LAS VEGAS –  With the drama taken away last week when a trial balloon of sorts was floated about Las Vegas being awarded an expansion franchise, the other shoe dropped today and the National Hockey League announced that it has granted … Continue reading
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NHL Vegas bound?
Multiple sources have reported today, through anonymous sources, that the National Hockey League has made a decision on expansion. Those anonymous, unsubstantiated sources have suggested that the NHL will expand to Las Vegas, Nevada. The Associated Press sourced two individuals. … Continue reading
Monsters win AHL Calder Cup
CLEVELAND – The Lake Erie Monsters rolled through the American Hockey League post season this year. They posted an astounding 16-2 record en route to the 2016 Calder Cup Championship. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored with 1.9 seconds left in the first … Continue reading
Gordie Howe passes
Anyone growing up a hockey fan in the 1960’s and 1970’s will remember the name. Gordie Howe. Mr Hockey passed this morning at the age of 88. Mr. Howe had been in declining health and suffered a stroke in 2014 … Continue reading
ECHL, EA Sports NHL 17 partner for coming season
After seeing the success of other leagues entering the EA Sports universe, the ECHL has announced today that the league and its 27 franchises are joining the sports gaming scene for the 2016-17 videogame season. “We are very excited to … Continue reading
Lake Erie one win away from Calder Cup
CLEVELAND – The Lake Erie Monsters are on a roll; one that has been churning through the American Hockey League post season. On Monday night they defeated the Hershey Bears, 3-2, on a goal from Oliver Bjorkstrand, his second of … Continue reading