Robertson Cup Semifinal Preview

May 15, 2024 - Blaine, Minn. - For the second time in franchise history, the Minot Minotauros can call themselves Central Cup champions. With a 3-1 win over the Bismarck Bobcats last Saturday, the Minotauros secured their spot in the Robertson Cup Semifinals for the first time since the 2017-18 season. As the No. 2-seeded team heading to Blaine, the Tauros will take on the No. 3-seeded Maryland Black Bears With the semifinals beginning this weekend, the Tauros and Black Bears will play on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in a best-of-th... Full Story

Firebirds Bring Back Assistant Coaches Ruotsalainen and Posa, Hire Scott MacDonald as Video Coach

May 15, 2024 - FLINT, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced on Wednesday that Assistant Coaches Reijo Ruotsalainen and Saverio Posa will return to the coaching staff for their second and third seasons respectively. Additionally, the Firebirds have hired Scott MacDonald as the team's Video Coach. "I feel very fortunate to have been able to work with Reijo and Saverio last season and am excited to continue to build and grow together," Firebirds Head Coach Paul Flache said. "Adding Scott to the group provides another great resource for the... Full Story

Wild Announce Two-Year Extensions for Mendelson, Provincial Scouting Staff

May 15, 2024 - WENATCHEE, Wash. - The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to announce that Director of Scouting Leigh Mendelson has signed a two-year contract extension with the club following the team's successful first run through the WHL's U.S. Priority and Prospects drafts last week. The team's five provincial scouts - Riley Emmerson and Jeff Urekar (British Columbia), Keegan Bell (Alberta), Andrew Bailey (Saskatchewan) and Mitchell Kirkup (Manitoba) have also been awarded two-year contract ext... Full Story

Reeder Named USHL Scholar-Athlete of the Year

May 15, 2024 - DUBUQUE, IA - The United States Hockey League has named Saints forward James Reeder the Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Reeder is the fifth Fighting Saint to earn the honor since the USHL began recognizing academic achievements in the 2016-17 season. Reeder follows last season's Scholar-Athlete Lucas St. Louis to earn Dubuque back-to-back seasons with the award for the second time. "We put a strong emphasis on academics in Dubuque," said general manager Kalle Larsson. "Our assistant coaches and educ... Full Story

• Season Ticket Renewals on Now - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) May 15
  
• Robertson Cup Semifinal Preview - Minot Minotauros (NAHL) May 15
  
• Firebirds Bring Back Assistant Coaches Ruotsalainen and Posa, Hire Scott MacDonald as Video Coach - Flint Firebirds (OHL) May 15
  
• Rangers Forward Antonino Pugliese Partners with Pogo to Raise over $13,000 Through "Pug Life" T-Shirt Campaign - Kitchener Rangers (OHL) May 15
  
• Kleber Named to USHL All-Academic Team - Lincoln Stars (USHL) May 15
  
• Wild Announce Two-Year Extensions for Mendelson, Provincial Scouting Staff - Wenatchee Wild (WHL) May 15
  
• Reeder Named USHL Scholar-Athlete of the Year - Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) May 15
  
• Galanek Named to USHL All-Academic Team - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) May 15
  
• Dubuque's James Reeder Named Recipient of 2024 USHL Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award - (USHL) May 15
  
• Game Day Hub: WHL Championship Game 4 at Moose Jaw - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) May 15
  
• Rage Report: Time to Ask for RTO (Rage Time Off) - Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL) May 15
  
• Spirit Sign Right-Shot Defenseman Sienko - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 15
  
• Chiefs Part Ways with Head Coach Ryan Smith - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) May 15
  
• Youngstown's Ryan Botterill Named Recipient of 2024 Curt Hammer Award - (USHL) May 15
  
• DeSouza Grateful for Wheat Kings Help in Landing Pro Opportunity - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) May 15
  
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Moose Jaw Warriors rush the ice after their overtime win (Nick Pettigrew, Moose Jaw Warriors)
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• London Knights sweep Oshawa Generals in OHL Championship to advance to Memorial Cup - OHL TSN (May 16)
  
• Champs! London Knights win OHL title with 7-1 victory in Oshawa - OHL London Free Press (May 16)
  
• Former Blazer goaltender Ingram awarded NHL's Masterton Trophy - WHL CFJC (May 16)
  
• ?EUR~It was just a passion' - OHL Sault Star (May 15)
  
• London Knights try to finish off Oshawa Generals to capture J. Ross Robertson Cup on TSN - OHL TSN (May 15)
  
• Moose Jaw Warriors look to book ticket to Memorial Cup against Portland Winterhawks - WHL TSN (May 15)
  
• Loads of Sudbury to celebrate with hall of fame class of 2024 - OHL Sault Star (May 15)
  
• Ryan Smith out as head coach of Spokane Chiefs - WHL KXLY (May 15)
  
• Spokane Chiefs part ways with coach Ryan Smith after two full seasons - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review (May 15)
  
• Portland Winterhawks at Moose Jaw Warriors, Game 4: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch - WHL Portland Oregonian (May 15)
  
• Ottawa 67's sign first-rounder Eshkawkogan, Sirman wins academic award - OHL Ottawa Citizen (May 15)
  
• Raiders take step forward, show optimism for future - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (May 15)
  
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