2/6-12 Southwest Hockey Schedule

Here's a look at the Southwest Hockey Schedule for the week of February 6-12.

National Hockey League

2/7: Phoenix Coyotes VS. Dallas Stars  7:30 PM (FSN Southwest)

2/9: Dallas Stars VS. Columbus Blue Jackets  6:00 PM (FSN Southwest)

2/10: Dallas Stars VS. Buffalo Sabres  6:30 PM (FSN Southwest Plus)

2/12: LA Kings VS. Dallas Stars  (FSN Southwest)

American Hockey League

2/7

San Antonio Rampage VS. Hamilton Bulldogs  9:00 AM

Houston Aeros VS. Chicago Wolves  11:00 AM

Milwaukee Admirals VS. Texas Stars  7:30 PM



2/8: Milwaukee Admirals VS. Texas Stars  7:30 PM

2/9:  Oklahoma City Barons VS. Abbotsford Heat  8:00 PM (In Calgary, AB)

2/10

Houston Aeros VS. Grand Rapids Griffins  6:00 PM

San Antonio Rampage VS. Toronto Marlies  6:00 PM

Texas Stars VS. Rochester Americans  6:35 PM

2/11

Houston Aeros VS. Grand Rapids Griffins  6:00 PM

San Antonio Rampage VS. Rochester Americans  6:35 PM

Oklahoma City Barons VS. Abbotsord Heat  9:00 PM

2/12

Texas Stars VS. Hamilton Bulldogs  2:00 PM

San Antonio Rampage VS. Grand Rapids Griffins  4:00 PM

Central Hockey League

2/9

RGV Killer Bees VS. Laredo Bucks  11:00 AM

Wichita Thunder VS. Allen Americans  7:05 PM

2/10

Tulsa Oilers VS. Wichita Thunder  7:05 PM

Allen Americans VS. Texas Brahmas  7:30 PM

2/11

RGV Killer Bees VS. Allen Americans  7:05 PM

Laredo Bucks VS. Texas Brahmas  7:30 PM

Evansville IceMen VS. Tulsa Oilers  7:35 PM

2/12

RGV Killer Bees VS. Tulsa Oilers  4:05 PM

North American Hockey League

2/7

Amarillo Bulls VS. Wichita Falls Wildcats  7:05 PM

2/10

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Corpus Christi Icerays  7:05 PM

Amarillo Bulls VS. Texas Tornado  7:30 PM

Odessa Jackalopes VS. New Mexico Mustangs  8:30 PM

2/11

Amarillo Bulls VS. Texas Tornado  7:30 PM

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Corpus Christi Icerays  7:35 PM

Odessa Jackalopes VS. New Mexico Mustangs  8:30 PM

2/12

Odessa Jackalopes VS. New Mexico Mustangs  2:00 PM

Western States Hockey League

2/10

New Mexico Renegades VS. Dallas Snipers  7:30 PM

El Paso Rhinos VS. Texas Jr. Brahmas  10:45 PM

2/11

El Paso Rhinos VS. Texas Jr. Brahmas  2:15 PM

New Mexico Renegades VS. Dallas Snipers  7:30 PM

2/12

New Mexico Renegades VS. Dallas Snipers  10:00 AM

El Paso Rhinos VS. Texas Jr. Brahmas  10:15 AM

Matt Donovan Q&A in the Oklahoman Magazine

Here's a recent Q&A that the Oklahoma Magazine did recently as Donovan is going through his 1st full Professional Season with the NY Islanders AHL Affiliate called the Bridgeport Sound Tigers up in Connecticut. He's used an offensive weapon from the blue line as he has been basically his entire career.

Terry Hull who's a Freelance Writer did the Interview.

In addition to the Q&A, they was also an article written about him in a magazine called Edmond Outlook (In his Hometown) that Nathan Winfrey wrote about him as well.

