Author: Matthew Buhrmann

Covering Cincinnati Cyclones l Student @uofcincy l @Mbuhrmann61 on X

AHL Eastern Conference Final Game 2 Recap l Cleveland Monsters vs. Hershey Bears l 6/1/2024

On Saturday night, the defending Calder Cup champions, Hershey Bears, faced off against the Cleveland Monsters for Game 2 of the AHL Eastern Conference Finals. With a 1-0 series lead, the Bears aimed to secure a 2-0 lead, putting pressure on the Monsters as the series shifted to Cleveland. This game was crucial for the […]

AHL Eastern Conference Final Game 2 Preview l Cleveland Monsters vs. Hershey Bears

Wild Game 1! The first game was a thrilling back-and-forth affair with lead changes throughout. Ethen Frank scored the lone goal for the Hershey Bears in the first period, giving them a 1-0 lead. The Monsters responded with back-to-back goals in the second period, but the Bears rallied with two unanswered goals to take a […]

Which NHL Team Should Pick Up the Cincinnati Cyclones as their ECHL Affiliate?

On May 30th, the New York Rangers decided to end their affiliation with the Cincinnati Cyclones as their ECHL Affiliate and instead announced a new partnership with the Bloomington Bison. This change follows a one-year affiliation between New York and the Cyclones. As a result of this move, several NHL teams, including Utah, Columbus, Carolina, […]

Should Coach Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers Stick With the Same Lineup for Game 5?

The Edmonton Oilers‘ depth really shone in Game 4 on Wednesday night. Prior to the game, Head Coach Kris Knoblauch made some key lineup changes, bringing back Ryan McLeod, Corey Perry, and Phillip Broberg and shuffling the defensive pairings. The new defensive pairings were: Ekholm – Bouchard, Nurse – Kulak, Broberg – Ceci. This decision […]

AHL Eastern Conference Finals Series Preview l Cleveland Monsters vs Hershey Bears

The AHL Eastern Conference Finals are set to kick off on Thursday night in Hershey, PA, as the Hershey Bears take on the Cleveland Monsters in Game 1. The Hershey Bears are coming off an impressive 3-0 series sweep over the Hartford Wolf Pack, securing victory in each game by a margin of two goals […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones 2023-2024 Season Recap

The Cincinnati Cyclones, the ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, finished their season last month, and it was a bit disappointing. However, there were some positives to take away from the season as well. The team had a 31-34-7-0 record, with a 43.10%-win rate. They scored 236 goals and allowed 261 goals against. Their […]

Kalamazoo’s Jacob Nordqvist Heading Overseas to Denmark

Jacob Nordqvist, a 26-year-old Swedish defenseman for the Kalamazoo Wings, is set to join the Herning Blue Fox in Denmark. In the 2023-2024 season, he recorded 10 points, including nine assists and a goal in 51 games, and added one assist in three Kelly Cup Playoff games, marking his debut professional hockey season. Prior to […]

NHL Western Conference Finals Game 1 | Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars | 5/23/2024

The Dallas Stars faced off against the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Thursday night. This highly anticipated matchup featured two powerhouses in an intense battle. The Edmonton Oilers secured a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit. On the […]

AHL North Division Finals Recap: Cleveland Monsters vs Syracuse Crunch Game 3 l 05/22/2024

The Syracuse Crunch faced off against the Cleveland Monsters in Game 3 of the AHL North Division Finals on Wednesday night. With the series being a best of 5, the Monsters had the opportunity to sweep the Crunch, but it was not going to be an easy task. The Monsters made a significant change in […]

Jake Debrusk on the Move to Edmonton?

Jake Debrusk’s future with the Boston Bruins is uncertain following their elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers in Round 2 last week. The left-winger has been with the Bruins for 7 seasons and was a standout player, leading the team with 5 goals and 6 assists (11 points) in this year’s […]