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Year: 2022
NWSL News: Kansas City Current Officially Unveils World Class Training Complex
June 22, 2022 The Kansas City Current opened its new $18 million training complex today, the first purpose built specifically for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. “From the moment we purchased the team, we knew these elite athletes deserved world-class facilities to call […]
NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Final Edition – Wednesday, June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022 * Auston Matthews added two awards to his collection Tuesday, claiming the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award. It was the first time in 67 years that a Maple Leafs player received NHL MVP honors and first time ever that a Toronto player was named the […]
NHL News: 2022 Eastern Conference Final on ESPN Was Most-Watched Conference Final Since 2013 Across Cable and Broadcast
Eastern Conference Final on ESPN averaged 2.4 million viewers; Up 82% versus 2021 Conference Final average across cable and broadcast Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers Game 6 averaged 2.8 million viewers, up 83% versus the comparable 2021 game; Most-viewed Conference Final Game 6 […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: When Was the Last Time… Stanley Cup Final Edition
June 14, 2022 For all those wondering when the last time _______ happened in the Stanley Cup Final, look no further than here. SKATER RECORDS Goals…… a player scored 3+ goals, game: Peter Forsberg (COL), Game 2 of 1996 SCF vs. FLA … a player scored […]
NHL News: 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame NHL Media Award Recipients Announced
Al Morganti to Receive Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award; Bill Clement to Receive Foster Hewitt Memorial Award TORONTO (June 14, 2022) – Frank Seravalli, President of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, and Chuck Kaiton, President of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association, announced today that Al Morganti will receive the Elmer Ferguson Memorial […]
NHL News: New Digital Replica and Augmented Reality Experiences Allow Fans to Access the Stanley Cup Like Never Before
Fans Also Can Digitally Hoist the Stanley Cup on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and Learn More About Winners via Records.NHL.com NEW YORK (June 14, 2022) – With the 2022 Stanley Cup Final set to begin on Wednesday, June 15, fans around the world now can celebrate […]
ICYMI: NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Final Edition – Tuesday, June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022 * Veterans Andrew Cogliano and Jack Johnson look to join a rare list of players to win their first Stanley Cup after appearing in 1,000 career games, which is topped by former Avalanche defenseman Ray Bourque and former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk. * Cogliano and Johnson are two of several current Colorado players […]
New York Islanders decide to stay in house; hires associate head coach Lane Lambert as next head coach
The New York Islanders announced in May that Lane Lambert has been named Head Coach. “I had the opportunity to work with Lane over the past four years, which includes spending time with him on a one-on-one basis when he served as the interim […]
Edmonton Oilers News: Team gives head coach Jay Woodcroft three-year extension; GM Ken Holland pleased with direction of young team
6/22/22 Head Coach Jay Woodcroft and General Manager & President of Hockey Operations Ken Holland answered questions via video call on Wednesday about the three-year contract extension completed on Tuesday for Woodcroft to remain head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Holland’s opening remarks: “Good morning […]
Dallas Stars hire Peter De Boer as new head coach
The 54-year-old DeBoer becomes the 25th head coach in franchise history and the 10th in Dallas history June 21, 2022 FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today the hiring of Pete DeBoer as the team’s head coach. DeBoer becomes the 25th head coach in franchise history […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, June 22, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Laura Secord (née Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack. Her contribution to […]
Columbus Crew gets their man! Cucho Hernandez in record team signing deal
COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew today announced a record transaction as the Crew has acquired 23-year-old Colombian forward Juan Camilo “Cucho” Hernandez (pronounced: COO-cho), who joins the Club as a Young Designated Player. Hernandez joins from English side Watford F.C., with the forward most recently playing in […]
Columbus Crew gets another solid game from Erik Hurtado
GAME NOTES For the second time in as many games, the 31-year-old forward scored for the Columbus Crew, and on Saturday night, he provided the club its lone goal in a 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC at Lower.com Field. The Crew took the lead in […]
Buffalo Sabres to honor goaltender Ryan Miller with #30 jersey retirement and Hall of Fame induction
The Buffalo Sabres on June 10 announced the team will induct former goaltender Ryan Miller into the Sabres Hall of Fame and retire his No. 30 to the KeyBank Center rafters during the 2022-23 season. The date for Miller’s induction and number retirement ceremony will […]
Philadelphia Flyers hire John Tortorella to get franchise back on track
Stanley Cup Champion, 20-year NHL veteran named 23rd head coach in team history June 17, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers have named John Tortorella the 23rd head coach in franchise history, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. “I am very happy […]
Vegas Golden Knights get great hire in new coach Bruce Cassidy
VEGAS (June 14, 2022) – Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, June 14, that the team has named Bruce Cassidy as the team’s head coach. Cassidy, a native of Ottawa, becomes the third head coach in franchise history for the Golden Knights. “The Golden Knights are very […]
Columbus Crew 1 Charlotte FC 1; debuts of Crew 2 stars Jacen Russell-Rowe and Mohamed Farsi
The Crew was without key starters, however, as Lucas Zelarayán, Artur, Pedro Santos and Jonathan Mensah, were kept out with injuries. But that allowed other players to step in and two Crew 2 players made their MLS debuts, while Kevin Molino returned to action following […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, June 21, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Parent Trap is a 1961 American romantic comedy film written and directed by David Swift. It stars Hayley Mills (in a dual role), Maureen O’Hara, and Brian Keith. Based upon the 1949 book Lisa and Lottie (German: Das Doppelte Lottchen) by Erich Kästner,[4] The Parent Trap follows two teenage twins on a quest to reunite their divorced […]
Columbus Crew salvages game with Charlotte FC with 1-1 tie; gets 4th point in two games
GAME NOTES: Celebrating his first goal at home, Erik Hurtado stood still with his right fist raised. For the second game in a row, the 31-year-old forward scored for the Columbus Crew, and on Saturday night, his score was the lone goal in a 1-1 […]