Category: Hockey
Toronto Maple Leafs Terminate Head Coach Sheldon Keefe
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs finally decided that head coach Sheldon Keefe was not the right person for the job. Today, General Manager Brad Treliving announced Keefe’s departure. Treliving communicated the news through X (or Twitter). In other venues, he expressed appreciation for Keefe’s contributions to how these things are done while emphasizing the need…
Grand Rapids Griffins Reflect on Growth and Success in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs
[ad_1] Watson on Grand Rapid’s first playoff win on home ice in seven years “It was great. The crowd was electric (on May 3). I know I was excited after the win and the goals. It was really loud. I know the guys appreciate it, but that’s sort of what we expect. That’s what we…
Controversy Arises Following Bruins’ Decision to Let Pastrnak and Tkachuk Drop the Gloves
[ad_1] In a display of grit and bravery that is also being labeled unnecessary and risky by some fans, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak willingly squared off against Calgary Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk during Game 3 of the playoffs. Despite taking a solid punch to the face, Pastrnak’s willingness to engage in fisticuffs ignited admiration from…
Maple Leafs’ Former Head Coach Sheldon Keefe Expresses Gratitude in Video Following Dismissal
[ad_1] Sheldon Keefe has posted a thank you video after the former head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs was fired on Thursday. Keefe said in the intro that he didn’t think a letter was enough, so he used a touching video on the waterfront to thank the organization, fans, media, and others for his…
Strategic Adjustments Oilers Must Make Following Disappointing Game 1 Defeat
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers suffered a tough loss in Game 1 against the Vancouver Canucks, which highlighted some key areas that need improvement. As they prepare for Game 2, here are some adjustments coach Kris Knoblauch should consider: 1. Stick with Skinner: Despite a shaky performance in Game 1, goaltender Stuart Skinner should be given…
AHL Daily Update: May 9, 2024 – TheAHL.com
[ad_1] The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will allow themselves to savor this one, but only briefly. The Phantoms fought off elimination against the defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears last night, taking a 2-0 win in Game 3 of the teams’ best-of-five Atlantic Division semifinal series at PPL Center. The series resumes Friday with Hershey still…
Oilers’ Coach Provides Update on Draisaitl’s Injury Status
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers had to be concerned late in the second period of Wednesday’s Game 1 matchup with the Vancouver Canucks as Leon Draisaitl left the ice surface and didn’t return. The Oilers were trying to slow a Canucks comeback and without one of their best players. The status of the health of a…
Reign Use Quick Offense to Secure Sweep Against Canucks
[ad_1] Darren Francis Photography Ontario secured a trip to the Pacific Division finals with a 4-3 victory over Abbotsford on Wednesday night, after scoring four times in the second period. The Reign are now 5-0 this postseason and will face either Coachella Valley or Calgary in the next round. The Firebirds currently lead the series…
Blue Jackets Dominate Game 1 After Draisaitl Injury Scare
[ad_1] In a stunning turn of events that will either leave the Edmonton Oilers shell-shocked or totally motivated for Game 2, the Vancouver Canucks staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a 5-4 victory from the jaws of defeat in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Dakota Joshua emerged as a force, with J.T. Miller…
Firebirds Take Series Lead Over Wranglers in Grueling Battle
[ad_1] Devin Shore and Max McCormick scored back-to-back power-play goals midway through the third period to send Coachella Valley to a 7-5 win over Calgary at Acrisure Arena on Wednesday night. The Firebirds lead the best-of-five Pacific Division semifinal series, two games to one, and will host Game 4 on Friday. With Wranglers leading scorer…