Edmond Outlook Magazine Article

Oklahoma Magazine

Matt Donovan's AHL Profile

Matt Donovan, 21, is the first native Oklahoman to be a National Hockey League Draft Pick who was drafted in the 4th Round of the 2008 Draft. Donovan began skating and playing hockey in Oklahoma City before leaving the state at 16 to pursue his hockey career. Moving up the Ranks from the AAA with the Dallas Stars Elites to the Junior Leagues to the NCAA and National Teams, Donovan was drafted in 2008 by the New York Islanders and is now playing for their minor league affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

Oklahoma Magazine: Matt, growing up in Oklahoma, how did you come to play hockey?

Matt Donovan: My dad helped run the Iceland Sports Center in Bethany when it was still open. Now he runs Blazers Ice Center in Oklahoma City. I grew up watching the Blazers Games.

OM: You were born and raised in Edmond, moved to Dallas when you were 16 to play AAA, then to Iowa to join the Cedar Rapids Roughriders (USHL), then you joined the Denver Pioneers College Team, and now you are playing in Connecticut for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. That's five cities in six years. How much do you like moving around so much?

MD: I don't mind it. It's kind of cool being in new places every year or two. I've loved every place I've been.

OM: Do you still consider yourself Oklahoman?

MD: Yes my parents still live in Edmond. I come back every Summer for three or four months. I still love Oklahoma.

OM: You joined the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in time to suit up for the last few games of the 2010-2011 season. Did you get much playing time?

MD: I played six games at the end of last season, after our season ended in Denver. I got a lot of playing time. They put me in a lot of different situations. I think they just wanted to get my feet wet. I think I did pretty well those last six games.

OM: How does the Pro Game compare to the College Level Hockey?

MD: This is a lot faster. You have to make your decisions with the puck a lot quicker. The guys are grown men, they are not college kids. They are bigger and faster.

OM: Twenty one years old and brand new to the pros. Do you feel like your fitting in well with your teammates or do you sometimes still feel like a kid?

MD: I'm fitting in pretty quickly. We actually have a pretty young team. A lot of the guys are around my age. I don't even know if we have any guys in their 30's.

OM: You finished two years at the University of Denver before the Islanders signed you. Do you plan to finish college?

MD: My parents are kind of bugging me about taking classes and working for me degree. Eventually I'll start taking classes. I'm considering a degree in business management or criminology.

OM: We know you love hockey, but we have to ask. Are you a football fan? What teams do you root for?

MD: I love football. I root for the Sooners, obviously. A also root for OSU. My Girlfriend goes to Oklahoma State.

OM: You live in Connecticut and your girlfriend is in Stillwater? That's truly a long distance romance.

MD: We've been dating for almost two years now. We've known each other since Middle School. It's tough, but it work's.

OM: Well, you are now in your first full season of pro hockey. Does this feel like the big year? What are your goals for this year?

MD: I'm hoping this is the first year in a long professional career. I'm just working my hardest, just the way I've grown up. Hopefully I'll be called up [to the Islanders] sooner or later this year. I wouldn't have signed if I didn't think I had a good chance of playing in the NHL this year.

Southwest Regional Hockey Schedule for 1/2-8

Here's this week's Southwest Hockey Schedule for this week with the region's Professional, Junior & AAA Hockey Schedule. For the Dallas Stars, it's another great clash tomorrow night on National Television on NBC Sports Network against the hated Detroit Red Wings. Also later in the week it's a trip to Nashville to take on the Predators on Thursday Night and then on Saturday it's another big time rival coming to town with the Edmonton Oilers as well, so it should be a really fun week for the Stars.

Elsewhere around the region, it's a big series as the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) as the Mid-West Division Leaders Dallas Ice Jets taking on the El Paso Rhinos on Friday Night, Saturday Night & Sunday Afternoon at Polar Ice House in Grapevine. Despite the 7 Point Lead that the Ice Jets Posses right now, the Rhinos are being looked at as the Ice Jets biggest opponent this year in the Division. If the Ice Jets take control, they can really look to putting a separation between them and the rest of the Division, if the El Paso Rhinos take the series, they can really make it a close battle in the Mid-West Division.

Also the Wichita Falls Wildcats & New Mexico Mustangs maybe on the bottom of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) South Division but a critical battle as they look to close the ground on the Corpus Christi Icerays who currently hold down the 4th & Final Spot in the South Division right now.

