Blues vs. Preds: 'Hard series' ahead for first-time playoff foes
The Blues and Predators know each other well. They don’t have any postseason memories together — yet. That will change starting tonight. stltoday.com
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Can The NHL and Hockey Win In China?
In advance of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is taking a gamble on whether China is ready to handle the presence of the world’s largest and most profitable hockey league. forbes.com
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Edmonton Oilers to find Anaheim Ducks a different NHL playoffs animal (video)
Here in the happiest place on earth, the Edmonton Oilers are happy indeed with the way they dispatched the San Jose Sharks, with their edge in physicality, their late-series composure, their goaltending, and a new level of NHL playoff experience. edmontonjournal.com
Is smaller equipment actually making goalies even better?
Scoring went down this season when goalies were forced into their smaller pants and that presents the NHL with something of an existential crisis. thehockeynews.com
Trotz sees Caps growth this postseason compared to last year (video)
Ahead of their second-round series against the Penguins, Barry Trotz says he see a different Capitals team this postseason compared to the one that was knocked out by them last year. csnmidatlantic.com
Whicker: Oilers’ stars have to go through Ryan Kesler to beat Ducks
ANAHEIM — Anyone who says the Edmonton Oilers are a young team is perpetuating “a pile of crap,” according to Ducks coach Randy Carlyle. ocregister.com
Wild's Eric Staal knows concussion 'could have been worse'
Staal said he has felt better every day since the injury, and while he wouldn’t be cleared to play if the Wild had a game in the near future, he doesn’t foresee any long-term issues with the injury itself. twincities.com
Canucks to name Travis Green new head coach today: reports
Former NHLer guided club's AHL affiliate in Utica to 2015 Calder Cup Final cbc.ca
Conference semis preview: Can stars prevail over depth? (audio)
Can star power (i.e. McDavid) prevail over depth (i.e. Ducks)? How will the Cinderella Senators fare against the Rangers? news.nationalpost.com
Ducks will try to match their shutdown line against NHL scoring champion Connor McDavid
The exact origin of his line eludes Jakob Silfverberg, but he can piece some of it together. He first played alongside Ryan Kesler and Matt Beleskey, and there was another variation with Carl Hagelin. Later, in the tenure of former Ducks coach Bruce... latimes.com
For the Rangers, the hits must keep on coming
The Rangers spent the first round of the playoffs not only hitting back against the Canadiens, but hitting first; not only responding to the Habs’ physical game, but initiating physical play. It was a sight to behold for generations of Rangerstown... nypost.com
From a First Nation reserve to the NHL and Latvia: Ted Nolan shares his remarkable hockey journey
'I never went to power skating. I never went to hockey school. If I can play in the (NHL), if this little Ojibwe kid can do it, anybody can do anything' nationalpostcom.wordpress.com
Home ice advantage won’t be so simple when Senators take on Rangers
The results of several series – including Ottawa’s – throw into dispute the value of the so-called ‘seventh man’ in hockey theglobeandmail.com
NHL Playoffs: What to Watch in the Second Round
The Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who had the two best records in the league, will square off in the main event. nytimes.com
Season wrap-up: Wild's players, coaches, executives look back and ahead
The Wild held its end-of-the-year availability on Tuesday, and here's a synopsis of the morning sessions from the press conference room and the locker room. startribune.com
Souhan: Five playoff games isn't good enough, no matter what Fletcher says
Instead of admitting that spending all of five games in the playoffs was a failure, Wild GM Chuck Fletcher tried to put a positive spin on the season. startribune.com
Warning to Senators: Lundqvist has been lights out
'He wants to be a difference-maker and he's looking forward to this series': Vigneault cbc.ca
The Senators keep giving you reasons to cheer for them
The Senators were underdogs entering the season and had to deal with some emotional ups and downs. Now, unexpectedly in the second round, it's hard not to be intrigued by Ottawa. thehockeynews.com
After enjoying a career year, Bruins winger Brad Marchand aims for an even better season in 2017-18
Since childhood, Brad Marchand has often received an essential piece of advice from his dad: Aim high. Don’t be content with pretty good, try to be great. bostonherald.com
With money tight for Capitals, Karl Alzner knows his days may be dwindling in Washington
The Capitals face an offseason in which 11 players will need a new contract. Alzner's place in that picture has been muddied by a less-than-stellar season while recovering from a nagging injury. washingtonpost.com
Senators' Karlsson on revealing foot injury: 'I'm not much for secrets'
Injuries are usually a state secret in the playoffs. That’s why Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson caught everybody off guard when he revealed Sunday he’d been playing the entire first round with two hairline fractures to his foot. ottawacitizen.com
'Carlyle 2.0 Era' brings focus, quiet confidence to Ducks
ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 15: Two fans wear duck masks as assistant coach, Paul MacLean, and head coach Randy Carlyle of the Anaheim Ducks watch the game against the St. Louis Blues on March 15, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora... ca.sports.yahoo.com
‘It was a treat to watch’: If Auston Matthews was this good as a rookie, what will he do next?
Few figure Matthews, Toronto's Calder Trophy favourite, will take a step back next October, once the puck drops on the 2017-18 season news.nationalpost.com
30 Thoughts: Islanders working hard on John Tavares extension pitch
The second round begins Wednesday and the lottery is Saturday, but the Islanders are already hard at work on an extension pitch for John Tavares. That and more in this edition of 30 Thoughts. sportsnet.ca
Blackhawks president says Preds sweep was ‘no fluke’ (Coach Q is angry, too)
John McDonough believes that Chicago got "steamrolled." nhl.nbcsports.com
Bruins' Bergeron played all season with sports hernia
The Boston Bruins' top center fought through a serious malady all season long.Patrice Bergeron revealed he was playing with a sports hernia throughout the 2016-17 campaign and may require surgery, according to Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com.A sports... thescore.com
Chara would like new contract after next season
Don't expect a farewell tour from Zdeno Chara next season.The Boston Bruins captain confirmed at the team's locker clean-out Tuesday that he would like to sign a new contract after his current seven-year deal concludes next season, according to... thescore.com
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Will the Stars Deal Before the Expansion Draft?
