1 Former Manchester United youngster James Chester has returned to the club. United career He joined United as an eight year old and signed his first professional deal in 2007. He made his debut for the senior team as a substitute against Derby County in a League Cup semi-final in 2009. Chester had loan spells … Read more
Forget everything you think you know about adidas Pickleball. The global sports brand today unveiled AdiPower, a new line of power-forward paddles designed for pickleball purists who favor shotmaking ability and access to some added firepower when the situation calls for it. The fresh offerings anchor the brand’s new mantra: “Always Return Stronger.” A New … Read more
At the time of writing this, half of the Leafs preseason is over and the regular season is a week and a half away. While the early games of the preseason and highlights from training camp are often the most exciting times (it’s nice to start believing in Ryan Tverberg again), the remaining time is … Read more
Jim Hiller’s first experience watching a game in Ontario from above came during the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. It was after the Kings were eliminated from the postseason themselves but the Ontario Reign were still playing, having advanced into Round 3 for the first time since 2016. Hiller had been behind the bench for exhibition … Read more
Just a few weeks ago, the Rays were swept by the Mariners in Seattle, three losses that (at least to me) seemed to confirm that this team was toast. Tonight, the Rays did everything right in a dominating victory. They pitched, they hit, they ran the bases well (other than Junior getting thrown out trying … Read more
Wins and losses are fairly trivial this point, as the playoffs are pretty much off the table, although there is some real value in draft position. Chris Sale returns for Atlanta after breaking his ribs diving for a ball, as he wanted to get back to pitching competitively in preparation for a normal offseason. The … Read more
Josh Holmstrom played for UMass Lowell during his playing days and is now back with the River Hawks in an administrative role (photo: UMass Lowell Athletics). UMass Lowell has announced the hiring of Josh Holmstrom as the program’s new director of hockey operations. A former River Hawks standout as a player and a two-time captain, … Read more
Al Washco tallied 61 points over 91 games at Bowdoin from 2018 to 2023 (photo: Bowdoin Athletics). Bowdoin has announced the hiring of Al Washco as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Washco returns to Bowdoin following the departure of Sean Walsh, who has accepted a position at Alaska. A Polar Bear from … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer One more line on Jared Nightingale’s resume put him in prime position to become an AHL head coach. Since his retirement in 2017 following 11 pro seasons skating in the AHL and ECHL, Nightingale had steadily made his way through several coaching stops, a clear fit for the well respected … Read more
JIMMY SPRATT Miami announced Friday that Jimmy Spratt will join the staff as assistant to the head coach. Spratt, who was an assistant coach with the USHL’s Fargo Force last season, returns to Oxford after previously serving as the RedHawks’ director of hockey operations from 2019 to 2022. “We are thrilled to welcome Jimmy Spratt … Read more