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CHICAGO (June 16, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today it has issued a pair of fines to San Diego Wave FC head coach Casey Stoney and president Jill Ellis for approaching the officials during Wave FC matches on June 8 and June 12, 2022, respectively, in violation of Section 12.3.5 “Approaching Officials” of…

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 League’s Most Outstanding Player. * For the first time in…

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 on cable since 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs to date across…

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 3+ goals, period: Peter Forsberg (COL), Game 2 of 1996 SCF…

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 Award for excellence in hockey journalism, and Bill Clement will receive the…

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 and explore the Stanley Cup, the most revered trophy in…

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 acquired via trades or in free agency, while much of…

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 Head Coach this past season,” Islanders President and General Manager…

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 everybody. Thank you all for coming. Yesterday, we announced that…

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 and the 10th in Dallas Stars history. “Pete brings a…

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 be announced later this summer.  Miller will join former players…

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 to bring in John to be the next head coach…

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 pleased to have Bruce come in to coach our team,”…

June 13, 2022 * The culmination of the 2021-22 season will start in just two days with Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. The Avalanche will welcome the defending-champion Lightning for the first Final game in Denver since 2001, when current Colorado general manager Joe Sakic led the club to their second Stanley Cup.  * Nikita Kucherov enters the 2022 Stanley Cup Final with…

June 12, 2022 A mix of #NHLStats from the 2022 Conference Finals and to date in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs: 669–Number of total saves Vezina and Hart Trophy finalist Igor Shesterkin concluded the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs with, which stands as the most by any goaltender through three rounds this postseason and second most on record by a Rangers netminder (since 1955-56 when…

June 12, 2022 A look at some of the storylines surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of their third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Stanley Cup Final Experience* The Lightning return to the Stanley Cup Final with 15 players who won the championship with the team last year, including 13 who also won with the club in 2020 (Erik…

June 12, 2022 The Stanley Cup Final begins Wednesday in Denver after the Lightning reeled off their fourth straight win of the 2022 Eastern Conference Final, led by two goals from captain Steven Stamkos, and will now attempt a third consecutive championship and dynasty status when they face the Avalanche. TAMPA BAY ADVANCES TO STANLEY CUP FINAL, QUEST FOR THREE-PEAT CONTINUES Tampa Bay has…

June 11, 2022 NEW YORK (June 11, 2022) – The National Hockey League today confirmed the schedule for the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, which will match the Colorado Avalanche against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final will be on Wednesday, June 15 at Ball Arena, in Denver. Based on their higher regular-season point…

June 11, 2022 * The Eastern Conference Final shifts back to AMALIE Arena for Game 6, with the hosts hoping to become the first team in nearly 40 years to reach the Stanley Cup Final in three consecutive seasons. * Tampa Bay can also join a rare list of NBA, MLB and NFL teams to clinch three straight berths…

June 10, 2022 COURTESY NHLmedia.com