You haven’t had enough wild speculation about the 2017 NHL … defendingbigd.com
Eulogy: Remembering the 2016-17 Boston Bruins
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we’re bound to lose some friends along the journey. We’ve asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The bloggers and fans who hated them the... ca.sports.yahoo.com
Eulogy: Remembering the 2016-17 Minnesota Wild
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we’re bound to lose some friends along the journey. We’ve asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The bloggers and fans who hated them... ca.sports.yahoo.com
Granlund doesn't blame broken hand for playoff struggles
Mikael Granlund was loath to blame a broken right hand in Game 1 for his inability to score in the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a career-high 26 goals and 69 points. startribune.com
How top-line forward Patrick Maroon found his home with the Oilers
‘I think history is going to be made here,’ says Oiler fan-favourite Maroon, who found a home and career reboot in Edmonton theglobeandmail.com
Kings' Toffoli, Gaborik, Martinez, Forbort underwent medical procedures
The Los Angeles Kings were hurting at the end of the season.The club announced Tuesday that four players - defensemen Derek Forbort and Alec Martinez and forwards Marian Gaborik and Tyler Toffoli - have already undergone offseason medical procedures... thescore.com
Look: Sharks' Couture undergoes post-playoff dental work
Warning: Graphic imageWith his season now done, Logan Couture went to the dentist.The San Jose Sharks forward was struck in the face with a puck late in the regular season, and took some time Monday to start fixing things up after being eliminated... thescore.com
Ovechkin on facing Crosby, Penguins: ‘You don’t have to be afraid’
Sidney Crosby is standing in Alex Ovechkin's way again. Of course. nhl.nbcsports.com
Puck Daddy's Western Conference second-round preview
Yahoo Sports' Greg Wyshynski offers his series storylines and picks to win as the Predators face the Blues and the Ducks face the Oilers in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. sports.yahoo.com
The 2017 draft lottery power rankings
While the second round of the playoffs gets under way tomorrow, there’s another big date coming up on the NHL calendar. The annual draft lottery will be broadcast from Toronto on Saturday night. This will be the second year of the... downgoesbrown.com
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Anderson and Senators have chance at redemption for 2012 playoff loss
Of the 12 holdovers (six on each side) that are still around from the Senators-Rangers teams that met in the first round of the 2012 playoffs, two constants that loomed... ottawacitizen.com
Blues can't depend on puck luck — they must improve
A bounce here, a bounce there and we could be discussing a totally different Blues story this week. And we could have been fretting over a Blues collapse today. stltoday.com
Purdy: Thornton's injury could benefit Sharks
By playing with a torn MCL and torn ACL, the Sharks’ No. 19 may have ruined his free agent marketability and at the same time, obligated San Jose to give him a generous deal. mercurynews.com
Second-round playoff preview, and a look back at Roundhe Hockey News (audio)
Could Carey Price leave Montreal? ...What to make of another early exit for the Blackhawks ...There's real hope in Toronto ...Ilya Kovalchuk's potential return to the NHL - Plus, second-round playoff preview (starts around the 25-minute mark) thehockeynews.com
Stopping the speedy Connor McDavid will be the Ducks’ top challenge against the Oilers
ANAHEIM – The NHL’s fastest player is well on his way to becoming its best, and the Ducks are now faced with the task of stopping him. Or slowing him down. Or making him do more than shift up ice from first gear to seventh in the blink of an eye. ocregister.com
John Shipley: 'It' factor is no mystery, but Wild need to find it
During a discussion last week about what ails the Minnesota Wild, a colleague neatly summed up the challenge ahead for coach Bruce Boudreau and general manager Chuck Fletcher. “I don’t know what ‘it’ is,” he said, “but I know the Wild don’t have it.” twincities.com
Karl Alzner or Nate Schmidt? ...If you have to ask, you are oblivious to Nate Schmidt's speed and 'play to win' attitude (video)
With Karl Alzner being out, Nate Schmidt has stepped up to the plate on defense. When Alzner is ready to come back, what should Trotz do with Schmidt? Alan May can see Trotz using 7 defenseman. csnmidatlantic.com
‘I’m just getting started’: Calgary Flames’ Sam Bennett is determined to build on playoff positives after first-round sweep
Bennett was among Calgary’s finest during a first-round sweep from the Ducks, showing he could be on the brink of big things news.nationalpost.com
Blues think they’re ‘as sound as ever’ on defense without Shattenkirk
So far, so good. nhl.nbcsports.com
Carey Price hopes to stay with Canadiens
A free agent in 2018, goaltender wants to sign new contract to stay in Montreal cbc.ca
Dan Girardi making it count if this is his last run with Rangers
If this represents Dan Girardi’s Last Stand as a Ranger, then it could be something special to remember this special player by if, as seems likely, he is elsewhere next season. For the soon-to-be 33-year-old defenseman, who is coming off consecutive... nypost.com
Distracting or Dirty, NHL Agitators Can Provide a Spark in the Playoffs
Some players help their teams by being major irritants. Bloody or illegal hits can be part of the package. nytimes.com
Ex-coaches strike back in NHL playoffs
Mike Yeo, the former Wild coach, wasn't the only coach to experience some payback. startribune.com
First round of NHL playoffs was a battle of the goaltenders
Unpredictable battles saw four of the top seven teams of the regular season ousted and the most overtime games in league history theglobeandmail.com
Nate Thompson overcame major injury and helped Ducks reach second round of NHL playoffs
When Nate Thompson began the grueling rehabilitation from a torn Achilles’ tendon last summer, a documentary film about Kobe Bryant got his attention. The Lakers star overcame the same injury, and Thompson could identify on some level with the “Black... latimes.com
NHL playoffs: By the numbers
Here's a look at the first round, and a glance ahead to the second, through a few key numbers. cbc.ca
