With the 2024 NHL season concluded, marked by the thrilling victory of the Florida Panthers in a 4-3 series on June 24th, the league now stands on the cusp of a transformative era as it awaits the start of a new season in October. This interlude between seasons shines a spotlight on the emerging talents…
As the summer months progress, anticipation builds throughout the entire sports gaming community as new titles are announced ahead of their autumn release dates. NHL 25 marks the 34th annual ice hockey game under the EA banner, and whilst each year comes with updated rosters, jerseys and small gameplay improvements, the general feel amongst most…
The Origins of Kondos Ice Hockey League 15 years ago Chris Kondos started running his own scrimmages and as a bit of fun called it the Kondos Hockey League. “We started by scrimmaging and giving young kids somewhere to go on a Friday night rather than going out drinking and taking drugs. We provided a…
It’s time for a new chapter in Calgary’s entertainment sector. The city of Calgary hosted a live event Monday afternoon officially revealing the design renderings for their new event center, which will be known as Scotia Place. The project is expected to start construction today and is aimed to be ready for the 2027-28 season….
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has spent the entirety of his NHL career as an Oiler. After being drafted 1st overall in the 2011 draft, he quickly made his NHL debut, becoming a staple in the Oilers lineup. Nugent-Hopkins joined the historic franchise in the middle of the decade of darkness. His unwavering faith and…
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that Dean Evason will be their new head coach. In an official announcement by the team on Monday, the Blue Jackets posted, “Got Our Guy” and said they were thrilled to announce Dean and his wife Genevieve to the Blue Jackets family. Evason was chosen over Jay Woodcroft and…
Photo: Zak Krill The Laval Rocket have signed defenseman Zack Hayes to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. Hayes returns to North America after spending this past year playing in Finland. In three AHL seasons with Henderson, Chicago and Utica, Hayes has totaled seven goals and 18 assists for 25 points over…
It’s tough to be a Toronto Maple Leafs fan in many ways. One always seems to get sucked into the offseason belief that this team is shaping up well and that, given the roster revisions, this might be the season for a sustained Stanley Cup run. Alas, it hasn’t happened in the past six seasons….
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Thirty years after starting his coaching career, Pascal Vincent is coming home. The Montreal Canadiens named Vincent the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, last week. His latest challenge is both something new and something familiar. “I grew up 10 minutes from Place Bell,” Vincent said….
Brad Treliving, in his first year as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has faced immense pressure, given the team’s high-profile nature. Having been on the job for about 14 months, Treliving hasn’t overhauled every aspect of the team but has significantly improved in two critical areas: goaltending and defense. In the video below,…
