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NHL News: League Postpones Eight Games Due to Canadian Attendance Restrictions, Plus One Additional Game Related to These Schedule Changes
NEW YORK (Dec. 31, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that due to current attendance restrictions in certain Canadian cities, eight additional games will be rescheduled for dates later in the season when such restrictions may be eased or lifted: Monday, Jan. 3 Minnesota @ Ottawa Wednesday, Jan. 5 New York Islanders @ Vancouver Saturday, Jan. 8…
Read MoreNHL News: Schedule Update: Start Time to Hurricanes-Bruins Game on Jan. 18 Changed to 8 p.m. ET
NEW YORK (Dec. 31, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced a time change for the Carolina Hurricanes-Boston Bruins game scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 18 at TD Garden. The game, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, will now begin at 8 p.m. ET to accommodate the jersey retirement ceremony of Willie O’Ree, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET.…
Read MoreNHL Morning Skate – December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021 * The Panthers potted nine goals against the League-leading Lightning and Jonathan Huberdeau recorded his second five-point game of the season – the most among all players. * Pacific Division veterans Johnny Gaudreau, Brent Burns and Jonathan Quick helped their clubs pick up wins,while Mathew Barzal and Sebastian Aho of the Metropolitan Division extended lengthy streaks in their return to the lineup. * Eight teams are in action…
Read MoreNHL News: Turner Sports to Showcase Expansive Multi-Platform Coverage of 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day
TNT’s Exclusive Presentation of 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic to Feature Central Division Showdown — St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild — on New Year’s Day Hour-Long Pregame with Wayne Gretzky, Rick Tocchet, Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette and Liam McHugh to Set the Stage for Live Game Action at 6 p.m. ET Bleacher Report to Host 24-Hour Takeover Ahead of Winter Classic…
Read MoreNHL announces another Postponement on January 2
NEW YORK (Dec. 30, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that due to COVID-related issues affecting the Dallas Stars, the Dallas at Arizona game on Sunday, Jan. 2 has been postponed. A make-up date for the game has yet to be established. COURTESY NHLmedia.com
Read MoreNHL News: 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic By The Numbers
December 30, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN. (Dec. 30, 2021) – A look at the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic® “By the Numbers.” 2 – The 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic® at Target Field will be the second NHL regular-season outdoor game for both the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Minnesota defeated the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 in the 2016 NHL Stadium…
Read MoreNHL Morning Skate – December 30, 2021
* Jordan Kyrou and Vladimir Tarasenko helped the Blues best the Oilers at Enterprise Center in their final game before the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic. * Washington and New Jersey picked up wins Wednesday thanks to notable performances by John Carlson and Jack Hughes. * Thursday’s slate is highlighted by the Panthers and League-leading Lightning clashing at FLA Live Arena, with the hosts looking to gain ground on the…
Read MoreNHL News: 2021 Year in Review By #NHLStats
Through Games Played Dec. 28, 2021 Can’t Catch Connor: In addition to his jaw-dropping 1-vs-5 submission on the “Goal of the Year” ballot, Oilers captain Connor McDavid has collected a League-leading 158 points (regular-season and playoffs; 51-107—158 in 89 GP) – the most by a player in a calendar year since 1999 (Jaromir Jagr: 68-96—164 in 93 GP). Teaming Up in Oil…
Read MoreJoe Mixon, Bengals All-Pro RB, talks to media after catching Joe Burrow’s record-setting pass on Sunday against Baltimore
Joe Mixon is having another stellar year with 280 carries, for 1,159 yards, a 4.1 average and 16 TD’s. He ties FB Pete Johnson’s 16 in 1981 for 2nd place. Up next is WR Carl Pickens who had 17 in 1995. JOE MIXON BIOGRAPHY 5TH Year 6’1, 220 25 Years Old University of Oklahoma A…
Read MoreBengals News: WR Auden Tate To Reserve/COVID-19 List, TE Scotty Washington Added To Practice Squad
