NHL defenseman Alex Vlasic (2-14-16) signed a significant contract extension, agreeing to a six-year deal worth $4.6 million annually to stay with the Chicago Blackhawks, his hometown team. Previously drafted by the Blackhawks in the second round, Vlasic spent time at Boston University before making appearances with the Blackhawks in the last two seasons. “Alex…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Texas Stars forward Logan Stankoven has been voted the winner of the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding rookie 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…
In a frustrating and disappointing Game 3, the Toronto Maple Leafs surrendered an early lead and fell 4-2 to the Boston Bruins. They now trail the series 2-1. Ironically, it was the first time Toronto had scored first against the Bruins this season. However, in the end, they ultimately struggled to maintain their advantage, echoing…
Dylan Holloway has solidified his place on the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff roster. Emerging as a key player for the Oilers in the early stages of the postseason, he seems set to continue contributing as they face the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1. Initially a question mark for the series, Holloway’s strong performance has erased…
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms knew they would have to win at least once at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton if they are to take their Atlantic Division First Round series against the Penguins. “We played a disciplined road game,” head coach Ian Laperriere said via phantomshockey.com after the game. Indeed they did. They opened the scoring. They struck in…
With speculation surfacing that William Nylander might be dealing with a concussion issue, there is good news expected as the Toronto Maple Leafs head toward a two-day break before playing the Boston Bruins in Game 4 on Saturday, April 27. The Leafs are expecting to be closer to a full lineup, with players who are…
Tyler Madden scored twice, Erik Portillo made 30 saves and the Ontario Reign took a decisive 5-1 victory over the Bakersfield Condors in Game 1 of their best-of-three series at Toyota Arena on Wednesday evening. The Condors host Game 2 on Saturday looking to keep their season alive. The Reign scored four times in the…
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 of…
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 spent…
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 as…