Toronto Maple Leafs progression keyed by Mike Babcock
We associate Mike Babcock with big games. He has coached Canada to two Olympic gold medals. He guided them to a World Cup title before this season. He frequents the biggest stages in hockey. insider.espn.com
Red Wings general manager Ken Holland putting in miles of scouting (video)
Yesterday saw him travel to Toronto to catch the OHL playoff game between Mississauga and Peterborough. Next up is a trip to Kelowna, British Columbia, to see the Rockets take on the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League semifinals. freep.com
Burns, Karlsson and Hedman are the Norris finalists – here's the case for each
Brent Burns, Erik Karlsson and Victor Hedman separated themselves from the rest of the pack this season, but which defender wins the Norris? Whoever takes it, the margin of victory could be razor thin. thehockeynews.com
Matthews, Laine and Werenski are Calder finalists — here’s the case for each
Auston Matthews burst onto the scene with four goals, Patrik Laine answered back as the hat-trick hero and Zach Werenski's steady play impressed all year. So, who wins the Calder? thehockeynews.com
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks chess match of an NHL playoffs fight (video)
In the wake of Edmonton’s six-game win over a deep and experienced San Jose squad, it may be time to rewrite one of hockey’s oldest cliches. edmontonjournal.com
Blackhawks' firing of Mike Kitchen could reopen rift between coaching staff, front office
General manager Stan Bowman promised change after the Predators swept the Blackhawks in the first round of the playoffs. The first part of that change came Monday, and it cut close to coach Joel Quenneville. The Hawks fired assistant coach Mike Kitchen... chicagotribune.com
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 2017 Stanley Cup Round 2 guide
Everything you need for the Caps' second-round rematch with the Penguins. washingtonpost.com
Five things the Bruins must address this offseason
It will be difficult keeping up with the Joneses in the Atlantic Division. The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t just have great young talent, they’re now a solid organization from top to bottom. You have to figure the Tampa Bay Lightning will be back in the mix. bostonherald.com
Stu Cowan: Marc Bergevin has failed to assemble a winning team
The Canadiens took down their "No Excuses" sign at the beginning of this season and now there are no excuses left for this team or its general manager. montrealgazette.com
Canadiens crisis at center clouded by Alex Galchenyuk’s status
The Montreal Canadiens aren’t trading goalie Carey Price. They don’t expect any drama. There won’t be another edition of the Context Olympics that were held during GM Marc Bergevin’s P.K. Subban saga, when we all had to figure out the differences... ca.sports.yahoo.com
Free-agent decisions, Vegas expansion draft and more: What’s next for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Hunwick will be 32 and Polak 31 next season, Polak coming off a broken … news.nationalpost.com
Islanders bring Dennis Seidenberg back with another one-year deal
The Islanders defeated the Senators 4-2. Dennis Seidenberg will be back in Brooklyn next season after inking a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the New York Islanders. After being bought out in June 2016 by the Boston Bruins, Seidenberg had to wait... sports.yahoo.com
It’s Monday and Ken Holland Still Has a Job
It doesn't appear that George pointed you to this over the weekend, so I will (sorry, George, if you posted and I missed it). Wojo wrote a column Friday that points out the various reasons (Ken Holland) that the Red Wings seem to be stuck between... kuklaskorner.com
John Stevens brings a softer voice and small changes to Kings' head-coaching job
The Kings needed a different voice behind their bench after five-plus seasons of Darryl Sutter’s gruff and relentless demands and they got one in soft-spoken John Stevens, who was introduced at a news conference Monday as the 27th coach in club... latimes.com
Marian Gaborik had procedure, won't be bought out
Los Angeles Kings forward Marian Gaborik will not be bought out, general manager Rob Blake told reporters Monday. At a news conference introducing John Stevens as the King’s head coach, Blake was asked about Gaborik and the players’ future with the... ca.sports.yahoo.com
Masterton Trophy Finalists: Anderson vs. Cogliano vs. Ryan
Craig Anderson of the Ottawa Senators, Andrew Cogliano of the Anaheim Ducks, and Derek Ryan of the Carolina Hurricanes are the finalists for the 2016-17 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. It is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities... ca.sports.yahoo.com
Seattle: Evaluating 3 arena proposals leads to apples-to-oranges comparisons
For one, they aren’t on an even footing. Two proposals are to renovate KeyArena “on spec” for NBA and NHL use. The third proposal, in which entrepreneur Chris Hansen would build a new arena in the Sodo District, does not involve immediate construction. seattletimes.com
Senators find playoff inspiration in Karlsson, Anderson, MacArthur
When players were injured or struggling, Ottawa’s depth allowed them to make seamless changes theglobeandmail.com
Sens' Craig Anderson headlines Masterton finalists
Goalie won 25 games for Ottawa while supporting wife's battle with cancer cbc.ca
Monday, April 24, 2017
3 key observations from Game 6: Caps save their best for last (video)
The Caps are headed to the second round thanks to their 2-1 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6 - 1. Overtime domination csnmidatlantic.com
Frustrated Stan Bowman pledges change after Blackhawks' 'complete failure'
Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman is typically as mild-mannered as they come, but on Saturday he didn't hold back in letting his displeasure show. And his message was clear: Change is coming to the Hawks. Bowman said he was "frustrated and angry"... chicagotribune.com
Jack Todd: Canadiens-Rangers series decided on a bounce or two (video)
For six games this April, we have been treated to some of the fastest, most intense, most physical hockey I have ever seen. Two teams so evenly matched they were like balance weights on a scale went at it tooth and nail through 18 periods of regulation... montrealgazette.com
So what the heck are we to make of the Washington Capitals now?
They defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games, but the Capitals hardly cemented their status as a favorite to win the Stanley Cup. thehockeynews.com
Wild's Mikael Granlund named a finalist for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Granlund will be named a finalist for the Byng, which is given to the player “adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” twincities.com
Round 2 schedule: Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers
Start making plans now, the NHL has released the schedule for the second round of the playoffs. ottawacitizen.com
Capitals goalie Braden Holtby near-perfect in series-clinching win over the Maple Leafs
Braden Holtby stopped 37 of 38 shots to quiet most of the critics who had questioned his play during the series. news.nationalpost.com
Capitals’ Schmidt hurt by Leafs’ Komarov; Record 18th playoff game to OT
Schmidt might be OK. nhl.nbcsports.com
Ducks face a new kind of beast in the Oilers in next round of playoffs
This is a different Alberta animal. Having swept a first-round series against the Calgary Flames, the Ducks gathered Sunday with another Western Canada foe in their sights in the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks know it only gets harder from here, and... latimes.com
Kings counting on new coach John Stevens to ease scoring woes
Show me the goals. Show me the creativity the Kings lacked while Darryl Sutter insisted on coaching a heavy, physical game in defiance of the NHL’s trend toward speed and skill. If John Stevens can bring a fresh approach to a team that had become... latimes.com
Lawsuit against NHL over concussions heating up
Many of the 126 former players in the suit have Minnesota connections. startribune.com
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews goes out the way he came in, on fire
Auston Matthews was the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best player in Game 1 of this house-money season and in Game 88. Still a teenager, the future looks bright for him and his young, exciting, likeable team. sportsnet.ca
Maybe this is the year for Washington Capitals?
Marcus Johansson has experienced the painful embarrassment of Washington Capitals’ playoff losses. Not all of them. He wasn’t there for the previous heart-stopping scare from the Eastern Conference’s lowest seed, when the Capitals lost to the... ca.sports.yahoo.com
Rangers have never seen Ryan McDonagh like this
Regarding the Rangers, whose patience, discipline and structure will be challenged by the Senators in what shapes up as a far less physical series than the six-game tong war against Montreal. Just make sure to keep your head up around Alexandre... nypost.com
Rangers Ride Henrik Lundqvist Into the Second Round
“I’m going to have a glass of wine tonight, maybe two,” Coach Alain Vigneault said after his team eliminated the Montreal Canadiens. nytimes.com
The sound and the fury of Canadiens fans
Teams don’t win Cups hewing to the demands of hot-blooded fans, but what if the armchair GMs are right this time as Carey Price’s free agency looms? theglobeandmail.com
Wild's puzzling collapse begs for the reasons why
Another first-round exit leaves plenty of blame to go around. startribune.com
Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson playing with two hairline fractures in left heel
Karlsson led the Senators to a first-round victory while averaging 30 minutes per game in the playoffs, including 41:51 of ice time in a double-overtime loss to the Bruins in Game 5. espn.com
Red Wings' Dylan Larkin needs to be better 'in all areas'
DETROIT - Dylan Larkin made a seamless transition to the NHL as a 19-year-old in 2015 with the Detroit Red Wings and thought playing in this league was going to be a snap. mlive.com
Whicker: Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg has found gold in playoffs before
Jakob Silfverberg’s hometown is Gavle, Sweden, which has a river running through it. People with permits can catch salmon, right downtown. You don’t see that everywhere. You also don’t see the Gavle Goat, or Gavlebocken, everywhere. ocregister.com
Sharks haunted by key moments in series loss to Oilers
The series, which ended Saturday with the Oilers’ 3-1 win in Game 6 that knocked the Sharks out of the postseason, came down to a handful of plays mercurynews.com
Price of devotion to the Edmonton Oilers is high
There were 18,000 fans in Rogers Place on Saturday night, for a game that was played 2,440 kilometres away. There must be a reward for that behaviour, and the patient season-ticket holders of Edmonton are getting theirs now. edmontonjournal.com
Hochman: Allen, Blues rise together after bottoming out in January
Both have come a long way since nadir in January. stltoday.com
Brennan: Another chapter written in Clarke MacArthur’s gutsy saga
As his ice time started to dwindle, it was suggested that the Senators might be better off making MacArthur a healthy scratch. MacArthur was more than the overtime hero in the 3-2 decision over the Bruins. He was the best player on either team all day. ottawacitizen.com
Hornqvist earns spot on Crosby line for Penguins
In the third period of Thursday's series-clinching victory over Columbus, Patric Hornqvist found himself crumpled on the PPG Paints Arena ice having just been blasted face-first into the cold, steel goal frame by a David Savard cross-check. triblive.com
Canadiens spent too much time getting tougher, not enough time getting better
For several years now the Montreal Canadiens have been a very good, but very flawed hockey team. Before this season their biggest issue was an overreliance on starting goaltender Carey Price, where they would be content to allow him to make as many... nhl.nbcsports.com
Free agents, expansion draft key to summer
It will soon be time to bite the bullet. The Blue Jackets, like every other team in the NHL, will lose a roster player to the league’s new franchise, … dispatch.com
In Edmonton, winning changes everything
The lost decade out of the playoffs is a distant memory now, as Edmontonians are delirious over their Oilers theglobeandmail.com
Leafs lose in overtime, ousted by Capitals in six games
Defying the odds, Toronto went toe to toe with the regular season’s best team for five games that could have easily gone either way theglobeandmail.com
Souhan: Wild GM's moves were logical yet fruitless
Chuck Fletcher has much for which to answer, but most of his recent mistakes or misjudgments stemmed from managing an inflexible roster. startribune.com
