Category: Hockey
May 3, 2024 AHL Morning Update: TheAHL.com
[ad_1] As a professional hockey journalist, Texas Stars head coach Neil Graham‘s calm and even-handed approach was evident after the team’s 6-3 win last night against the Milwaukee Admirals. Graham’s reaction to going down 2-0 early in the game showed his poise, and his team’s ability to rally and secure the win showcased their resilience….
The 2024 PWHL Draft: A Showcase of Defensive Skill
[ad_1] The 2024 PWHL Draft is focusing on defenders this year. Why? Well, there are about 15 spots open for defenders; however, there are around 25 very good ones who could play in the PWHL next year. That’s great for the league but tough for the players. Last year, teams wanted defenders. Players like Jocelyne…
Analysis of Maple Leafs’ Game 6 Victory Over the Bruins: Key Points to Take Away
[ad_1] For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, Game 6 was tense. Once again, they put on a solid defensive effort to tie their first-round series against the Boston Bruins three games to three. It was yet another thrilling showdown at Scotiabank Arena, and once again, the Maple Leafs edged the Bruins in a narrow 2-1 win….
Crunch triumph in double-overtime to claim 2-1 series advantage | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Waltteri Merelä scored on a breakaway 10:18 into the second overtime period as the Syracuse Crunch took a 2-1 decision over Rochester in the pivotal Game 3 of their North Division semifinal series on Thursday night. With a 2-1 series lead thanks to back-to-back OT wins, the Crunch can eliminate the Amerks with another…
Stars dominate Admirals in Game 1 victory | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] The Texas Stars spotted Milwaukee a 2-0 lead before scoring six of the game’s final seven goals and taking a 6-3 decision in Game 1 of the teams’ Central Division semifinal series on Thursday night. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday in Cedar Park. Emilio Pettersen scored twice for the Stars and Matej Blümel…
Edmonton Golf Course Delightfully Teases Kings Following Playoff Defeat
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers are moving on in this season’s NHL playoffs and as is often the joke when a hockey team gets eliminated, the Los Angeles Kings will hit the golf course. A tough-fought series that didn’t last nearly as long as the Kings might have liked, they’re out after five games, while the…
Walcott of the Crunch Receives Yanick Dupré Memorial Award
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Syracuse Crunch forward Daniel Walcott has been selected as the winner of the Yanick Dupré Memorial Award for 2023-24. This award has been presented annually since 1998 to an AHL player for his outstanding contributions to his local community and charitable organizations. The Yanick…
Wolves and Hurricanes confirm partnership agreement | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Ross Dettman/AHL The Chicago Wolves and Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a three-year affiliation agreement that will see the Wolves serve as the top development affiliate of the Hurricanes beginning in 2024-25. As part of the agreement, the Hurricanes will oversee the Wolves’ hockey operations decisions. “We’re excited to reestablish our AHL affiliation…
Thailand Dominates Kuwait in International Hockey Match with 57-0 Victory
[ad_1] Well, that’s one way to get a hockey tournament started. In one of the largest blowouts in IIHF history, Thailand defeated Kuwait 57-0 in the opening game of the U-18 Asian and Oceania Championship on Tuesday. Nine teams from two groups—Thailand, Kuwait, India, Indonesia, Iran, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, and the United Arab Emirates—are competing…
Can the Leafs Reverse History Against Bruins in This Series?
[ad_1] The Toronto Maple Leafs have their backs against the wall The series will be heading back to Toronto as the Leafs look to force another Game 7 versus the Boston Bruins. They’ll attempt to do so without the services of Auston Matthews, who is ruled out for tonight’s game. The Leafs won Game 5…