Moss Pit shuts down
An emergency alert was issued to Edmontonians Thursday evening, warning of a possible thunderstorm and high winds. The alert came during the second intermission of Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, shutting down the Moss Pit. Fans were rushed inside Roger Place for shelter just as the third period was starting.
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Hypebeast
28 minutes ago
- Hypebeast
Supreme & GOODENOUGH's Nike Air Force 1 Low Leaps Into This Week's Best Footwear Drops
The stage is set for not only the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, but the NBA Finals to start this week as well. The former features a rematch from last year's final series as the Edmonton Oilers look for revenge against the defending champions, the Florida Panthers. On the hoops side of things, the Indiana Pacers continue to surprise and are set to take on the overwhelming favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder. These exciting showdowns aren't the only thing to look forward to this Factory Team,Nike,Crocs,New Balance,PUMA,Fear of God Athletics, andJordan Brandall have notable footwear drops en route too. Before we walk you through all 10 releases, let's first look back at which headlines from the sneaker space stood out last week. On the feature side of things, we took a trip to the Department of Nike Archives to learn more about the'Rare Air' collection, including its various points of inspiration. As for the typical news storylines, LEGO and Nike finally revealed their first batch of products, including takes on theDunk LowandAir Max Dn. Another lead that caught our eye was a report ofOff-White™'sNike Air Force 1 Low 'Sesame' finally being prepared for a retail release. The rumor mill also treated us to word of a Nike SB-designed version of theAir Max2 CB 94 Low. Early looks at a secondPattax Nike Air Max 90 'Waves' colorway and two more Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Lows in'Court Purple'and'Triple White'stood out as well. The unveiling of upcoming New Balance collaborations was again a highlight, withJack Harlowreworking the 442 V2 football shoe,Salehe Bemburybringing ample color to the 1000 sneaker, andRonnie Fiegteasing a second New York Knicks-themed colorway of the 993. Fieg also teamed up with Tyler 'Arab Lincoln' Mansour to preview all six upcomingKithx ASICS sneakers for summer. Meanwhile, adidas previewed itsBruce Lee-themed'Game of Death' colorway of the adidas Jabbar Lo. Rounding things out, atmos revealed that itsOne Piecex Crocs Classic Clog 'Gear 5' will be returning for a wider launch this month. Now that you're up to speed on what's been going on in the footwear industry, let's take a look at which drops you should have on your radar this week, starting with a new silhouette from Oakley Factory Team. Afterwards,be sure to head over to HBX to take a look at styles that are available now. Release Date:June 3Release Price:TBCWhere to Buy:OakleyandBrain DeadWhy You Should Cop:The collaborative Oakley Factory Team project between Oakley and Brain Dead is back this week with yet another new silhouette. The Flesh Warp is the latest addition to their arsenal, offering an asymmetrical lacing system atop a new sculpted leather upper. Colorways of black and 'Vaporous Gray' are present alongside its slip-on Flesh counterpart in 'Lucent White,' 'Ganache/Burgundy,' 'Sand/Blue,' and 'Ghost Gray.' Release Date:June 5Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:If you missed out on WORKSOUT's launch of its two Nike Air Max 95s, another chance to cop a pair is on the way. While the all-black version is not releasing again, its 'Uniform' counterpart will be back on shelves this week. A military green is accompanied by black detailing as this take on the 30-year-old model sees a new single-molded upper carry a green sheen. A large Swoosh has been added to the lateral while callouts to WORKSOUT hit the tongue and special packaging. Release Date:June 5Release Price:$85 USDWhere to Buy:BeASpungeWhy You Should Cop:Salehe Bembury has dropped a wide variety of Crocs Pollex Clog colorways over the years, however, one look that has eluded collectors is this camo-covered iteration. Dubbed the 'F&F Tree Camo' pair — nodding to its previous designation as being exclusive to friends and family of Bembury, which he once clarified would remain the case indefinitely — this pair sees a brown base feature green and yellow foliage present throughout its lowkey pattern. Release Date:June 5Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:Teddy Santis and the New Balance MADE in USA team are back at it this week with more footwear offerings. Their latest drop sees both the 992 and 990v6 equipped with versatile color schemes. The former