Firebirds soar into conference finals with sweep of Reign

The Coachella Valley Firebirds completed a three-game sweep of the Ontario Reign with a 3-2 victory at Toyota Arena on Sunday evening. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row, … Continue reading

Brind’Amour signs multiyear contract to remain Hurricanes coach

Rod Brind’Amour signed a multiyear contract to remain coach of the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. © Michael Reaves/Getty Images The 53-year-old coached the final season of a three-year contract he signed June 17, 2021. Carolina has made the Stanley Cup … Continue reading

Barkov wins Selke Trophy as best defensive forward

Aleksander Barkov won the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Saturday. The award is presented annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. “I think it … Continue reading

Oilers force Game 7 with 5-1 thrashing of Canucks

In Edmonton, five different skaters scored for the Oilers on Saturday night in a 5-1 win over th3e Vancouver Canucks. “Nothing to be satisfied or excited about. We just bought ourselves another day, and I would expect the same level … Continue reading

Monsters go up 2-0 with Game 2 win over Crunch

Hunter McKown tallied a goal and an assist, Jet Greaves made 17 saves, and Cleveland grabbed a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five North Division Finals with a 4-1 win over Syracuse on Saturday afternoon. The Crunch return home facing elimination … Continue reading