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St. Cloud State Alum in the NHL

St. Cloud State has many hockey players who have gone on to play at the professional level, including nine players currently in the NHL. Will Borgen (2015-18) – Defenseman Will Borgen spent three seasons at St. Cloud State before he started his professional career. Borgen played in 106 games as a Husky where he had […]

Boston Bruins Claim Vancouver Canucks Goaltender Off Waivers

The Boston Bruins are in a bind with goaltender Jeremy Swayman still unsigned with less than a week left before opening night. Joonas Koripsalo will be the starting goalie in net for Boston on October 8, but the backup position is still in some doubt. On Wednesday, the Bruins claimed a potential option in Vancouver […]

ECHL: Orlando Signs Forward Carson Focht

The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that forward Carson Focht has agreed to terms on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the 2024-25 season. Focht, originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, was chosen by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round, being the 133rd pick overall, at the 2019 NHL Draft. As a draft prospect, Focht gained […]

NHL Stadium Designated Driving Programs

In honor of the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, here is a list of the designated driving programs at each NHL stadium. This list will be categorized by team and include where to sign up, and any incentives to signing up. Anaheim Ducks – Honda CenterSign up at Guest Services in section 214; […]

Player Profile: Nikita Zadorov

Nikita Zadorov was born on April 16, 1995, in Moskva, Russia. The defenseman played for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva during the 2011-12 season and scored two goals with four assists in 41 games. Zadorov also participated in the World Junior Championships for Team Russia’s U18 team and contributed two goals in six tournament games. With the […]

Vegas Golden Knights Sign Veteran Forward to PTO

The Vegas Golden Knights have added a veteran forward via Professional Tryout Offer (PTO) on Tuesday. Tanner Pearson spent last season with the Montreal Canadiens and scored five goals with eight assists in 54 games. The 32-year-old will vie for a spot in the Golden Knights lineup as he looks to extend his career in […]

Joel Eriksson Ek on the ice in a white Minnesota Wild jersey

Joel Eriksson Ek Is Steadily Improving His Game

Joel Eriksson Ek is unequivocally the most important player on the Minnesota Wild because he can do anything they need him to do. He takes the tough faceoffs, screens the goalie well, and scores goals. He is the first over the boards for power plays, penalty kills, and overtime. And best of all, he is […]

How Wrong Were My 2023-24 Season Predictions?

The 2023-24 NHL season is wrapped up completely and we are waiting patiently for training camp to begin for the 2024-25 season. Just days before the 2023-24 season began, I wrote a predictions piece for the year, something I continue to do for as long as I can. I figured that calling myself out for […]

ECHL: Kalamazoo Wings, Vancouver Canucks Extend Affiliation Agreement

After a successful year of affiliation between the Kalamazoo Wings and Vancouver Canucks, the two teams have announced that they will be extending their relationship through the 2025-26 season. Prior to affiliating with the Canucks, the K-Wings had been the ECHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets for three years. This now leaves the Allen […]

Ranking NHL Goal Horns

32) Utah Hockey Club: N/A 31) Colorado Avalanche: 1/10: Sounds generic, not a pleasant sound, I heard this too much in the 2022 Playoffs (it got annoying) Goal Horn Button: 30) San Jose Sharks: 1/10 – Sounds like a boat/foghorn, good goal song though, very unique Goal Horn Button: 29) Washinton Capitals 1/10: Sirens during […]