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GREENVILLE, N.C. – Michael Schwartz has been tabbed the 24th head coach in East Carolina men’s basketball program history. Considered one of the most versatile and well-rounded assistant coaches in college basketball, Schwartz has spent the last seven seasons on staff at the University of Tennessee – including four as the associate head coach. In the fall…

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 the Professional Hockey Writers Association submitted ballots for the Hart…

May 12, 2022 * The “Comeback Cats” lived up to their nickname once again, while there was “No Quit in New York” as the Rangers also rallied from a multi-goal deficit Wednesday to force Game 6 in their First Round series. * The 2022 First Round became the fourth opening round in NHL history where seven series…

NEW YORK (May 11, 2022) – The National Hockey League today announced that the start time for Game 6 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round series between the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 13, in Washington. In the U.S. the game will be televised on TBS. In Canada, the game will be…

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 second period. For a full explanation of the decision, complete…

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 incident occurred at 19:00 of the second period. Kassian was…

Stanley Cup Champion, Four-Time NHL All-Star and Olympic Silver Medalist to Make His Debut Thursday, May 12, on NHL Tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET SECAUCUS, NJ (May 11, 2022) – NHL Network™ today announced that United States Hockey Hall of Famer and 2006 Stanley Cup® Champion Doug Weight has joined as an on-air analyst. Weight will make his…

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 today. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association submitted ballots…

Gen Z Advisory Program Preparing to Drop the Puck on Fourth Season NEW YORK (May 11, 2022) – For the fourth straight year, the National Hockey League (NHL) will accept applications for NHL Power Players™, a youth advisory board which brings together young hockey fans, ages 13-17, to help advise the NHL on hockey-related topics important to…

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. * Sebastian Aho climbed a pair of franchise lists as the Hurricanes captured Game…

Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers Was Most-Viewed Game One of a First-Round Stanley Cup Playoff Game on Record on Cable and Delivered 1.04 Million Viewers; Peaked at 1.5 Million Viewers The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs returned to ESPN and ESPN2 this week, getting off to a strong start with the first two nights’ eight…

NHL Public RelationsMay 4, 2022 NEW YORK (May 4, 2022) – The National Hockey League today announced the 32 team nominees for the 2021-22 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.” The nominees were…

May 4, 2022 * After fueling up on “spicy pork and broccoli” between the first and second overtime periods, Louis Domingue was thrust into the Penguins net during the fifth frame of Game 1. With a full stomach and fresh legs, Domingue made 17 saves in relief as Pittsburgh prevailed in the first playoff overtime game of 2022, which spanned six…

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May 3, 2022 * David Perron posted a hat trick and Ville Husso outdueled veteran Marc-Andre Fleury to become the only goaltender in Blues history with a shutout in his first career playoff appearance. * Reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner Auston Matthews continued his goal-scoring ways as the Maple Leafs blanked the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions in Game 1, while 2021-22 William M. Jennings Trophy recipient Antti…

New York Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach. The Islanders, who won 48, 35, 32 and 37 games under Trotz, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18. The Islanders do play in the toughest NHL Division, the Metropolitan…

#NHLStats Through the End of the Regular Season The 2021-22 NHL regular season concluded Sunday, May 1, when the Kraken and Jets contested the League’s 1,312th and final game of the campaign.  * The highest-scoring season in 26 years finished with an average of 6.3 goals-per-game (equaling 6.3 G/GP in 1995-96). * 78% of goals scored in regulation and overtime came at…

May 1, 2022 NEW YORK (May 1, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today the odds for clubs participating in the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, set for Tuesday, May 10, at NHL Network’s Secaucus, N.J., studio. The event will be broadcast live beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, SN NOW and TVA…

May 1, 2022 NEW YORK (May 1, 2022) – The 2021-22 National Hockey League regular season concluded today with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid capturing the Art Ross Trophy as the League’s scoring champion and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews winning the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal-scoring leader, both for the second straight campaign. They became the first tandem to earn the awards in consecutive seasons…

Facts, Myths and Talking Points Heading into the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs May 1, 2022 Stats based on last 10 Stanley Cup champions  YES: Over the past 10 seasons, a team who has won the season series vs. an opponent has a 65-46 series record when facing that same opponent in the ensuing Stanley Cup Playoffs. BUT: This…