Posts About "Rocky Thompson"

Sharks Get More Punch With Rocky Thompson

July 22nd, 2020 With no NHL regular-season games to be played until at least December 2020, there isn’t much news regarding the San Jose Sharks these days. The only news seems to relate to the draft, and since they traded their pick to the Ottawa Senators, the fanfare for their poor season is subdued. It was exciting to see Derren Dreger break this...

AHL Central News: Catching Up With Thompson & King

May 13th, 2020 The American Hockey League officially pulled the plug on the 2019-20 season Monday morning. “After a lengthy review process, the American Hockey League has determined that the resumption and completion of the 2019-20 season is not feasible in light of current conditions,” the league said in an official statement. The league...

Nicolas Roy: Succeeding in Extreme Conditions

December 19th, 2019 Every hockey season we see multiple players who get stuck on the “treadmill” or “carousel” between the National Hockey League and the American Hockey League. Whichever term you want to use, Vegas Golden Knight’s center Nicolas Roy has been the epitome of this. Racking Up the Frequent-Flyer Miles The last six months have...

Wolves Adjusting to a Philosophy Change

November 13th, 2019 The Chicago Wolves are team still searching for an identity a month into the 2019-20 season. The three-time defending Central Division champions went through a plethora of roster changes over the summer and are adjusting to a different style of play because of it. Fortunately for them, they have the right man behind the bench to get...

Elvenes & Ferguson: Unexpected Heroes with Wolves

October 23rd, 2019 The 2018-19 season was a memorable one for the Chicago Wolves. Not only did they celebrate their 25th anniversary all season long, but they also won their third straight Central Division crown and advanced to the Calder Cup Finals, the seventh championship finals appearance in franchise history. Roster turnover is a lifestyle down...

New Look Wolves Gunning for Fourth Straight AHL Central Crown

October 2nd, 2019 The Chicago Wolves’ 25th anniversary season was one for the history books. Not only did they win their third straight AHL Central Division crown, but they also became Western Conference Champions before losing the Calder Cup Finals to the Charlotte Checkers in five games. The Wolves will have a ton of new faces as they begin their...

Chicago Wolves Season In Review

June 21st, 2019 The Vegas Golden Knights completely took over the Chicago Wolves of the AHL in the 2018-19 season. Previously, the team was comprised of Vegas and St. Louis Blues prospects, but when the AHL expanded with a 31st franchise, this allowed every NHL team to have their own development system. The Wolves have been one of the most...

Reid Duke: The First Golden Knight Hits His Stride

December 1st, 2018 The 2018-19 season is one of redemption and hope for Chicago Wolves forward Reid Duke. Now finally healthy enough to be in the lineup on a nightly basis, Duke has been showing off the talent that landed him in the Vegas Golden Knights organization in the first place. First Professional Season Was One of Frustration No...

Max Jones on Spitfires' Shenanigans: "We Don't Care..."

March 28th, 2017 On Sunday afternoon, the London Knights and Windsor Spitfires met for the second game in what has turned out to be a heated Western Conference rivalry series. Both teams have come out hard throwing around their bodies and getting into the tough areas. But on Sunday, things took another step towards becoming one of the more...