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Capitals win first Stanley Cup in franchise history, Ovechkin named playoff MVP
With a 4-3 victory in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final, the Washington Capitals have won their first Stanley Cup in the franchise's 44-year history. thehockeynews.com
LAS VEGAS — Alex Ovechkin’s NHL legacy swelled considerably Thursday when he added a Stanley Cup championship and the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. As the greatest goal scorer of this generation, Ovechkin was already destined to be recognized as... usatoday.com
For Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie, his first Stanley Cup had an even more special meaning. He broke down in tears when reflecting on his family and his father, Tim, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2012 when Oshie played for the... usatoday.com
The Stanley Cup is North America's oldest sports trophy, and has been awarded annually to the National Hockey League's champion since 1927. In the late 1800s until the mid-1920s, the trophy, which was donated by Governor General of Canada Lord... sportingnews.com
“I can’t explain the way I feel. It’s unbelievable.” nhl.nbcsports.com
The Washington Capitals made franchise history on Thursday night in Las Vegas as they captured their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. From emotional post-game interviews to the team celebrating in the locker room, the post-game... bardown.com
LAS VEGAS — Just before Gary Bettman handed him the Stanley Cup, Alex Ovechkin put his hands on his head in disbelief. It was a face, one of the many faces, for the face of the franchise than will forever be frozen in time. tsn.ca
Trotz does not have a contract beyond July 1. nhl.nbcsports.com
...Andre Burakovsky clearly appreciated it thecomeback.com
Denied again. James Neal still doesn’t have his name on the Stanley Cup. And after coming up short in each of the last two years, the veteran forward can only wonder what it’s like to hold the silver chalice aloft. He missed last year as a member of... reviewjournal.com
The storybook ending the Vegas Golden Knights had desperately hoped for became a story of another kind for the Washington Capitals. startribune.com
Alex Ovechkin can breathe easy. After years of heartbreak and frustration, the Washington captain has done it. He's answered his critics, who said he lacked heart and the leadership skills to win it all. nationalpost.com
The renowned announcer is famous for painting a visual picture of a hockey game — which has long streaks of uninterrupted ... doctorate that he got a job as a sportscaster in Port Huron, Mich. That was 45 years ago. "It didn't … wwno.org
This is the cruel part: You don’t always get the storybook ending, even when the tale has been so astonishingly memorable. It seemingly ends so fast, so sudden, that the bigger picture gets lost in the immediacy of a final chapter and you’re the ones... reviewjournal.com
WARROAD, Minn.—The picture from the 2005 Warroad High School Frosty Festival keeps resurfacing on NBC broadcasts and in national newspapers. It's Gigi Marvin and T.J. Oshie, the queen and king. grandforksherald.com
Whether you've been a fan for years or rallied behind the team during this postseason run, everything just felt different. A lot happened over four series and 24 games, but one thing that will forever remain true is that this Stanley Cup Championship... nbcsports.com
Long-time NHL forward pops, praises Vegas and Conn Smythe winner nhl.com
Alex Ovechkin finally got to hoist the Stanley Cup. And then he raised the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Final. Fellow Russian linemate Evgeny Kuznetsov and goaltender Braden Holtby certainly did some heavy lifting of their own. usatoday.com
The odds on the expansion Knights winning the Stanley Cup in their inaugural NHL season were as high as 500-1 in the preseason at the Westgate sports book, which took 13 bets at that price. The William Hill sports book took 350 futures bets on the... reviewjournal.com
Schlossman is in his 13th year covering college hockey for the Herald. In 2016 and 2018, he was named the top beat writer in the country by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He also was the NCHC's inaugural Media Excellence Award … grandforksherald.com
A team with a Russian captain, leading scorer and top defenceman winning the Cup would further diminish the NHL's xenophobic stereotypes nationalpostcom.wordpress.com
Alex Ovechkin firmly cemented his name among the greatest to ever play the sport with his first-ever Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy wins on Thursday.In adding those two pieces of hardware to his trophy case, Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky, Mario... thescore.com
Alex Ovechkin was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy after the Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ovechkin scored 27 points (15 goals, 12 assists) in 24 games during the 2018 playoffs. si.com
LAS VEGAS — The Latest from Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights (all times local): 6:05 p.m. … msn.com
Only the most naïve fans will expect Seattle to soar to the Stanley Cup Final right off the bat, just because Vegas did. For one thing, rival GMs have learned their lesson from Vegas' George McPhee and will be far savvier in their protected lists,... seattletimes.com
