton Oilers and their superstar-laden offense. The final round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs has not gone so well. Down 0-3 to the Florida Panthers, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl & Co. need a win in Game
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Some players are just built to play in June. “It’s a different game in the playoffs,” Coachella Valley Firebirds goaltender Chris Driedger said. “[Fewer] skilled tic-tac-toe plays and a little more bringing out the shovels and taking it to the net.” Firebirds forward John Hayden is one of those players,
The Dose22:22How can mindfulness help athletes? Read transcribed audio Any athlete knows that being in top form is as much a mental as a physical game. The Edmonton Oilers — approaching Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday — are relying on George Mumford to help them stay in good shape mentally. The sports
It’s that time of year when plenty of trade speculation articles are out there. From Mitch Marner to Martin Necas or Nikolaj Ehlers, and now Patrik Laine, some stars could be on the move and plenty of teams are getting ready to make a splash this offseason. Related: 4 Trades the Islanders Must Avoid This
The general consensus is the Montreal Canadiens will or at least should be looking to acquire a top-six forward this 2024 offseason. Whether or not that sentiment’s accurate, there isn’t as much consensus as to whom they should target, with so many arguable star-calibre forwards available. So, hypothetically speaking, were general manager Kent Hughes on