Steve Simmons: Season ends with heartbreak, and hope, for the Toronto Maple Leafs
The season has ended for the most likeable and most promising Maple Leafs team in a quarter of a century, following a 2-1 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals. news.nationalpost.com
Today, the coaches and commissioners seem to have a lighter schedule as they prepare for the bulk of the national meetings on Thursday and Friday. Because the NCAA’s head of National Letters of Intent is scheduled to speak, you’d have to... undhockey.areavoices.com
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
BIG10: Hockey Season in Review
Three Big Ten teams were selected to participate in the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship, with Minnesota, Ohio State … bigten.org
BIG10: Q&A With ... Danton Cole
Last week, Danton Cole was named the new coach at Michigan State, his alma mater.CHN: When were you first contacted by Michigan State, what was the process like and when did you find out you were hired?Cole: I called [Michigan State Athletic... collegehockeynews.com
ECAC: San Jose signs Union's DeSimone, who forgoes senior season on Dutchmen back end
Union junior defenseman Nick DeSimone has signed a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks. DeSimone also signed an AHL amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2016-17 season and will play for the ... uscho.com
Hockey East: Lake Forest grad Jack Jenkins savors trip home with Notre Dame hockey
For hockey prospects, the path to the pros isn ... Jenkins skated for the … chicagotribune.com
NCHC: conference discusses future of Frozen Faceoff at Target Center
The Xcel Energy Center was previously used by the Big Ten and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, but both leagues have opted to play … wdaz.com
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
BIG10: Kornacki - A Conversation with U-M's New Ice Hockey Coach
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The first thing fans should know about Mel Pearson is that he's a winner who was raised in hockey by a trio of Wolverine legends as well as a father who played in the NHL for the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins. mgoblue.com
AHA: Niagara Hires Lammers
Lammers is currently the head coach and general manager of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Lammers … wgrz.com
AHA: Niagara picks experienced Jason Lammers as hockey coach
Niagara University has chosen former top Hockey East Conference assistant and current top-level junior coach Jason Lammers to be its … buffalonews.com
BIG10: Minnesota Tyler Sheehy Named Captain for 2017-18 Season
The Gopher Hockey Team announced Monday afternoon that All-American Tyler Sheehy will wear the C as the Gopher captain for the 2017-18 season. He will be joined by alternate captains Ryan Lindgren, Mike Szmatula, and Leon Bristedt who will all wear... thedailygopher.com
NCAA: D-I Hockey at Illinois Still Just a Dream
The 2017 Frozen Four in Chicago went off without a hitch. Sure, there wasn't the warm sun there was in Tampa in 2016, but Chicago was a fine host for college hockey's biggest stage, and the city responded with the largest attendance ever inside an... collegehockeynews.com
NCAA: Many Usual Topics Heating Up at This Year's Convention
With the coaches and other college hockey administrators meeting for their annual convention ... Last year, it thought it was close to a deal with the NCHC, but that relationship proved far more elusive than ASU thought. … collegehockeynews.com
NCAA: Women - ex-UND Players' Destination Update
Several UND women’s players are starting to find new homes. None have ended up at the same school yet. UND transfers/re-commits Freshman G Kristen Campbell, Wisconsin Freshman D Abbey Stanley, Boston University Sophomore F Rebekah Kolstad,... undhockey.areavoices.com
WCHA: Michigan Tech hockey coaching search - Pair from USHL should top list (video)
Among those who should be at the top of the list for the Tech job are a pair of USHL coaches: Bill Muckalt and Pat Mikesch. freep.com
Hockey East: Providence women's coach Deraney inks contract extension
Providence announced Monday that women's head coach Bob Deraney has signed a contract extension. After being picked to finish seventh in the 2016-17 Hockey East preseason coaches' poll, the Friars finished in fourth place with a 11-10-3 conference... uscho.com
NCHC: Morning Brief - conference To Discuss Frozen Faceoff
It’s Day 2 of NCHC meetings in Naples, Fla., and one of the topics that will generate plenty of conversation is the future of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff. There’s one year left on the Target Center contract, which means it will be time for... undhockey.areavoices.com
Monday, April 24, 2017
BIG10: Michigan Tech's Mel Pearson to be named new Michigan hockey coach
Pearson will be announced as Michigan’s coach at an afternoon news conference today. A source familiar with the situation said Pearson arrived in Ann Arbor Sunday evening and had agreed to succeed Red Berenson. freep.com
NCAA: Morning Brief - Meetings About To Start
Almost the entire college hockey world is down in Florida right now, preparing for annual meetings. The NCHC will meet the next two days. The national meetings essentially begin Thursday morning (there are a couple of small things Wednesday). This is... undhockey.areavoices.com
NCHC: UMD's defensive corps, led by freshman Mikey Anderson, will be youthful next season
Minnesota Duluth freshman wing Joey Anderson is excited about his younger brother, Mikey, joining the Bulldogs next season. grandforksherald.com
NCHC: Swaney expected to make offensive an impact with Bulldogs
The three or four defensemen Minnesota Duluth is bringing in next season are without a doubt young, but the same cannot be said about incoming freshmen forwards Nick Swaney and Kobe Roth. Both will be 20 when they hit the ice for UMD's season-opening... duluthnewstribune.com
Sawchenko leaves with one year of eligibility left, which isn't a typical decision. The 19-year-old said that his experiences over the past few seasons, specifically not being selected in the 2016 NHL Draft, led him to think about life after the WHL. discovermoosejaw.com
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
USHL: Musketeers' success rooted in several factors
Coach Jay Varady’s Musketeers, fourth in the USHL in the regular season with an 88.0 percent penalty kill, turned away 12 Des Moines power … siouxcityjournal.com
WHL: Is 6-foot-6 forward in Red Wings future?