He is now adding two more big trophies to his already impressive trophy case. nhl.nbcsports.com
Trotz is one win away from his first Stanley Cup — after failing to take a team past the second round in his first 18 seasons nationalpost.com
We will never again witness anything like the expansion Golden Knights of 2017-18, the only team that can let the Stanley Cup slip from its hands and still be undisputed winners.The post Win dad a Father’s Day prize pack he’s guaranteed... sportsnet.ca
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is defending the expansion draft that loaded … espn.com
A contract in the $8-million range is waiting for Carlson when free agency starts July 1. The only question is who will be giving it to him nationalpost.com
Lou Lamoriello, the Islanders’ new president of hockey operations, shook up the organization Tuesday by reassigning General Manager Garth Snow and Coach Doug Weight. nytimes.com
Golden Knights players give thoughtful farewell to fans to conclude memorable inaugural season lasvegassun.com
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Way too soon. It’s getting a little old at this point, this being my third year in this position, but we made some good strides the last 25 games of the season. Our whole group is pretty confident. We realize we can win in this league, and what our... thestar.com
Alex Ovechkin may be a rookie when it comes to winning the Stanley Cup, but he's a seasoned veteran when it comes to celebrating. In his postgame interview with Scott Oake, Ovechkin had a message for Capitals nation:Alex Ovechkin, Stanley Cup... thescore.com
A young Capitals fan probably had him beat, though. nhl.nbcsports.com
Washington dismissed the first-year Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the final with two goals in the third period nationalpost.com
Fans packed D.C. streets after the Washington Capitals raised the Stanley Cup on Thursday night. It's the team's first National Hockey League championship in its 43-year history. The Caps defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 usatoday.com
LAS VEGAS – When the clock struck zeroes and the Washington Capitals found hockey nirvana and an end to decades of pain, it was quiet – just for a moment - at T-Mobile Arena. It wouldn’t last long. usatoday.com
Ovechkin and Backstrom's relationship on the ice runs deep. The Capitals captain greeted Backstrom on stage during the 2006 NHL Draft stage to welcome him to the franchise, igniting the lethal duo's connection. sportingnews.com
There are plenty of storylines to explore, from Alex Ovechkin getting the championship monkey off his back to the Caps' role players stepping up when they were needed most, but the most important story is how crazy the hometown fans are getting. sportingnews.com
Massive crowds transformed city streets in downtown Washington into complete pandemonium as Capitals fans united outside Capital One Arena to mark their first Stanley Cup title in the franchise's 44-year history, secured with a 4-3 victory over the... usatoday.com
The last time the Detroit Red Wings were this close to the bottom of the NHL was in 1989-90. Two years later, they won their division and five years after that, they ended a 42-year Stanley Cup championship drought. That swift rise to the top will be... mlive.com
Hockey is over for the summer. That sucks! Perhaps, maybe, the only thing that can get us through those lean months will be the annual masterpiece that is the Hockey Night In Canada season-ending montage, set this year to Oasis (??). Here you are. screengrabber.deadspin.com
$1.6 million deal after the Expansion Draft. He spent all of 2017-18 in the AHL and had two goals and 12 points in 60 games. This pick was basically a throwaway … thehockeywriters.com
Big names move every single year at the draft. Which star players are most likely to change teams this month? thehockeynews.com
For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup champions. Here’s how Twitter reacted.The post Win dad a Father’s Day prize pack he’s guaranteed to love! appeared first on Sportsnet.ca. sportsnet.ca
Ding-Dong, the clock strikes midnight on the Vegas Golden Knights Cinderella Story. And what a story it was. From entering the season with little to no expectations, to crusading through the regular season and winning the division, to sweeping the LA... bardown.com
After decades of frustration, the Washington Capitals answered their critics with a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday to earn the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. This championship ends a 44-year drought. iihf.com
Golden Knights fans get their first taste of truly bitter defeat. nhl.nbcsports.com
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Because we care about you, Caps fans, we are here to balance out all those who think a Washington win is a foregone conclusion. sports.vice.com
A recent poll on HockeyForums.net asked a pretty simple question to Wild fans. What Wild player do you find to be the most significant (...) thesportsdaily.com
Upon relieving Doug Weight of his duty as coach, new Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said the search for the next New York bench boss has already begun. Who will it be? Here are five potential candidates. thehockeynews.com
