The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ ninth early playoff exit in nine years under the Brendan Shanahan regime propelled some big changes, beginning with Shanahan’s departure. With the extent of changes to the Leafs organization spanning to coaches, general managers, and secondary players, the Core Four has been safe the entire time. For the first time, it … Read more
Innovation knows no bounds. Buried among the many models submitted for USA Pickleball approval recently is one paddle that may or may not be the byproduct of a manufacturing mishap. To quote the late Dr. Alan Grant (Jurassic Park 1993): What is that? Crooked Pickleball Paddle Receives USA Pickleball Approval According to the picture, it’s … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Spring weather, a team golf outing, and extra time to prepare for the Calder Cup Playoffs sounds like a good deal for a hockey player. The Hershey Bears call it “Hell Week,” however. That’s because head coach Todd Nelson uses the time between the end of the regular season and … Read more