Also, i'm introducing a new feature on Twitter Page where if you have a question or comment about any of the games and/or issues making headlines. Use the Hashtag called #SWHockey which is short for Southwest Hockey and I will look to get back to you to answer your questions and/or comments.


All Start Times are Central Time.

This weeks Schedule

National Hockey League

1/3

Detroit Red Wings VS. Dallas Stars  7:00 PM (NBC Sports Network)

1/5

Dallas Stars VS. Nashville Predators  7:00 PM (FSNSW)

1/7

Dallas Stars VS. Edmonton Oilers  1:00 PM (FSNSW)

American Hockey League

1/3

San Antonio Rampage VS. Charlotte Checkers  6:00 PM

1/4

San Antonio Rampage VS. Charlotte Checkers  6:00 PM

Oklahoma City Barons VS. Lake Erie Monsters  6:00 PM

1/6

Oklahoma City Barons VS. Toronto Marlies  6:00 PM

Texas Stars VS. San Antonio Rampage  7:00 PM

Rockford Ice Hogs VS. Houston Aeros  7:35 PM

1/7

Rockford Ice Hogs VS. Texas Stars  7:00 PM

1/8

Oklahoma City Barons VS. Hamilton Bulldogs  2:00 PM

Houston Aeros VS. San Antonio Rampage  3:30 PM

Rockford Ice Hogs VS. Texas Stars  5:00 PM

Central Hockey League

1/3

RGV Killer Bees VS. Arizona Sundogs  8:05 PM

1/6

Tulsa Oilers VS. Missouri Mavericks  7:05 PM

Laredo Bucks VS. Allen Americans  7:05 PM

RGV Killer Bees VS. Rapid City Rush  8:05 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. Arizona Sundogs  8:05 PM

1/7

Tulsa Oilers VS. Wichita Thunder  7:05 PM

Allen Americans VS. Laredo Bucks  7:30 PM

RGV Killer Bees VS. Rapid City Rush  8:05 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. Arizona Sundogs  8:05 PM

1/8

Allen Americans VS. Laredo Bucks  4:00 PM

North American Hockey League

1/5

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Texas Tornado  7:30 PM

1/6

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Amarillo Bulls  7:00 PM

Odessa Jackalopes VS. Texas Tornado  7:30 PM

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. New Mexico Mustangs  8:30 PM

1/7

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Amarillo Bulls  7:00 PM

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. New Mexico Mustangs  8:30 PM

Western States Hockey League

1/6

El Paso Rhinos VS. Dallas Ice Jets  7:00 PM

Dallas Snipers VS. Long Beach Bombers  8:45 PM

1/7

El Paso Rhinos VS. Dallas Ice Jets  6:00 PM

Dallas Snipers VS. Long Beach Bombers  9:45 PM

1/8

El Paso Rhinos VS. Dallas Ice Jets  1:00 PM

Dallas Snipers VS. Long Beach Bombers  3:00 PM

This Weeks Southwest Schedule

With the Thanksgiving Holiday coming up next week, the schedule will be very busy at 4 levels this week as we are entering the quarter pole of the season, it will be a very busy week filled with everything from the Stars looking to fight their way up back into the Pacific Division and Western Conference Standings.

To teams like the Texas Tornado looking to keep their 14 game winning streak going and the San Antonio Rampage looking to keep their lead in the AHL's Western Conference as well.

Dallas Stars

With a relativity light schedule right now, you would think the Stars would be taking advantage right now. But that's where you would be wrong, with the team losing three in a row on the road, the Stars are hoping that some home cooking will do them some good against the Anaheim Ducks tonight.

Just 3 days after the Stars lost 4-2 to the Ducks, the Stars will look for some revenge as the Stars currently sit last in the Pacific Division and 13th in the Western Conference only ahead of the 2 Alberta Teams, the Stars need some big performances to comeback in the standings.

