It was early Tuesday morning that long-time NHLer Jakub Voracek announced his retirement from the NHL. He has spent the last year dealing with a concussion, which could be a major factor in his decision. Still, he had a solid career with 1058 games played and 806 points. Voracek spent his fifteen-year career with the…
The Charlotte Checkers have their blueprint for how to play when they open the Calder Cup Playoffs later this week. Head coach Geordie Kinnear’s Checkers went into Hershey this past Saturday night in their second-to-last regular-season game and put forth a template for postseason success. Up against the AHL’s regular-season champion, the Checkers came away…
The Team GB Ice Hockey team is gearing up for several major events, including the Ice Hockey World Championships (IHWC) in May and qualifying for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey. Let’s dive straight in and take a closer look at some of the Great Britain ice hockey team’s upcoming fixtures and try to…
The Edmonton Oilers came out strong in their game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, bringing their offense to life with a 7-2 victory to take a 1-0 series lead. Connor McDavid led the charge with five assists, Evan Bouchard added four, and Zach Hyman scored his first-ever playoff hat trick. Despite the final…
As the professional hockey journalist covering the Edmonton Oilers and head coach Kris Knoblauch, it’s worth noting that Knoblauch is preparing for his first NHL playoff series. Taking over the coaching job midseason, Knoblauch successfully guided the struggling Oilers to an impressive 49-27-1 record. As they gear up for Game 1 against the Los Angeles…
Lindy Ruff, 64, has been hired by the Buffalo Sabres as their head coach once again. Ruff previously coached the Sabres from 1997-98 and from 2012-13. The decision to bring him back comes after the Sabres missed the playoffs for the 13th straight season and made changes by firing Don Granato after four unsuccessful seasons….
The Edmonton Oilers are facing mounting questions and concerns regarding Evander Kane’s admission of a lingering sports hernia issue ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings. Fans and insiders are puzzled by the timing of Kane’s revelation and why he would so openly talk about a huge potential issue. From there, others are…
In Springfield, Mass., Todd Nelson of the Hershey Bears has been named the winner of the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding coach for the 2023-24 season. Voted on by fellow coaches and members of the media in each of the league’s 32 cities, Nelson led Hershey to the second-best regular-season record…
The Edmonton Oilers have finalized their starting lineup for the first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings. Surprisingly, experienced forwards Connor Brown and Derek Ryan will not be in the lineup, while younger prospect Dylan Holloway and injured winger Evander Kane will be included instead. According to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of the Athletic, Brown, who…
As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins, there is uncertainty surrounding the lineup for tonight’s game. David Alter is currently using the Game 1 lineup to project the roster for this crucial matchup, with potential changes based on player availability and injuries. Two key things…
