Ford Named FPHL Forward of the Year

April 16, 2024 - Carolina Thunderbirds forward Gus Ford has been named the FPHL's Forward of the Year, the league announced on Tuesday. Following a MVP season a year ago, Carolina Thunderbirds forward Gus Ford has been named the FPHL's Forward of the Year. Across 43 games this season, Ford has netted 42 goals while picking up 46 assists, averaging 2.0 points per game. A native of Tillsonburg, Ontario, Ford has racked up 28 multi-point games, including six games with four or more points. In addition to being named Forward of the Year, Ford... Full Story

Peoria Enters Semifinals for Third Straight Season, Takes on Evansville ThunderBolts

April 16, 2024 - PEORIA, IL - The second-seeded Peoria Rivermen are getting set this week to begin their third straight President's Cup Semifinals appearance in three seasons. They will take on the Evansville Thunderbolts in a best-of-three series on Wednesday, Friday, and if necessary, Sunday. THE DETAILS Peoria will take on the Evansville Thunderbolts for the first time in the post-season. Game One is set for 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 17 in Evansville, Indiana. Game Two will be played on Friday, April 19 at Carver Arena in Peoria a... Full Story

Bears Sign Patrick Thomas to Tryout Agreement

April 16, 2024 - (Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears announced today that the club has signed forward Patrick Thomas to an amateur tryout agreement. The announcement was made by Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer. Thomas, 19, finished second in scoring for the Ontario Hockey League's Brantford Bulldogs, striking for 66 points (21g, 45a). He also posted seven points (1g, 6a) over six postseason contests. The 6', 175-pound forward was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fourth round, 104th overall, in the 2023 ... Full Story

2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs - Division Semifinals Preview

April 16, 2024 - North Division Semifinals (Best of Seven) #1 Adirondack Thunder (43-18-11) vs. #4 Maine Mariners (32-32-8) Adirondack enters the postseason coming off its first division title since 2017-18 while Maine earned its third consecutive playoff berth with an overtime win against the Thunder in the final game of the regular season on Sunday. The Thunder went 43-18-11 in the regular season and were one of six teams to win at least 20 games at home and on the road. Tristan Ashbrook led Adirondack during the season with 32 ... Full Story

• Ford Named FPHL Forward of the Year - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL) April 16
  
• Peoria Enters Semifinals for Third Straight Season, Takes on Evansville ThunderBolts - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) April 16
  
• IceHogs Weekly: Final Regular Season Home Game Ahead for Hogs, Playoffs on the Horizon - Rockford IceHogs (AHL) April 16
  
• Henderson Silver Knights Announce Plans for Fan Appreciation Knight Presented by Toyota - Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) April 16
  
• ECHL Transactions - April 16 - (ECHL) April 16
  
• Bears Sign Patrick Thomas to Tryout Agreement - Hershey Bears (AHL) April 16
  
• Royals Youth Hockey Learn to Play Session #1 Begins May 25 - Reading Royals (ECHL) April 16
  
• Icemen Announce 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs Roster - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) April 16
  
• 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs - Division Semifinals Preview - (ECHL) April 16
  
• Tucson Roadrunners Road Ahead: April Blizzard - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 16
  
• SPHL Announces Suspension - (SPHL) April 16
  
• Series Preview: Semifinal against Roanoke - Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) April 16
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (AHL) April 16
  
• Dylan Coghlan Recalled by Carolina Hurricanes - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) April 16
  
• Icemen & City of Jacksonville Launch 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) April 16
  
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• Canadiens prospect Luke Tuch joins Laval Rocket for post-season push - AHL Montreal Gazette (April 16)
  
• Norfolk Admirals prepare for first playoff game in a decade; coach helped ?EUR~flip the culture' - ECHL Virginian Pilot (April 16)
  
• Walleye set 24-man roster for 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 16)
  
• Canadiens' Logan Mailloux expected to make NHL debut vs. Red Wings - AHL Montreal Gazette (April 16)
  
• Ohio man saves boy, 4, from flying hockey puck at game: ?EUR~This dude literally saved my son's life' - AHL Cleveland Plain Dealer (April 16)
  
• Big-league dreams on hold - AHL Winnipeg Free Press (April 16)
  
• Spencer Carbery's life decisions led him to the NHL - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 16)
  
• San Jose Sharks flattened by Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers - AHL San Jose Mercury News (April 16)
  
• Nailers open playoffs against division rivals in postseason play - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (April 16)
  
• Evansville Thunderbolts rallying behind ?EUR~brotherhood' during playoffs - SPHL WEHT (April 16)
  
• Hidden Game: Canadiens squander big lead in Lane Hutson's debut - AHL Montreal Gazette (April 16)
  
• Five milestones Flames players can hit in the final two games - AHL Calgary Sun (April 16)
  
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