The Washington Capitals, founded in 1974, are on the cusp of winning their first Stanley Cup. They have a 3-1 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights, and Game 5 is on The Strip on Thursday night. Something once unthinkable might come to pass:... dispatch.com
The Capitals are doing everything they can to convince themselves Thursday night’s Game 5 against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena is just another game. They were well aware after Wednesday’s practice that it absolutely is not. reviewjournal.com
The Golden Knights enter the summer with considerable spending room, but a few notable restricted free agents will be due significant pay increases and one of their veteran leaders is in line for a considerable raise. thehockeynews.com
As announced yesterday, long-time general manager Garth Snow is out, as is head coach Doug Weight. It can be argued those were the easy decisions, considering Snow's track record of four post-season berths and one series win in 12 years on the job... sportingnews.com
William Karlsson has been one of the Golden Knights’ most durable players this season. That made his absence during Wednesday’s optional practice at City National Arena, 30 hours before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, all the more noticeable. reviewjournal.com
It's hard to believe that potential Hart Trophy finalist Evgeny Kuznetsov was drafted 26th overall back in the 2010. sports.yahoo.com
New general manager Paul Fenton has hired Dean Evason as a Wild assistant coach, taking the spot of one of head coach Bruce Boudreau’s closest friends. Fenton opted not to renew the contract of assistant coach John Anderson, 61, who Boudreau added to... twincities.com
The Minnesota Wild have hired Dean Evason as an assistant coach. The 53-year-old Evason spent the last six seasons as head coach of the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL, the primary affiliate of the Nashville Predators. Evason was an assistant coach for... usatoday.com
Desert versus swamp. Glamorous versus clamorous. Sin City versus, well, sin city. usatoday.com
GRAND FORKS — Cary Eades was starting a 15-hour bus ride home from Youngstown, Ohio. The Clark Cup was by his side, having just led the... duluthnewstribune.com
Jack Adams punched a referee in the face and fans littered the ice with debris, including a woman's shoe. nhl.nbcsports.com
Ahead of the biggest game of his career, Washington Capitals linchpin Alex Ovechkin is taking a unique approach to his mental preparation.Ovechkin and the Caps square off Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final... thescore.com
Zetterberg left his return open-ended when the regular season ended in April, saying he’d need to evaluate whether his health, especially his back, could continue to hold up. It appears he’s confident it can. usatoday.com
Caps forward Devante-Smith Pelly indicated he would likely skip a championship visit to the White House if his team wins the Cup and receives an invitation. sportingnews.com
The NHL expansion team's big guns have mostly been firing blanks ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Thursday nationalpost.com
We've seen 28 teams rally from 3-1 deficits. The Golden Knights' puck luck has been horrible. And they return home. Is a comeback realistic? Not so fast. thehockeynews.com
LAS VEGAS — The Caps have been historically good on the road in these playoffs. So good, in fact, they can match the NHL’s all-time record for road wins in a single postseason Thursday night with a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5. (A... nbcsports.com
The more recent narrative surrounding Russians is that they'd prefer to play in their country's Kontinental Hockey League and teams should be hesitant to waste a draft pick on a player who'll never come stateside. "It's hard to not read those … middletownpress.com
The Washington Capitals will play for a Stanley Cup championship Thursday night for the first time in 43 NHL seasons. Alex Ovechkin is one win away from carving his name into history at the peak of his incredible hockey career. usatoday.com
“There’s a big trickle down effect with things like that. Everyone’s doing it and everyone’s leading by example." nhl.nbcsports.com
Unless a deal is too good to pass up, the Arizona Coyotes will be selecting fifth overall in this month's draft.The Coyotes made a splash last season after they dealt their first-round pick at the draft, but this year general manager John Chayka is... thescore.com
TRADECENTRE FRANK SERAVALLI 9h ago Erik Karlsson tops first Trade Bait board of the summer By Frank Seravalli Insider Trading: All eyes on Tavares a month out from free agency Now Showing 4:17 Insider Trading: All eyes on Tavares a month out from... tsn.ca
Aaron and Rhonda Hawley never truly embraced how much the Vegas Golden Knights meant to them until late in the season. On March 29, their 17-year-old daughter Brooke and two classmates were killed in a traffic accident in Huntington Beach, Calif... usatoday.com
“If you can’t learn from your mistakes then you deserve what you get.” nhl.nbcsports.com
