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Toronto Marlies' Calder Cup win showcased the Maple Leafs' developing depth, with Easton Cowan's three assists in the clincher fueling thoughts of a future Toronto Stanley Cup run, while teammates Jacob Quillan, Ben Danford and Artur Akhtyamov also impressed and a tribute to Rodion Amirov added an emotional note.
Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon named Ryan Craig the team’s head coach, making him the fifth coach in franchise history. The 44-year-old former VGK assistant and Henderson Silver Knights head coach led the AHL club to franchise-record wins and a Calder Cup Playoffs appearance, after six seasons on Vegas’ staff; he also played eight NHL seasons.
Manny Malhotra was named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, replacing the fired Adam Foote. The 46-year-old former NHL center and current Abbotsford coach led the Canucks’ AHL affiliate to the Calder Cup and has prior NHL coaching experience with the Maple Leafs and Canucks. He inherits a team that finished last this season and will be charged with rebuilding the program with a development-focused approach.
With the Pacific Division Semifinals tied 2-2, Game 5 pits the Ontario Reign against the Coachella Valley Firebirds in an elimination matchup at Toyota Arena. CV has controlled play and leads 11-9 in the series while Ontario’s power play struggles (0-for-6); CV is 2-for-15. Ontario has rotated goalies Portillo and Copley, while Nikke Kokko has started all seven CV playoff games. Key contributors include Ontario’s Jack Hughes (3 points) and Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (9 points, 5 goals) for the series-leading scorer; J.R. Avon has three goals for CV. Reign are 1-6-2 when facing elimination; CV is 8-3 in postseason elimination games and 3-0 this season in such spots. Home-ice advantage at Toyota Arena and the teams’ elimination-game histories add extra tension as they vie to reach the Pacific Division Finals.
Dillon Dube scored 4:01 into overtime as the Springfield Thunderbirds defeated the Providence Bruins 1-0 to complete the Calder Cup Playoffs' biggest upset and advance to face Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Georgi Romanov stopped 37 shots for the shutout, as Springfield dominated four games against a Bruins team that finished 38 points ahead in the regular season. The OT winner came on a three-on-two rush after Marc-André Gaudet intercepted a Bruins pass and fed Otto Stenberg to Chris Wagner, who set up Dube for the winner.
The article discusses early player trades and free agency activity in the AHL as NHL free agency opens, highlighting key players, recent moves, and potential signings that could impact the upcoming season.
The Washington Capitals signed 23-year-old forward Justin Sourdif to a two-year, $1.65 million contract, highlighting his strong performance in the AHL with Charlotte and brief NHL experience with Florida, including a goal scored in his single NHL game of the 2024-25 season.
Todd Nelson, former Hershey Bears head coach and Calder Cup champion, has been hired as an assistant coach by the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking his return to the NHL after a highly successful coaching career in the AHL.
The Hershey Bears are one win away from returning to the Calder Cup Final after a 6-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. A dominant four-goal second period, including power-play goals and contributions from multiple players, secured the win. Hershey's power play was particularly effective, going 3-for-6. The Bears will look to close out the series in Game 4, despite dealing with some injury issues.
The Washington Capitals defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-3 with a young lineup, including players from the Hershey Bears' 2023 Calder Cup championship team, who contributed significantly to the win. Hendrix Lapierre scored twice, Aliaksei Protas led in points, and Beck Malenstyn scored the game-winning goal and assisted on Lapierre's goal. These players, along with Connor McMichael and Michael Sgarbossa, combined for 10 points in the game, showcasing their talent and contribution to the team's victory.
The Hershey Bears celebrated their twelfth Calder Cup championship at Giant Center with a public event attended by many fans. The team played a video of their playoff run and introduced every player on stage. The loudest cheers were reserved for head coach Todd Nelson, the Game Seven hero Mike Vecchione, captain Dylan McIlrath who brought out the Calder Cup, and playoff MVP Hunter Shepard. The event ended with an autograph session that lasted longer than scheduled.
Hershey Bears defenseman Logan Day has not taken off his jersey since winning the Calder Cup in Game Seven on Wednesday night. Day's jersey is now full of sweat, alcohol, and perhaps other things. He has kept it on for over 45 hours and counting. Day has etched his place in Hershey Bears history and the pride he feels is clearly evident.
The Hershey Bears will host a free Calder Cup Championship Celebration at Giant Center on Saturday, June 24, 2023, to celebrate their recent win. Fans can relive the great moments, score Calder Cup merchandise, and enjoy light refreshments. The team arrived back in town on Thursday night after flying back from Southern California.
The Hershey Bears have returned to the Susquehanna Valley after winning their 12th Calder Cup in franchise history against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Mike Vecchione scored the game-winner in overtime, securing the first game-seven overtime win for the franchise since 1947. The Bears are just the fourth team in Calder Cup Finals history who opened the series with a two games to none deficit and came back to win the series.
The Hershey Bears won their 12th Calder Cup Championship in franchise history after defeating the Coachella Valley Firebirds in a thrilling game seven overtime victory. The Bears became just the fourth team in Calder Cup Finals history to come back from a two games to none deficit and win the series. Mike Vecchione scored the game-winning goal over 16 minutes into overtime, securing the first game-seven overtime win for the franchise since 1947.