Chris Driedger

Florida Panthers Preseason Recap: 09/22-09/28/2024

With the first week of preseason out of the way, things are looking good for the Panthers. The returning players are looking every bit as good as last year and are in better shape than they were last year at this time per Head Coach Paul Maurice when he spoke to the media during the […]

Florida Panthers Roster Preview: Goalies

A strong goalie tandem is necessary for a deep playoff run and a good regular season. Last year, the Panthers had just that in Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz. While Bobrovsky took the majority of the starts, Stolarz was extremely solid as the backup and played well whenever he was called in. The departure of […]

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, […]

AHL: Game Recap: Hershey Bears vs Coachella Valley Firebirds

Hershey, PA: The Hershey Bears host the Coachella Valley Firebirds for game six of the Calder Cups Finals. Before the game the Bears were leading the series 3-2. Now during this series, the Firebirds won game one of the finals with a score of 3-2. The Bears then came back and won game 2 of […]

Hershey Bears Are Back-To-Back Calder Cup Champions

The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 6, taking the Calder Cup for the second time straight on Monday, June 24th at the GIANT Center. This is Hershey’s 13th Calder Cup Champion title in franchise history. It was a close game that would’ve gone either way, however, Hershey took it in overtime […]

Hershey Bears Take Game 2, Haman Aktell Scores Twice in 5-2 Win | 6/16/2024

The Bears took Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals to tie the series on Sunday, June 16th. Hershey took an early lead and finished with a 5-2 victory. Hardy Haman Aktell scored twice, one being an empty netter to wrap it up, and Hunter Shepard went 32-for-34 in the Bears’ win. Coachella Valley scored […]

Calder Cup Final Game 2 Preview l Hershey Bears vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds

Game 1 Recap: The first game of the Calder Cup Final took place on Friday night at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. The Coachella Valley Firebirds, representing the Western Conference, narrowly defeated the Hershey Bears, representing the Eastern Conference, with a score of 4-3. In the final minutes of the game, the Firebirds successfully […]

Calder Cup Final: Hershey Bears Fall To Coachella Valley 4-3 in Game 1 | 6/14/2024

After advancing to the Calder Cup Finals when Garrett Roe scored the overtime winner against the Cleveland Monsters on June 12th, the Bears unfortunately took a 4-3 loss at home for Game 1 of the Finals. It had been a close game, Hendrix Lapierre pulled Hershey back to within one to attempt a comeback late […]

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Calder Cup Final Series Preview l Hershey Bears vs Coachella Valley Firebirds

Rematch for Calder! The Hershey Bears, the Eastern Conference Champions of the AHL, and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Western Conference Champions, are set to go head-to-head in the Calder Cup Final for the second consecutive year. In 2023, the Hershey Bears defeated the Firebirds in 7 games, and the Firebirds are seeking vengeance from […]

Series Preview: Calgary Wranglers (7) vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds (1)

After a two game sweep of the number two ranked Tucson Roadrunners in the first round of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Playoffs, the Calgary Wranglers #SaddleUp into a best of five game series with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. FLASHBACK TO ROUND ONE After a regular season split (2-2) and a practically fantastical roster […]