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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Florida Panthers set sights on Stanley Cup victory as Charlotte Checkers move toward Calder Cup Final
Florida Panthers (via Getty Images) T he Florida Panthers are pursuing their much-awaited Stanley Cup win and their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, are making history on their own in the Calder Cup Playoffs. For the first time since coming together in 2020, both teams are within reach of championship glory—an accomplishment that could replicate an unusual feat unseen in almost 30 years in professional hockey. Charlotte Checkers overwhelm Laval Rocket to sit one win shy of Calder Cup Final undefined The Florida Panthers may not be the only team in the playoffs spotlight, as the Charlotte Checkers are within a win of heading to the Calder Cup Final with a 5-1 thumping of the Laval Rocket in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. On Sunday, the team effort was visible with Riley Bezeau scoring twice, including one during a four-goal second period, as John Leonard, Will Lockwood, and Sandis Vilmanis also scored to make the game far out of reach for the AHL affiliate Laval Rocket of the Montreal Canadiens. Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen was again phenomenal with 22 saves, supporting Charlotte to its seventh consecutive playoff victory. The Checkers have now scored 15-4 in this best-of-seven series against Laval. 'Our guys have done it all year,'' Charlotte Checkers head coach Geordie Kinnear said. 'That's a great team,'' Bezeau said. 'They finished first in their division; they're not going to go away, and we know that. We've just got to stick to our game plan and keep going.' If Charlotte sweeps the series at home Tuesday night, and if the Florida Panthers keep their Stanley Cup Final quest alive, the two teams might duplicate a task last accomplished in 1995 when the New Jersey Devils and Albany River Rats captured the Stanley Cup and Calder Cup, respectively. Meanwhile in the Western Conference, the Abbotsford Canucks lead 2-0 against the Texas Stars and the series heads to Austin for Game 3. Also read: Brad Marchand eyes the second Stanley Cup in a career-redefining run with the Florida Panthers As the Florida Panthers eye a Stanley Cup championship, the Charlotte Checkers are forging an equally impressive argument for a Calder Cup Final appearance. If both teams win their respective titles, it would be a historic double victory for the organization, helping to make this year one of the most successful in Florida's hockey history.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Where to watch 2025 Calder Cup playoff: Charlotte Checkers, Laval Rocket stand out as competition heats up
Calder Cup playoffs (via Getty Images) The 2025 Calder Cup playoffs are getting hotter, with highlight-reel teams such as the Charlotte Checkers and Laval Rocket making waves as leading candidates for the American Hockey League's coveted postseason title. The battle to lay hands on the AHL's highest accolade now rests on which franchise can remain steadfast in the perilous coming rounds. Charlotte Checkers and Laval Rocket edge past top seeds in thrilling Calder Cup showdowns. Where to watch the Calder Cup playoffs 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Game 4 Rochester Americans vs Laval Rocket | AHL Calder Cup Playoffs The Calder Cup playoffs will not air on traditional TV channels, but fans can live stream every game of the AHL postseason on AHLTV on FloHockey. Calder Cup playoffs 2025 format overview The top seed in each division (Hershey, Laval, Milwaukee, and Colorado) received a bye to the division semifinals. Playoff structure: First Round: Best-of-3 Division Semifinals and Finals: Best-of-5 Conference Finals & Calder Cup Final: Best-of-7 Team qualification: North & Central: Top 5 teams Atlantic: Top 6 teams Pacific: Top 7 teams Upcoming Key Games May 25: Laval vs. Rochester (Game 5) Milwaukee vs. Texas (Game 5) May 26: Colorado vs. Abbotsford (Game 5) What to look out for? The 2025 American Hockey League playoffs have become a nail-biting, action-packed bracket, replete with upsets and breakout performances. The Charlotte Checkers, who are the Florida Panthers' affiliate, stunned all expectations by sweeping the dynastic Hershey Bears, a team many thought would pull off a rare three-peat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Saiba como escolher sua Hidro dos Sonhos! Brasil Banheiras Saiba Mais Undo After defeating the Providence Bruins in a thrilling five-game series, the Charlotte Checkers dominated the Atlantic Division Finals. Behind a fearless offensive surge and stingy defense, they swept all three games from the Hershey Bears, capped by an overtime thrill ride in Game 2. This is a huge change in momentum as the Checkers become legitimate threats to capture the Eastern Conference title. Meanwhile, in the North Division, the Montreal Canadiens-backed Laval Rocket are in a closely contested series with the Rochester Americans. The top team in the AHL regular season with 101 points, Laval showed their strength immediately, taking two commanding games before Rochester came back with two good wins too. The May 25 Game 5 tiebreaker will determine who will proceed to the Conference Finals. In the Central Division, the Milwaukee Admirals and Texas