Month: May 2022

Columbus Blue Jackets News and 2021-22 Season Recap Press Conference from General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen

CURRENT BLUE JACKETS NEWS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS SIGN 2018 SECOND ROUND PICK KIRILL MARCHENKO TO TWO-YEAR ENTRY LEVEL CONTRACTForward totaled 34-30-64 in 114 career games with Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk and SKA St. Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed […]

NHL News: Leafs’ Matthews, Oilers’ McDavid and Rangers’ Shesterkin Voted Hart Trophy Finalists

May 12, 2022 NEW YORK (May 12, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin are the three finalists for the 2021-22 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team,” the National Hockey League announced today. Members of […]

NHL News: Department of Safety suspends Oilers’ Darnell Nurse One Game for Head-Butting

NEW YORK (May 11, 2022) – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has been suspended for one game for head-butting Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault during Game 5 of the teams’ First Round series in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 10, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 19:50 of the […]

NHL News: Oilers’ Kassian Fined for Cross-Checking by Department of Player Safety

NEW YORK (May 11, 2022) – Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Durzi during Game 5 of the teams’ First Round series in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 10, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The […]

NHL News: Leafs’ Bunting, Red Wings’ Seider and Ducks’ Zegras Voted Calder Trophy Finalists

May 11, 2022 NEW YORK (May 11, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider and Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras are the three finalists for the 2021‑22 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” the National Hockey League announced […]

ICYMI: NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – Wednesday, May 11, 2022

May 11, 2022 * The stars were on display Tuesday as Auston Matthews and Vladimir Tarasenko eachled their clubs to comeback victories. * Adrian Kempe, who netted the game winner in overtime, matched three-point performances by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to help the Kings head home with a chance to advance to the Second Round. […]

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Women’s Basketball Coach Jen Hoover relieved of duties immediately

5/11/2022 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest University Director of Athletics John Currie announced today that women’s basketball head coach Jen Hoover has been relieved of her duties. “After a comprehensive review of the women’s basketball program, and with the support of President Susan R. Wente and University leadership, I have determined […]