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• Halifax Mooseheads Have Become Contenders
The Halifax Mooseheads entered the season looking to build upon a positive 2021-22 season that saw the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s (QMJHL) youngest team qualify for the playoffs before…...2023
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• Game 42 Recap: Blue Jackets blast off season’s second half with Laine hat trick, then survive third period scare, win 4-3
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Three first period goals in 2:43 fuels CBJ, then three third period goals against almost doom them. Well. This is it. Your Columbus Blue Jackets are the worst team in the National Hockey League. Playing the Red Wings, five points out of the Wild Card with everything to play for. Thing is, the CBJ didn’t get the memo. Here’s how it went down. First Period So... u...2023
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• Family at heart of Greig’s success story

In the American Hockey League, Belleville Senators rookie Ridly Greig routinely faces tough competition, something he is used to....2023
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• Today in Hockey History: Jan. 14
This was a significant date for the pioneers and early stars of the National Hockey League. Jan. 14 stood out for a legend in Boston and a pair of all-time…...2023
• Today in Hockey History: Jan. 13
This date in National Hockey League history is jammed-packed with so many all-time greats that even one of the biggest baseball legends made an appearance on the ice. Fans in…...2023
• Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann’s Journey to the NHL
On Jan. 11, 2023, Bobby McMann made his NHL debut against the Nashville Predators when the Toronto Maple Leafs called him up from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto…...2023
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• Thunderbirds’ Hofer & Highmore Headed to AHL All-Star Classic
The St. Louis Blues affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL) is the Springfield Thunderbirds, who have taken a step back this season. However, there are still plenty of exciting…...2023
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• Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12
Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One legend returned to where he made a name for himself, another became…...2023
• Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: 5 Takes from 2023 OHL Trade Deadline
If the holidays are the “most wonderful time of the year,” then the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Trade Deadline might be the craziest. As the Windsor Spitfires were busy on…...2023
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• Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11
This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in Philadelphia in 1976. Fans in Edmonton and Los Angeles had a lot…...2023
• Today in Hockey History: Jan 10
Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history have had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Jan. 10. The fans in Montreal, Boston, and Buffalo were treated to…...2023
• Several teams make big deals ahead of Canadian Hockey League trade deadlines

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• Spitfires Acquire Frontenacs’ Captain Wright in OHL Blockbuster
The Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Shane Wright sweepstakes are over and the Windsor Spitfires have come out on top. General manager Bill Bowler made the move on Monday night (Jan.…...2023
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• Morning Flurries: Byram is skating again
Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories from around the NHL. All Avalanche Big news to start the week, Bowen Byram is back on the ice and starting to skate. Hopefully he continues to progress and can join the lineup soon but this is a great first step. Byram isn’t pushing too hard. Just a good sign of progres...2023
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• Game 42 Recap: Blue Jackets blast off season’s second half with Laine hat trick, then survive third period scare, win 4-3
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Three first period goals in 2:43 fuels CBJ, then three third period goals against almost doom them. Well. This is it. Your Columbus Blue Jackets are the worst team in the National Hockey League. Playing the Red Wings, five points out of the Wild Card with everything to play for. Thing is, the CBJ didn’t get the memo. Here’s how it went down. First Period So... u...2023
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• Avalanche’s Jean-Luc Foudy Is the Team’s Best Call-Up in 2022-23
It’s been two months of American Hockey League (AHL) call-ups for the injury-riddled Colorado Avalanche. The Avs have pretty much emptied their prospect cupboard, which includes Jean-Luc Foudy. Still young…...2022
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• 4 Canadiens Prospects Who Earned an NHL Call Up
There will soon be opportunities for some of the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects playing at the American Hockey League (AHL) level. As injuries are mounting, with David Savard and Sean Monahan…...2022
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• Going North: Monsters mark franchise milestone with latest win
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland still in playoff position a quarter of the way through the year It has been an up and down month for the Cleveland Monsters since we last checked in. In their last ten games, the Monsters have put together a 4-3-1-2 stretch, banking 11 points in the process, which was good enough to maintain their third place standing in the ...2022
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• Going North: Monsters sit in a playoff spot at the moment, but depth is disappearing fast
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Can the Monsters keep up the success with a depleted roster? The Cleveland Monsters have been hanging tough in the North Division to start this year. Currently they sit in 3rd place, behind only Toronto and Rochester with a record of 7-5-0-0. They are presently riding a three-game winning streak, but the road is about to get much tough...2022
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• Lost in the Avalanche: Ryan Wilson
Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images The hard-nosed defenseman didn’t cut it with Patrick Roy In the early 2010s, the Colorado Avalanche was in the middle of its first full-fledged rebuild in the city of Denver. Roughly a decade removed from the 2001 Stanley Cup, names like Joe Sakic (and unofficially) Peter Forsberg, were no longer members of the team, while Adam Foote and Milan Hejduk we...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #11 Martin Kaut
Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Will Martin Kaut finally find a consistent spot in the Avalanche lineup? The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022 in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. Now, we’ll count...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #14 Shane Bowers
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images This year might just be the last chance for the young forward to play in the NHL. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022 in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. Now, we’ll...2022
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• Lost in the Avalanche: John Mitchell
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images A serviceable depth player saw plenty in Denver. John Mitchell may be remembered by some as an underrated depth player in the successful miracle year 2013-14 season. Others may remember him as a shell of himself in that horrific 48-point season in 2016-17. Mitchell experienced both the highs and lows in Colorado. Mitchell was born in Oakville,...2022
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• How the Avalanche fought back against homophobia this Pride month
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Colorado have learned from past mistakes to become an example other NHL teams should follow. Content note: This post discusses homophobia and particularly the use of homophobic slurs in hockey. I have intentionally not repeated the slurs in this post, however, I have linked to articles that do, and have included tweets that directly address hom...2022
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• Game 42 Recap: Blue Jackets blast off season’s second half with Laine hat trick, then survive third period scare, win 4-3
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Three first period goals in 2:43 fuels CBJ, then three third period goals against almost doom them. Well. This is it. Your Columbus Blue Jackets are the worst team in the National Hockey League. Playing the Red Wings, five points out of the Wild Card with everything to play for. Thing is, the CBJ didn’t get the memo. Here’s how it went down. First Period So... u...2023
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• Several teams make big deals ahead of Canadian Hockey League trade deadlines
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• Morning Flurries: Byram is skating again
Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories from around the NHL. All Avalanche Big news to start the week, Bowen Byram is back on the ice and starting to skate. Hopefully he continues to progress and can join the lineup soon but this is a great first step. Byram isn’t pushing too hard. Just a good sign of progres...2023
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• OHL: Spitfires Get Castle & Dionicio From IceDogs Before Deadline
The Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Windsor Spitfires aren’t done wheeling and dealing just yet. After two big pre-deadline trades earlier this week, general manager Bill Bowler made another move on…...2023
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• Starting a league now? Here are players to pass on in midseason drafts