In addition this time off needs to be worked on some important things like the PP. Currently the Stars sits 17th on the Power Play and 28th on the Penalty Kill (OUCH!). You can read more about it on Defending Big D

After the Stars VS. Ducks Game Tonight, the Pacific Division keeps on coming with a Thursday Night game with the San Jose Sharks, then a Saturday Night game against the Colorado Avalanche where that night will be a special game donated to raise awareness about organ donation.


American Hockey League

For the Rampage, it's about looking to keep the Milwaukee Admirals and Oklahoma City Barons at bay as the Rampage have a 4 point lead on both teams for the West Division Lead.

The team will play twice this week as after the Rampage take on the Rivermen before a huge match on Friday Night against Milwaukee as the Rampage will need this game to keep the Admirals at bay from keeping them to move up in the West Division Standings as this could be a top of the Division Clash with OKC not hitting the ice until Friday Night this week.

After a really light schedule the last couple of weeks for the Stars, it's back to work tonight, then a 3 game weekend that will see the Stars head to Oklahoma City on Friday Night, then heading back to Austin to face the Admirals on Saturday, then heading East to take on the Aeros on Sunday Afternoon. So how will the Stars face this challenge of a home-away-home-away stint over the next four games. So this will be a very tricky week for sure.

Only two games for the Barons this week as the Barons will start wrapping up their 8 game home-stand with a Friday, Sunday Weekend coming up before a Tuesday Night Game against the Admirals that they hope the Rampage slip up and will allow them to have a chance to pull away from the Admirals and catchup to the Rampage.

After this home stand wraps up, it will be a 5 game road trip that will see them play a pair against both the Lake Erie Monsters and Manitoba Moose, with a game in Austin against the Stars in between on November 30.

In addition, I will be at the Allen Americans VS. Tulsa Oilers game on Thursday Night from the BOK Center in Tulsa as I'm up here taking care of my grandmother who lives not far from here.


Here's this Weeks Schedule


Dallas Stars

11/16: VS. Anaheim Ducks     8:00 PM (FSN Southwest)

11/18: VS. San Jose Sharks    7:30 PM (FSN Southwest)

11/20: VS. Colorado Avalanche    7:00 PM (KTXA 21)


American Hockey League

11/16

Chicago Wolves VS. Texas Stars    7:30 PM 


11/17

San Antonio Rampage VS. Peoria Rivermen   10:05 AM

Chicago Wolves VS. Houston Aeros     7:05 PM


11/19

Houston Aeros VS. Grand Rapids Griffins     6:00 PM

Milwaukee Admirals VS. San Antonio Rampage     7:00 PM

Texas Stars VS. Oklahoma City Barons   7:35 PM


11/20

Houston Aeros VS. Chicago Wolves    7:00 PM

Milwaukee Admirals VS. Texas Stars    7:00 PM


11/21

Texas Stars VS. Houston Aeros    4:05 PM

Milwaukee Admirals VS. Oklahoma City Barons 5:05 PM


Central Hockey League

11/16

RGV Killer Bees VS. Odessa Jackalopes    7:05 PM


11/18

Allen Americans VS. Tulsa Oilers     7:05 PM

Wichita Thunder VS. Odessa Jackalopes    7:05 PM


11/19

Wichita Thunder VS. Allen Americans    7:30 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. Laredo Bucks    7:30 PM

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs VS. RGV Killer Bees   7:30 PM

Missouri Mavericks VS. Tulsa Oilers    7:35 PM


11/20

Odessa Jackalopes VS. Allen Americans    7:00 PM

Tulsa Oilers VS. Missouri Mavericks     7:05 PM

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs VS. Laredo Bucks    7:30 PM

Texas Brahmas VS. RGV Killer Bees    7:30 PM



North American Hockey League

11/17

Texas Tornado VS. Wichita Falls Wildcats    7:05 PM


11/18

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. New Mexico Mustangs   8:30 PM


11/19

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Amarillo Bulls    7:00 PM

Texas Tornado VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. New Mexico Mustangs    8:30 PM


11/20

Wichita Falls Wildcats VS. Amarillo Bulls    7:00 PM

Texas Tornado VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

This Weeks Southwest Schedule

After the Dallas Stars 5-0 crushing against Colorado back on Saturday Night, the Stars have plenty of time and plenty to think about as they look to rebound with several days off as they don't hit the ice again until Thursday Night when they start a 2 game, 2 night road-trip to Southern California as the Stars will take on the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday and the Anaheim Ducks on Friday Night.

