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ECHL: Seattle Or Vegas? Who Will Be The Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters NHL Affiliate

The Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters unveiled their logo and team name last week, but one thing that they didn’t announce is an NHL or AHL affiliate. For most people who see the name, the first thing you think of is the Vegas Golden Knights; however, Vegas and Savannah signed a multi-year agreement in May 2022, […]


Behind the Sticks of Seattle: Joey Daccord

Joey Daccord was born on August 19, 1996, in North Andover, Massachusetts. He is a professional goalie who catches left-handed. He has played in the NCAA, ECHL, AHL, and NHL, giving the 27-year-old a lot of experience between different level leagues. He was drafted into the NHL in 2015 in round seven as the 199th […]


Hunter Shepard Makes NHL Debut in Capitals’ 6-4 Win

The Washington Capitals took on the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, October 25th, at Prudential Center in Newark. Rookie Hunter Shepherd made his NHL debut in net against the Devils and gave a goaltending performance that helped the Caps get their 6-4 win over the notoriously powerful hockey club. Who is Hunter Shepard? Hunter Shepard, […]


Kraken Goaltending Finally Finding Footing with Revitalized Grubauer, New Backup

A plethora of challenges have faced the Seattle Kraken in the opening weeks of their season. Offensive regression, depth issues, long-term injuries to core wingers in Brandon Tanev and Andre Burakovsky, concerns over effort and motivation– you name it. However, goaltending is one thing the team hasn’t had to worry about. Strangely enough, the aspect […]


Breaking: Shane Wright Headed to AHL

Seattle rookie forward Shane Wright is headed to the Kraken’s AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Under the NHL’s loophole with junior-age players, if a player misses five consecutive games at the NHL level, they can be sent to the AHL for a two-week conditioning stint. Wright was the consensus number-one pick for the 2022 […]


Hockey Heroines: The Rise in Female Presence in Professional Men’s Hockey

Who, What, When, Where, and Why?Why would a seventeen-year-old be writing an article on the rise of female presence in professional men’s hockey? Why is a seventeen-year-old even covering professional hockey? My name is Gabrielle Klempner, and I am that seventeen years old girl. I am and always have been a southern-born and Christian-raised girl […]


How the Florida Panthers Faired After Free Agency Opened

Following their Stanley Cup win, the Panthers had more than a handful of free agents up for a contract. The biggest one being Sam Reinhart who would’ve been highly sought after on the open market following a career-high season. As is always the case Florida wasn’t able to keep all of their free agents, however, […]


Seattle Kraken Draft Preview

The Seattle Kraken had a surprising season, finishing 4th in their Division with a 46-28-8 record. Good enough for their first playoff berth in only their second year of existence. It was a year that saw their Coach get nominated for the Jack Edwards Award, and their first-ever draft pick won the Calder Memorial Trophy. […]



FloSports To Expand AHL Coverage

The AHL and FloSports have agreed to a multi-year extension of their media partnerships which is highlighted by AHLTV will now become AHLTV on Flohockey. They will broadcast all AHL Regular Season Game along with the Calder Cup Playoffs. FloSports has been involved with the AHL since 2005, as their LeagueStat system has been utilized […]