Category: Hockey
“Wranglers Dominate Roadrunners in Shutout Victory” – TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Kate Dibildox Dustin Wolf made 46 saves for his fifth career Calder Cup Playoff shutout, preserving the Calgary Wranglers’ 2-0 win over the Tucson Roadrunners in Game 1 of their Pacific Division first-round series. Game 2 of the best-of-three match-up is Friday evening in Tucson. Wolf, who spent much of the second half…
Canucks dominate Eagles in season opener | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Ashley Potts Sheldon Dries had a goal and an assist to pace the Abbotsford Canucks to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Eagles in the opener of their best-of-three Pacific Division first-round series at Blue Arena on Wednesday night. The Canucks can wrap up the series with another win on Friday. Dries, who…
Phantoms Secure First Victory on the Road in Game 1 | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Adam Brooks and Rhett Gardner scored and Cal Petersen stopped 21 shots as Lehigh Valley went on the road and defeated Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 2-1 in the opener of their Atlantic Division first-round series on Wednesday night. The Phantoms head home with a chance to finish off the best-of-three on Friday. Brooks, a Calder Cup champion…
Senators Gain Advantage in Battle of Ontario | TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Photo: Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography The Belleville Senators earned the first playoff win in franchise history on Wednesday night, a 3-1 victory over Toronto in the opener of their best-of-three first-round series. Game 2 is set for Friday night in Toronto. Marshall Rifai got the Marlies on the board first just 3:36 into the game,…
San Jose Sharks part ways with Head Coach David Quinn
[ad_1] The San Jose Sharks have announced that the organization has relieved David Quinn of his head coaching duties. The news became official on Wednesday afternoon, with no replacement named. The Sharks (19-54-9) finished last in the NHL and failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Quinn was in…
Corey Perry’s Playoff Game Management Skills Applauded by Oilers’ Fans and Critics
[ad_1] Corey Perry may be a rookie on the Edmonton Oilers roster, but he’s certainly not a rookie in the NHL. No active player in the league has played more playoff games than Perry who has 197 playoff games under his belt and the rest of the Oilers’ roster is feeling his sense of calm…
Toronto Maple Leafs Fans’ Doubts About Mitch Marner’s Courage are Unjustified
[ad_1] Mitch Marner’s Play Under Scrutiny Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ hockey player, is known for his exceptional skill, high hockey IQ, and strong defensive abilities. Despite his smaller stature, Marner uses his intelligence and vision to strategically position himself during games to influence plays and avoid physical harm. However, a recent incident during…
Roadrunners Ready to Make Playoff Push – TheAHL.com
[ad_1] Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Playoff hockey is back in Tucson, and so are some of the AHL’s top prospects. The Calder Cup Playoffs return to the Old Pueblo tonight when the Tucson Roadrunners host Calgary in Game 1 of their Pacific Division First Round best-of-three series. It will be the Roadrunners’ first playoff…
Patrick Kane Teases Red Wings Fans with Note foreshadowing Future
[ad_1] It’s hard not to read into a message sent by a player to the fan base when messages directed at an entire city from one player are usually meant to double as a thank you and a goodbye. That’s why fans in Detroit aren’t entirely sure what to make of the note Patrick Kane…
Shepard of the Bears wins AHL’s Goaltender of the Year award
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hunter Shepard of the Hershey Bears is the winner of the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding goaltender for the 2023-24 season. The award was voted on by coaches, players and members of the media in each of the league’s 32…