leans on 'Sweet Caramel' and 'Raw Cashew' compositions that each serve up brown looks that feature touches of gray. As for the 990v6, it dons a combination of 'Light Mushroom' brown and 'Moonrock' gray for yet another effortlessly stylish look. Release Date:June 5 (NA/EU) and June 7 (Asia)Release Price:TBCWhere to Buy:SupremeWhy You Should Cop:Supreme and Nike are known for dropping collaborative takes on the Air Force 1 Low each season, offering co-branded versions of straightforward colorways. However, they're stepping in a new direction this season by tapping Hiroshi Fujiwara's GOODENOUGH for a special rendition of the familiar 'Triple White' look. Cheetah print-inspired Swooshes have been applied alongside co-branding at the lateral heel, tongue, sockliner, and an alternate set of laces. Not to mention, the translucent outsole reveals the SUPREME x GOODENOUGH mash-up logo. Release Date:June 5Release Price:$120 USDWhere to Buy:PUMAWhy You Should Cop:PUMA has successfully brought the Mostro sneaker back into the conversation in recent years by offering it to collaborators such as A$AP Rocky and bringing in tastemakers like Amelia Gray to lead campaigns. The model's latest look to hit the market is this 'Pelé Yellow' colorway that sees the vegan certified shoe combine a yellow textile base at the upper with black detailing throughout. Release Date:June 5 (Skate Shops) and June 7 (SNKRS)Release Price:$140 USDWhere to Buy:Select Skate ShopsandSNKRSWhy You Should Cop:After many months of teasers, it is finally time for Hayley Wilson to drop her collaborative take on the Nike SB Dunk Low. The professional skater looked to her tattoos for inspiration, applying special art to not only the sockliner, but the semi-translucent blue outsole as well. Its nubuck and leather upper toggles between purple, white, and black as blue adorns the tongue tag and heel tab. Barbed wire embroidery enlivens the heel while UV light-reactive thread around the Swooshes offers special color shifting. Release Date:June 6Release Price:$190 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Nike Air Max 95 continues this week with the return of 2011's 'Bright Mandarin' colorway. Its human anatomy-inspired upper shifts from dark gray to light gray while the signature orange hue accents the lacing system, tongue badge, OG-shaped Air units, and the lateral heel's Swoosh. Release Date:June 7Release Price:$180 USD to $200 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:Fear of God and adidas' collaborative Fear of God Athletics line is back with another take on the II Basketball sneaker. Both its Lo and Hi versions of the court-ready sneaker have been equipped with a new 'Ash Pearl' colorway. The upper of both shoes combines suede with monofilament striped panels in the light orange hue as the Lightstrike-based midsole is covered in a semi-translucent gum layer. Each heel also sees a translucent adidas block placed above a black one with Fear of God branding embossed atop it. Release Date:June 7Release Price:$195 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:The Nike Air Max 95 isn't the only model celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Jordan Brand has been treating the Air Jordan 11 to a special year for its 30th as well, and is back this week with a new women's-exclusive 'Igloo' version of the sneaker's low-top build. Its classic patent leather mudguard dons the blue-green hue while the textile upper favors an all-white finish that matches the midsole. From there, its 'Igloo' coloring continues at the semi-translucent outsole.
Axios
5 hours ago
- Axios
Meet the beagle repping Tampa Bay in the "Stanley Pup"
Thirty-two of the cutest hockey players, including one repping the Lightning, will compete during the 2025 Stanley Cup between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. State of play: The "Stanley Pup," a friendly competition featuring adoptable rescue dogs, is returning for the second year. The show will premiere at 5:30pm ET June 6 on TruTV. Zoom in: Donning a Bolts jersey will be Brayden Pointer, a 9-week-old beagle mix who can smell a treat from 3.8 miles away. His name, of course, is a nod to Bolts center Brayden Point. How it works: During the 90-minute television special, the pups will play a canine version of hockey on synthetic ice. Dog-loving celebrities Jamie Lee Curtis, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul and Michael Bublé will appear, representing a shelter of their choice. What they're saying:"There's no need to purchase a puppy when you can open up your heart and home to give a wonderful life to a puppy that needs one," executive producer Michael Levitt tells Axios.
USA Today
6 hours ago
- USA Today
Stanley Cup Final players to watch: Can anyone stop Connor McDavid?