The Wings had the sixth-worst record in the NHL last season, and the No. 6 prospect among North American skaters according to NHL Central Scouting is center Michael Rasmussen of the WHL's Tri-City Americans. mlive.com
WHL: Keegan Kolesar lifts Thunderbirds with goal in final minute
Keegan Kolesar scored his second goal of the game with 20 seconds remaining in regulation, leading the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 2-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the WHL Western Conference finals. seattletimes.com
USHL: draft preview - Best Lumberjack drafted in each round
MUSKEGON, MI- The Muskegon Lumberjacks had a historic 2016-17 season. The team won more games (37) and racked up more points (79) … mlive.com
NAHL: Amarillo Bulls Win Two More Awards as league Announces Divisional Awards
Mika, who is committed to UMASS-Amherst (Hockey East), was chosen twice as the South Division Player Of The Week during the season and the NAHL Player of the Month for September on another occasion. He had … oursportscentral.com
OHL: Ottawa 67's coach, GM Brown resigns for personal reasons
Ottawa 67's head coach and general manager Jeff Brown has resigned for personal reasons. sportsnet.ca
QMJHL: Playoffs - Armada edge Islanders to take 2-1 series lead
Joel Teasdale's goal late in the second period stood as the winner as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada edged the Charlottetown Islanders 5-4 on Tuesday in Game 3 of their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League semifinal series. sportsnet.ca
USHL: RoughRiders Welcome Doug Miller to the Staff
Cedar Rapids, Iowa-The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders announced today the addition of Co-President Doug Miller to its staff."Doug is an experienced execut... - USHL Cedar Rapids RoughRiders oursportscentral.com
WHL: Royals Ink Tyus Gent
Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals are proud to announce the signing of 2001-born forward Tyus Gent (j-ENT) to a Western Hockey League (WHL ... 167 lb forward also played in eight games for the Delta Prep team this year … oursportscentral.com
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
WHL: Winterhawks set stage for victory next season
If the Portland Winterhawks' learning curve continues to trend upward at the angle it did in the 2016-17 season, the team soon could be back among the Western Hockey League's elite. pamplinmediagroup.com
CHL: Notebook - Game may be changing away from coaches like Constantine
Like it or not, Kevin Constantine bears the label of a defensive coach like a scarlet letter — which one might theorize played a part in the Everett Silvertips' end-of-season shakeup last week. sportsnet.ca
NAHL: What Blizzard? Wilderness rout Brookings in decisive fifth game of playoff series
CLOQUET — Minnesota Wilderness forward Zach Mills tried his hardest to deprive the 1,043 fans at Northwoods Arena of their hats Monday... duluthnewstribune.com
USHL: Lammers takes Niagara coaching post
Jason Lammers has spent the past two seasons maintaining the Dubuque Fighting Saints’ winning tradition. Now, he will try to rebuild one at the … telegraphherald.com
USHL: Success leads Saints to deep talent pool for coaching search
Brad Kwong received dozens of high-end resumes the three times he searched for a head coach and general manager for the Dubuque Fighting Saints. The managing partner for Northern Lights Hockey expects just as … telegraphherald.com
USHL: The Original Two -- Sioux City and Waterloo
Beginning in 1979-80, there were a total of seven teams with the Hennepin Nordiques, Bloomington Jr. Stars, Green Bay Bobcats and St. Paul Vulcans forming the North Division, and the Austin Mavericks, Sioux City Musketeers and Waterloo Black Hawks... wcfcourier.com
BCHL: Kawaguchi’s Historic Playoff Run
Jordan Kawaguchi is in the middle of an incredible playoff run with the Chilliwack Chiefs. On Saturday night, he had four points (two goals, two assists) in a 4-2 Chilliwack win to force a Game 6, which will be played tonight in Penticton. Chilliwack... undhockey.areavoices.com
OHL: Steelheads take 3-0 series lead vs Petes after double OT win
Mississauga Steelheads forward Michael McLeod scored the overtime winner in the second overtime period to give his team a 2-1 win over the Peterborough Petes putting them just a win away from the final. sportsnet.ca
OHL: Szypula has 2 goals & assist to get Attack past Otters
The Attack now have a 2-1 series lead thanks to Ethan Szypula’s three-point night against the Otters in a 6-3 win. sportsnet.ca
Monday, April 24, 2017
OHL: Mississauga Steelheads chasing a worst-to-first league title
Junior team is two games from league final after having worst record in November. thestar.com
OHL: Owen Tippett 1G vs Peterborough (video)
Owen Tippett has been giving Ontario Hockey League goaltenders nightmares most all season... recrutes.ca
NAHL: Junior Wilderness host Brookings in must-win Game 5
The second-seeded Minnesota Wilderness will host the third-seeded Brookings Blizzard in a decisive Game 5 of a first-round North American Hockey League playoff series at 7:05 p.m. Monday at Northwoods Arena in Cloquet. The Wilderness and Blizzard... duluthnewstribune.com
