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Chaz Lucius Retires from Professional Hockey

Winnipeg Jets 2021 18th overall draft selection Chaz Lucius has retired from professional hockey after a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The 21-year-old forward has had a rough go dealing with injuries throughout his time in hockey. It seemed he’d turned a corner, becoming an every-game player with the Jets’ AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. […]

Elias Pettersson #40 skating for the Vancouver Canucks

NHL Game Preview: Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations 4/8/2025

Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars Venue: American Airlines CenterDate: Tuesday, April 8Time: 7:00 pm CST TV: ESPN+ / SNP / Victory+Radio:Vancouver – Sportsnet 650 AMDallas – The Ticket 96.7 FM / 1310 AM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Vancouver +1.5 ML -155Dallas -1.5 ML +130O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Vancouver Canucks News & Notes: Vancouver is […]

St. Cloud State Alum in the AHL

St. Cloud State has many hockey players who have gone on to play at the professional level, including nine players currently in the AHL. Jack Ahcan (2016-20) – Defenseman Jack Ahcan spent four seasons at St. Cloud State. In 144 games, Ahcan had 21 goals and 82 assists for 103 points. He had 123 penalty […]

NHL Game Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins with Line Combinations 4/8/2025

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Mikheyev Scores Twice, Pittsburgh Penguins Eliminated In 3-1 Loss To Blackhawks

Fresh off snapping a five-game skid in a contest dripping with postseason implications for their opponent, Ilya Mikheyev etched his name twice onto the scoresheet, delivering a decisive blow that not only propelled the Blackhawks to a 3-1 victory over the Penguins, but also slammed the door on Pittsburgh’s playoff aspirations for the third consecutive […]

NHL Game Preview: St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets with Line Combinations 4/7/2025

Winnipeg Jets Sign Kieron Walton to Entry-Level Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Kieron Walton to a three-year entry-level contract, solidifying the future of one of their most promising late-round pick from the 2024 NHL Draft. Walton, 19, was selected 187th overall by the Jets last June, and he has since become one of the most talked-about breakout players in Canadian junior […]

Montreal Canadiens' Lane Hutson plays during an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Philadelphia.

NHL Game Preview: Montreal Canadiens at Nashville Predators with Line Combinations 4/6/2025

Montreal Canadiens at Nashville Predators Venue: Bridgestone ArenaDate: Saturday, April 6Time: 7:00 PM EST TV: ESPN+ / TSN2 / RDS / FDSNSORadio:Montreal – TSN 690 AM (English) / 98,5 FM Cogeco (French)Nashville – The Game 102.5 FM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Montreal +1.5 ML -278Nashville -1.5 ML +225O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Montreal Canadiens News […]

NHL Game Preview: Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild with Line Combinations 4/6/2025

NHL Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets at Utah Hockey Club with Line Combinations (04/05/2025)

Winnipeg Jets (52-20-4) at Utah Hockey Club (34-30-12)Venue: Delta CenterDate: Tonight – Saturday, April 5thTime: 6:00 pm CST TV: SportsnetRadio: 680 CJOB Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Utah Hockey Club News & Notes: Utah is coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Kings at home. Utah’s playoff hopes are slowly dimming, and a loss to […]