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Player Profile: Martin Necas

Martin Necas was born on January 15, 1999, in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czechia. His father, Martin, was a hockey coach in Czechia. Necas played 61 total games with the HC Zdar nad Sazavou 16U over two seasons and scored 53 goals with 76 assists. During the 2015-16 season, the right-shot forward played for the […]

Jordan Binnington skating for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada’s Binnington Shines When It Matters Most

There were a lot of naysayers when Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper picked Jordan Binnington as his starting goaltender for the 4 Nations Face-Off. A lot of people pointed out how his numbers are not very good, how he allows a lot of soft goals, and that his temperament might not be right for […]

Four Nations Championship Recap: Team Canada vs Team USA | 02/20/2025

The championship game between Team USA and Team Canada was set to be an exhilarating showdown, bringing together some of the best hockey talent from both nations. This game is the pinnacle of the competition, where the stakes were high, and the anticipation was palpable. Fans, players, and coaches alike were gearing up for what […]

Player Profile: Mikko Rantanen

Mikko Rantanen was born on October 29, 1996 in Nousiainen, Finland. The left-shot forward played for the TPS U16 team during the 2010-11 season and scored a total of 11 goals with 22 assists in 29 games. One of his teammates was current Colorado Avalanche goaltender Artturi Lehkonen. Rantanen became captain of the team during […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Player Updates and Transactions

Will Cranley The Florida Everblades‘ goaltender, Will Cranley, has been called up by the St. Louis Blues to join their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. At 22 years old, Cranley has had a solid season with the Everblades, boasting an 8-6-2-0 record over 16 games. His recent performance includes a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory against […]

PHOTOS: Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Rockford IceHogs – 02/15/2025

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Saturday night at the BMO Center, the Rockford IceHogs faced off against the Springfield Thunderbirds. The IceHogs got off to an early lead on a goal by Joey Anderson, which was his 100th professional goal. The Thunderbirds would tie the game back up but the IceHogs would retake the lead. Joey Anderson […]

Nashville Predators Acquire Grigori Denisenko

Four Nations Game Recap: Team Sweden vs Team USA | 02/17/2025

While Team USA has already secured their spot in the championship game against Canada, this match against Sweden carries significant implications. For Team USA, it’s an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and maintain momentum heading into the final. On the other hand, Sweden, despite not advancing to the championship, aims to play the role of […]

Four Nations Game Recap: Team Canada vs Team Finland | 02/17/2025

Today’s game between Canada and Finland in the Four Nations Face-Off is set to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams are coming off hard-fought matches and are eager to secure a win to improve their standings. With Canada’s solid defense and Finland’s dynamic offense, this matchup promises to be an intense battle between two hockey powerhouses. […]

Four Nations Game Recap: Team USA vs. Team Canada | 02/15/2025

Today’s game between the USA and Canada in the Four Nations Face-Off was set to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams were coming off impressive victories and were eager to secure another win to strengthen their standings. With the USA’s explosive offense and Canada’s solid defense, this matchup promised to be an intense battle between […]