LAS VEGAS — In a perfect world, the ideal ending to the storybook season of the expansion Vegas Golden Knights ends with ... Washington is 9-3 on the road in the playoffs, just one off the NHL record of 10 road wins accomplished four … foxsports.com
The Oilers might soon look to deal a veteran player, and the Bruins should be intrigued. sports.yahoo.com
If the smartphone didn’t give it away with caller ID, it would still have been unmistakable who was at the other end of the line. Bob Cole, in his distinctive cadence, called to say that, yes, he’s disappointed not to be calling the Stanley Cup... thestar.com
Bob McKenzie: In the grand scheme of things, [the implications] are probably not a lot. Judd Moldaver has left CAA to join the Orr-Wasserman group and Auston Matthews decided to go along with him. So, what it means now is instead of Pat Brisson from... tsn.ca
LAS VEGAS — The Washington Capitals are one victory from hoisting the Stanley Cup, but you couldn’t tell it from Wednesday’s practice at T-Mobile Arena. Lars Eller performed the customary hot lap, much to the delight of his hooting and hollering... nbcsports.com
The advantage of playing at home that bolsters teams in sports like basketball and football does not apply much in hockey. nytimes.com
They're reportedly offering an eight-year deal worth $66 million. nhl.nbcsports.com
Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I'm reading while pumped that Thor: Ragnarok is now on Netflix. -- Here's a look at potential trade candidates from each of the Eastern Conference teams. They listed David Backes for the... nbcsports.com
Sorry Vegas, Detroit isn't giving up the Hockeytown title anytime soon. According to a study released by the personal finance website Wallethub on Wednesday, June 6, the Motor City is the second-best place for hockey fans in the United States. It... mlive.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2015, but they still had 100 points for the fourth time in the past five years and have made the playoffs in 12 consecutive seasons. Off-Season Game Plan looks at a Penguins... tsn.ca
The Carolina Hurricanes could be a very busy organization over the next few weeks, as more than a few NHL general managers have reportedly inquired about their roster. One of the players generating attention is forward Jeff Skinner, with sources... thescore.com
The New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes are both eyeing the Washington Capitals in hopes of solving their goaltending woes. Both teams have already shown interest in Capitals backup Philipp Grubauer, a source indicated to The Athletic's Pierre... thescore.com
LAS VEGAS — It didn't look like the last practice. It didn't feel like this book — this incredible, unbelievable, impossible hockey story — was about to be closed shut. It looked like just another day of Golden Knights hockey. The stands were jammed... torontosun.com
But while many are singing the Russian forward's praises, don't count Don Cherry among that group. "I don't like the bird man," Cherry said, referring to Kuznetsov, during an interview with ABC 7 Sports Washington. Cherry was referencing the goal... sportingnews.com
The more recent narrative surrounding Russians is that they’d prefer to play in … washingtonpost.com
The Vegas Golden Knights' wild pre-game skits, where on-ice actors fly from the rafters and enact elaborate battle scenes, have gained almost as much buzz as the team's unlikely run to the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural season. Before their... sports.yahoo.com
This may come as a shock to aging fans from the days of the Big, Bad Bruins, as well as to the countless opposing players with whom he dropped the gloves, but Johnny “Pie” McKenzie is going to leave this world as a man of peace — at peace with the... bostonherald.com
Lozo and Down Goes Brown give you 69 minutes of Stanley Cup talk before Game 5 of Capitals-Golden Knights. sports.vice.com
The Washington Capitals are making a mockery of the Golden Knights’ penalty killing in the Stanley Cup Final. The Knights entered the final with a success rate of almost 83 percent. But after four games against Washington, which is 4 of 12 on the... reviewjournal.com
Maybe fans took his brilliant coaching for granted. nhl.nbcsports.com
As we approach the climax of the Stanley Cup Final and the NHL season as a whole, it's time to take one more look at the top contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy.The Washington Capitals find themselves on the cusp of the first Stanley Cup... thescore.com
It would be easy to point the finger at Marc-Andre Fleury and his .845 save percentage and say that’s why the Golden Knights are trailing the Capitals 3-1 in the Stanley Cup final, but Vegas’ defense is failing their goaltender through four games. thehockeynews.com
Jack Ferreira, 73, has also been GM of the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. startribune.com
Braden Holtby's rocky campaign led to a seat on the bench to start the post-season, but since taking the crease back in the second game of the first round, the Capitals netminder has put Washington on the cusp of a Stanley Cup. thehockeynews.com
The Vegas goalie breezed through the first three rounds but the shine has come off his Conn Smythe candidacy against Washington nationalpost.com
The Vegas goalie breezed through the first three rounds but the shine has come off his Conn Smythe candidacy against Washington nationalpost.com
