David Pastrnak operates as a one-man offence unto himself, which isn’t necessarily the best outcome for the Boston Bruins. Pastrnak is a superstar, recording three consecutive 105-point seasons, while the Bruins transition out of their contending years, reluctantly fight off the urge towards a full-fledged rebuild. And while the 29-year-old is an elite shooter and … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has been awarded the 2025 Guldpucken, an honour reserved for Sweden’s top ice hockey player of the year. The recipient is named by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association and Swedish newspaper “Expressen”. How swede it is 🇸🇪 Congrats to Willy on receiving the GuldPucken, awarded to the best Swedish … Read more
Ryan Theros found success coaching the NAHL’s Fairbanks Ice Dogs (photo: Fairbanks Ice Dogs). Alaska has announced the hiring of Ryan Theros as an assistant coach for the Nanooks hockey team. Theros joins the staff after spending the past two seasons as head coach of the NAHL’s Fairbanks Ice Dogs. “The Nanook family is excited … Read more
Hi Coaches – Summer’s a great time to take a breath, revisit what matters, and maybe see the game a little differently. Whether you’re planning ahead or just browsing between trips to the rink (or the lake), we pulled together some of our favorite pieces to check out throughout the summer. We hope you enjoy … Read more
Steven Lorentz put it pretty perfectly ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ fourth-last game of the season and final game against the Montreal Canadiens. Steven Lorentz, beauty: "I know people want to see another Canadian team in the playoffs, but we don't care about another Canadian team in the playoffs. We care about our team, … Read more
Minnesota State is again Mason Cup champs after beating St. Thomas Friday night on home ice (photo: Jackson Forderer/SPX). MANKATO, Minn. -– Last time Josh Groll scored a goal in a Mason Cup final, it didn’t count. Groll’s overtime goal in the Mason Cup final against Bemidji State in 2022 was infamously overturned, despite the … Read more
William Nylander was one of the few Toronto Maple Leafs who could be exempt from criticism during Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, but he took accountability post-game. Nylander scored the game’s opening goal, was constantly creating chances for his linemates, featuring on the third line alongside Scott Laughton and Calle Jarnkrok through the … Read more
Hassan Akl leads a high-flying Spartan offense into the NCAA tournament against Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Saturday. (Photo Credit: Steve Woltmann/Aurora Athletics) Here we are at the final three weeks of game action that will determine the 2024-25 national champions. Fourteen teams have made the cut for this year’s tournament and not without some surprises in … Read more
Anna Maria currently sits atop the MASCAC standings but to break Plymouth State’s long-running title streak they will have to knock off the Panthers on the road on Saturday (Photo by Anna Maria Athletics) So here we are at the end of the 2024-25 regular season and still so much yet to be decided by … Read more
by Brian Germinaro | AHL On The Beat Nicole Broderick has been a staple of the Bridgeport Islanders for more than a dozen seasons. She can tell you endless stories when it comes to game nights in the press box. And while you may not know her name, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her … Read more