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Vladislav Namestnikov of the Winnipeg Jets

Player Profile: Vladislav Namestnikov

Vladislav Namestnikov was born on November 22nd, 1992 in Voskresensk, Russia. He is a versatile forward who primarily plays centre. The left-shot centre is listed as 6-foot tall and weighs 181 pounds. Namestnikov is best known for being a depth forward throughout his 13-year professional hockey career. Namestnikov has played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Former Adirondack Goaltender Signs With The Royals

On August 16th, 2024, the Reading Royals announced they have signed former Adirondack Thunder Goaltender Vinnie Purpura. On July 31st, 2024, it was announced that the Royals acquired Purpura’s rights from Adirondack, along with Right Winger Travis Broughman for Tag Bertuzzi. The Lemont, IL native is 25 years old and entering his second professional season. […]

ECHL: Ryan Bednard To Play Overseas Next Season

Greenville, S.C. — As players from the ECHL are making moves, a lot of former ones are signing with teams in Europe. Recently, several Swamp Rabbits players from last season have been signing with teams across Europe. The more recent one was Ethan Somoza, who announced that he would play in Hungary next season. However, […]

Ontario Reign Stocking up for the 2024-25 Season

After a disappointing Pacific Division Finals exit this past season, the Ontario Reign have said goodbye to some old friends, including captain TJ Tynan, and had a flurry of extensions and new signings. Extensions Taylor Ward Taylor Ward, 26, fresh off a strong playoff performance for the Reign in his second full season, signed a […]

Jon Cooper selected to lead Hockey Canada’s Men’s Team in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off & 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has been selected by Hockey Canada to lead the Canadian team at both the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics. Cooper, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning hailing from Prince George, B.C., will be in charge of both events. He will […]

AHL: North Division Finals Game 3 Preview l Syracuse Crunch vs Cleveland Monsters

Games 1 & 2 In a best-of-5 series, the Cleveland Monsters delivered an impressive performance in front of their hometown crowd during the first two games of the AHL North Division Finals as they continue their “Countdown to Calder.” In Game 1 last Thursday, the Monsters secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Syracuse Crunch […]

Tampa Bay Lightning Re-Sign Mitchell Chaffee

With the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season over, general manager Julien Brisebois is focusing on re-signing as many free agents as he can before the start of free agency. It was announced on May 16 that the Lightning have re-signed forward Mitchell Chaffee to a two-year contract worth $800,000 AAV. The deal is one-way, meaning that […]

AHL North Division Finals Series Preview | Cleveland Monsters vs. Syracuse Crunch

Get ready for an exciting matchup as the AHL North Division Finals kick off on Thursday night at Rocket Mortage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The Syracuse Crunch, fresh off a 5-game series win against the Rochester Americans, will face off against the Cleveland Monsters, who recently won their series against the Belleville Senators in four […]

ECHL: Game 6 Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Tonight is game six of the South Division Semifinals as the Swamp Rabbits try to keep their season alive as they host the Orlando Solar Bears at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Let’s take a look at the series so far: Game 1: Orlando 1, Greenville 0. In a game that was […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans – 04/28/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Game two of the North Division Semifinals was nothing short of thrilling. The Rochester Americans hosted the Syracuse Crunch, after winning the first game of the series a couple days prior. The Amerks did not come out victorious, loosing in overtime with a final score of 4-3. Despite the loss, the Amerks kept […]