JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Special teams were the difference, as the Jacksonville Icemen scored three power-play goals and added an empty-net shorthanded goal to defeat the Florida Everblades 4-0 in the opening game of the South Division Semifinal series Thursday night … The post Everblades Fall in Playoff Opener first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. —The Tulsa Oilers, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks and the AHL’s San Diego Gulls and powered by Community Care, fell 3-2 to the Kansas City Mavericks at Cable Dahmer Arena on Thursday  night, putting the Mavericks … The post David Cotton’s goal in final three minutes secures 2-0 series lead for Kansas City heading to Tulsa first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

In Winnipeg, the Jets won their eighth straight game to end the season, this time a 4-2 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Neither team had much to play for except going into the post postseason with … The post Jets end regular season with eighth straight win first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the 2023-24 AHL First and Second All-Star Teams, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 32 member cities. 2023-24 AHL First All-Star Team Goaltender ― … The post 2023-24 AHL First, Second All-Star Teams unveiled first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

The ECHL on Thursday announced that Taylor Gauthier of the Wheeling Nailers is the recipient of the Nick Vitucci Goaltender of the Year award for 2023-24. The Goaltender of the Year award is presented annually to the goaltender selected to … The post Wheeling’s Gauthier receives Nick Vitucci ECHL Goaltender of the Year Award first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

Welcome to Federal Offenses, my semi-weekly recap of the FPHL, the hockey equivalent of the Uncle at the family reunion we put up with, because Mother says they’re still family and it makes Grandma happy. This week is my first … The post Federal Offenses first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

NEW YORK  – The National Hockey League today announced the 32 team nominees for the 2023-24 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 … The post NHL Announces 32 Team Nominees for 2023-24 King Clancy Memorial Trophy first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

On Wednesday night, there were four games in the NHL.  None had any significance on final standings in their respective divisions, conferences or league ladders. There was one, in Tempe, that had some significance as possibly reportedly the final match … The post Coyotes win finale of troubled season, 5-2, over Oilers first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

A timely goal challenge and a third-period comeback sparked the Hershey Bears (53-13-0-5) to a 4-3 win over the Charlotte Checkers (38-25-7-0) on Wednesday night at GIANT Center. With two points earned from the win, Hershey has guaranteed it will … The post Bears Roar Back for 4-3 Win Over Checkers first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more

TUCSON, AZ – The Tucson Roadrunners took care of business with a grudge matched 3-2 victory over the Coachella Valley Firebirds: winning the season series 4-3-0-1 against the top team in the Western Conference; improving to 42-23-3-2. It was a battle … The post Roadrunners get past Firebirds, 3-2 first appeared on Pro Hockey News ..read more