The Knights defied the odds throughout their unprecedented inaugural season, but now face their biggest challenge in the form of a 3-1 deficit to the Washington Capitals in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final. Only one team — the 1942 Toronto Maple... reviewjournal.com
The team announced Tuesday it has fired general manager Garth Snow and coach Doug Weight. Lamoriello will take over GM duties and begin the process of finding a new coach, while Snow and Weight will remain with the organization in different capacities. sportingnews.com
The New York Islanders' firing of Garth Snow and Doug Weight shouldn't impede their attempts to re-sign John Tavares.On Monday, the team announced that Snow and Weight were relieved of their duties and that president of hockey operations, Lou... thescore.com
"They like taking care of us and we try to do the same for them." nhl.nbcsports.com
The Vegas Golden Knights certainly had early chances to potentially change their fortunes in an eventual 6-2 loss in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.The game's best chance early on fell onto the stick of James Neal, one of the league's best shooters... thescore.com
Devante Smith-Pelly, who has played on four teams in four years, has embodied the Capitals’ ethos in the playoffs: persistent and relentless, a dynamo when doubted. nytimes.com
LAS VEGAS — Devante Smith-Pelly’s face said it all. Ten hours after Andre Burakovsky drilled him in the face with a slap shot at the Capitals’ morning skate, leaving him dripping blood as he faced reporters, Smith-Pelly could not stop smiling after... tsn.ca
Hockey, you break my heart. That was the tweet I tapped out on a dismal night in May a year ago when the Pittsburgh Penguins knocked off my Washington Capitals in the second round of the NHL playoffs. Or was that the second round in 2016? Or was it... usatoday.com
If Devante Smith-Pelly didn’t make the Washington Capitals’ roster last autumn, he doesn’t know where his career would have headed. Talented enough to have been drafted in the second round and 42nd overall by the Ducks in 2010, the sturdy winger had... latimes.com
Lamoriello's arrival last month revived hopes that the Islanders would be able to retain Tavares' services. montrealgazette.com
EAST PROVIDENCE — On the surface, Wannamoisett Country Club seems like … providencejournal.com
Braden Holtby went from fiery teen netminder to stone-cold goalie by learning how to process what happened in every game—and then moving on from it. si.com
The Stanley Cup Final is a block party for the Washington Capitals. For all of Evgeny Kuznetsov’s points on offense and Braden Holtby’s saves in net, the Capitals are one win away from blocking their way to the Cup. They’ve gotten in front of almost... foxsports.com
A top pick in 2010, Connolly has finally found a home with the Capitals. nhl.nbcsports.com
Don Cherry is expected to return to "Hockey Night in Canada" next season, Sportsnet president Scott Moore said Tuesday. "I think he continues to be relevant, he continues to be must-watch television," Moore told The Canadian Press. "We sit down every... nhl.com
The way Henrik Lundqvist sees it, David Quinn is not a “college coach.” Rather, he is the coach of the Rangers. “I’m excited to see what he can bring to the table,” Lundqvist told The Post via an email exchange. “College or NHL, to me it really... nypost.com
His 12-year run stands as a mixed bag. nhl.nbcsports.com
The Minnesota Wild have hired Jack Ferreira as an assistant to new general manager Paul Fenton. The Wild made the announcement on Tuesday about Ferreira, 73, who is a long-time mentor to Fenton. Ferreira was GM of the Minnesota North Stars (1988-90)... si.com
Watching the speed of the Stanley Cup final, in particular the pace at which the Vegas Golden Knights track down pucks, forecheck, backcheck, and generally process the game, it’s never been more obvious that playing fast is the name of the... thecoachessite.com
It took all of two weeks for Lou Lamoriello to stroll into the New York Islanders front office, poke his head around and start knocking down walls.The post Leafs’ Auston Matthews switches agencies appeared first on Sportsnet.ca. sportsnet.ca
Maple Leafs center can sign extension this offseason, like Oilers center did last year nhl.com
A Connor McDavid rookie card was recently sold via an online auction for $55,655 USD, a new record for a modern card, according to PWCC Marketplace.The modern era consists of cards produced since 1986, and the most lucrative collectible prior to "The... thescore.com
Ryan Wagman of McKeens Hockey gives his second version of the first round NHL Draft with outstanding analysis for Rotoworld. sports.yahoo.com
You may have heard, John Tavares becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1. That is, If he does not resign with the Islanders before that point. But if Tavares does indeed reach the first of July without signing, he likely becomes the best player... sportingnews.com
NHL referee and part-time golfer Garrett Rank is living his dream. Rank, who officiated 76 NHL games this season, qualified for the U.S. Open on Monday, shooting back-to-back 71s for a 2-under par at Ansley Golf Club in Roswell, Georgia. NHL ref... abcnews.go.com
