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09-06-2025
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2025 Calder Cup Finals Schedule
The 2025 Calder Cup Finals is officially set with the Abbotsford Canucks taking on the Charlotte Checkers. The Checkers swept the Laval Rocket in the Eastern Conference Finals and have been off for the last five days. The Canucks defeated the Texas Stars on Sunday night to win the Western Conference. Advertisement Charlotte finished second in the Atlantic Division while Abbotsford finished second in the Pacific Division, Charlotte had more points and regulation plus overtime wins, giving them home ice advantage in the finals. The Calder Cup Finals schedule is below: Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 will be in Charlotte, games 2, 3, and 4 will be in Abbotsford. Game 1: Friday June 13 - 7pm EST Game 2: Sunday June 15 - 4pm Game 3: Tuesday June 17 - 10pm Game 4: Thursday June 19 - 10pm Game 5: Saturday June 21 - 9pm Game 6: Monday June 23 - 7pm Game 7: Wednesday June 25 - 7pm The full Calder Cup Playoffs bracket and schedule can be seen here. Check out The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers team sites for more updates on the series. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Photo Credit: © Kris Craig/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Yahoo
06-06-2025
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New Crowned Event Week 1 In NHL 25 HUT
The new Crowned Event in now live in NHL 25 Hockey Ultimate Team. The event celebrates NHL award winners for the 2024-25 season. The five master set players are 96 overall Wayne Gretzky, Patrick Roy, Cale Makar, Jack Eichel, and Nicklas Lidstrom, they come with no cost AP. Advertisement 95 overall Sean Monahan, Aleksander Barkov, and Nikita Kucherov were added to celebrate their awards, Kucherov appeared at 96 overall in the original banner. 12 base cards were added including 94 overall John Carlson and Anze Kopitar. There is a 90 overall Nick Bonino available for completing Objectives and an 88 overall Zach Whitecloud for completing Wildcard levels. EA SPORTS NHL 25 EA SPORTS NHL 25 EA SPORTS NHL 25 The Hockey News' Stanley Cup Final simulation predicted the Florida Panthers to win in five games here. For more NHL 25 news make sure you bookmark The Hockey News Gaming Site or follow our Google News Feed. Photo Credit: EA SPORTS NHL
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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AHL Players At The World Championship Recap
The 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship has come to an end with USA defeating Switzerland in overtime to capture their first gold medal at the tournament since 1933. The American Hockey League was well represented at the tournament with 17 players who spent a significant portion of the season in the AHL playing in at least one game at the World Championship. The final stats of these players are below. Dylan Garand - G - Canada GP: 1 Record: 1-0-0 SP: 1.000 GAA: 0.00 SO: 1 Adam Klapka - F - Czechia GP: 5 G: 2 A: 1 P: 3 David Spacek - D - Czechia GP: 8 G: 0 A: 2 P: 2 Jonas Rondbjerg - F - Denmark GP: 5 G: 2 A: 0 P: 2 Mikael Pyyhtia - F - Finland GP: 3 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0 Nikolas Matinpalo - D - Finland GP: 8 G: 1 A: 1 P: 2 Maksymilian Szuber - D - Germany GP: 6 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0 Dans Locmelis - F - Latvia GP: 7 G: 4 A: 2 P: 6 Stian Solberg - D - Norway GP: 7 G: 4 A: 2 P: 6 Dalibor Dvorsky - F - Slovakia GP: 6 G: 0 A: 1 P: 1 Pavol Regenda - F - Slovakia GP: 6 G: 1 A: 1 P: 2 PIM: 29 Adam Sykora - F - Slovakia GP: 7 G: 0 A: 1 P: 1 Martin Chromiak - F - Slovakia GP: 7 G: 1 A: 0 P: 1 Samuel Honezk - F - Slovakia GP: 6 G: 1 A: 1 P: 2 Samuel Knazko - D - Slovakia GP: 6 G: 0 A: 2 P: 2 Samuel Hlavaj - G - Slovakia GP: 5 Record: 2-2-0 SP: .915 GAA: 1.99 SO: 0 Josh Doan - F - USA GP: 9 G: 1 A: 0 P: 1 Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid 'Put On A Good Show' For Canada. Is The Cup Next?
