Category: Hockey
Kraken Announces Bylsma as New Head Coach | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] The Seattle Kraken have named Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma the new head coach of the National Hockey League club. Under Bylsma, who was named the Firebirds’ first head coach on June 21, 2022, Coachella Valley became just the second team in AHL history to top 100 points in the standings in…
The Oilers Face Both Good Fortune and Challenges
[ad_1] Despite a loss on Monday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid continues to lead his franchise in its best playoff run since 2006. McDavid was named captain at age 19, becoming the youngest NHL captain in history. His leadership impact, especially in this postseason, has been undeniable for the Oilers. The team often follows…
AHL Morning Update: May 28, 2024 | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] A native of Brookfield, Wis., Troy Grosenick got to play the role of hometown hero on Sunday. Grosenick stepped in for an injured Yaroslav Askarov and made 30 saves, shutting out Grand Rapids and sending the Milwaukee Admirals into the Western Conference Finals with a 2-0 win in Game 5. “Troy is just a…
The Evolving Role of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Offensive Players
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs have evolved significantly since winning the Draft Lottery in 2016 and selecting Auston Matthews as the first overall pick. Starting the 2016-17 season, the team built its core around three young stars: Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander. At that time, all three players were yet to celebrate their 20th…
AHL Morning Practice Report for May 24, 2024 – TheAHL.com
[ad_1] The Milwaukee Admirals had a simple objective going into Game 3 of the best-of-five Central Division Finals on Wednesday. They had to settle down the crowd at Van Andel Arena, where the Griffins owned the third-best record in the AHL during the regular season (23-7-4-2). Egor Afanasyev scored twice in the second period and…
Maple Leafs’ Marner and Berube have impromptu coffee shop rendezvous
[ad_1] A photo of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner and new head coach Craig Berube having a morning chat in an Etobicoke coffee shop has taken social media by storm. The image, captured by an eagle-eyed fan, has sparked widespread speculation among Leafs Nation about the nature and implications of this meeting. In Toronto,…
Canucks appoint Malhotra as new head coach of AHL affiliate | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images The Vancouver Canucks have hired Manny Malhotra as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. Malhotra, 44, has spent the past seven seasons as an assistant coach in the National Hockey League, with Vancouver from 2017 to 2020 and with Toronto from 2020 to…
Dan Bylsma Set to Become Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken
[ad_1] The Seattle Kraken will name Dan Bylsma as the team’s next head coach in a press conference on Tuesday, according to reports. The Kraken teased the announcement by noting there would be a press conference on Tuesday, and multiple insiders are noting the former 2009 Stanley Cup winning bench boss with the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Berggren leads Grand Rapids Griffins to stunning victory over Milwaukee Admirals, keeping series alive | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Down by two goals and 12 minutes away from elimination, the Grand Rapids Griffins got two goals and an assist from Jonatan Berggren during a four-goal eruption in a span of 3:30, and went on to defeat Milwaukee, 4-2, in Game 4 of the Central Division Finals at Van Andel Arena on Friday night….
Star DJ makes a comeback after accidental insult
[ad_1] The DJ for the Dallas Stars made a mistake when he played the song “La Bamba” after the Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their Western Conference Final game. Unaware of the song’s significance to the Oilers, many fans criticized the DJ for being insensitive. The song was also a tribute…