Hockey betting used to rely on box scores, gut feelings and what a broadcaster said during the break. The punter who wanted to bet on Connor McDavid recording a point had little more than season averages and recent form to guide the decision. That approach still works for some, but it leaves money on the […]
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell 3-2 in overtime Wednesday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (26-11-2-2) briefly took the lead in the third period before Belleville forced overtime for the fifth straight game. Lassi Thomson delivered the dagger for the B-Sens 94 seconds into OT. Belleville took its first lead of […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs may be in disarray, but they are playing some of their best hockey of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough on Wednesday evening (and throughout the season) against the Detroit Red Wings, losing 2-1 in overtime. Yes, the extra point could come into play later, but the Maple Leafs can be […]
NYHOL file photo By Janet Schultz, NYHOL After a brief winter break, WNY’s women’s ice hockey schedule is filling up. Buffalo State is 9-5-0 overall as they look toward a full SUNYAC schedule in the coming weeks. Dakota Carlson leads the scoring with 10 goals and 8 assists, followed by WNY’s Vanessa Willick, who has […]
Sunday night marked a special moment in Edmonton Oilers history as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins skated in the 1,000th game of his NHL career. They all wore the blue, orange and white, the first player to ever do so in the franchise. To cap off the milestone night, the beloved Oiler opened the scoring with a goal […]
Calvin Pickard made no secret of his frustration when asked about his role with the Edmonton Oilers this season. A goaltender who was an ideal backup last season, won more than 20 games and played in crucial moments in the play-offs, has become an afterthought this season. “I don’t like it. I don’t enjoy it,” […]
With just seven minutes left, Maeve Kelly passed the puck through the circle to Neely Nicholson in the high slot. She ripped a wrister cleanly past sophomore goaltender Ainsley Tuffy – a goal Tuffy definitely wanted back. Nicholson’s eventual game winner secured BU the Belpot and sent Harvard back across the pond without any trophies. […]
The trade that sent Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild in December feels like one of those watershed moments. It was the kind that shifts not just a roster, but the sense of what a team is is and what it could become. Hughes wasn’t just a great player in Vancouver, […]
As the Olympic break approaches, the roster freeze begins, and ultimately the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain one of the most aggressive and closely watched teams in the league. With injuries on the blue line on the rise and the desire to take action, Toronto has been linked to several notable […]
Tire kicking against Nazem Kadri, which some are afraid of TSN: Teams are wondering what’s next for the Calgary Flames after trading Rasmus Andersson this weekend. Darren Dreger said talks are underway between the Flames and Nazem Kadri’s camp. Kadri wants to win a Cup, but he also wants to do what’s best for the […]