TAMPA, FL – Last season the Tampa Bay Lightning had the first pick overall in the NHL Entry Draft and immediately let everyone know they were going to select Steven Stamkos. Now the Lightning sit at number two and have … Continue reading
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Islanders dilemma and age old question
NEW YORK – This time last year we knew the Tampa Bay Lightning were going to select Steven Stamkos with the first overall pick because the club had purchased billboards using the slogan, “Got Stamkos?” This year the signs are … Continue reading
Pens sweep back to Stanley Cup Finals
RALIEGH, NC – Shrugging off a fast start by the Carolina Hurricanes the Pittsburgh Penguins scored four unanswered goals to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second consecutive year. By doing so the Penguins became the first team … Continue reading
Pens put Canes in 3-0 hole
RALEIGH, NC – For six minutes it was all there for the Hurricanes in their return home, a screaming crowd in full-support, a buzzing offense that had already given the team the first goal of the game and a goaltender … Continue reading
Malkin a difference
PITTSBURGH, Pa – Apparently you mess with Evgeni Malkin at your own peril. Incensed after a roughing call assessed to him after a tussle with Carolina’s Chad LaRose, Malkin took matters into his own hands to put Pittsburgh up two … Continue reading
Can Alaska ace their final test?
ANCHORAGE, AK – Three down and one to go for the Alaska Aces who have torn through the ECHL playoffs at a record pace with a 12-2 mark. Their battle against the Las Vegas Wranglers for the National Conference title … Continue reading