Stanley Cup Final players to watch: Can anyone stop Connor McDavid? Show Caption Hide Caption Are Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup bound? Former NHLer weighs in Former NHL winger Riley Cote explains what he loves about this Edmonton Oilers team ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Sports Seriously The Edmonton Oilers have some different players from last season's Stanley Cup Final, but their biggest change from 2024 is the experience of going through it before against the Florida Panthers. "We've done the press conferences, we've answered the question about what it's like to be in the Stanley Cup Final, we know what to expect, we've seen this team before," Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Monday. "There's a lot of familiar things about this." Last year, the Panthers won the first three games of the series, the Oilers rallied to tie it up and Florida won Game 7 on home ice. Edmonton has home ice this time. The Oilers are relatively healthy except for Zach Hyman, who had surgery for an injury in the conference finals. Forward Connor Brown is ready to return and defenseman Mattias Ekholm came back earlier than expected. Here are 12 players, six per side, to watch in the Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers players to watch Center Connor McDavid The three-time MVP and last season's playoff MVP is leading the league in postseason scoring again. He broke Wayne Gretzky's single-season playoff record last season by finishing with 34 assists. His speed makes him dangerous. He would be the one to lift the Stanley Cup first if the Oilers win and he could win another Conn Smythe Trophy if that happens. He's eligible to receive a contract extension this summer, which would restore him as the league's top-paid player. Center Leon Draisaitl He led the regular season with 52 goals and is a finalist for the Hart Trophy as MVP to his team. He's one point behind McDavid. Look for the power play to try to set him up in the right faceoff circle. He leads the Oilers with nine points on the power play. He also has drawn notice for his defensive play, finishing sixth in Selke Trophy voting as top defensive forward. He's in the mix for playoff MVP. He has received a contract extension that would make him the NHL's highest-paid player next season. Forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins He was the Oilers' No. 1 overall pick in 2011 and had a career-best 104 points in 2022-23. Though he dropped to 49 points this season, he has had a strong postseason. He had two goals and seven assists in the first four games of the Western Conference finals. Defenseman Evan Bouchard Bouchard has a booming shot from the point that has to be respected on the power play. He has 17 points in 16 games. He's also prone to turnovers with 28 giveaways this postseason following 128 in the regular season. He's a pending restricted free agent. Defenseman Mattias Ekholm The key member of the blue line had been out since April 11 with an undisclosed injury. He returned in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, picking up an assist. "Six weeks ago, I had no clue of where I was going to be at and most people didn't think I was going to be in this position," he told reporters. Knoblauch says the defenseman will be ready to play more than 20 minutes a night against the Panthers. This will be his third final. He played in 2017 with the Nashville Predators. Goaltender Stuart Skinner Skinner has had turnarounds in back-to-back postseasons to lead his team to the final. Last season, he sat out several games in the second round. This time, he watched as Calvin Pickard won six in a row. But he has been solid since going back in the net after a Pickard injury in the second round. Skinner's goals-against average, which sat at 6.11 after he was pulled in Game 2 of the first round, is now at 2.53. Three shutouts and two one-goal games will do that. Florida Panthers players to watch Center Aleksander Barkov The Panthers captain just picked his third Selke Trophy and second in a row. He'll likely be deployed against McDavid or Draisaitl. He puts up points (a team-best 17) in addition to his defensive play. He had a beautiful assist in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. Center Sam Bennett He leads playoff goal scorers with 10 and is also known for his physical play. Sometimes, he's accused of going over the line. The pending unrestricted free agent is on a line with Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe. Winger Sam Reinhart Reinhart scored the winning goal in Game 7 of last year's final and was Florida's top scorer in the regular season. He was a runner-up in Selke Trophy voting behind Barkov and is a scoring threat when shorthanded. He missed time in the conference finals after a check from Sebastian Aho but had two assists in his return. Winger Brad Marchand His trade from the Boston Bruins was a shocker and he has fit in well with Florida, playing on the third line with Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen. That line was dominant in the second round. Marchand's pesky style also fits in well with the Panthers. He's in the final year of his contract. Defenseman Aaron Ekblad The 2014 No. 1 overall pick is in the final year of his contract. He has missed four playoff games because of suspensions (two games of a 20-game PED ban extended into the postseason, plus two more for elbowing Brandon Hagel). Despite that, he leads Panthers defensemen with eight assists, 11 points and 27 shots. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky He has two Vezina trophies and a Stanley Cup title to his name. And he's playing even better (2.11, .912 save percentage) than he did last postseason. If the Panthers win again, he would be in the mix for playoff MVP. The biggest stories, every morning. 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