Then the team will return home as the Stars will faceoff against the Ducks, Kings and Avalanche again next weekend.

So it will be interesting to see how the Stars will react to some the same opponent's and hit the video room to take a look at how to take down the Avalanche after losing 5-0 and looking to take down their Pacific Division Rivals.

This will be an interesting test as the Stars won't have more then two nights rest between next week and just before the Christmas Rest Period after the December 23 game against the Calgary Flames.

It's a busy week for the San Antonio Rampage and Houston Aeros as both teams will be playing 4 games this week.

For the Rampage, it's a short trip to Oklahoma City on Tuesday Night, then a 3 game home-stand as the Rampage will play back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday Night against the Rockford Iceogs as the Rampage will be battling for 2nd place in the West Division as of right now and it could be for the West Division Lead if San Antonio beats Oklahoma City tonight.

For the Rampage, it will be a Sunday Afternoon tilt against the Chicago Wolves who's looking to climb back up in the Division after winning the West Division last year and getting knocked out by the Texas Stars last year.

Houston is in the middle of a 4 game road-trip with a pair of road-trips to Abbotsford, BC and Peoria. Last night for the Aeros, it looked like it would be a win for the Aeros. But after a late comeback, the Heat ended up winning in a shootout and will faceoff again tonight.

After tonight, it's a long flight to Illinois as the Aeros play the Rivermen coming up on Saturday & Sunday which is in the middle of a string where they are currently playing 7 of their next 8 away from H-Town.

The next time the Aeros will head home will be for a single game on November 17 against the Chicago Wolves.

Both OKC & Texas will have slow weeks as the Stars will play only one game this week against the Chicago Wolves coming up on Wednesday Night.

 The Barons are in the middle of an 8 game home-stand and will only play twice this week as they will play San Antonio tonight and then Chicago on Friday Night, then it's a full week off as the Barons won't play again until November 19 against the Texas Stars.

Who can stop the Tornado?

That is the question that the Corpus Christi Icerays will try to figure out as the team's 12 game winning streak is currently the longest of the season and has taken the Tornado to the top of the entire NAHL with a 14-2-3 record with 31 points.

And with a number of players getting named to the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament next month on both sides, the pressure will be on to perform as they will be under a big spotlight as they look to sign NCAA Scholarships.

To check out your favorite teams on the web, here's a series of links to listen online and on the Radio


Dallas Stars: Sports Radio 1310 the Ticket

AHL Live

Texas Stars:  ESPN Austin

San Antonio Rampage:  Sports Radio 760 the Ticket

Houston Aeros:  Houston News Talk 1070

 Corpus Christi Icerays:  Keys News Talk 1440


Here's this weeks Southwest Schedule

National Hockey League

11/11: @ Los Angeles Kings    9:30 PM (FSN Southwest, NHLN-CA)

11/12: @ Anaheim Ducks        9:00 PM  (FSN Southwest Plus)


American Hockey League

11/8: Houston Aeros 2  Abbotsford Heat 3  (SO) (1-0, 1-1, 0-1, 0-0, 0-1)


11/9

San Antonio Rampage VS. Oklahoma City Barons   7:05 PM

Houston Aeros VS. Abbotsford Heat   9:00 PM


11/10

Chicago Wolves VS. Texas Stars     7:30 PM


11/11

San Antonio Rampage VS. Rockford Icehogs    7:00 PM


11/12

Chicago Wolves VS. Oklahoma City Barons     6:05 PM

Rockford Icehogs VS. San Antonio Rampage    7:00 PM


11/13

Houston Aeros VS. Peoria Rivermen     7:05 PM


11/14

Houston Aeros VS. Peoria Rivermen     3:05 PM


Central Hockey League

11/9

Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs VS. Laredo Bucks     7:00 PM


11/12

RGV Killer Bees VS. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs     7:05 PM

