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NZ Herald
16 hours ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
ANZ Premiership 2025: Magic clock up second win over Stars in Auckland
Magic's Saviour Tui and Stars' Kayla Johnson eye the ball during the Stars v Magic ANZ Premiership match at Pullman Arena in Auckland. Photo / Michael Bradley Magic 71 Stars 54 Avis Magic have clocked up another win over the Go Media Stars. The Waikato Bay of Plenty team won 71-54 in Auckland on Monday, hot on the heels of their 72-51 win last week. Slow to get their season going, the Magic have now jumped up
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Stars coach Pete DeBoer faces locker room backlash after Game 5 meltdown and playoff exit
James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images Let's just say the offseason drama in Dallas has started early and the heat isn't coming from the Texas sun. It's coming from inside the locker room. According to multiple reports, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer is in hot water after several players voiced their frustration with how he handled the Western Conference Final series against the Oilers. And no, this isn't just about Xs and Os. From Game 5 chaos to some eyebrow-raising postgame comments, DeBoer might've lost more than just the series, he may have lost the room. Players weren't thrilled with DeBoer's playoff coaching decisions and they made that very clear Insiders say there was noticeable tension behind closed doors after the Stars were eliminated by the Oilers in Game 6. Several players reportedly used their exit interviews to air grievances about how DeBoer handled key moments in the series. That includes lineup decisions, benchings, and his overall vibe after the loss. Translation? The guys weren't feeling it and they let the front office know. Game 5 was supposed to be the Stars' moment to bounce back. Instead, after giving up two early goals (one on the power play, the other a breakaway), DeBoer benched Oettinger in favor of backup Casey DeSmith, who hadn't played in over a month. The Oilers scored again just a minute later, and the Stars never recovered, eventually losing 6-3 and getting bounced from the playoffs. 'I didn't take that lightly and I didn't blame it all on Jake,' DeBoer said after the game. But the coach pointed to Oettinger's track record against Edmonton, six losses in his last seven tries as justification. Still, pulling your starting goalie that early in an elimination game was a shocker, and the gamble clearly didn't pay off. Let's not forget, this is Pete DeBoer's third straight Western Conference Final appearance with Dallas and his third straight failure to break through. In fact, he's now lost six straight conference final games as a head coach. That's not just bad luck. That's a trend. The Stars have the roster. They've got the goalie. But now, the question is whether DeBoer is the one to finally bring them to a Stanley Cup Final or if this painful exit signals the end of the road for him in Dallas. Also read - Auston Matthews and his fans got emotional as his mother opened up about the financial struggles of getting him into hockey
Scoop
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Magic Defeated The Go Media Stars 72-51 In Hamilton
The Go Media Stars have been soundly beaten by the Magic 71-52 in their round four ANZ Premiership match in Hamilton. In what was a pivotal contest for both teams, it was a cagey affair in the beginning, with each side cautious with the ball and trying not to make any errors. Errors did eventually creep in, with both teams burned on various occasions and neither able to assert any real form of dominance. Stars shooter Charlie Bell was a pillar of power underneath the hoop and made a strong start to the game, netting nine of her first 10 attempts at goal and was well supported by Maia Wilson. The Stars increased their defensive strangle hold on the Magic attack and pressure eventually turned into reward, with goal keep Remi Kamo forcing a pivotal turnover, with the Stars trying to gain momentum. The super shot window was met with apprehension, as only one two-pointer was attempted at the end of the quarter, unsuccessfully by Wilson and with the Magic enjoying a later-quarter flurry, the Stars found themselves behind 17-14 after one. The Stars made a fast start to the second quarter, as they tried to eat away at the three goal deficit and swiftly cut the Magic's lead down to one. As the Stars desperately chased their first lead of the game, an increase in tempo became hard to maintain and further errors crept in and the Stars were duly punished by the Magic, whose lead had ballooned to seven. Wilson entered the fray in timely manor with a much needed two-point super shot to give the Stars life late in the half. However, a couple of missed two-pointer attempts as the seconds ticked down, allowed the Magic to further consolidate their lead - ahead 33-25 at the break. Whatever was said by Stars coach Temepara Bailey to motivate her side ahead of the second half definitely worked, with the Stars bolting out the gates, stunning the Magic with their intensity and confidence. Passes were being timed to perfection and with slick play came composure in front of goal, with the Stars continually chipping away at the deficit, led by mid-courter Mila Reuelu-Buchanan who added some classy touched on attack. The Magic were feeling the pressure being applied by the Stars and started to make an avalanche of mistakes, which further galvanised the Stars and they were suddenly just two goals adrift. Kayla Johnson was brought on at goal defence and her experience was much needed. The Magic called a much-needed time-out and it gave them a chance to take a deep breath and recompose themselves and break the Stars' momentum with a goal-scoring run of their own. The Stars struggled to maximise the two-point shot and with the Magic hardly putting a foot wrong inside the shooting circle, the Stars found themselves behind 50-43 with a quarter remaining. The clock became the Stars' biggest enemy in the fourth quarter as they tried to do all they could to get back into the game. The Stars played large parts of the quarter in a rush, which resulted in multiple turnovers and again gave the Magic the opportunity to further extend their lead. As scoreboard pressure was heaped on the Stars in the dying moments, they were unable to hit any two-point attempts to lessen the margin and the Magic finished the game as worthy winners 72-51. The Stars won't have to wait long to have another crack at the Magic and will play host to them at Pulman Arena next Monday.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stars' Pete DeBoer hangs Jake Oettinger out to dry after ugly Game 5
