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Rocky Thompson

Sharks & Barracuda Coaching Staffs Named

Victor Nuño | September 23, 2020

The San Jose Sharks have announced they are removing the interim tag from Bob Boughner making him the ninth head coach in team history. As speculated, Rocky Thompson is officially…

Sharks Get More Punch With Rocky Thompson

Victor Nuño | July 22, 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…

AHL Central News: Catching Up With Thompson & King

Greg Boysen | May 13, 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…

Nicolas Roy: Succeeding in Extreme Conditions

Greg Boysen | December 19, 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…

Wolves Adjusting to a Philosophy Change

Greg Boysen | November 13, 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…

Elvenes & Ferguson: Unexpected Heroes with Wolves

Greg Boysen | October 23, 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…

New Look Wolves Gunning for Fourth Straight AHL Central Crown

Greg Boysen | October 2, 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…

Chicago Wolves Season In Review

Lucas Main | June 21, 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…

Reid Duke: The First Golden Knight Hits His Stride

Greg Boysen | December 1, 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…

Max Jones on Spitfires’ Shenanigans: “We Don’t Care…”

Andrew Forbes | March 28, 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…

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  • Should the Flyers Trade or Keep Their 5th-Overall Pick in 2022 Draft?
  • Oilers Round 2 Hopes Dependent on Severity of Draisaitl Injury