JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Brendan Gaunce to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Gaunce, 27, has registered six goals and […]
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Blue Jackets continue to shape 2021-22 roster; signs defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a 1-year contract
JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Lehtonen, 27, made his NHL debut in 2020-21, finishing […]
Columbus Crew News: Looking for 3-game sweep of New York City; tonight’s match at 7:30 pm
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 The Crew is two-for-two in 2021 against New York City FC and will look to continue that winning streak on Friday night from Yankee Stadium, as the Black & Gold kickoff against NYCFC at 7:30 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Ohio […]
New York City FC News: Keys to the Match to Third Matchup with Columbus Crew
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 New York City FC are spending Friday night under the lights as they take on Columbus Crew at Yankee Stadium. Here’s the Keys to the Match, presented by Tri-State Ford… Third Time Lucky New York City FC are facing Columbus Crew […]
New York City FC News: Injury Report for Friday Night vs. Crew
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 New York City FC are in the Bronx this Friday night for a meeting with Columbus Crew. Head Coach Ronny Deila will be without four players for the meeting with Caleb Porter’s side. Brazilian forward Héber remains absent as he continues […]
New City FC Match Notes: Defending MLS champion Crew invades Yankee Stadium tonight
MLS Regular Season 2021New York City FC vs Columbus CrewFriday, July 30, 20217:30 p.m. ETYankee Stadium – Bronx, NY TV USA: YES Network / YES APPCommentary: Joe Tolleson/ Ian JoyRadio English: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Glenn Crooks / Matt LawrenceRadio Spanish: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Roberto Abramowitz/Ariel Judas Referee: […]
Columbus Crew travels to The Bronx for match against New York City FC
(PHOTOS BY OSVALDO FIGUEROA, JR.) NEW YORK CITY FC vs. COLUMBUS CREWYANKEE STADIUM, Bronx, N.Y. Friday, July 30, 2021 (Week 16, MLS Game #203)7:30 p.m. ET (YES; Bally Sports OH) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GANYCFC 14 7-5-2 23 26 15at home 8 […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: ALL-STAR DEFENSEMAN ZACH WERENSKI SIGNS SIX-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2027-28 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced Thursday night. Werenski, 24, has registered 65 goals […]
Dayton Dragons News: SPOTLIGHT “DAYTON LIVE” IN SECOND “REBUILDING THE ARTS” WEEKEND
July 30, 2021 Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons are hosting the second “Rebuilding The Arts” weekend of the season at Day Air Ballpark Friday through Sunday. This weekend not-for-profit arts organization, Dayton Live, has been selected to be in the center of the spotlight. Dayton Live […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, July 30, 2021
1510s BORN 1511: GIORGIO VASARI (ARTIST) 1610s 1610: ITALIAN ASTRONOMER GALILEO GALILEI WAS FIRST TO OBSERVE WHAT WE NOW KNOW ARE SATURN’S RINGS 1619: FIRST LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY IN AMERICA, THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES, CONVENED AT JAMESTOWN, VA 1730s 1739: CASPAR WISTAR BEGAN OPERATION OF THE […]
NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Luke Hughes, defenseman picked by New Jersey Devils, 4th overall selection; #4 North American Skater
The hockey-playing Hughes Brothers just made history in the recent NHL Draft. Jack, a center, was chosen first overall by the Devils in 2019, earning the honor of being the first Jewish player ever being drafted #1. in 2018, his oldest brother Quinn was taken by […]
Cleveland Indians announce manager Terry Francona to step away from team for rest of 2021
7/21/2021 CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced the Manager Terry Francona will step away from managerial duties for the remainder of the 2021 season to focus on his health and recovery. Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale will assume managerial duties for the remainder of the season while Third […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN NEWLY ACQUIRED DEFENSEMAN JAKE BEAN TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2023-24 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Bean to a three-year, $7 million contract through the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Bean was acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in […]
NHL News: Notes from the 2021 NHL Draft
NEW YORK (July 24, 2021) – A total of 223 players from 14 countries and 38 leagues worldwide were selected in the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday (Round 1) and Saturday (Rounds 2-7). NHL CONNECTIONS ON DAY 2 OF THE DRAFT Josh Doan (No. 37 overall, […]
NHL News: Notes from the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft
NEW YORK (July 23, 2021) – Following are notes from the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday night. SABRES SELECT OWEN POWER WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK The Buffalo Sabres selected University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power first overall. The 6-6, 213 lb. Mississauga, Ont., native […]
#NHLStats: 2021 NHL Draft – First Round
2021 NHL Draft – Round 1 * The Sabres are slated to pick first overall for the second time in four years, after selecting Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 pick in 2018. * In 2020-21, Power had 3-13—16 in 26 games with the University of Michigan […]
NHL News: Releases 2021-22 Regular-Season Schedule
Banner Raising Ceremony in Tampa, Inaugural Season for Seattle Kraken, Outdoor Games in Minneapolis and Nashville, and All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas Among 2021-22 Season Highlights NEW YORK (July 22, 2021) – The NHL’s 2021-22 regular season will commence Tuesday, Oct. 12 with a doubleheader, highlighted […]
NHL News: Seattle Kraken Select 30 Players in 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck
SEATTLE (July 21, 2021) – The Seattle Kraken, set to participate in their inaugural National Hockey League season in 2021-22, selected 30 players – one from each club with the exception of the Vegas Golden Knights – Wednesday in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
Click here to download a PDF with more than 20 pages of #NHLStats pertaining to each NHL Expansion Draft. NHL EXPANSION DRAFT NOTABLES * The oldest player to date selected in an NHL expansion draft is Bobby Hull, picked at age 40 by the Jets in 1979. Hull played […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Statement on Luke Prokop’s Decision to Publicly Come Out as Gay
NEW YORK (July 19, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop’s decision to publicly come out as gay: “On behalf of the National Hockey League, we are proud of Luke Prokop for today’s announcement and I would […]