Fleet’s Frankel obsessed with giving Boston ‘best chance to win’

If you’ve watched women’s hockey over the past few years—NCAA, international or professional—chances are you’ve seen goalie Aerin Frankel, who starred at Northeastern University before becoming an essential part of the Boston Fleet and Team USA, stealing games, anchoring title … Continue reading

Sirens’ Bourbonnais seeking postseason success

Jaime Bourbonnais’ New York Sirens may not have made the PWHL playoffs this season, but that didn’t stop the elite defender from taking in a lot of postseason action. You see, Bourbonnais’ girlfriend is Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark and … Continue reading

Kekalainen joins Sabres front office as senior adviser

Jarmo Kekalainen, the first European general manager in NHL history, was hired as a senior adviser by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Kekalainen, who was the GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2013-24, will report to Sabres GM Kevyn … Continue reading

Palmieri signs 2-year contract to remain with Islanders

Kyle Palmieri signed a two-year contract with the New York Islanders on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 34-year-old forward had 48 points (24 goals, 24 assists) in 82 games for New York this season and was third on … Continue reading

Nightingale named head coach of IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Jared Nightingale as head coach of the Rockford IceHogs, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. Nightingale returns to the Rockford bench, having previously served as an assistant coach for the IceHogs from 2021-24. Assistant coaches … Continue reading

Wolanin gives Canucks the OT win in Game One

Christian Wolanin scored 5:51 into overtime to give Abbotsford a 3-2 victory over Texas in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday evening. The best-of-seven series continues with Game 2 on Saturday. Wolanin took a carom off the … Continue reading