Tuesday, March 1, 2022 St. David’s Day This day commemorates the patron saint of Wales, St. David, who was born in the sixth century at Henfynw, Cardigan. St. David’s Day also celebrates the Welsh victory over the Saxons in 640. Legend has it that the […]
BLUE JACKETS WEEKLY REPORT: FEBRUARY 28, 2022: Devils, Kings and Bruins come calling this week
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Blue Jackets hosts Devils tonight
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. NEW JERSEY DEVILS TV: ESPN+, Hulu Leah Hextall (play-by-play), A.J. Mleczko (color analyst) Radio: 105.7 FM Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dylan Tyrer (host) THE MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2021-22 Record: 27-25-1, 55 pts. (5th, Metropolitan Division) Goals: 3.25 Goals-For/3.62 Goals-Against… Shots: 29.7 Shots-For/35.8 Shots-Against Power […]
Penguins beats Jackets 3-2 on late Crosby goal
GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: O. Bjorkstrand (17), J. Roslovic (9)Pittsburgh: C. Ruhwedel (2), PP – E. Malkin (9), S. Crosby (16) GOALTENDERSColumbus: E. Merzlikins (37 saves, L)Pittsburgh: C. DeSmith (32 saves, W) CBJ TEAM NOTES The Blue Jackets fell for just the third time in the last […]
ICYMI: NHL Morning Skate – Feb. 28, 2022
NHL Public RelationsFebruary 28, 2022 * Kyle Connor staked his claim for the 2021-22 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy and sits as one of five U.S.-born players within the top 10 in goals this season. * Sidney Crosby scored a late go-ahead goal and surpassed Mike Modano for sole possession […]
NHL News: Matthews, Miller and Stamkos Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week
NHL Public RelationsFebruary 28, 2022 NEW YORK (Feb. 28, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 27. FIRST STAR – AUSTON MATTHEWS, C, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Matthews collected 4-5—9 in four games to […]
National Hockey League Statement on Russia
NEW YORK (Feb. 28, 2022) – The National Hockey League condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urges a peaceful resolution as quickly as possible. Effective immediately, we are suspending our relationships with our business partners in Russia and we are pausing our Russian language social and […]
NHL News: AWS and the NHL Unveil New Face-off Probability Stat to Bring Hockey Fans Closer to the Action on the Ice
New Machine Learning Stat Predicts Which Player Is More Likely to Win a Face-off Before the Puck Is Dropped SEATTLE (March 1, 2022) – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced Face-off Probability, a […]
NHL News: Registration Now Open for Season Five of NHL Gaming World Championship
Register and Compete to Win a Share of the $100,000 USD Prize Pool; EA SPORTS NHL 22 Players Can Compete on Four Consoles; European Tournament Will Feature Region-Specific Qualifiers to Jump the Queue; In-Person Final Events Return Julie Young | NHL Public RelationsMarch 1, 2022https://www.nhl.com/video/embed/t-277350912/c-10687804?autostart=false […]
NHL News: Bruins’ Swayman Named NHL ‘Rookie of the Month’ for February
NHL Public RelationsMarch 1, 2022 NEW YORK (March 1, 2022) – Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who went 5-1-1 with a 1.13 goals-against average, .960 save percentage and two shutouts in seven appearances, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for February. Swayman edged Toronto Maple Leafs […]
NHL News: Leafs’ Marner, Flames’ Markstrom and Jackets’ Laine Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ for February
NHL Public RelationsMarch 1, 2022 NEW YORK (March 1, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom and Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of February. FIRST STAR – MITCHELL MARNER, RW, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Marner led the NHL in goals […]
NHL Morning Skate – Tuesday, March 1, 2022
NHL Public RelationsMarch 1, 2022 * Jack Hughes propelled the Devils to another seven-goal outburst and improved to 3-0-0 in his career against brother Quinn. * The Maple Leafs benefited from another strong start and joined rare company in scoring three-plus goals in four consecutive periods, all of which on the road. […]
Crew forward Miguel Berry, a star in the making; help leads Crew to opening win over Vancouver
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Professional career Columbus Crew On 9 January 2020, Berry was selected 7th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew. He officially joined the club on 27 February 2020. After having made no appearances for the team during the first half of the season, and with […]
FC Cincinnati off to rough start in 5-0 loss at Austin FC
Saturday, Feb 26, 2022 FC Cincinnati fell in the season opener, 5-0, to hosts Austin FC Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. The hosts scored first in the 2’ off a failed FC Cincinnati clearance from a set piece. Austin’s second goal also came via set […]
Crew captain Jonathan Mensah talks to media after resounding 4-0 Columbus win over Vancouver FC Saturday afternoon
Match Facts Stadium:Lower.com Field Location:Columbus, OH Referee:Nima Saghafi Ast. Referee 1:Nick Uranga Ast. Referee 2:Jeffrey Swartzel Fourth official:Sergii Demianchuk VAR:Fotis Bazakos Ast. VAR:Craig Lowry Attendance:18,939 COURTESY COLUMBUS CREW COMMUNICATIONS
WSU Raiders star Grant Basile named to Horizon League All-Academic Team
2/24/2022 DAYTON/INDIANAPOLIS – The Horizon League released its 2021-22 Men’s Basketball All-Academic Team on Thursday, recognizing student-athletes for their success both in competition and in the classroom. Wright State redshirt junior Grant Basile was among the nine student-athletes who were honored in balloting by the League’s faculty athletics […]
Wright State Raiders get No. 4 seed in 2022 Keeps Horizon League Championship
2/26/2022 DAYTON/INDIANAPOLIS – The Wright State men’s basketball team wrapped up the regular season with a win over Robert Morris Saturday night and will be the No. 4 seed for the 2022 Keeps Horizon League Championship that begins next week, the League announced late Saturday night. Raider […]
Wright State Raiders close out regular season with 71-61 win over Robert Morris
2/26/2022 DAYTON – The Wright State men’s basketball team closed out the regular season on Saturday night with a 71-61 victory over visiting Robert Morris inside the Nutter Center as the Raiders will head into the postseason winners of their last two contests. Wright State (18-13, 15-7 […]
Dayton Flyers lose big lead in loss at La Salle, 62-60
2/26/2022 Flyer Shot for The Win Does Not Drop As UD’s Five-Game Win Streak Is Snapped PHILADELPHIA – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team lost to La Salle Saturday by a score of 62-60. The Flyers were outscored by La Salle 43-30 in the second half, and […]
Blue Jackets hosts division rival Pittsburgh Penguins this evening at 6 PM
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 105.7 FM Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) THE MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2021-22 Record: 27-24-1, 55 pts. (5th, Metropolitan Division) Goals: 3.27 Goals-For/3.63 Goals-Against… Shots: 29.7 Shots-For/35.7 Shots-Against Power Play: 16.9 […]