Professional hockey players have a longstanding history of possessing an athletic pedigree within their family trees. For Springfield forward Sam Bitten, his lineage comes from a much more unexpected athletic source – badminton.
Off-ice official Nicole Broderick has seen plenty of change over the years, but nothing hits home quite like seeing more and more women earn leadership opportunities at Total Mortgage Arena, where the Bridgeport Islanders will host a Women in Sports night this Saturday.
Cayden Primeau has unquestionably started the calendar year on a high note – and with a smile to match.
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, and as a prospect in the Detroit Red Wings organization’s galaxy of potential stars, Grand Rapids Griffins center Nate Danielson is as serious as they come.
Growing up around a rink, Charlie Kaser was destined to work in hockey. He has since forged his path as a respected equipment manager and a key member of the Texas Stars organization.
Czech rookie Marek Alscher is finding his way in pro hockey, working the blue line for the Charlotte Checkers.
Ontario head coach Marco Sturm admits there was a bit of a learning curve as someone who had never played or coached in the AHL before, but the Reign and LA Kings are both starting to see the fruits of his labor and coaching style pay off.
Fostering a team environment and camaraderie is nothing new for Cleveland Monsters alternate captain Owen Sillinger, who has been around hockey his whole life.
An offseason trade with the Utah Hockey Club brought Jan Jenik to the Ottawa Senators. Now, he’s embracing the next chapter of his career with the organization.
When the San Jose Sharks signed veterans Andrew Poturalski and Jimmy Schuldt to free-agent contracts this summer, they weren’t just bolstering organizational depth – they were adding two of the AHL’s best players at their respective positions.
