Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Success in the Calder Cup Playoffs often brings about a challenging paradox for AHL teams. When an AHL team does its job and does it well – by developing prospects, winning games, and perhaps even winning the Calder Cup – they often have to deal with the after-effects of that … Read more
As we continue to wait for the Braves to pick a new manager, the search should begin to solidify with most teams out of the playoffs. George Lombard, who has gotten a lot of buzz among insider circles is now more available to interview, with his Tigers out in an epic ALDS with the Mariners. … Read more
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and forward Nathan MacKinnon (along with Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov) have been named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in the NHL. It is the only NHL award voted on by members of the NHL Players’ Association, continuing a tradition established in 1970-71 … Read more
From left, Annelies Bergmann, Eve Gascon and Ava McNaughton. The Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the three finalists for the Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year Award. They are Cornell’s Annelies Bergmann, Minnesota Duluth’s Eve Gascon and Wisconsin’s Ava McNaughton. The winner will be announced during the NCAA Frozen Four in Minneapolis. All three … Read more