The Checkers are heading home with a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals after a second consecutive workmanlike victory at Place Bell in Laval on Thursday night. Trevor Carrick had a goal and two assists, John Leonard scored another … Continue reading
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Checkers’ barrage grounds Rocket in Game One
The Charlotte Checkers opened the Eastern Conference Finals with a convincing 5-1 win over the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on Wednesday evening. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Thursday in Laval. Five different Checkers scored and Kaapo Kähkönen … Continue reading
Laperriere named hockey operations advisor for Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that Ian Laperriere will transition from his previous role as head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and serve as an advisor to general manager Daniel Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones. Laperriere … Continue reading
Canucks shut out Eagles, advance to West finals
Linus Karlsson scored twice and Artūrs Šilovs made 32 saves for his fourth shutout of the postseason as the Abbotsford Canucks eliminated the Colorado Eagles with a 5-0 victory in the winner-take-all fifth game of the Pacific Division Finals on … Continue reading
Third time the charm as Hryckowian, Stars knock out Admirals
Justin Hryckowian knocked in a rebound with 5:07 left in regulation, sending Texas to a 3-2 victory in the decisive Game 5 of the Central Division Finals in Milwaukee on Sunday evening. After losing Game 5’s to the Admirals in … Continue reading
Game 5 shutout launches Rocket into conference finals
Laval is heading to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second time in four years following a 5-0 victory over Rochester in the decisive Game 5 of the North Division Finals on Sunday afternoon. The Rocket will next face Charlotte, … Continue reading