Odessa Jackalopes VS. Texas Brahmas    7:30 PM

Allen Americans VS. Laredo Bucks    7:30 PM

Tulsa Oilers VS. Colorado Eagles    8:05 PM


11/13

Laredo Bucks VS. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs    7:05 PM

Allen Americans VS. Odessa Jackalopes     7:05 PM

RGV Killer Bees VS. Texas Brahmas    7:30 PM

Tulsa Oilers VS. Rapid City Rush     8:05 PM


11/14

Allen Americans VS. Odessa Jackalopes    4:05 PM



North American Hockey League

11/12

New Mexico Mustangs VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Texas Tornado    7:30 PM



11/13

Amarillo Bulls VS. Wichita Falls Wildcats     7:05 PM

New Mexico Mustangs VS. Topeka Roadrunners    7:05 PM

Corpus Christi Icerays VS. Texas Tornado    7:30 PM

Tonight's Schedule

With none of the major league playoffs all off last night, plus the start of the Memorial Cup Tonight. It means two things, first is that the season is almost over. Also we are starting to get ready for the Conference Finals in both the NHL & AHL plus the start of the Memorial Cup as the Brandon Wheat Kings will take on the Windsor Spitfires tonight from the Westman Place in Brandon, Manitoba.

This kicks off the Round Robin part of the tournament that will go to May 19 (only 1 Game per day in this Event). Then on Saturday will be the tournament debut of the two other teams as the Calgary Hitmen will play the Moncton Wildcats on Saturday Afternoon.

Also in the NHL, it's the final game of the 2nd Round as the Flyers will look to make some history as only the 3rd team in NHL History to comeback from a 3-0 series deficit as the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs and the 1975 NY Islanders are the only other NHL Teams to do so. The winner of this game will host the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday Night. Regardless of the Matchup, it's officially going to be an underdog Conference Final as it's going to be a 6th or 7th seed against the 8th seeded Montreal Canadiens.

The AHL will start their Western Conference Finals tonight in Hamilton, Ontario as the Hamilton Bulldogs take on the expansion Texas Stars in Game 1 tonight. Texas is the first expansion team since the 2003 Binghamton Senators to make the Conference Finals in their first year. If they were to win this series and make the Calder Cup Final against either the Hershey Bears or the Manchester Monarchs for the Calder Cup Championship this season.

Then Windsor taking on Brandon in the opening day of the Memorial Cup as it should be a battle of top 6 forwards. For the Spitfires, you know the names of Taylor Hall and Cam Fowler. However, another name that could be interesting to see is Adam Henrique who scored 20 goals in the post season, Scott Timmins (11 Goals), plus Dale Mitchell & Zach Kassian with 7 goals each in the playoffs will be others to watch as well.

Brandon may have one of the top forward groups in the entire major juniors (WHL, OHL, QMJHL). A great combo of size, speed and scoring ability will make them very dangerous. Especially when players like Matt Calvert, Scott Glennie and Brayden Schenn are on the ice.

Every game gets bigger and better as we get all the way to the Stanley Cup in Mid June as the season as hockey fans are getting close to the end of the season.


NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Conf. SF Game 7: Philadelphia Flyers VS. Boston Bruins 6:00 PM on Versus

Series Tied 3-3, the winner will host the Montreal Canadians in the Conference Finals.


Stories on tonight's Game.

BOS VS. PHI Ready set for Game 7: www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=529072

PHI Looks to Make History: www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=529083

Who has the Edge? www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=529141


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Conf. Finals Game 1: Texas Stars VS. Hamilton Bulldogs 6:30 PM CT/7:30 PM ET


Stories on tonight's Game.

Bulldogs, Stars ready for West Final: http://theahl.com/bulldogs-stars-ready-for-west-finals-p142640

Look for the Texas Stars VS. Hamilton Bulldogs Preview.