After adding a best-on-best international title to his ever-expanding trophy case, the Oilers pivot only has one bauble left to chase down. By Doug Ward (Editor's note: This story originally appeared in The Hockey News' Top 100 NHL Players issue with a cover date of April 21, 2025. It has been edited and updated for online purposes.) Connor McDavid has a way of finding himself in rarefied air. In Edmonton, where the aura of Wayne Gretzky's number billowing from the rafters still hangs heavy in the atmosphere, McDavid lives up to lofty expectations. Across Canada, McDavid has the air of a superhero. In this year's 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston, it was McDavid who found the space in overtime, then left a nation walking on air when he found the back of the net to give Team Canada the win. 'I hope we put on a good show,' said McDavid in a post-game interview, 'and gained some fans.' Mission accomplished. But McDavid is far from done. With that golden goal in Boston, McDavid planted a flag on hockey's mountaintop. With comparisons to Gretzky already de rigueur, McDavid found himself in an even more rare place in Canadian hockey folklore: alongside Paul Henderson and Sidney Crosby. At 28, McDavid has already stuffed his trophy cabinet with one Rocket Richard Trophy, three Hart Trophies, four Ted Lindsay Awards and five Art Ross Trophies. Then there's the Conn Smythe Trophy that McDavid earned when he brought his team back from a 3-0 series deficit in last year's Stanley Cup final before ultimately falling short in Game 7 in Florida. The Stanley Cup is pretty much the only bauble in hockey where you won't find McDavid's name. Not yet. But not for a lack of trying. McDavid became just the second skater to win the MVP of the playoffs while playing for the losing team. Philadelphia's Reggie Leach was the first in 1976. As McDavid hangs out at hockey's highest peak, with his name now shorthand for dizzying greatness, there is still that Stanley Cup to claim. For four years running, McDavid's Cup quest began with his Oilers bouncing the Los Angeles Kings from the playoffs faster than, well, a Connor McDavid breakaway. The Kings know his skills better than anyone. 'Speed,' said Kings center Phillip Danault of the most clear and present danger that McDavid presents. 'He's electric, and he has quick hands.' McDavid also possesses something that belongs to him alone. 'He just thinks the game differently,' Danault said. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, who has a history of chirping McDavid, went from rival to admirer at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Doughty believes his breakout pass that sprung McDavid for a breathtaking goal in the unforgettable 3-1 round-robin loss to Team USA in Montreal could not have been converted into a breakaway goal by anyone else. 'If I pass that to any player in the league other than Connor McDavid,' Doughty said, 'with the possible exception of Nathan MacKinnon, I don't think anybody else is getting a breakaway.' It's doubtful Doughty would have even attempted the pass leading up to the memorable goal had it been intended for anyone else. 'When I saw Connor get the speed through the neutral zone, I knew I was going to pass it to him,' Doughty said. 'Not many guys are going to get a breakaway off that. He's just so fast. It was a good pass by me, but Connor made the play.' Because McDavid combines space-age speed with classic skills and a unique perspective on hockey, he makes plays that no one else dares attempt, altering the way a game is played. His mere presence on the ice changes everything, everywhere, all at once. 'The way everyone tries to cover him makes the game open up,' Danault said. Added Kings defender Mikey Anderson: 'Connor McDavid is just different. He has a mix of everything. He has a different level of speed. He plays fast, but his hands move just as fast as his feet. He sees an opportunity when other guys don't, and he is smart about when to turn it on.' Playing with McDavid for Team Canada, Doughty learned the game's singular talent is a great teammate. 'We put everything that has happened over the past years aside, and we were teammates,' Doughty said. 'He's a great person. Hung out with him a ton. Talked to him a ton. Really enjoyed being his teammate on and off the ice.' So, yeah, you could certainly say McDavid knows how to clear the air and gain new fans. This article appeared in our 2025 Top 100 NHLers issue. This issue focuses on the 100 best players currently in the NHL, with the Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon sitting atop the list. We also include features on Alex Ovechkin finally beating Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record, and former CFL running back Andrew Harris' switch to semi-professional hockey. In addition, we provide a PWHL playoff preview as the regular season nears its end. You can get it in print for free when you subscribe to The Hockey News at today. All subscriptions include complete access to more than 76 years of articles at The Hockey News Archive.
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid ‘Put On A Good Show' For Canada. Is The Cup Next?
