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LONG ISLAND, NY – This is what Travis Zajac and Kyle Palmieri were hoping for when they were traded to the New York Islanders on April 7. It’s also what the Islanders were hoping for when they traded for the forwards from the New Jersey Devils. Zajac and Palmieri both scored goals in the 6-2 […]

OSHAWA, ONT – Possessing an ideal combination of skill and grit, the Oshawa Generals centre was originally chosen with the 11th pick in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection. Debuting with the club later that fall, Tullio made an immediate impression in putting together a solid rookie season where he provided reliable secondary scoring support with […]

AUSTIN, TX – The American Hockey League announced today that Texas Stars forward Riley Damiani has been voted the winner of the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding rookie for the 2020-21 season. The award was voted on by coaches, players and members of the media in each of the league’s 28 active cities. Damiani, […]

I remember the first time I ever put on a goalie mask. I was seven, playing in a house league at the old Glenview Park District ice arena back home in Illinois. And at that point, on that team, being the goalie was like losing a bet or something. We used to have to pass […]

SPRINGFIELD, MA –  The American Hockey League announced today the 2020-21 AHL All-Star Teams, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 28 active member cities. This season, an All-Star Team was selected for each of the league’s five divisions. 2020-21 AHL Canadian Division All-Star Team G – Cayden Primeau, Laval […]

SPRINGFIELD, MA – The American Hockey League has announced the 2020-21 AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 28 active member cities. Riley Damiani, 21, led all AHL rookies in scoring and tied for third in the overall scoring race with 36 points in 36 games for Texas […]

NEW YORK, NY – The National Hockey League today announced the 31 team nominees for the 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” The nominees were selected by their respective NHL […]

DENVER, CO – J.T. Compher scored a hat trick and the Avalanche exploded offensively without superstar center Nathan MacKinnon, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 6-0 at Ball Arena on Wednesday. The Avs host the Kings in the 56th and final regular-season game on Thursday and a victory will clinch the West Division title and the […]

TAMPA BAY, FL – The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent forward Simon Ryfors to a one-year, two-way contract, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. Ryfors, 23, skated in 51 games during the 2020-21 regular season for Rogle BK of the SHL, posting 25 goals and 45 points to go along with […]

FRISCO, TEXAS – Canada is golden at the under-18 men’s hockey championship after another strong performance from two of the youngest players at the tournament. Led by 17-year-old captain Shane Wright and 15-year-old Connor Bedard, the Canadians beat Russia 5-3 on Thursday in the championship game, going undefeated along the way. Wright had two goals […]

BOSTON, MA – Over the past two months, Craig Smith has been on fire. The Boston Bruins‘ winger has been a points machine and has helped make the B’s second line dominant. With Smith’s first regular season with Boston nearly in the books, the Wisconsin native has come as advertised. The Black and Gold’s secondary scoring needed […]

WINNIPEG, MB – The American Hockey League announced today Moose forward Cole Perfetti has been named the CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for April. Perfetti, 19, tied for the lead among AHL rookies, and the Moose, in scoring in April. He recorded 13 points (4G, 9A) in just nine games. Perfetti’s 13 points also left […]