Dec 28, 2021 The Bengals made the following roster moves: Signed TE Scotty Washington to the practice squad. Washington (6-5, 217), a first-year player out of Wake Forest, originally was a college free agent signee of the Bengals in 2020. He was on Cincinnati’s practice squad last season, and was waived at final cuts this…
Read MoreBengals QB Joe Burrow earns Week 16 FedEx Air Player of the Week
Dec 29, 2021 Quarterback Joe Burrow won his fourth career FedEx Air Player of the Week award after he set a franchise record for the most passing yards in a single game in Cincinnati’s 41-21 win over the Ravens. He broke the old record of 499 passing yards by Boomer Esiason in 1990 at the…
Read MoreCincinnati Bengals announce Mid-Week Roster Update
Dec 29, 2021 The Bengals today made the following transactions: Cleared G Xavier Su’a-Filo to return to practice by designating him for return from the Reserve/Injured list. Su’a-Filo has been on Reserve/Injured since Oct. 9 with a knee injury. Today starts a 21-day period during which he may practice with the team without counting against…
Read MoreBengals QB Joe Burrow named Week 16 NFL AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Dec 29, 2021 Bengals QB Joe Burrow was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16 for his performance in the team’s 41-21 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. Burrow posted career-highs in passing yardage (525), passing TDs (four), passer rating (143.2) and completions (37; tied career-high). Each…
Read MoreBengals QB Joe Burrow talks to media after setting the franchise record for passing yards in a game in 41-21 win over Baltimore
When Joe Burrow was playing well at LSU his last season, Bengals fans could not wait for the team to draft him as their new franchise QB. Granted, the popular Andy Dalton was still at the helm running the Cincinnati offense, but his yearly injuries and team losing every year, had put a sour taste…
Read MoreTee Higgins, Bengals WR, talks to media after career day in 41-21 win over Baltimore in Week 16
The Cincinnati Bengals are a dangerous team with QB Joe Burrow, RB Joe Mixon, a talented trio of WR’s in Tyler Boyd, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. All of them are threats having the ability to catch intermediate or deep balls. On Sunday, against Baltimore, Higgins was all over the field catching 13 receptions, 194…
Read MoreBengals dominate Ravens again during 41-21 win during Week 16. Head coach Zac Taylor Postgame Media Press Conference
Coming into the 2021 NFL season, there were many media and personnel around the NFL who were wondering if Bengals head coach Zac Taylor had been the right hire. In two years, his record was 6-25-1. So in 2021, he had much to prove and has. This is his 3rd season and that is usually…
Read MoreMiami Redhawks Football News: Ivan Pace Jr. Named PFF’s MAC Defensive Player of the Year
Ivan Pace Jr., a member of the Miami University football team, has been named Pro Football Focus’ Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year. According to PFF, Pace registered an 88.3 grade in regular season overall action and a 91.2 pass-rushing grade, totaling 19 pressures on 46 rushes. Pace added an 88.6 coverage grade and…
Read MoreMiami Redhawks Football News: Nine Players Earn All-MAC Honors
The Mid-American Conference announced its all-conference team, with nine members of the Miami University football team being honored. Jack Sorenson, Kameron Butler and Ivan Pace Jr. were first-team All-MAC. Joining the All-MAC second-team squad were Lonnie Phelps, Matthew Salopek and Sterling Weatherford. Brett Gabbert, Mac Hippenhammer and Dominique Robinson earned third-team honors. The All-MAC teams are voted on by the league’s 12 head coaches. 2021 All-MAC First Team OffenseQuarterback – Dustin Crum,…
Read MoreMiami Redhawks wins Frisco Football Classic by dominating North Texas, 27-14
12/23/2021 FRISCO, Texas– Miami held North Texas scoreless in the second half and posted a convincing 27-14 win in the Frisco Football Classic presented by Ryan Thursday afternoon. Despite missing key starters Sterling Weatherford and Matthew Salopek, the RedHawks (7-6) used a stingy defense to hold the Mean Green (6-7) to 89 rushing yards, well off their average of…
Read MoreElvis, Camara lead UD Flyers over scrappy Southern Jaguars, 69-60
12/21/2021 Flyers Win Fourth Straight Home Game DAYTON – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team held on to take a 69-60 victory over Southern on Tuesday night at UD Arena. With the win, the Flyers improve to 8-5 on the season while the Jaguars fall to 6-7. Redshirt freshman Kobe Elvis paced the Flyers with 15 points, with…
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