Askarov, Admirals square series with Game 2 win

Yaroslav Askarov returned to the Milwaukee crease and stopped 27 shots, leading the Admirals to a 5-2 win over Grand Rapids in Game 2 of the teams’ Central Division Finals on Monday night. The best-of-five series is squared at one … Continue reading

Konowalchuk named Thunderbirds head coach

The St. Louis Blues have named Steve Konowalchuk head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Konowalchuk, 51, spent this season as an associate coach with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, where he helped lead the team to … Continue reading

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