USHL: Phantoms Stay Alive with 4-1 Victory in Game 3
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - After getting outscored 10-1 last weekend in Chicago, the Youngstown Phantoms exploded for four goals and avoided elimination by down... - USHL Youngstown Phantoms oursportscentral.com
AHL: Blackhawks relieve Dent of coaching duties
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has relieved Ted Dent, head coach of the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs, of h... theahl.com
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
AHL: Wolves send series to limit with Game 4 win
Defensemen Jake Walman and Jordan Schmaltz scored early in the third period to break a 1-1 tie and propel Chicago to a 5-1 win over Char... theahl.com
AHL: No time to rest for Crunch’s McGinn
Tye McGinn's pregame nap didn't go too well Friday, before the first playoff game of his six-year pro career.... syracuse.com
AHL: Samuelsson making an impression on Checkers
Ulf Samuelsson is making an impression in his first season as head coach of the Charlotte Checkers.... nhl.com
ECHL: Everblades bury Bears early, force Game 7
ECHL hockey: Everblades bury Bears early, force Game 7 ESTERO -- A flurry of first-period goals lifted the Florida Everblades to a 6-4 win over … naplesnews.com
ECHL: Toledo defeats Kalamazoo in Game 7
The Toledo Walleye defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 3-1 in Game 7 of the Central Division Semifi... echl.com
ECHL: Monarchs advance to meet Beast in North Division Finals
The Manchester Monarchs defeated the Adirondack Thunder 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday in Game 6... echl.com
ECHL: Today – April 26, 2017
South Division Semifinals (Best of Seven) #4 Orlando Solar Bears at... echl.com
ECHL: Transactions – April 25, 2017
Following are the ECHL transactions for Tuesday, April 25, 2017: Kalamazoo: ... echl.com
ECHL: Walleye host K-Wings in Game 7
The Toledo Walleye host the Kalamazoo Wings tonight with a spot in the Central Division Finals... echl.com
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
AHL: Brennan hopes for more than personal goals
Even though T.J. Brennan has been in the American Hockey League since the last time the Phantoms were in the playoffs, this season feels... courierpostonline.com
ECHL: Beast advance to North Division Finals
The Brampton Beast defeated the Reading Royals 3-1 on Monday in Game 6 of the North Division ... echl.com
AHL: Bertuzzi Scores Twice as Griffins Take 2-0 Series Lead
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A pair of goals by Tyler Bertuzzi - including one of Grand Rapids' two empty-netters in the final minute - paced the Griffins to... - AHL Grand Rapids Griffins oursportscentral.com
AHL: Brickley, Checkers Put Wolves on Brink of Elimination
ROSEMONT, Ill. - Connor Brickley netted the game-winning goal at 9:28 of overtime and Tom McCollum made 38 saves as the Charlotte Checkers edged the C... - AHL Chicago Wolves oursportscentral.com
ECHL: Stingrays move on to South Division Finals
The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Greenville Swamp Rabbits 4-0 on Monday in Game 6 of... echl.com
ECHL: Transactions – April 24, 2017
Following are the ECHL transactions for Monday, April 24, 2017: Brampton: ... echl.com
Monday, April 24, 2017
AHL: Brickley lifts Checkers in OT
Connor Brickley continued his clutch play with a goal 9:28 into overtime on Sunday, sending Charlotte to a 4-3 win at Chicago and a 2-1... theahl.com
AHL: Griffins grab 2-0 series lead
Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice and Grand Rapids moved to within a win of advancing to the second round with a 5-2 victory over Milwaukee at... theahl.com
AHL: Penguins prevail in wild Game 2
Derrick Pouliot scored 7:49 into overtime to give the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 6-5 win over the Providence Bruins in Game 2 of t... theahl.com
ECHL: Eagles advance to second round playoff for the first time since joining league
DENVER - The Eagles are having their best season yet. The Colorado … 9news.com
ECHL: Wings force game seven with 4-3 triumph over Walleye
Each team is undefeated on their home ice during the series...Martin made 28 saves in the victory...Tuesday is the first game seven in the Wings' … mlive.com
AHL: Admirals Can't Finish Comeback, Drop Game 2
Grand Rapids, MI-Vladislav Kamenev and Freddy Gaudreau scored for the Admirals but they couldn't overcome a third period deficit and dropped a 5-2 dec... - AHL Milwaukee Admirals oursportscentral.com
AHL: Heat Steal Home Ice Advantage with 6-4 Win in Game 2
San Jose, Calif. - The Stockton Heat earned their first-ever Calder Cup Playoff win and steal home-ice advantage from the San Jose Barracuda with a 6-... - AHL Stockton Heat oursportscentral.com
ECHL: Everblades survive in Orlando, force Game 6 at home Tuesday
ORLANDO -- The Orlando Solar Bears really missed Ryan Massa on … naplesnews.com
ECHL: League announces fines, suspensions
The ECHL on Sunday announced the following fines and suspensions resulting from ECHL Playoff G... echl.com
ECHL: Transactions – April 23, 2017
Following are the ECHL transactions for Sunday, April 23, 2017: Allen: ?... echl.com
Happy 65th birthday to Vladislav Tretiak!
