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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Lucas Pettersson

Lucas Pettersson is an eighteen-year-old forward from Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Born on April 17, 2006, Pettersson has been on the radar of forwards coming into the NHL for his variety of hockey talents.

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Goaltender Heading Overseas

Toledo Walleye goaltender John Lethemon has announced he has signed with Rauman Luuko, the Finland SM-Liiga league, for the 2024-25 season. He leaves Toledo as one of the more accomplished goaltenders in Toledo hockey history. Lehtemon had just finished up a successful season with the Walleye, one that fell short of a Kelly Cup. Toledo […]

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 […]

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 […]

Manitoba Moose Defenseman Signs One-Year Contract in KHL

The chain of Manitoba Moose players signing overseas will continue as Dean Stewart is headed overseas to play in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Stewart follows former Moose teammate Kristian Reichel who signed a three-year deal with Adler Mannheim in the DEL. Dean Stewart signed a one-year deal for the 2024-25 season with HC Vityaz […]

PHOTOS: Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals -05/26/2024

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Sunday night at UW-Panther Arena, the Milwaukee Admiral faced off against the Grand Rapids Griffins in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Central Division Playoffs. With the series tied at two games each, the winner would be moving on to the Western Conference Finals. Admirals netminder Troy Grosenick stopped all 30 shots […]

Press Conference of Seattle Kraken Management Team Announcing Dan Bylsma as Head Coach

Dan Bylsma Returns to NHL as Seattle Kraken Head Coach

Dan Bylsma is making his return to the NHL for the first time in seven years as head coach of the Seattle Kraken. This will make him the second head coach in franchise history after former coach Dave Hakstol was relieved of his duties earlier last month. Bylsma, 53, has spent the past two seasons […]

ECHL: Former Swamp Rabbits’ D-Man To Play Overseas Next Season

Greenville, S.C. — With the conclusion of the Swamp Rabbits season underway, the club’s players have been making moves on where to play next season. Friday, May 24, it was reported that defenseman Max Martin would play in Sweden next season for the Mora IK. This comes after the d-man from Winnipeg, Manitoba, played the […]

Nate Danielson Makes Professional Debut for Grand Rapids Griffins

Detroit Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson has made his professional debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins at the age of 19. Danielson was drafted by the Red Wings ninth overall in the 2023 NHL entry draft out of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. On Saturday, Danielson was reassigned to the Griffins. In a short time, Danielson […]

Catching Up With Blue Jacket’s Players in the IIHF World Championship Part Two

Last week I wrote an article detailing the Columbus Blue Jacket’s representation at the IIHF World Championship tournament. The five players that are participating are Elvis Merzlikins (Latvia), Damon Severson (Canada), Gavin Brindley (USA), Johnny Gaudreau (USA), and Zach Werenski (USA). As of Thursday, May 23, only one player from that list is moving on […]