The San Jose Sharks made the playoffs for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons, finishing with 100 points for the second time in the past six full seasons. They lost to Vegas in the second round of the playoffs, but there’s a good team in place. tsn.ca
Schlossman is in his 13th year covering college hockey for the Herald. In 2016 and 2018, he was named the top beat writer in the country by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He also was the NCHC's inaugural Media Excellence Award … grandforksherald.com
Sometimes the late-rounders end up being some of the best gems in the class. So who does our prospect expert have his eye on this year? thehockeynews.com
WASHINGTON — Midnight has come early for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Cinderella slipper no longer fits. There will be no grand mall. The unlikely Stanley Cup finalist is almost certainly not going to become the Stanley Cup champion. This wonderful... torontosun.com
Some helpful suggestions in case the Capitals pull off their end of the bargain. nhl.nbcsports.com
We may be one game away from the end of the Stanley Cup Final. As early as Thursday, the Washington Capitals could end 44 years of misery by finally getting their hands on the Stanley Cup, setting off a wild celebration in Washington and fulfilling... downgoesbrown.com
It is likely right at the very top of general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff's enormous off-season to-do list; after all, how the Jacob Trouba situation gets resolved will likely impact several ...... winnipegfreepress.com
In the Golden Knights’ inaugural season, season ticket holder Jason Sakuma estimates he has spent over $16,000 on tickets, food and beverages at the games, Uber rides and merchandise. He doesn’t have overly expensive seats right on the glass, rather... lasvegassun.com
The NHL expansion team's big guns have mostly been firing blanks as Vegas hosts Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final Thursday night. nationalpost.com
We've seen 28 teams rally from 3-1 deficits. The Golden Knights' puck luck has been horrible. And they return home. Is a comeback realistic? Not so fast. thehockeynews.com
A native of Providence, Rhode Island, Ferreira played college hockey -- like Fenton -- at Boston University ... serving as a collegiate assistant from 1967-72 at West … nhl.com
Mountain Iron, MN's Matt Niskanen becomes latest UMD Bulldog to win NHL's Stanley Cup
Mountain Iron native Matt Niskanen became the 11th Northland native and seventh former Minnesota Duluth Bulldog to win the NHL's Stanley Cup as a player on Thursday, when his Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5, clinching... duluthnewstribune.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The brother-versus-brother mini sticks games would break out in the wives’ room after the game as Matthew and Brady Tkachuk would wait for their father, Keith, to change out of St. Louis Blues uniform. sportsnet.ca
In the postseason, his three (3) assists in the 2018 National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Frozen Faceoff earned him a spot on the NCHC Frozen Faceoff All-Tournament Team. After playing 23 games during his freshman year, … denverpioneers.com
The Badgers will play a pair of games at defending College Hockey America … lacrossetribune.com
For the sixth time since Tony Granato took over as head coach in 2016, the … host.madison.com
Hockey is cool. Literally and figuratively. The Miracle on Ice, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe playing with his sons. The early scenes from "Happy Gilmore," the Montreal Canadiens, the Edmonton Oilers, the Detroit Red Wings, "O Canada," Chicago... news-gazette.com
The Golden Gophers are getting a top recruit in the 6-foot-1, 210-pound blue liner. A Star Tribune first-team All-Metro selection as well as his ALL-USA accolades, Brinkman had 11 goals and 33 assists in 28 games as captain for the Hornets in... usatodayhss.com
Both Michigan and Ohio State represented the Big Ten in the NCAA Frozen Four. The state of Illinois produces the sixth-most Division-I programs but the state has … 247sports.com
BU Hockey introduced a familiar face as its new men’s head coach at a press conference at Agganis Arena on Wednesday: Albie O’Connell (CAS’99), associate head coach the last three seasons under David Quinn (CAS’89) and a four-time Beanpot winner as a... bu.edu
Scott Perunovich could be the most underrated defenceman available in the 2018 National Hockey League Entry Draft — a powerful statement considering he was born in 1998 and was passed over by all 30 league franchises in each of the past two drafts. thehockeywriters.com
Shane Cassin of Bowling Green’s hockey team takes a shot between his legs on goal Monday as he practices with Luke Johnson at the inline skating rink inside … sent-trib.com
In 2007, Gophers standout Kyle Okposo decided midway through his sophomore year to turn pro. It was a strange decision and strange timing. Then things got stranger. startribune.com
Following the departure of Boston University’s men’s hockey team’s former head coach David Quinn to the NHL’s New York Rangers, the Terriers began their search for their next head coach. However, BU did not need to look far, as former associate head... dailyfreepress.com