Today, the 25th of April, is the 65th birthday of one of the finest goaltenders of all time, a member of the IIHF greatest team of the XX century, and the current President of the Russian Hockey Federation, Vladislav Tretiak. en.khl.ru
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
UK: Simmsey column - We’ve kept the best of British at Sheffield Steelers
He gives you something special. He and Cardiff’s Andrew Hotham were … sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk
Worlds: GB rookie on song - Stewart finds fame in his own game
BELFAST – World Championship debutant Liam Stewart is proving that he's more than the son of famous parents with encouraging performances for GB in Belfast. wmib2017.iihf.com
Worlds: Going for gold in Belfast is so special, says Giants' Murphy
Cardiff's Elite League title-winning goalie Ben Bowns started against Croatia on Sunday before Murphy faced Estonia and, with two top … belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Worlds: Pavliukov's perfect start - Lithuania goalie leads new generation
BELFAST – Artur Pavliukov is still only 20 - but he's in fine form for Lithuania in Belfast. He tells us about his hockey travels and his country's inspirational captain. wmib2017.iihf.com
WORLDS: Damien Riat cut from Swiss roster, Tanner Richard to replace him
Switzerland's head coach Patrick Fischer has cut GSHC's Damien Riat from the roster. Tanner Richard, on the other hand, has been called up and will join the national team for the fourth preparation week. swisshockeynews.ch
Q&A With Thailand National Team Player Likit Neimwan-Andersson
Former ECHL player Likit Neimwan-Andersson spoke to Steven Ellis from Euro Hockey to talk about the Asian Winter Games and the hope of future success for Thailand at the ice hockey level. eurohockey.com
Worlds: Sanghoon! Sangwoo! - Korea leads with three straight wins
KYIV – Korea also won its third game of the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group A in Kyiv, 3-1 vs. Hungary. The chance to earn promotion rises. wmia2017.iihf.com
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Tower in Korea’s defence - Alex Plante’s new hockey life in the Far East
The two-metre (6'7'') defenceman is not your typical Asia League player. Korea’s answer to Zdeno Chara stands out in size and he’s one of few players in league history with NHL experience even though he didn’t have his breakthrough in the NHL playing... iihf.com
First title for Banska Bystrica - Slovak Extraliga has a new champion
BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia – HC ‘05 Banska Bystrica is the new champion of Slovakia. The team based in the centre of the country won the title for the first time in history but their road to success was very hard. iihf.com
KHL: Review of the Season – the Chernyshev Division
The Eastern-most outposts of the KHL gained a new neighbor this season as Kunlun Red Star brought top-level hockey to China for the first time. Among the more established teams in this section, there were tough times for Salavat Yulaev and Sibir,... en.khl.ru
U18 WORLDS: Russia Wraps up Bronze
Well, the main mission was accomplished; Russia’s medal drought at the Under-18 Men’s World Championship, which extended back to 2011, came to an end today when the youngsters downed Sweden by a 3-0 score to take third place in the... conwaysrussianhockey.wordpress.com
UK: D-Day for Fife Flyers - ‘you are either in or out’
Fife Flyers have until Thursday to make up their minds over playing in the Elite League next season. The Kirkcaldy club has put its plans on hold … fifetoday.co.uk
NLA: Confirmed - SCL Tigers sign SC Bern's Aaron Gagnon
As the SCL Tigers announce, they have agreed to terms with Aaron Gagnon. The Canadian will stay with the Tigers until the end of the 2017-18 season. swisshockeynews.ch
WORLDS: Great Britain wake up in the last period
After 40 minutes with no edge, home team tame Estonia in the third period eurohockey.com
Worlds: Austria bounces back - Hofer’s third-period goal seals win vs. Hungary
KYIV – Austria bounced back from the opening-day loss at the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group A and beat Hungary 3-1. Both teams are now 1-1. wmia2017.iihf.com
Monday, April 24, 2017
KHL: most interesting news of the last week
Spartak Moscow confirmed the appointment of one its former players, Vadim Yepanchintsev, as its new head coach. The 41-year-old played for the Red-and-Whites from 1994-97 before trying his luck across the Atlantic, and later returned as a coach with... en.khl.ru
U18: Americans re-claim gold - Finland couldn't capitalize on PP, loses 4-2
POPRAD – The U.S. National Team Development Program produced another emphatic victory tonight in Poprad, knocking off last year's gold medallists, 4-2. u18worlds2017.iihf.com
Worlds: David Clarke on target for Great Britain in World Championship win
In the first men's tournament to be held in the UK since 1992, Britain … nottinghampost.com
Worlds: Korea writes history - Beats favourite Kazakhstan 5-2; Poland edges Ukraine
Korea wanted to surprise and did it by writing history. The Olympic host country beat Kazakhstan for the first time ever, 5-2. wmia2017.iihf.com
Kuwait Still Perfect, Oman On the Board
Kuwait and Oman will play for a gold medal at the Division I Challenge Cup of Asia on Tuesday. eurohockey.com
U18 WORLDS: Russians take bronze, 3-0 - Misfiring Swedes can't capitalize on chances
POPRAD – Sweden had the better of play, created more scoring chances, and had the puck more, but Russia scored the goals, taking the bronze with a 3-0 win over Sweden. u18worlds2017.iihf.com
Worlds: Opening day in Belfast - Div. IB - Great Britain, Japan, Lithuania win
Japan made a winning start to its campaign, overcoming the Netherlands 6-1 in the opening game of the 2017 World Championship Division IB in Belfast. wmib2017.iihf.com
MN H.S.: Griswold takes coaching position at Holy Angels
Former Minnehaha Academy coach Pat Griswold hopes to leverage the Stars' past state tourney success. mnhockeyhub.com
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
ND H.S.: Central's Caulfield, Red River's Costello won't return to play high school hockey next season (video)
Grand Forks, ND - The top two high school hockey players in North Dakota will not be playing for their respective schools next year. wday.com
Monday, April 24, 2017
WI H.S.: Wisconsin seniors hold off Michigan seniors to win the High Performance NIT final
Sam Dunn recorded 20 saves in Wisconsin's 3-1 victory. mnhockeyhub.com
MN H.S.: Vote to have Bloomington host an NHL preseason game
You can help give Bloomington Ice Garden a massive paycheck, and an opportunity to host an NHL game. The arena is one of two finalists to be named Kraft Hockeyville USA 2017. twincities.com
Saturday, April 22, 2017
MN H.S.: Bloomington Ice Garden makes top 4 in Kraft Hockeyville contest (Thursday)
The Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG) is one of four finalists in the Kraft Hockeyville USA 2017 national contest and is in the running to win $150,000 in rink improvements and to host a NHL preseason game next season. fox9.com
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