TORONTO (July 5, 2021) – William Eklund, the top-ranked International skater for the 2021 NHL Draft™, has been presented the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence, the National Hockey League announced today. First awarded in 2015, the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is presented annually by the League to a candidate […]
Day: July 7, 2021
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Statement on the Passing of Matiss Kivlenieks
NEW YORK (July 5, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Matiss Kivlenieks: “The National Hockey League was saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks. On behalf of the NHL family, we extend […]
NHL News: Senators Representative Joshua ‘joshfearless13’ D’Eri Wins GWC Scotia NHL North Division Final
Uninsta1l Finishes as Runner-Up NEW YORK (July 3, 2021) – Joshua ‘joshfearless13’ D’Eri won the Scotia NHL® North Division Championship of the 2021 NHL® Gaming World Championship™, the National Hockey League announced today. Fearless was repping the Ottawa Senators in the NHL’s annual gaming event that features the best EA […]
NHL Board of Governors approves Dundon as Carolina Hurricanes sole owner
NEW YORK (June 30, 2021) – The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors has approved unanimously the previously contemplated transaction which has Tom Dundon becoming full owner of the Carolina Hurricanes through his acquisition of the minority stake held by Peter Karmanos and other minority owners. COURTESY NHLmedia.com
NHL announces Content Creator and Entrepreneur Josh Richards to Serve as a Special Adviser to the League
The Toronto Native Will Use His Role to Promote His Lifelong Love of Hockey LOS ANGELES / NEW YORK (June 30, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that content creator Josh Richards will serve as a special adviser to the NHL as a “voice of the […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, July 7, 2021
1300s DIED 1307: KING EDWARD I OF ENGLAND 1780s 1789: HAMMERFEST, NORWAY (KNOWN AS NORTHERNMOST TOWN IN WORLD), GRANTED TOWN STATUS 1800s 1806: CORNERSTONE LAID FOR FIRST CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL IN THE UNITED STATES (BALTIMORE BASILICA), IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 1840s 1846: ACTING ON INSTRUCTIONS FROM WASHINGTON, […]
Historical events for July 6
1180s DIED 1189: HENRY II OF ENGLAND 1240s DIED 1249: ALEXANDER II OF SCOTLAND 1530s DIED 1535: SIR THOMAS MORE (AUTHOR, MARTYR) 1550s DIED 1553: EDWARD VI, KING OF ENGLAND 1690s 1699: NOTORIOUS PIRATE CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD (“CAPTAIN KIDD”) SEIZED IN BOSTON 1750s BORN 1755: […]