It's not too late to start your fantasy hockey league. Here are players you may want to skip at your midseason draft, at lease at their current value....2022
• Women’s hockey league plans to double salary cap to $1.5M
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• Women's hockey league to double cap to $1.5M

The Premier Hockey Federation is doubling down on women's hockey by announcing plans to increase its salary cap to $1.5 million per team for the 2023-24 season....2022
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• Revisiting OHL’s Spitfires/Petes 2018 Will Cuylle Trade
In the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), taking risks is a part of any general managers’ job. Former Windsor Spitfires’ GM Warren Rychel was famous for home run swings in trades.…...2022
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• Phantoms ink Anisimov to AHL deal

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed forward Artem Anisimov to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2022-23 season....2022
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• Seattle Kraken send Shane Wright to American Hockey League on conditioning loan

The fourth overall selection in 2022 NHL draft, Shane Wright is heading to American Hockey League's Coachella Valley Firebirds on conditioning loan. ...2022
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• Game 42 Recap: Blue Jackets blast off season’s second half with Laine hat trick, then survive third period scare, win 4-3
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Three first period goals in 2:43 fuels CBJ, then three third period goals against almost doom them. Well. This is it. Your Columbus Blue Jackets are the worst team in the National Hockey League. Playing the Red Wings, five points out of the Wild Card with everything to play for. Thing is, the CBJ didn’t get the memo. Here’s how it went down. First Period So... u...2023
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• Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: 3 New Year’s Takes & Danish Under-18
As 2022 came to an end, the Windsor Spitfires were reminded that there is no such thing as easy points in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). No matter where a…...2023
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• Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: 3 Takeaways From Otters & Attack
With the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Christmas break just around the corner, the Windsor Spitfires were in no mood to be giving out seasons greetings. Instead, they grabbed four points…...2022
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• Going North: Monsters mark franchise milestone with latest win
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland still in playoff position a quarter of the way through the year It has been an up and down month for the Cleveland Monsters since we last checked in. In their last ten games, the Monsters have put together a 4-3-1-2 stretch, banking 11 points in the process, which was good enough to maintain their third place standing in the ...2022
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• Maple Leafs Have Hidden Gem With Prospect Ty Voit
No one knew what would become of the missed Ontario Hockey League season in 2020-21 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of players that were up for…...2022
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• Going North: Monsters sit in a playoff spot at the moment, but depth is disappearing fast
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Can the Monsters keep up the success with a depleted roster? The Cleveland Monsters have been hanging tough in the North Division to start this year. Currently they sit in 3rd place, behind only Toronto and Rochester with a record of 7-5-0-0. They are presently riding a three-game winning streak, but the road is about to get much tough...2022
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• Celebrating the life of Peter McNab
Photo By Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images So many memories, on and off the ice, will never be forgotten. Peter McNab. Maxy. Where do we even start? Peter was born in 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He moved to the United States when he was 14 years old, where his dad, Max McNab, coached the Western Hockey League San Diego Gulls. This is where his initial love of hockey bega...2022
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• Lost in the Avalanche: Ryan Wilson
Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images The hard-nosed defenseman didn’t cut it with Patrick Roy In the early 2010s, the Colorado Avalanche was in the middle of its first full-fledged rebuild in the city of Denver. Roughly a decade removed from the 2001 Stanley Cup, names like Joe Sakic (and unofficially) Peter Forsberg, were no longer members of the team, while Adam Foote and Milan Hejduk we...2022
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• Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17
Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…...2022
• Oilers’ Benson Making Case to Be on Opening Night Roster
Tyler Benson has recorded 38 goals and 153 points in 174 American Hockey League (AHL) games, and when the Edmonton Oilers re-signed him to a one-year, two-way deal for league…...2022
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• Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12
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• Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6
Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are still plenty of moments to look back on. The number 1,000 was…...2023
• Today in Hockey History: Dec. 30
If you had to construct a Mount Rushmore of the four greatest players in National Hockey League History, many of the most popular choices had big moments on this date.…...2022
