by Chris Kuc | AHL On The Beat Despite not having the opportunity to see his father play professionally, Chicago Wolves forward Hudson Elynuik has viewed enough highlights and engaged in enough discussions with his dad to realize that Pat Elynuik knows what he’s talking about when it comes to hockey. And, Pat, who retired…
Brent Nicosen first realized there was something going on when he got a call from a fellow coach struggling to find hotel rooms. The University of Indianapolis, where Nicosen coaches the men’s and women’s golf teams, always hosts the Ken Partridge Invitational in early April as one of the men’s teams last tune-ups before postseason…
Former NBA player and coach Sam Mitchell has high praise for San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, predicting a future adorned with multiple MVP and Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) awards for the rising star. Mitchell’s bold forecast came during a segment on NBA TV, where he articulated his belief in Wembanyama’s exceptional…
Brady McKinlay was introduced to the sport of golf by his parents during his early childhood and it’s become a life long passion. While he describes himself as a late bloomer, the 23-year-old has today emerged as one of Canada’s top amateur golfers and he has ambitions of carrying that success onto the professional ranks….
There is a clear-cut path from the Florida Swing to the Masters, as clear as the fairway on Augusta National’s 13th. Courtesy Martin Miller, Augusta National Golf Club The road from PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where the newly rebranded Cognizant Classic will be played this week on that beast of a golf…
Like many before her, Iga Swiatek had to get used to the fame after breaking out as a young tennis player, and initially, she didn’t handle it well. The Polish player is both a famous and avid user of social media, even though she often talks about a conscious effort when she tries to avoid…
6 The one unexpected positive to come out of Manchester United’s injury crisis this season has been the return to form for fringe players and the introduction of academy products. Of course, Kobbie Mainoo is flying the flag high in terms of this season’s academy success story after Alejandro Garnacho last year. With the way…
On the Sundays that Peter King is not reporting at a football stadium, he watches television from home in Brooklyn, switching between the most important afternoon game and NFL RedZone, a channel that showcases various games during their most dramatic moments. By 3 a.m. Monday morning, when he files his widely read “Football Morning in…
As per reports on Wednesday, Corey Perry, released by the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 30, has gained eligibility to join other NHL teams following a meeting with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. The Blackhawks removed Perry from the active roster before a Nov. 22 game in Columbus, citing unacceptable conduct violating his player’s contract. Perry issued…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Nothing has come easily in Xavier Parent’s career. The Utica Comets forward is 5-foot-8, 170 pounds. Undrafted. Never garnered much attention from the draft experts. Never part of the spotlight that the IIHF World Junior Championship draws. Still unsigned after four junior seasons. But slowly and quietly, Parent continues to…
