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Son of Devils Stanley Cup Champion Signs with Adirondack Thunder
Son of Devils Stanley Cup Champion Signs with Adirondack Thunder

Yahoo

time21 hours ago

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Son of Devils Stanley Cup Champion Signs with Adirondack Thunder

The Adirondack Thunder announced Tuesday that they've signed defenseman Jimmy Dowd Jr., the son of former New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup champion Jim Dowd. The signing follows Dowd Jr.'s participation in the Devils' 2025 Development Camp. Dowd Jr. officially signed his first professional contract on July 30, 2025, with the ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. The Thunder are based in Glens Falls, New York, and will roster the 25-year-old for the 2025–26 season. Dowd Jr. recently wrapped up a five-year collegiate career with Penn State, where he appeared in 150 games and totaled 73 points. Last season, he played in 27 games and recorded 10 points. Among Penn State defensemen, Dowd Jr. ranks eighth in career points (50), tied for eighth in single-season points (21), and sixth in single-season assists (18). He was also named an Academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022. Before college, Dowd Jr. played two seasons with the Chicago Steel of the USHL, helping them win the Eastern Conference Championship in 2019. He recorded 26 points during his time with the Steel. At 5-foot-9, Dowd Jr. brings speed and experience to the Thunder blue line. He attended the Devils' Development Camp earlier this summer, where he reunited with former NCAA rival Ethan Edwards. Edwards, a Michigan Wolverine, had faced Dowd Jr. three times during their college careers. Reflecting on their rivalry and now sharing the ice at camp, Dowd Jr. told 'Those big school rivalries—us and Michigan hate each other, all the teams hate each other. It breeds competitiveness every single night. I played against Edwards, and we're both here now. I can learn stuff from him even though he's younger than me. He's an unbelievable player, unbelievable skater. He sees the ice super well. It's funny, we were beating the heck out of each other in playoffs and now we're here, teammates at this camp. It's super cool.' Dowd Jr. is deeply familiar with the Devils organization. His father, Jim Dowd, played over 800 NHL games and won the 1995 Stanley Cup with New Jersey. A New Jersey native himself, Jim was the second-ever New Jersey high school hockey player to reach the NHL and famously brought the Stanley Cup back to his hometown after the Devils' championship. Now, Jimmy Dowd Jr. begins his own professional journey, looking to make his mark and continue the Dowd legacy within the Devils organization. Photo Credit: © Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

NHL players acquitted in 2018 sexual assault case continue to sit out pending internal review
NHL players acquitted in 2018 sexual assault case continue to sit out pending internal review

Time of India

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • Time of India

NHL players acquitted in 2018 sexual assault case continue to sit out pending internal review

Lawyer of Carter Hart, one of the Canada's world junior hockey team accused of sexual assault (via Getty Images) Even after a court dismissed all criminal charges against Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, and Alex Formenton in a 2018 sexual assault case, the National Hockey League has decided to retain the five players suspended from playing. The move by the league has triggered fresh tensions with the NHL Players Association regarding compliance with collective bargaining agreements. NHL will not remove suspension from Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, and others even after acquittal Michael McLeod (past member of the New Jersey Devils), Carter Hart (Philadelphia Flyers), Dillon Dube (Calgary Flames), Cal Foote (New Jersey Devils), and Alex Formenton were all acquitted on Thursday by Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia. The trial, surrounding charges of sexual assault at a 2018 Hockey Canada event, had held the Canadian public and the hockey universe in suspense for years. What did NHL say? But the National Hockey League said Friday that the players are still "ineligible" to take part in league activities as it considers the judge's findings. "The allegations made in this case, even if not determined to have been criminal, were very disturbing and the behavior at issue was unacceptable. We will be reviewing and considering the judge's findings. While we conduct that analysis and determine next steps, the players charged in this case are ineligible to play in the League. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mymensingh Sadar Knee Pain Treatments Might Surprise You Knee Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo " the NHL said in a statement. The league affirmed it will make further disciplinary decisions after finishing its review. Pro hockey players acquitted in Canadian sexual assault trial Justice Carroccia found that the complainant's testimony was neither credible nor reliable and acquitted the five players. The judge commented on "troubling aspects" in her testimony, such as having indicated consent to have sex with the men. Four of the five players were members of the NHL during charges in 2024. The broader case has had a lasting impact on Canadian hockey. A 2019 investigation by police initially closed without charges, but public pressure reignited interest. Reports revealed that Hockey Canada had settled with the woman using CAD 3.55 million from player registration fees, triggering a public outcry and the resignation of senior leadership. Also read: Canadian hockey players found not guilty in controversial sexual assault case after years Although the criminal case is closed, the internal investigation by the NHL still hangs over the professional careers of the five players. FAQs What happened in the NHL sexual assault case? Five Canadian ice hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman known as EM in a hotel room. They went on to play in the NHL before having the criminal charges brought against them in February 2024. When did the assault happen? June 2018 Where did the incident occur? London For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!

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