The post Stars' Pete DeBoer hangs Jake Oettinger out to dry after ugly Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints. It's no secret that Jake Oettinger was not at his best in the Western Conference Final. He wasn't at his best in 2024 when the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars in six games, and he wasn't even close to his best when Edmonton finished Dallas off in five games in the 2025 WCF. Advertisement Oettinger went 1-3 in the first four games of the series, sporting a brutal 3.55 goals-against average and .869 save percentage. And he didn't last eight minutes in Game 5, allowing two goals on two shots before being unceremoniously pulled by head coach Pete DeBoer. And the Stars' coach didn't pull any punches when speaking to reporters after a third consecutive series defeat in the West Final. 'I didn't blame it all on Jake, but the reality is, if you go back to last year's playoffs, he's lost six of seven games to Edmonton and we gave up two [goals] on two [shots] in an elimination game,' DeBoer explained. 'It was partly to spark our team and wake them up and partly knowing that status quo had not been working. And that's a pretty big sample size.' Certainly harsh words from DeBoer, and you don't often see a coach calling out his starting goaltender like this. Yes, Oettinger deserves some blame, but the Stars had only scored two goals in three games heading into the elimination contest, so there's enough blame to go around. DeBoer added: 'Anytime you pull a goalie, the reasoning is always to try and spark your group, so that was the No. 1 reason. We had talked endlessly in this series about trying to play with a lead. And obviously we're in a 2-0 hole right away. And you know what, I didn't take that lightly.' Advertisement It was a nightmare start for the Stars, who were chasing the game all night long and were never able to get Game 5 back on even footing. And although the Oilers deserve a lot of credit, there were multiple forwards who disappeared in the series. Stars had a ton of passengers in West Final Although DeBoer threw Oettinger under the bus, key forwards Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen refused to do the same. 'We got to step up,' said Robertson, who scored two goals in Game 5, per Shawn P. Roarke. 'It's unacceptable for us to hang him out like that. I mean, all playoffs he's been our guy, all season. It's just unacceptable from us.' Advertisement 'We were not ready,' echoed Rantanen. 'We were not helping Jake at all on the first two goals. That's on us and not on Jake.' Rantanen didn't score a goal in the series, while Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene combined to be a ghastly minus-10. Captain Jamie Benn didn't record a single point, while Mason Marchment had one assist. Robertson was the only player who finished at a point-per-game, while Tyler Seguin and Mikael Granlund managed three points each. Overall, it wasn't even close to good enough from one of the NHL's best offensive units. It'll now be another long offseason after back-to-back-to-back Western Conference Final defeats. The Stars will again look to get over the hump in 2025-26, but first, they'll have to watch as the team that's beaten them two years running gets another crack at a Stanley Cup.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The Edmonton Oilers lose one of their star players to injury at the worst possible time
Zach Hyman is getting surgery today, and according to Elliotte Friedman is likely 'out for the season'. The Oilers wingers suffered an injury after a mid-ice collision with the Stars' Mason Marchment last night in the First period. There was no call on the play. Hyman appeared to favor his arm or shoulder as he skated off the ice and immediately went to the room. He was seen congratulating his teammates after the victory in Game Four last night, but was offering 'fist pumps' with just one hand. Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch says Hyman is 'most likely' done for the year. He would not specify the nature of the injury except to describe it as 'upper-body'. Some reports are that it is, in fact, a broken wrist. The Oilers gave not confirmed that. Some quotes from Knoblauch: On Hyman – 'Zach's season is most likely done. He's getting surgery today. And um…he'll be a while. So, we're not expecting him back for the playoffs'. On enduring injuries during the season- 'It really piled up at the end of the season with numerous guys, key guys, McDavid, Draisaitl, Ekholm, Hyman…just to name a few. There's gonna be times when guys are banged up and that's part if the game'. He added 'We're fortunate to have a lot of depth, that guys can come in and step up and give us quality minutes'. To say that this is a huge loss for the Oilers is an understatement. Hyman has been highly effective in these playoffs and was leading the league in hits with 111. But he was also producing of late, with 5-6-11 in 15 GP. The impending decision is who will replace him in the Oilers lineup for Game 5. Connor Brown is not ready to emerge from concussion protocol in time for Game Five, so then does opportunity knock for veteran winger Jeff Skinner who has not played since Game One of the L.A. series? Of perhaps does Kris Knoblauch use this opportunity to reintroduce D-man Mattias Ekholm into the lineup and entertain going '11-and-7'? More to come… Now on Bluesky @ Also, find me on Threads @kleavins, Twitter @KurtLeavins, Instagram at LeavinsOnHockey, and Mastodon at KurtLeavins@ This article is not AI generated. LEAVINS: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 4 STAPLES: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 3 LEAVINS: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 2 STAPLES: Cult of Hockey Player Grades – Game 1 In memory of Bruce McCurdy, 1955-2025. Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here.