After adding a best-on-best international title to his ever-expanding trophy case, the Oilers pivot only has one bauble left to chase down. By Doug Ward (Editor's note: This story originally appeared in The Hockey News' Top 100 NHL Players issue with a cover date of April 21, 2025. It has been edited and updated for online purposes.) Connor McDavid has a way of finding himself in rarefied air. In Edmonton, where the aura of Wayne Gretzky's number billowing from the rafters still hangs heavy in the atmosphere, McDavid lives up to lofty expectations. Across Canada, McDavid has the air of a superhero. In this year's 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston, it was McDavid who found the space in overtime, then left a nation walking on air when he found the back of the net to give Team Canada the win. 'I hope we put on a good show,' said McDavid in a post-game interview, 'and gained some fans.' Mission accomplished. But McDavid is far from done. With that golden goal in Boston, McDavid planted a flag on hockey's mountaintop. With comparisons to Gretzky already de rigueur, McDavid found himself in an even more rare place in Canadian hockey folklore: alongside Paul Henderson and Sidney Crosby. At 28, McDavid has already stuffed his trophy cabinet with one Rocket Richard Trophy, three Hart Trophies, four Ted Lindsay Awards and five Art Ross Trophies. Then there's the Conn Smythe Trophy that McDavid earned when he brought his team back from a 3-0 series deficit in last year's Stanley Cup final before ultimately falling short in Game 7 in Florida. The Stanley Cup is pretty much the only bauble in hockey where you won't find McDavid's name. Not yet. But not for a lack of trying. McDavid became just the second skater to win the MVP of the playoffs while playing for the losing team. Philadelphia's Reggie Leach was the first in 1976. As McDavid hangs out at hockey's highest peak, with his name now shorthand for dizzying greatness, there is still that Stanley Cup to claim. For four years running, McDavid's Cup quest began with his Oilers bouncing the Los Angeles Kings from the playoffs faster than, well, a Connor McDavid breakaway. The Kings know his skills better than anyone. 'Speed,' said Kings center Phillip Danault of the most clear and present danger that McDavid presents. 'He's electric, and he has quick hands.' McDavid also possesses something that belongs to him alone. 'He just thinks the game differently,' Danault said. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, who has a history of chirping McDavid, went from rival to admirer at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Doughty believes his breakout pass that sprung McDavid for a breathtaking goal in the unforgettable 3-1 round-robin loss to Team USA in Montreal could not have been converted into a breakaway goal by anyone else. 'If I pass that to any player in the league other than Connor McDavid,' Doughty said, 'with the possible exception of Nathan MacKinnon, I don't think anybody else is getting a breakaway.' It's doubtful Doughty would have even attempted the pass leading up to the memorable goal had it been intended for anyone else. 'When I saw Connor get the speed through the neutral zone, I knew I was going to pass it to him,' Doughty said. 'Not many guys are going to get a breakaway off that. He's just so fast. It was a good pass by me, but Connor made the play.' Because McDavid combines space-age speed with classic skills and a unique perspective on hockey, he makes plays that no one else dares attempt, altering the way a game is played. His mere presence on the ice changes everything, everywhere, all at once. 'The way everyone tries to cover him makes the game open up,' Danault said. Added Kings defender Mikey Anderson: 'Connor McDavid is just different. He has a mix of everything. He has a different level of speed. He plays fast, but his hands move just as fast as his feet. He sees an opportunity when other guys don't, and he is smart about when to turn it on.' Playing with McDavid for Team Canada, Doughty learned the game's singular talent is a great teammate. 'We put everything that has happened over the past years aside, and we were teammates,' Doughty said. 'He's a great person. Hung out with him a ton. Talked to him a ton. Really enjoyed being his teammate on and off the ice.' So, yeah, you could certainly say McDavid knows how to clear the air and gain new fans. This article appeared in our 2025 Top 100 NHLers issue. This issue focuses on the 100 best players currently in the NHL, with the Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon sitting atop the list. We also include features on Alex Ovechkin finally beating Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record, and former CFL running back Andrew Harris' switch to semi-professional hockey. In addition, we provide a PWHL playoff preview as the regular season nears its end. You can get it in print for free when you subscribe to The Hockey News at today. All subscriptions include complete access to more than 76 years of articles at The Hockey News Archive. Copyright 2025 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd.
