Tocchet hired as Flyers coach, replaces Tortorella

Rick Tocchet was hired as coach of the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. He replaces John Tortorella, who was fired March 27. Brad Shaw served as interim coach for the final nine games of the season. Tocchet spent the past three … Continue reading

Foote hired as Canucks coach, replaces Tocchet

Adam Foote was named coach of the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. The 53-year-old replaces Rick Tocchet, who stepped down as Canucks coach April 29. Foote was an assistant for Vancouver the past three seasons. His only previous head coaching experience … Continue reading

Fast, Jaques, Thompson named finalists for PWHL Defender of the Year

NEW YORK AND TORONTO– The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced that Renata Fast of the Toronto Sceptres, Sophie Jaques of the Minnesota Frost, and Claire Thompson of the Minnesota Frost have been voted as the three finalists for … Continue reading

Yes Matthews Is Playing Elite Defensively, But Is It Enough?

In a tied series with the reigning Stanley Cup Champions the Florida Panthers, The Maple Leafs have been able to find production out of their top guys which has been a problem that has lingered with Toronto in postseason’s past. … Continue reading

Seattle support for women’s sports drives new PWHL franchise

When the PWHL announced Seattle as the second city in its first wave of expansion (one week after announcing Pacific Northwest neighbor Vancouver), the decision felt less like a surprise and more like a long-awaited inevitability. With a deep-rooted culture … Continue reading

Recap of Stanley Cup Playoffs from 13 May

Mikael Granlund scored his first career playoff hat trick and the third by Dallas this postseason to help his club take a 3-1 series lead over the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Jets. * The Maple Leafs and Panthers have swapped consecutive wins … Continue reading