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• Today in Hockey History: Dec. 22
Dec. 22 is jam-packed with some of the biggest names and greatest players in National Hockey League history. Numerous members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments and…...2022
• Morning Flurries: Celebrations
Photo by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories across the NHL. All Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche got back to winning ways, beating their Central Divison rival Nashville Predators. (Mile High Hockey) Matt Duchene of the previously mentioned Predators of course has history with the Avalanche. He spoke more about it on t...2022
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• Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16
There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their…...2022
• Going North: Monsters mark franchise milestone with latest win
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• Today in Hockey History: Dec. 5
The two top players of their generation both had multiple big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. The Windy City saw plenty of big moments, plus one…...2022
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• Going North: Monsters sit in a playoff spot at the moment, but depth is disappearing fast
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• Celebrating the life of Peter McNab
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• Hershey hockey fans set world record in ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ game

Hershey Bears fans let the stuffed animals fly in world-record fashion. Hershey, the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, hosted its annual “Teddy Bear Toss” game on Saturday night. The well-equipped fans entered the Giant Center with full garbage bags containing the plush animals and eagerly waited. The highly anticipated promotion is......2022
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• Brad Marchand: Hall of Fame Worthy?
Without a doubt, Boston Bruins’ left wing Brad Marchand is one of the most polarizing active players in the National Hockey League. He is at the same time a masterful…...2022
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• AHL player suspended for 'homophobic language'

Rochester Americans forward Ben Holmstrom has been suspended eight games for "homophobic language," the American Hockey League announced Wednesday....2022
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• Matt Calvert announces he is retiring from the NHL
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche forward retires after 566 games in the NHL Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Calvert has announced his retirement from the NHL after 10 seasons and 566 games. The 31-year-old was limited to 18 games last season with the Avalanche due to complications from post-concussion syndrome. After spending most of his career playing f...2021
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• The WHA – A Look Back at the Upstart Hockey League
As the National Hockey League continued to prosper in the early 1970s, there was a demand for more teams in more cities throughout much of the United States and Canada…...2022
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• Philadelphia Flyers’ Hayden Hodgson Defies Odds to Make NHL Debut
The journey to the NHL has been anything but easy for Philadelphia Flyers forward Hayden Hodgson. Hodgson played five years and 294 games in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where…...2022
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• Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s
The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…...2022
• ‘Underdog’ Limoges proving he can compete

A one-year American Hockey League contract is a show-me situation for any young prospect, and San Diego Gulls rookie forward Alex Limoges has shown everyone a lot this season....2022
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• OHL to reinstate Canadiens top pick Mailloux

Montreal Canadiens first-round pick Logan Mailloux will be reinstated from suspension to the Ontario Hockey League on Saturday....2021
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• Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s
The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of…...2022
• 7 Worst Flames Trades Ever
In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general…...2022
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• The Rise & Fall of Andrew Raycroft
Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston’s fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…...2022
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• Junior hockey player gets lifetime ban after punching referee in the face
Paul Halloran will never play in the United States Premier Hockey League again...2022
• Mike Gartner: Revisiting a True Hall of Fame Career
Right winger Mike Gartner played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. He scored at least 30 goals in 17 of those 19 campaigns. This phenomenal feat is an NHL…...2022

• Starting a league now? Here are players to pass on in midseason drafts
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• How to add, drop and stream to max out your team

How to use your ESPN fantasy hockey league setting to maximize your adds, drops, and streamers....2022
• How to draft and build your fantasy hockey goalie roster

How and when you draft your goalies is a critical part of winning any fantasy hockey league. Victoria Matiash has the details on which goalies to look for and when to pick them....2022
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• How to play, and win, your fantasy hockey league like a pro!

