In a result that should have Toronto Maple Leafs fans bring out the pitchforks and demand changes across the board, the Leafs fell 3-2 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators in their second preseason game. To make matters even worse, they had a 2-0 lead and let it slip away. And even worse than that, … Read more
The Blue Jays have been red hot in this latter half of the season, going from a team no one expected much from to a team no one saw coming. The Rays, old hands at that particular role, were hoping to play spoiler and split the four-game series at two wins apiece. They had Shane … Read more
The starting point of any goaltending tandem conversation needs to begin with goaltender controversies don’t exist until your two netminders are brawling in the parking lot. Having two good goaltenders is a blessing, not a curse, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have the luxury of putting someone in goal that they trust any given night. … Read more
I guess let’s go ahead and talk about the first game first. Both pitchers were seemingly on their game early, but at least as much of the run prevention was just bad hitting by both sides. The Guardians wasted a lead-off double from Kyle Manzardo in the second inning. In the bottom of the inning, … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Get the split on the road and go home. That’s a typical wish for a team opening a playoff series on the road. It can be even more beneficial in a best-of-five playoff series in which the remaining games will all be played on home ice. When the Laval Rocket, … Read more
Opening Day is less than two weeks away! Spring Training games still matter as getting tuned up and ready for the upcoming season, but let’s dive into who did well today and who did not for Kansas City. Winners Nick Loftin After seeing some time on the team last season and providing some nice depth … Read more
After putting up nine goals Friday night, Michigan State tied Minnesota Saturday night before getting the extra standings point in the shootout (photo: Michigan State Athletics). One night after taking a 9-3 win over Minnesota, second-ranked Michigan State played to a 3-3 tie with the No. 4 Gophers at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, … Read more
Jake Schmaltz celebrates his OT winner Saturday night for North Dakota (photo: Russell Hons). Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. The first half of the men’s Division I college hockey season officially wrapped up this weekend. Here are 10 key takeaways from the … Read more