Stars are tied at 2-2, with a deciding Game 5 to come. Both have traded wins, with the Admirals, who are Nashville Predators affiliates, holding firm after initial losses. Across in the Pacific Division, Abbotsford Canucks and the Colorado Eagles are tied too, with May 26's Game 5 guaranteed to be another nail-biting closer. Also read: Bogdan Trineyev re-signs with Capitals after a strong AHL season These tight series are a mirror of parity in the Calder Cup playoffs this year, where home-ice domination has been irrelevant and determination has been the deciding factor. With every division now hanging precariously on a blade's tip, and numerous Game 5s on the horizon to decide who advances, the fans are treated to an unforgettable climax to one of the most closely fought playoffs in years. Whether it is an emerging champion or an old throne returner, one thing is for sure — the path to the Calder Cup has never been more thrilling. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
American Hockey League Announces 2024-25 All-Rookie Team
© Stan Szeto-Imagn Images The American Hockey League has officially announced the 2024-25 All-Rookie Team. The team is voted on by players, coaches and media from all 32 teams. The 2024-25 team is: Goaltender ― Nikke Kokko, Coachella Valley Firebirds (32 GP, 20-9-2, 2.23 GAA, .914 SV%) Defenseman ― Luca Cagnoni, San Jose Barracuda (62 GP, 14-35-49, 10 PPG) Defenseman ― Tristan Luneau, San Diego Gulls (56 GP, 7-41-48, 1 PPG, 2 GWG) Forward ― Justin Hryckowian, Texas Stars (66 GP, 20-38-58, +14, 4 PPG, 1 GWG) Forward ― Ville Koivunen, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (62 GP, 21-34-55, 4 PPG, 2 GWG) Forward ― Bradly Nadeau, Chicago Wolves (63 GP, 30-26-56, 8 PPG, 7 GWG) Nadeau leads all rookies in goals and is second in rookie scoring to Hryckowian. He is the fifth U20 player in AHL history to score 30 goals in a season. He was selected 30th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2023. Advertisement Koivunen is third in AHL rookie scoring and his offensive ability has immediately come through for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He has five assists in seven NHL games this season. A second round pick of the Hurricanes in 2021, he was acquired by Pittsburgh in the trade that sent Jake Guentzel to Carolina. Hryckowian leads all rookies in scoring in what is his first full pro season. He has one point in five NHL games this season. He was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Stars in 2024 after three seasons at Northeastern University. Cagnoni was a fourth round pick of the San Jose Sharks in 2023 and has been dominant offensively in his rookie season, sitting fourth in scoring by AHL defensemen this season. He recorded two assists in six NHL games this season. Luneau is fifth in scoring amongst AHL defensemen this season after missing most of what was intended to be his rookie year last season due to injury. A second round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2022, Luneau won QMJHL Rookie of the Year in 2021 and Defenseman of the Year in 2023. He is pointless in six NHL appearances this season. Advertisement Kokko has stepped up admirably for Coachella Valley this season as they look to make their third straight Calder Cup Final. A second round pick of the Seattle Kraken in 2022, he made his NHL debut earlier this season. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Canucks Forward O'Reilly Joins Exclusive List In The AHL
Thursday featured a historic moment in the AHL. For just the ninth time in the league's storied history, a player suited up for their 1,000th career game. That player was Milwaukee Admirals' forward Cal O'Reilly, who hit the milestone during Milwaukee's game against the Chicago Wolves. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site: Betting Lines For The 4 Nations Face-Off Final Between Canada And The USA Report: Canucks Quinn Hughes Not Medically Cleared To Join Team USA At The 4 Nations Face-Off Canucks Prospect Update: February 2025 As mentioned, only eight other players have hit the 1,000th game mark for their AHL careers. The others are Willie Marshall, Fred Glover, Bryan Helmer, Brett Sutter, Harry Pidhirny, Mike Nykoluk, Jody Gage and Rob Murray. O'Reilly also ranks in the top 20 in all-time points with 764 points and is one of seven players to record more than 550 assists in the AHL. Congratulations to Cal O'Reilly on becoming the ninth player in history to reach 1,000 games played in @TheAHL 👏 — PHPA (@thephpa) February 20, 2025 While O'Reilly never played an NHL game for the Vancouver Canucks, he did sign a one-year contract with the organization back in 2014. During the 2014-15 season, O'Reilly was captain of the Utica Comets, who, at the time, were the Canucks AHL affiliate. During his two seasons with the Comets, O'Reilly recorded 106 points in 128 games and was wearing the "C" when Utica made their run to the 2015 Calder Cup Final. As for the next player who could hit the 1,000-game mark in the AHL, that would be Bridgeport Islanders left winger Chris Terry, who currently sits at 863 games. The current leader for the Abbotsford Canucks is John Stevens, who has played 389 AHL games. Other Abbotsford players who have skated in over 300 AHL regular season games include Phil Di Giuseppe (314) and Carsen Twarynski (301). Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