The 2022-23 NHL season is nearly here, so get ready for your ESPN Fantasy Hockey league with the same tips and tricks that the pros use to win their leagues....2022
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• Which fantasy hockey league is right for you?

Roto vs H2H points? Dynasty vs redraft? With all the scoring settings, roster setup and more, here's your first stop when signing up for an ESPN Fantasy Hockey league....2022
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• How to play, draft, and win your ESPN fantasy league like an expert

With 32 teams and 1,312 games set to drop the puck, Victoria Matiash dishes her secrets on how to play, and win, your fantasy hockey league like the experts....2021
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• Halifax Mooseheads Have Become Contenders
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• Game 42 Recap: Blue Jackets blast off season’s second half with Laine hat trick, then survive third period scare, win 4-3
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• Morning Flurries: Byram is skating again
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• Going North: Monsters mark franchise milestone with latest win
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• Blackhawks Should Consider Recalling These 3 IceHogs
It didn’t last long, but seeing the Chicago Blackhawks recall Lukas Reichel from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Rockford IceHogs for Tuesday’s matchup presented an interesting idea. With the team…...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Gameday: Shipping up to Boston
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Two of the league’s best go head-to-head. Saturday night hockey with two of the best teams in the National Hockey League. What more could you ask for? The Colorado Avalanche head to Massachusetts to play one of the top teams in the league with the Boston Bruins. In the midst of this four game road trip for the Avs, game three of it is arguably one of the ga...2022
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• Going North: Monsters sit in a playoff spot at the moment, but depth is disappearing fast
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• Celebrating the life of Peter McNab
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• Lost in the Avalanche: Ryan Wilson
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• Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: 3 Opener Takeaways & Banner Raising
Four months after a gruelling Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoff battle, the Windsor Spitfires turned the page this weekend, opening their 2022-23 season. It was a look into the future…...2022
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• Quebec hockey league aware of sexual assault allegations against two former players

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• Windsor Spitfires Name 2022-23 Leadership Group
After weeks of speculation, the Windsor Spitfires have named their new captain and alternates for their 2022-23 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season. It’s a strong combination of youth and experience,…...2022
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• How the Avalanche fought back against homophobia this Pride month
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• Another new BreakingT Avs product!
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images BreakingT continues to release new styles for Avs fans Our friends at BreakingT are continuing to roll out new styles for Avs fans. This is now the third new style in just a couple of weeks and this one should be a good one. The Colorado Avalanche are used to scoring. A lot. We saw that Friday night, scoring six unanswered goals to beat the Win...2022
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• BreakingT x Mile High Hockey new product release!
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images BreakingT giving Avs fans another new design to represent in style We’ve been in touch with our friends at BreakingT continuing our partnership. Yesterday, there were two more new styles released for Avs faithful out there to represent. We all know the insane point product-ability of Nazem Kadri. The man is on a mission and will certainly earn ...2022
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• Blackhawks fire AHL trainer for sexual harassment

The Chicago Blackhawks fired the longtime head athletic trainer of their American Hockey League affiliate for sexual harassment, the team confirmed to ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Jesse Rogers in a statement on Sunday night....2022
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• Former American Hockey League coach Clark Donatelli indicted on four counts of sexual assault

Clark Donatelli, 55, briefly played in the NHL. The alleged incident occurred when he was coaching the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. ...2021
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• These people are not good mentors.
Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Earlier today, I tweeted about former Chicago Blackhawks (and current Florida Panthers) head coach Joel Quenneville. I was raised in a household that stressed the need to make spaces welcome for others. You don’t use complex words around people who struggle with education. You don’t speak quickly with people who are still learning Engli...2021
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• Two Quebec Major Junior Hockey League players charged with sexual assault

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• Remembering the Denver Cutthroats, an extinct Avalanche affiliate
The Fish - as they were called - didn’t swim for very long, unfortunately There was a time not too long ago when the city of Denver had two professional hockey teams. When the NHL went through its second lockout at the beginning of the 2012/13 season, it had been announced earlier that year on that Denver would get a second hockey club. This was not the first time Denver had a minor league hockey...2021
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