Bulldogs Palushaj productive: http://theahl.com/bulldogs-palushaj-productive-clairvoyant-p142650


2010 Memorial Cup

4/15, RR Game 1: Windsor Spitfires VS. Brandon Wheat Kings 7:00 PM

4/16, RR Game 2: Calgary Hitmen VS. Moncton Wildcats 2:00 PM


Stories from this Tournament

Brandon to wear Special Jerseys for opener: www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/news.php?id=1475&y=2010

Brandon ready to defend the Home Ice: www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/news.php?id=1480&y=2010

Rogers Sportsnet to have Internet Broadcast of Games: www.mastercardmemorialcup.com/news.php?id=1479&y=2010

Memorial Cup Notebook: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/14/king_memorial_notebook/

Brandon Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_brandon/

Calgary Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_calgary

Windsor Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_windsor

Moncton Preview: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/05/11/memorial_cup_preview_moncton

Stanley Cup & Calder Cup Scoreboard

Thanks for your patience, but the last couple of days have been very tiring as my grandmother was having health problems again and had a Colonosocopy yesterday morning and had to help her out with stuff for the rest of the day afterwards.

Here's the scores with the links to boxscores and Game Stories from Saturday to Monday as we are starting to get an idea who may be playing in the Conference Finals in both leagues coming up later this week and this weekend.

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

5/8

Montreal Canadians 1 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 (0-1, 0-1, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030215

Montreal VS. Pittsburgh Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030215


Detroit Red Wings 1 San Jose Sharks 2 (0-0, 1-1, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030235

Detroit VS. San Jose Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030235


5/9

Vancouver Canucks 4 Chicago Blackhawks 1 (2-0, 1-0, 1-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030245

Vancouver VS. Chicago Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030245


5/10

Pittsburgh Penguins 3 Montreal Canadians 4 (1-1, 1-2, 1-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030216

Pittsburgh VS. Montreal Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030216


Philadelphia Flyers 4 Boston Bruins 0 (1-0, 2-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030225

Philadelphia VS. Boston Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030225


Here's a look at how the Conference Semifinals Stand


Eastern Conference

#4 Pittsburgh Penguins VS. #8 Montreal Canadians: Series Tied 3-3, Game 7 is on Wednesday Night.

#6 Boston Bruins VS. #7 Philadelphia Flyers: Boston Leads Series 3-2, Game 6 is on Wednesday Night.


Western Conference

#1 San Jose Sharks VS. #5 Detroit Red Wings: San Jose Wins Series 4-1

#2 Chicago Blackahawks VS. #3 Vancouver Canucks: Chicago Leads Series 3-2, Game 6 is Tonight.


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs


5/8

Hamilton Bulldogs 5 Abbotsford Heat 2 (0-1, 1-1, 4-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007301

Hamilton VS. Abbotsford Game Story: http://theahl.com/five-in-a-row-gives-bulldogs-game-5-p142585


5/9

Texas Stars 0 Chicago Wolves 2 (0-1, 0-0, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007295

Texas VS. Chicago Game Story: www.texasstarshockey.com/news/news/index.html?article_id=297


5/10

Abbotsford Heat 0 Hamilton Bulldogs 4 (0-1, 0-0, 0-3)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007302

Abbotsford VS. Hamilton Game Story: http://theahl.com/-dogs-blank-heat-advance-to-western-finals-p142606


Here's a look at how the Divisional Finals are going plus the schedule for the Eastern Conference as the Hershey Bears & Manchester Monarchs will start their series tomorrow night.


Eastern Conference

Hershey Bears VS. Manchester Monarchs: Game 1 is on Wednesday Night in Hershey, Penn.


Western Conference

North Division: The Hamilton Bulldogs win the Series 4-2 and advances to the Western Conference Finals.

West Division: Game 7 of the West Division Finals will be tonight in Chicago.


Tonight's Playoff Schedule


NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Chicago Blackhawks VS. Vancouver Canucks Game 6, 8:30 PM


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Texas Stars VS. Chicago Wolves Game 7, 7:00 PM


Junior Championships


Major Junior Memorial Cup

5/14: Windsor Spitfires VS. Brandon Wheat Kings 7:00 PM


USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

5/12: Fargo Force VS. Green Bay Gamblers Game 5, 7:05 PM

5/5 NHL & AHL Scoreboard

Here's a look at the scores, because of some family issues I have been going through, I won't do the Game Boxscores excpt for the last 2 Texas Stars Games that have been played Tuesday & Wednesday night as the Chicago Wolves won Game 3 while the Texas Stars won Game 4. With the Allen Americans losing the CHL Presidents Cup Championship, the Texas Stars are the only Southwest Based Team left playing this season.

