Firebirds edge Admirals in Game 1 of West Finals

John Hayden scored twice, Chris Driedger made 37 saves and the Coachella Valley Firebirds extended their winning streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Admirals in the opener of the 2024 Western Conference Finals on Wednesday … Continue reading

Roadrunners to continue calling Tucson home

The Tucson Roadrunners have announced that the team will play at least 30 of its 36 regular-season home games during the 2024-25 American Hockey League season at the Tucson Convention Center Arena in downtown Tucson, and that Tucson will remain … Continue reading

Rangers drop OT decision in Game 4, head with series tied, 2-2

In Sunrise, Sam Reinhart hit for his for the game winner for the Panthers, with 72 seconds gone in extra time on Tuesday night to give the Panthers a 3-2 win in Game 4.“Well, if he’s open, obviously we want … Continue reading

Smith, No. 4 pick of 2023 NHL Draft, signs with Sharks

Will Smith, the No. 4 pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. © John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images Smith led NCAA Division I players with 71 points (25 goals, … Continue reading

Waddell named Blue Jackets president, GM; left same position with Hurricanes

Don Waddell was hired as president of hockey operations and general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday after stepping down from the same position with the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. © Getty Images Waddell, 65, succeeds Jarmo Kekalainen, … Continue reading

Bylsma hired as coach of Kraken, replaces Hakstol

Dan Bylsma was named coach of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. © Bill Wippert/NHLI The 53-year-old, who won the Stanley Cup as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, replaces Dave Hakstol and is the Kraken’s second coach since they … Continue reading