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Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (260+ words) Stamford Advocate Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said…...
Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the '72 Summit Series, dies at 81
7+ min ago (171+ words) Nephew Bart Hull confirmed Hull's death on social media Saturday, and the Blackhawks followed that with a statement from owner Rocky Wirtz. No other details were available. Hull played 13 of 14 seasons in the league with Chicago before one final year…...
Hurricanes' longtime holdovers savor breakthrough moment in reaching Stanley Cup Final
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (703+ words) Then came veteran forward Jordan Martinook. "All right, Marty, you got us here," Brind'Amour told him. "One more," Martinook replied, on cue. "Yep, one more." Carolina's rise began with Brind'Amour being elevated to head coach in 2018 after seven seasons as…...
From 8 games left to the Stanley Cup Final: How John Tortorella helped Vegas find its swagger
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (1136+ words) The sharp-tongued coach famous for blowups with the media, players and opponents is headed back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since leading Tampa Bay to the 2004 title. He has been with Vegas for all of nine…...
Andersen remains steady in emotional win as Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Final
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (478+ words) Veteran forward Jordan Martinook gave Andersen a hearty hug, tapping the goalie on the helmet the entire time. Then came defenseman Jalen Chatfield. And coach Rod Brind'Amour followed with a long hug and shared some words, with Andersen pausing afterward…...
IIHF says it will determine Russia's eligibility on a tournament-by-tournament basis in 2026-27
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (274+ words) Stamford Advocate IIHF says it will determine Russia's eligibility on a tournament-by-tournament basis in 2026-27 Russia has been banned from participating in any of the tournaments run by the sport's governing body since invading Ukraine in February 2022. That included preventing Russian…...
What to watch in the NHL playoffs as the Stanley Cup Final arrives
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (446+ words) Two teams are left standing as the NHL playoffs have reached the Stanley Cup Final. After the first round " and even the second " was full of newcomers who hadn't played postseason hockey in a long time, the conference finals featured…...
Manon Rheaume hires Josh Sciba as coach of the PWHL's Detroit expansion team
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (270+ words) Manon Rheaume made her first big move as general manager of the PWHL team in Detroit, hiring Josh Sciba to coach the expansion franchise that begins play next season. Sciba spent the past two years as an assistant with the…...
Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (702+ words) Defenseman Cale Makar described it as "tough," while Logan O'Connor was even more direct about the season's end. "Feels like a waste, to be honest," the Colorado Avalanche forward said. The emotions were bitter and raw in the aftermath of…...
Late-season hire John Tortorella has Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, poised to join an elite group
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (20+ words) Stamford Advocate...