In his combined eight years on Commonwealth Ave., O'Connell has been a part of seven NCAA Tournament appearances, seven Hockey East titles (four regular season, three tournament), five Beanpot titles, three Frozen Fours and two … goterriers.com
Bemidji State and St. Cloud State will battle in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of … uscho.com
CHL: Fight intensifies over player compensation in Canada’s major junior hockey leagues
Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Brandon Hynes has testified that the Victoriaville Tigres didn’t provide him with time to attend high school when he played for the team and that the franchise later backed out of honouring his... tsn.ca
Stephenson, who recorded seven points during the 2018 playoffs, wants to bring the Cup to Humboldt, Saskatchewan. In April, 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team were killed after their bus collided with a tractor-trailer. The... sportingnews.com
Greg Moore has been named Head Coach of the Chicago Steel, the team announced Wednesday. Moore joins the Steel from Team USA, where he spent three seasons as an assistant coach, including this past season with Team USA 's U17 team. ushl.com
GM Waddell says right wing would be choice if Draft were today nhl.com
OSHAWA, Ont. — Another Humboldt Broncos player has signed with a hockey team at an Ontario post-secondary institution. Bryce Fiske, a 20-year old defenceman from La Ronge, Sask., has committed to play hockey for the Ridgebacks at the University of... sportsnet.ca
Jordon Cooke admits he will face a significant language barrier when he starts his pro career this fall. The former Kelowna Rockets goaltender will play in Gap, France this season. "I am fortunate enough that there are guys that I know who have... reganbartel.blogspot.com
Its been a busy week for the Seattle Thunderbirds as they restructure the front office and hockey operations unit. Seattle named Bil La Forge as the new general manager on Wednesday and Thursday welcomed back an old friend to take over a newly... sports.mynorthwest.com
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan – A Humboldt Broncos hockey player who was seriously injured in a bus crash that killed 16 people has been released from a Saskatoon hospital and plans to graduate from high school this month. usatoday.com
GENEVA, Ill. - Greg Moore has been named Head Coach of the Chicago Steel, the team announced Wednesday. Moore joins the Steel from USA Hockey's Nation... - USHL Chicago Steel oursportscentral.com
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Lincoln Stars have signed Assistant Coach Chris Michael to a two-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season, the team anno... - USHL Lincoln Stars oursportscentral.com
The 19-year-old, who has already committed to Robert Morris, scored 50 points in 62 games, including playoffs, with the Cornwall Colts of the Central Canada Hockey … tribdem.com
AHL: Stars shine in Game 4, square Finals at 2-2
CEDAR PARK, Texas (theahl.com) ... Justin Dowling's goal with 10:02 left in regulation sent the Texas Stars to a 3-2 win over the Toront... theahl.com
Champions die hard. The Florida Everblades found that out Wednesday night when the defending ECHL champion Colorado Eagles won 4-2 in Game 6 of the Kelly Cup Finals. The teams will return to Germain Arena for the decisive Game 7 on Saturday night... news-press.com
return home for Game 7 Florida lost 6-2 on the road, will return home for championship-deciding Game 6 Check out this story on naplesnews.com: … naplesnews.com
Before Patrick J. Kelly became the ECHL’s first commissioner in 1988, he had toiled in hockey as a player, coach — sometimes both at the same time — and general manager. His resume was already loaded with championships and accolades. echl.com
Part of the ECHL’s mission is to promote the next generation of hockey, and that includes off the ice as well as on. Though he’s turning 34 years old this summer, … news-sentinel.com
The Milwaukee Admirals announced that the team has signed defenseman Matt Donovan to an American Hockey League contract for the 2018-19... theahl.com
The 6-foot-2, 238-pound Arseneau had a goal and assist and totaled 49 penalty minutes after being called up from ECHL Allen. Arseneau, who has spent a … uticaod.com
Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee Admirals announced today that Dean Evason has been hired by the Minnesota Wild as an assistant coach.Evason spent si... - AHL Milwaukee Admirals oursportscentral.com
The Minnesota Wild announced today that the club has named Dean Evason as an assistant coach.Evason, 53, spent the last si... theahl.com
The American Hockey League's Calder Cup Playoffs is providing its annual finishing touches for players who may soon be off to the NHL.... nhl.com
Former NHL defenseman Dave Manson believes his experience will help guide the Bakersfield Condors' blueliners.... nhl.com
The Colorado Eagles forced a seventh and deciding game in the 2018 Kelly Cup Finals with a 4-2... echl.com
While playing professional hockey, Cruthers began his coaching career as an Assistant Coach for Alvernia University in 2013-14 before playing his final year of … kiiitv.com
The St. Louis Blues today announced that Drew Bannister has been named head coach of the San Antonio Rampage, marking the beginning of a... theahl.com
