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What Will It Cost The Kraken To Land Bo Horvat?

The Kraken are enjoying a solid season in just their second year as a franchise. After finishing last in the Pacific Division last season, the Kraken find themselves second in the Division this season, trailing the Vegas Golden Knights by one point while having a game in hand. Thanks to their early success, the Kraken […]


Norfolk Admirals: 2011-12 AHL Season To Be Remembered

On June 9, 2012, the greatest season by an American Hockey League team in history was completed. The Norfolk Admirals went an incredible 55-18-1-2 during the regular season, which capped them at 113 points and the only team to reach the century-point mark on the season. It was also the beginning of some great careers […]


ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Team Update Ahead of the Trade Deadline

Right before the Thanksgiving Break in November, I highlighted three key players for the Atlanta Gladiators and mentioned a few other members of the team that I felt we should continue to watch out for as the season evolved. Later, in my Mid-Season Report Card, I revisited where those and other players on the team […]


Bridgeport Islanders Season Review: Simon Holmstrom

The Bridgeport Islanders playoff run ended last Monday in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Charlotte Checkers in four games.  It was a successful season for the Islanders AHL team as they went on a late-season hot streak to sneak into the playoffs and won their first playoff […]


History of the Cincinnati Cyclones

The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional ice hockey team located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. It was originally established in 1990; the team first played its games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now plays at Heritage Bank Center. The Cincinnati Cyclones are a minor league affiliate of the NHL’s […]


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, […]


ECHL: From Rockets to Icemen – Jacksonville’s Rich Hockey History

As a native Floridian, I catch a lot of odd looks and remarks when I profess my love for the sport of hockey. One of the most memorable interactions I’ve had as a hockey fan from Florida came in my early 20’s. As a Southern transplant in the Midwest, I was once asked what my […]


10 Potential Head Coaching Options if Maple Leafs Move on From Sheldon Keefe

After a bitter end to a season filled with many ups and downs, it’s clear the Maple Leafs offseason will lead to some impactful changes. Whether those changes come from the management group or the player personnel, it’s definitely something that should change the franchise significantly moving forward. In a world where you want to […]


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 […]


Red Wings: Potential Head Coaching Candidates

It has now been almost two weeks since the Detroit Red Wings decided to move on from long-time head coach Jeff Blashill. Now begins the search for a new bench boss, the first in Detroit since 2015, and with Steve Yzerman’s management style of running a “tight ship” in terms of information, this has led […]