Day: May 12, 2024

IIHF Men’s World Championship Tournament Game Recap: Team USA | 05/10/2024 – 5/11/2024

The United States has competed in 509 world championship games through the 2023 championship, holding a record of 225 wins, 19 overtime wins, 11 overtime losses, 219 losses, and 35 ties. In the most recent 2023 IIHF Men’s World Championship, the U.S. achieved a record of 7 wins, 1 overtime win, 2 overtime losses, and […]

IIHF Announces Fines and Suspensions: Ivan Fedotov| 05/11/2024

The International Ice Hockey Federation recently sanctioned Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov, CSKA Moscow, and the Russian Federation. Fedotov is prohibited from participating in any IIHF competitions, including the Olympics, for a period of three years. Fedotov, a 2015 NHL draft seventh-round pick, signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Flyers in 2022. His North […]

Golden Knights: Is a Trade Coming That Nobody Expects?

Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon has a flair for the dramatic. No one ever knows what he is going to do. In Vegas, we have come to expect the unexpected when it comes to player and coaching changes. Mark Stone was acquired at the eleventh hour during the 2019 trade deadline. No one […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: A Talk With Adam Karashik

Coming into professional hockey, undrafted, at the end of your college career is a whirlwind of feelings and shifting gears. For Connecticut native, Adam Karashik, he is no stranger to shifting gears and learning along the way during the grueling schedule of the ECHL and AHL. College Play Before coming to the ECHL and AHL, […]

NHL Playoffs: Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks | Round 2, Game 3 | 05/12/2024

“Game Time Decision” Of course, Leon Draisaitl was going to play in Game 2. Hockey is a magical sport where athletes pretend that they’re not injured. He scored on the powerplay, added 3 assists, and even took a face-off on a penalty kill. Did any of that look like a hurting player to you? All […]

NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes Survive the New York Rangers in Game 4 | 5/11/2024

Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs is wrapping up, and the Carolina Hurricanes control their own destiny.

After last week’s victory against the New York Islanders at PNC Arena for Game 6, the Hurricanes advanced to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Rangers, current Stanley Cup favorites.

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche Game 3 Recap | 05/11/2024

The second-round series between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche shifted to Denver, Colorado, for Games 3 and 4. The Stars downed the Avalanche 4-1 in Game 3 at Ball Arena on Saturday night. Dallas leads the series vs. Colorado 2-1. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Craig Smith, Sam Steel, Evgenii Dadonov, Chris Tanev, Esa […]

NHL Playoffs: Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Recap | 05/10/2024

It was a thrilling Friday night for hockey fans as the Vancouver Canucks went head-to-head with the Edmonton Oilers for Game 2 of the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Vancouver, BC. In the previous game, Vancouver had a spectacular comeback from a 4-1 deficit to win the game 5-4. However, Edmonton was […]

Analyzing the Iowa Heartlanders’ decision to extend Derek Damon’s Contract

On Saturday, May 10th, the Iowa Heartlanders announced that Head Coach and General Manager Derek Damon has signed a multi-year extension. Damon’s previous two seasons in the Heartland did not inspire fans. Iowa went a combined 49-73-19-3 and was unable to get out of the cellar of the Central Division. However, not all of this […]

ECHL Playoff Recap: Idaho Steelheads Vs. Kansas City Mavericks Game 5 | 05/11/2024

Saturday marked a pivotal moment in the Kelly Cup Playoffs as the Kansas City Mavericks and the Idaho Steelheads clashed in game five of their second series. With the Mountain Division Championship on the line, this game could be the deciding factor. KC, leading 3-1, had the opportunity to secure their advancement with a win, […]