GRAND RAPIDS - Detroit Red Wings executives never interviewed anyone other than Ben Simon to be the next coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins. A combination of what the Griffins assistant coach had done previously, what he presented in an interview... mlive.com
Calle Rosen scored what proved to be the decisive goal with 7:32 to play in the second period, sending a wrist shot from the center point through traffic and past Stars netminder Mike McKenna. Toronto allowed only 20 shots on goal in the contest,... theahl.com
Stockton coach Cail MacLean echoed Thiessen’s philosophy. “We’re pleased to renew our ECHL affiliation with the group in Kansas City,” MacLean said in the … examiner.net
The Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday named Rich Seeley - the Monarchs' only … unionleader.com
The ECHL announced on Tuesday that its member teams donated more than $3.6 million to charitab... echl.com
It was widely expected, but the deal is finally done. Ilya Vorobyov is officially the new head coach of SKA St. Petersburg. Vorobyov, who led Metallurg to the 2016 Gagarin Cup, replaces Oleg Znarok in the hotseat – and is also confirmed as his... en.khl.ru
“I am extremely honoured by this opportunity, even though I wasn’t the first choice,” Riha told the gathered media. “It is a great honour for me and I’m ready to do everything necessary to succeed.” The first two choices for the post were Martin... 2019.iihfworlds.com
Adam Boqvist doesn't mind the comparisons to Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson. He takes inspiration from them. "I look up to Erik Karlsson very much," the 17-year-old defenseman said. "I look at a video before every one of my games. That's... nhl.com
At the deadline, five teams applied to compete in Ukraine League. Among the latecomers there is also the legendary team from Kyiv. eurohockey.com
Cardiff Devils have re-signed goaltending pair Ben Bowns and Thomas Murdy for the 2018-19 season. Bowns has been voted the Elite League's Netminder of the Year the past three seasons, winning the league championship in two of those years. Both were... bbc.com
Liam Kirk jokes that field hockey is likely more popular than ice hockey in his home country, but that isn’t stopping him from attempting to become the first British-born and trained player to make it to the NHL. iihf.com
Ryser's contract with LHC would still have been valid for one more season, but the 27-year-old informed the club that he will end his career and asked them to dissolve his contract. He joined Lausanne in January 2016. Since then, he suited up in 107... swisshockeynews.ch
A new head coach was presented on Tuesday for KHL club Barys Astana. Andrei Skabelka signed a two-year contract and is also set to coach the Kazakh national team when Kazakhstan will host the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I Group A... iihf.com
The Colorado Avalanche could reap the benefits of moving away from their old goaltending preference in selecting Michigan State commit Drew DeRidder milehighhockey.com
Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Dominic Simon appears to have no interest in a two-way deal with the team and is considering moving to KHL. ''Simon is interested to sign a one-way deal with the Penguins'' said his agent Michal Sivek. … hockeybuzz.com
Dominik Simon's agent shot down online reports Monday that indicated his client might seek work in Russia's KHL if his contract negotiations with the Penguins do not go well. triblive.com
The Ice Hockey Federation of Russia signed a two-year deal with Ilya Vorobyov and his assistant coaches Anvar Gatiyatulin, Alexei Kudashov, Igor Nikitin and Alexei Zhamnov. After the two years there will be an option for another two years for the... iihf.com
CT H.S.: Taft - Twins who grew up in Bangor commit to play ice hockey at University of Maine
Morgan Trimper and Ally Trimper spent 11 years in Bangor while their father, Steve, was the head baseball coach at the University of Maine. The twins, who left Bangor High after their sophomore year to attend The Taft School in Watertown,... bangordailynews.com
PROCTOR- The Proctor community is working hard on finishing up its’ new hockey arena located on Kirkus Street. Crews carefully poured concrete on the arena floor Thursday. "We really wanted to build something that was very special and we didn't want... wdio.com
Highly recruited defenseman going to play for Bob Motzko one year earlier than expected. startribune.com
The 6-1, 210-pounder has been considered a top recruit for his entire high school career. The Star Tribune first-team All-Metro selection had 11 goals and 33 assists in 28 games as captain for the Hornets in 2017-18. As a sophomore, when he was also... startribune.com
He will get an opportunity to try out for Grand Rapids High School head boys coach Chris Marinucci in the fall. "The first thing that you notice is his vision," said … sctimes.com
is first skates were a plastic pair from Fisher-Price — the kind with adjustable wheels — and his first hockey team played at a roller rink on Goldenrod Road. He moved to the ice when he was 7, at the newly opened rink at the RDV Sportsplex in... orlandosentinel.com
Two other former Header stars, twin brothers Matt and Kyle Koopman, played … salemnews.com
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