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Finland defeats Canada in OT to capture gold at 2022 IIHF World Championship

Finland defeats Canada in OT to capture gold at 2022 IIHF World ChampionshipSakari Manninen scored 6:42 into overtime on Sunday to give Team Finland a 4–3 victory over Team Canada on home ice in the gold medal game at the 2022 IIHF World Championship. Manninen, 30, sent the crowd at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland into a...

Jason Spezza retires, joins Toronto Maple Leafs front office

Jason Spezza retires, joins Toronto Maple Leafs front officeThe Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that Jason Spezza is retiring from playing in the NHL, and will be joining the Leafs in a front office role going forward. “I love hockey. Since the age of three, I’ve been lucky enough to live out...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 26: Shesterkin helps offense and defense as Rangers force Game 7

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 26: Shesterkin helps offense and defense as Rangers force Game 7When I previewed this series between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers, I mentioned Igor Shesterkin as a big reason why the Rangers will win this series if they do. When I said that, I was expecting it to just be as a...

Calgary Flames defenceman Chris Tanev set for surgery after playing through torn dislocated, separated shoulder

Calgary Flames defenceman Chris Tanev set for surgery after playing through torn dislocated, separated shoulderTanev’s injury was one of many for a batterd Flames club.

Kamloops Blazers to host 2023 Memorial Cup

Kamloops Blazers to host 2023 Memorial CupThe tournament will run from May 26 to June 4, 2023 at the Sandman Centre.

The Avalanche advance in spite of, not because of, Darcy Kuemper’s play

The Avalanche advance in spite of, not because of, Darcy Kuemper’s playColorado’s No. 1 netminder has yet to find his groove, and that continued in Game 6 against St. Louis, but the Avs’ depth prevailed.

Colorado Avalanche finally move on to third round with late game winner from Darren Helm

Colorado Avalanche finally move on to third round with late game winner from Darren HelmThe Colorado Avalanche have finally slayed their demons and advanced past the second round for the first time since 2002. The pressure was on for the Avalanche after blowing a 3-0 lead in Game 5 to close out the series, as the doubts of their...

Bruins’ Brad Marchand undergoes double hip surgery, will miss start of 2022-23 season

Bruins’ Brad Marchand undergoes double hip surgery, will miss start of 2022-23 seasonMarchand led the Bruins with 80 points in 2021-22.

Has Johnny Gaudreau played his last game with the Calgary Flames?

Has Johnny Gaudreau played his last game with the Calgary Flames?Will ‘Johnny Hockey’ stay in Calgary to chase championships, or will another team – perhaps his hometown Flyers – lure him away?

The DFO Rundown Ep. 132 – Ray Ferraro on the Oilers series win & the Hurricanes wild streaks

The DFO Rundown Ep. 132 – Ray Ferraro on the Oilers series win & the Hurricanes wild streaksWell, the Battle of Alberta certainly lived up to the hype. Edmonton and Calgary battled it out for five games with each one being wildly entertaining with plenty of scoring, lots of lead changes, and some very memorable moments. In the end, it was Connor...

Playoff Coaching: You’d better believe it’s an acquired skill

Playoff Coaching: You’d better believe it’s an acquired skillThe keys to an effective postseason coach: adapting on the fly and inspiring confidence, not panic, curing crises.

Legend of Leon grows as Oilers reign supreme in Battle of Alberta

Legend of Leon grows as Oilers reign supreme in Battle of AlbertaLegends may come and go, new arenas will be erected, but the Battle of Alberta never, ever disappoints – even after a 31-year layoff.

Frank Seravalli

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 24: Controversial call helps advance Oilers to conference final, Canes dominate Rangers to take Game 5

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 24: Controversial call helps advance Oilers to conference final, Canes dominate Rangers to take Game 5Connor McDavid got the OT winner to clinch the Oilers a spot in the Western Conference final.

NHL may identify, discipline players involved in settled sexual assault caseContent warning: The following article contains information relating to sexual assault. A woman who alleged that she was sexually assaulted by eight CHL members, including members of the 2017-18 World Junior Championship team that went on to win the gold medal, agreed to a settlement...

The Daily Faceoff Show: Flames need more from their stars in Game 5

The Daily Faceoff Show: Flames need more from their stars in Game 5The Flames are in a do-or-die situation at home in Game 5. How did they get here? And can they come back?

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