Day: October 22, 2023

ECHL: Icemen Showcase Skill For Record-Setting Crowd

The upper bowl was open at VyStar Memorial Arena last night, and it wasn’t for a concert or performance – it was for a hockey game. 11,378 people packed into Jacksonville’s downtown venue to watch the Jacksonville Icemen take on their always persistent nemesis, and Kelly Cup Contending, Florida Everblades. It was a memorable performance […]

NY Rangers Rage Against The Dying Of The Light With A Commanding 4-1 Win Over Kraken

First of all, let me apologize. The game went super late due to a lengthy delay, so I had plenty of time to think of terrible puns involving lights. The Rangers overcame a slow start and an issue with a bank of lights that kept one side of the rink darker than the other throughout, […]

Connor McDavid Out With Upper-Body Injury

The Edmonton Oilers announced that Connor McDavid will be out one to two weeks with an upper-body injury that was sustained during the final five minutes of the third period in Saturday’s overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. There is no doubt that the injury to McDavid is a massive blow to the Oilers moving […]

2024-25 Season Preview: Detroit Red Wings

Takeaways From Detroit Red Wings Win Over Flames

Takeaways from tonight’s Red Wings victory over the Flames for their fifth straight win.

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Fall to Wheeling Nailers in Season Opener

Cincinnati, OH- The Cyclones opened the 2023-2024 regular season with a 4-1 loss against the Wheeling Nailers. The Cincinnati Cyclones celebrated the “First Face-Off” at Heritage Bank Center in style, with over 6,600 fans in attendance. During Saturday night’s game, the fans saw the Cincinnati Cyclones raise their 2022-2023 Central Division Championship banner prior to […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Fall to the Solar Bears on Opening Night

The South Carolina Stingrays faced off against the Solar Bears to open up their season. The reigning Southern Division Champs faced off against former Stingrays forward Alex Fortin but also debuted a new captain. Garet Hunt was seen wearing the C during warm-ups and was later officially announced before the puck dropped. Connor Moore and […]

Graveyard Gossip: Second Season Home Opener

Friday night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates played their season-opening game for their second season against the Norfolk Admirals. The Norfolk team is one the Ghost Pirates have never played against before. However, we acquired Michael Bullion and Elijah Vilio from the Admirals, giving us a bit of an understanding of their skill and playing styles. […]

Lightning Complacent Late in OT Loss to Maple Leafs

Coming off a big win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning had their sights set on getting a little revenge when they hosted their 2023 playoff nemesis, the Toronto Maple Leafs, for the first time this season. Unfortunately, a lack of intensity late undid a sizzling hot start in a […]

Bruins-Ducks Game Preview With Projected Lines

Bruins Benders Podcast Bruins Game Day Preview Game 4: Boston Bruins (4-0-0) at Anaheim (1-3-0) Date: Sunday, October 22 Time: 8:30 pm EST TV: NESN Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Anaheim +1.5 Boston -1.5 O/U 6 Boston Bruins Notes: The Bruins have started the season 4-0-0 for the first time since […]

GAMEDAY PREVIEW Game 6: Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames

The Detroit Red Wings will play the second game of a back-to-back as they take on the Calgary Flames this evening at home.