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Ashley Coombs is a teacher in Fairfield County. She is a passionate sports fan and follows New York teams. As a triplet, she played collegiate basketball and volleyball on the same teams as her sisters.

Professional Athletes Rally Behind Gay Rights

February 12, 2013 by Ashley Coombs

The Huffington Post recently reported that Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets became the first NBA player to join the gay rights sports group, Athlete Ally. This nonprofit organization challenges …

Read moreProfessional Athletes Rally Behind Gay Rights

Categories Hockey Cares Tags Sean Avery

Can Isles be Competitive in Eastern Conference?

February 12, 2013February 12, 2013 by Ashley Coombs
Evgeni Nabokov Islanders

One-fourth of the regular season is over, and for the Isles, it’s been rough. The Isles were expected to make some improvements since finishing at the bottom of the Eastern …

Read moreCan Isles be Competitive in Eastern Conference?

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions Tags Evgeni Nabokov, John Tavares, Matt Moulson

Bridgeport Report January 19 to February 2

February 20, 2013February 4, 2013 by Ashley Coombs
Kevin Poulin

  Recap On Saturday, January 19 the Sound Tigers took on the Binghamton Senators. John Persson started off scoring for the Sound Tigers with a power play goal in the …

Read moreBridgeport Report January 19 to February 2

Categories AHL, New York Islanders Tags Matt Donovan, Nino Niederreiter

Seeing Double: The Twin Saga of the NHL

January 16, 2013 by Ashley Coombs

  Remember that 11 year old boy from Minnesota who scored the $50,000 shot in a hockey contest, but didn’t get the prize money because his father admitted that his …

Read moreSeeing Double: The Twin Saga of the NHL

Categories News Tags Daniel Sedin, Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Sedin, Patrik Sundstrom, Rich Sutter, Ron Sutter

Bridgeport Report January 4 to 13

January 15, 2013 by Ashley Coombs

Recap On Friday, January 4, the Springfield Falcons took down the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 5-4. Sound Tigers’ Matt Donovan started off the scoring, but it was soon followed by two …

Read moreBridgeport Report January 4 to 13

Categories AHL, Minor League Report Tags Blair Riley, Brandon DeFazio, Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Bridgeport Report December 19 to 31

January 1, 2013 by Ashley Coombs
Sean Couturier Flyers

Recap Bridgeport finished the last couple weeks of 2012 strong with a 5-1 record. The team is looking to continue playing aggressive and stacking up wins against formidable opponents. Bridgeport …

Read moreBridgeport Report December 19 to 31

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, New York Islanders Tags Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Matt Donovan, Sean Couturier

Three Hot Swedes in Hockey Jerseys

December 27, 2012 by Ashley Coombs

Picture this: three tall, lean, athletic Swedes in hockey jerseys. And I’m not talking about the three ladies in the picture (sorry gentlemen). I’m referring to the Swedish line on …

Read moreThree Hot Swedes in Hockey Jerseys

Categories AHL, New York Islanders Tags Anders Nilsson, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, David Ullstrom, Johan Sundstrom, John Persson, UPS Line

Bridgeport Report Dec 5 to Dec 15

December 22, 2012 by Ashley Coombs

Recap  Bridgeport broke their eight game winless streak, and in style, I must add, with a 7-2 victory against Syracuse Crunch on December 9. Are the strong Sound Tigers team …

Read moreBridgeport Report Dec 5 to Dec 15

Categories AHL, New York Islanders Tags Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Colin McDonald, Jon Landry

Bridgeport Report November 21 to December 2

December 4, 2012December 4, 2012 by Ashley Coombs

Recap The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are slumping big time as they have dropped their last six games, the last win dating back to November 18. It seems so long ago…let’s …

Read moreBridgeport Report November 21 to December 2

Categories AHL, New York Islanders, News Tags Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Casey Cizikas, David Ullstrom, Johan Sundstrom, John Persson

Romanticism and the NHL

May 11, 2013November 23, 2012 by Ashley Coombs
Miracle on Ice

It’s normal to choke back tears during Coach Brooks’ pregame speech in Miracle that inspires the U.S. to beat the Soviets.

Categories Hockey Movies, News

Bridgeport Report November 7 to 18

November 20, 2012November 20, 2012 by Ashley Coombs
Anders Nilsson

Recap The Sound Tigers have played six games since the last recap and went 5-1, improving their overall record to 10-4. They competed and won against the Norfolk Admirals, Manchester …

Read moreBridgeport Report November 7 to 18

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, New York Islanders Tags Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Brock Nelson, Nino Niederreiter

The Lockout: A Guide to NHL Work Stoppages for all Sports Fans

November 24, 2017November 10, 2012 by Ashley Coombs
concussion protocol

I think it’s safe to say that for the average sports fan who enjoys following hockey, the articles about the current NHL lockout read like the DSM-IV-TR (a book that …

Read moreThe Lockout: A Guide to NHL Work Stoppages for all Sports Fans

Categories News, The Business of Hockey Tags Gary Bettman, NHL Lockout, NHLPA, Revenue Sharing
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  • Montréal Canadiens’ Last 4 Games Are a Microcosm of Their Season
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  • Today in Hockey History: Feb. 25
  • Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series Finale – Goalies
  • 5 Golden Knights With Disappointing Starts to the Season