Day: November 27, 2023

ECHL: Jacksonville’s Matt Vernon Named Goaltender of the Week

The vibes continue to trend in a better direction for the Jacksonville Icemen. After dealing with a tumultuous start to the month of November, undergoing dramatic roster changes, and struggling to find wins on home ice, the team needed to bounce back before the calendar turned to December. The resilient response to their setbacks earned […]

MN Wild Hire New Head Coach

After relieving Dean Evason and Bob Woods of their coaching duties this afternoon, the Minnesota Wild have announced that they have hired John Hynes as Head Coach. Hynes is an eight-year veteran NHL Head Coach, split between two teams. Hynes was first named Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils in 2015. He coached them […]

ECHL: Road Trip Recap: Swamp Rabbits Dominate on the Road, gaining the Top of The League

After dominating on the road during their first road trip of the season, the Swamp Rabbits continued their division-bound road trip with three games and, once again, dominated. Now, what do I mean by dominating? Well, I mean that the team is showing high numbers of power play and penalty-killing execution, along with sturdy discipline […]

BREAKING: Wild’s Ryan Hartman Suspended

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced that Ryan Hartman, forward for the Minnesota Wild, will be suspended for two games without pay. This comes after tripping Alex DeBrincat in the Wild’s game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, November 26th. This will especially come as a blow to the Wild, who […]

MN Wild Fire Coaches After Seven Straight Losses

The Minnesota Wild announced that they have relieved both Head Coach Dean Evason and Assistant Coach Bob Woods from their coaching duties. This comes after the Wild have lost seven games in a row. While last week, a coaching change seemed unlikely, the tone started to shift over the weekend. Dean Evason was originally hired […]

NY Rangers Vibe Check

Vibe check?!? Spoiler Alert. The vibes are IMMACULATE. Best in the league!! Now, we know that life is fluid. Ever-changing. The top spot technically doesn’t mean anything in the grand scheme, but you don’t need to put qualifiers on your mood. It’s okay to take a deep breath and love what is happening here, Rangers […]

PHOTOS: Fayetteville Marksmen vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs -11/24/2023

ROANOKE, Va.- It was Star Wars and Stick It To Cancer night, and The Force was with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, with a 4-2 win over the Fayetteville Marksmen. With top goalie Austyn Roudebush on injured reserve, EBUG (Emergency Backup Goaltender) Tyler Roy was in the net. With Jedi-like reflexes, he made 29 saves. […]

Boston Bruins Poking Around Patrick Kane

The Boston Bruins are reportedly poking around Patrick Kane as they look to bolster their depth for a Stanley Cup run this season. On the 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman discussed that the Bruins have “poked around” the NHL veteran. “There’s a couple teams out there who suspect that Boston might be another team […]

History Of The ECHL: Idaho Steelheads

When Did They Come to Be? In 1996, the professional ice hockey team in Idaho officially became known as the Steelheads. They were in the West Coast Hockey League until 2003 when they officially became a part of the ECHL. Their original logo was chosen in a contest, one that involved many of the state’s […]

Devante Smith-Pelly Returns to Capitals Organization

Former Washington Capital and Stanley Cup winner Devante Smith-Pelly will be returning to the Capitals organization– this time in an off-ice role. Smith-Pelly will be joining play-by-play announcer John Walton on Caps Radio 24/7 as a color commentator. His debut will be during Monday’s game against the San Jose Sharks as the team begins a […]