Category: Hockey
Linus Ullmark Unavailable for Senators Due to Injury Concerns
[ad_1] The Ottawa Senators have made an emergency recall of goaltender Mads Søgaard from the Belleville Senators of the AHL as concerns mount over Linus Ullmark‘s status. Ullmark, who missed practice on Sunday, was labeled by head coach Travis Green as having a “maintenance day.” However, this isn’t the first time Ullmark has missed practice…
Top 4 Individuals Who Can Assist Oilers in Overcoming Early Struggles
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers can’t love their start this season. Now 0-3 to begin the 2024-25 NHL campaign, they lost badly to the Winnipeg Jets, gave the game away to Chicago in game two, and then unraveled when goals were disallowed in game three versus the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. There is still a…
Analyzing the Maple Leafs’ Performance in Home Opener Against Penguins
[ad_1] In the Maple Leafs’ home opener win against the Penguins, there were notable trends regarding ice time distribution among the forwards. Head Coach Craig Berube seemed to lean heavily on his top forwards while also dealing with the absence of key players such as John Tavares, who was out due to illness. Matthews and…
Checkers’ McDonough Receives AHL Player of the Week Honor
[ad_1] Photo: KDP Studio SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Charlotte Checkers forward Aidan McDonough has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 13, 2024. McDonough scored four goals in two games, including a pair of game-winning tallies, to help the Checkers…
4 Key Observations from Winnipeg Jets’ Overtime Victory against the Minnesota Wild
[ad_1] The Winnipeg Jets won their third straight game with a 2-1 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild. Kyle Connor scored the game-winner on a power play. His goal was assisted by Mark Scheifele, who also scored in the game. There are plenty of takeaways from the game as the Jets get off to a…
Beloved Hockey Professor Brendan McCarthy, a Leader in Sports Journalism, Dies at 66
[ad_1] Brendan McCarthy, the St. John’s man who earned the nickname “Hockey Prof” and established himself over the decades as a leading sports journalist in Newfoundland and Labrador, has died at the age of 66. McCarthy passed away Saturday evening at the Health Sciences Centre, following a day of visitation from family, friends, and former…
Oilers Suffer 0-3 Loss Despite Disallowed Goals and Missed Opportunities Against Flames
[ad_1] The Edmonton Oilers suffered their third straight defeat in a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Thanksgiving Sunday at Rogers Place. Despite an early spark from Jeff Skinner, who scored his first goal in an Oilers uniform, Edmonton’s momentum was derailed by key disallowed goals and missed opportunities. Related: 3 Things to Watch…
Analyzing the Calder Cup Aspirations of Last Year’s Final Four Teams, Headlined by the Hershey Bears
[ad_1] Picking the Calder Cup champion in October has always been a difficult task in the AHL due to the unpredictable nature of the league. Rosters are constantly changing, and young talent can progress significantly throughout the season. Let’s take a look at last season’s Calder Cup Playoff finalists to see where they stand at…
Successful World Girls Ice Hockey Event Excites Fans
[ad_1] The Nottingham Vipers held a World Girls Ice Hockey Weekend event at the National Ice Centre on Sunday. The session welcomed females of all ages, who enjoyed learning the basics of hockey in a fun and safe environment. Event highlights include… On-Ice Activities: Attendees had the opportunity to engage in on-ice activities designed to teach…
Reflecting on the Canadiens’ Start and Hutson’s Skillset: An Interview with Cole Caufield
[ad_1] After a stellar performance that saw him score two goals in a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield spoke with Sportsnet’s Shawn McKenzie about the team’s strong start to the NHL season. Following games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and Ottawa Senators, Caufield’s insights shed light on…