Month: May 2024

ECHL: Worcester Railers Announce Leadership Changes

A change for the Worcester Railers recently occurred where Stephanie Ramey has stepped down leading to Kim Golinski stepping up for the position. With the Railers having a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season culminating in missing the playoffs all together and the mutual parting of ways between former Railers player and head coach Jordan […]

PWHL Game Recap: PWHL Boston vs. PWHL Minnesota Walter Cup Finals Game 5 | 05/29/2024

On Wednesday night, history was made. PWHL Minnesota is the first-ever team to win the Walter Cup after they shut out Boston that night. It was a clear-off night for Boston, but that does not belittle this win. Minnesota was a strong contender at the start of the season. They went on a five-game losing […]

ECHL: Michal Mrázik to Join HK Propad

Michal Mrázik, originally from Liptovský Mikuláš, has recently made the decision to move abroad and has signed on with the Slovakian hockey team HK Propad for the 2024-25 season. After missing the 2023-24 season after an injury, he elected to take the season off to prioritize his health. Mrázik had previously participated in the 2022-23 […]

Anaheim Ducks to Name Their Next Captain?

When your organization gets blessed with on of the best captains you can ask for, it makes it filling that captaincy role when the player leaves, a very intricate process. Ryan Getzlaf was the captain of the Anaheim Ducks for a total of 12 seasons, and looking back at it, it’s safe to say that […]

Former Assistant Coach of the Minnesota Wild Darby Hendrickson

Minnesota Wild Fire Assistant Coach

The Minnesota Wild announced that they have parted ways with assistant coach Darby Hendrickson after 14 years. This comes partly as a surprise given that Hendrickson has been the only coach able to keep his job despite numerous changes over the years. Hendrickson has served under six of the Wild’s seven head coaches in their […]

Norfolk's Simon Kubicek moves the puck up before having his pass blocked.

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Player Heads Back To Czechia

Former Norfolk Admirals defenseman Simon Kubicek will be returning to his home country of Czechia to play the 2024-25 season with the Motor Ceske Budejovice. The 22-year-old defenseman spent his first two professional seasons between the Newfoundland Growlers, Admirals, and Manitoba Moose of the AHL. Before turning pro, Kubicek played three seasons of Major Juniors […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Defenseman Signs to Play in Slovakia

Rapid City Rush defenseman Zach Taylor has signed to play with the HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulas in Tipos Estraliga, based in Slovakia. Taylor’s team will play in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia. Collegiate Career Before joining the Rapid City Rush, Zach Taylor attended Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, where he played for three seasons. In his […]

NHL Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars | Round 3, Game 5 | 05/31/2024

Oilers fans find themselves feeling more confident after Game 4 as opposed to after Game 3. Going back to Dallas tied 2-2 is less stressful than if they’d been down 3-1. It takes 4 wins to advance, but 3 in a row? Against this team? Each one Do-Or-Die? Good luck with that. With Darnell Nurse […]

New York Rangers Pushed to the Brink After Heartbreaking Game 5 Loss to Florida Panthers

The New York Rangers came out guns blazing in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final at Madison Square Garden, throwing everything they had at the Florida Panthers. They upped their offensive pressure, with their star players leading the charge, and Igor Shesterkin stood tall between the pipes, just like he has all series long. […]

Jaccob Slavin Named 2024 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Winner

On May 30, the NHL announced that Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the 2023-2024 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. The award is given to the player yearly exhibiting “sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct with a high standard of play.”