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Florida's Bill Zito among finalists for NHL's GM of the year award
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Paul Maurice remembers exactly what he was doing, and what he was thinking, when Panthers general manager Bill Zito called him last summer to say that the team was trying to acquire Matthew Tkachuk. Maurice was packing for his move to Florida. He...
Column: A city fights back against the ol' arena flimflam
Congratulations are in order for the good people of Tempe, Arizona. They might’ve cost themselves an NHL team, but that was a small price to pay to hang on to their wallets. In a rare setback for billionaire owners and their endless scams to get the public to build...
Could the A's really play in Las Vegas' minor league park? Recent history says yes
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A major professional team playing in a minor league venue would've been unheard of just a few years ago, which is what the Oakland Athletics likely will do if they move to Las Vegas. There is recent precedent for a major professional team making a similar...
Stars goalie Oettinger going home for games in Minnesota
Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger grew up about 30 miles from the Minnesota Wild's arena, so coach Pete DeBoer spoke with him about that even before the start of the first-round playoff series that takes him home for Games 3 and 4. The coach's message to his 24-year-old goaltender...
2-time US hockey Olympic defender Megan Bozek retires
Two-time United States women’s hockey Olympian Megan Bozek announced her retirement on Wednesday. The 32-year-old defender from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, won silver medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2022 Beijing Winter Games. Bozek also won four gold medals in six world championship...
Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — In Buffalo, where futility has been the norm since the Sabres last reached the playoffs in 2011, success is being measured on a sliding scale with the team facing yet another lengthy summer break. For a team that’s finished last in the overall standings four...
Michigan freshman Adam Fantilli named Hobey Baker winner
Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli has been named the recipient of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, recognizing the top player in college hockey. The Minnesota-based Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced the award Friday. Fantilli, of Nobleton, Ontario,...
Devils sign Jack Hughes' brother Luke to 3-year contract
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Luke Hughes — the younger brother of star center Jack Hughes — to a three-year, entry-level contract starting this season. Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the deal on Saturday, two days after Luke...
Quinnipiac beats Michigan in Frozen Four to reach title game
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jacob Quillan had a two-goal game for the second time during the NCAA Tournament, Yaniv Perets posted 29 saves and Quinnipiac beat Michigan 5-2 on Thursday night in the Frozen Four. Quinnipiac (33-4-3), which set a program record for wins, advances to its third...
Gophers score 4 goals in 3rd, advance past BU in Frozen Four
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Freshman Luke Mittelstadt scored two third-period goals in two-and-a-half minutes and top-ranked Minnesota beat Boston University 6-2 on Thursday night in the opening game of the NCAA Frozen Four. Mittelstadt gave Minnesota a 3-2 lead on a power play with 18:20...
