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Tom Kostopoulos

Providence Could Add New Chapter to Playoff Rivalry

Chris Quattrucci | March 23, 2018

The Providence Bruins took four of six points for a second consecutive weekend. The weekend started with an Austin Czarnik hat trick in a 5-3 win over the Rochester Americans,…

Categories AHL, Other Leagues, Providence Bruins

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Conference Quarterfinal Preview

Alison Myers | April 24, 2014

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are in the Calder Cup Playoffs for the 12th straight season, which is tied for the longest active streak in the AHL. However, in all of those…

Categories AHL, Previews and Predictions, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins December Wrap-Up

Alison Myers | January 2, 2014

December was one of the more difficult months on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ schedule. Several players were called up to Pittsburgh, and those left in Wilkes-Barre had to try and develop…

Categories AHL, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Hershey Bears Notebook: Second OT Loss

Matthew Speck | November 2, 2013

After a 4-2 win over Norfolk last Sunday night, the Hershey Bears (2-3-2-0) played like they did in a majority of their other games, getting out-shot once again, in their…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Stay Perfect in Home Opener

Alison Myers | October 13, 2013

Third-year pro Brian Gibbons had two points, including a shorthanded goal in the second period, to lead the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-1 victory over the Hershey Bears in their…

Categories AHL, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

A Case for Tom Kostopoulos as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Captain

Alison Myers | September 5, 2013

When you mention the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Tom Kostopoulos is one of the first names that comes to mind, and with good reason. He is the team’s all-time leader in goals…

Categories AHL, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Top Five Habs Run-Ins With the Law

Ari Grief | August 27, 2013

Lately some Canadiens past and present have been making news but not quite for the right reasons. This got me thinking: what were the all-time Habs run-ins with the law?…

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Top 10 Lists

Lockout Opportunity: Hits to the Head

Jason Sulham | September 21, 2012

The NHL has entered its third lockout in as many tries under Mr. Bettman’s commissionership. The fissure, and therefore the dominating storyline, centers on distribution of hockey related revenue, contract…

Categories NHL News

Season of injuries forces Calgary Flames to find hidden depth

Ryan Pike | March 21, 2012

THE STATS LINE 34-26-14 record [18th overall (in points percentage)] 2.43 goals-for per game [26th overall] 2.61 goals-against per game [13th overall] 17.2% power-play success rate [15th overall] 83.6% penalty-kill…

Categories Calgary Flames

Here We Go Again: Did the NHL Err in Not Suspending Johnny Boychuk?

James Neveau | June 14, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent This time of the year is supposed to be one of celebration for the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup Finals are in full swing, the…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

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