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Boston Bruins 4 Philadelphia Flyers 1 (2-1, 0-0, 2-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030223

Boston VS. Philadelphia Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030223

Boston Leads Series 2-1, Game 4 will be on Thrusday Night in Montreal.


Chicago Blackhawks 5 Vancouver Canucks 2 (2-0, 1-2, 2-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030243

Chicago VS. Vancouver Game Story: www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2009030243

Chicago Leads Series 2-1, Game 4 will be on Friday Night in Vancouver.


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

See the Game Stories and Box Scores from the Texas Stars VS. Chicago Wolves Series.

Manchester Monarchs 1 Worcester Sharks 0 (1-0, 0-0, 0-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007280

Manchester VS. Worcester Game Story: http://theahl.com/bernier-monarchs-push-sharks-to-brink-p142539

Worcester Leads Series 3-2, Game 6 will be on Friday Night in Manchester, New Hampshire.


CHL Presidents Cup Playoffs

Allen Americans 3 Rapid City Rush 4 (2OT) (3-0, 0-1, 0-2, 0-0, 0-1)
www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/boxscore.html?gameid=1269591

Rapid City wins Series and the League Championship 4-2


Allen VS. Rapid City Game Stories

Allen Americans Website: www.allenamericans.com/articles/news.asp?articleid=337

CHL Website: www.centralhockeyleague.com/pressroom/news/index.html?article_id=4637


Major Junior Memorial Cup Playoffs

Western Hockey League

Calgary Hitmen 2 Tri-City Americans 4 (1-2, 0-0, 1-2)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007034

Calgary VS. Tri-City Game Story: http://whl.ca/News-s11088

The Calgary Hitmen Leads the Series 3-1, Game 5 will be on Friday Night in Calgary


Ontario Hockey League

The Windsor Spitfires clinched the 2010 OHL Championship against the Barrie Colts. The next game for Windsor is in the Memorial Cup Tournament on 5/14 against the Brandon Wheat Kings.


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

No Games on Wednesday or Thursday. Moncton Leads Series 2-1. Game 4 will be on Friday Night in St. John, New Brunswick.


U.S.A. Junior Scores

USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

Game 3 is on Friday Night. The Fargo Force lead the Championship Series 2-0.


NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

Round Robin Day 2

Traverse City North Stars 1 St. Louis Bandits 4 (1-1, 0-2, 0-1)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1238389

Fairbanks Ice Dogs 3 Wenatchee Wild 2 (1-0, 2-0, 0-2)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1238390


Game Stories: www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=1591

Robertson Cup Round Robin Standings after Day 2

1. Bismarck 1-0-0 2 PTS 5-3

2. St. Louis 1-1-0 2 PTS 7-6

3. Fairbanks 1-0-0 2 PTS 3-2

4. Traverse City 1-1-0 2 PTS 6-8

5. Wenatchee 0-2-0 0 PTS 6-8


Day 3 Schedule

Fairbanks Ice Dogs VS. St. Louis Bandits

Traverse City North Stars VS. Bismarck Bobcats

4/29 Scoreboard & Playoff Update

The Stanley Cup Conference Semifinals got underway last night with the #1 VS. #5 Matchup in the Western Conference as the Sharks used a 3 goal 1st period as Joe Pavelski, Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi all scored in a minute and a half to give the Sharks a 3-0 lead and were looking to blow out the Red Wings to open the series after the bad start they got off to against Detroit.

However just a minute later saw Dan Cleary made it 3-1 as the Red Wings were able to turnaround the momentum and Jimmy Howard calmed down after the bad start to keep the game in check.

The 2nd period as they were just 13 shots on goal total in the 2nd period as the penalties started to come down (3 for SJ, 5 for DET). Despite all the PP Time the Sharks had in the 2nd, it was the Red Wings early on with a great set up from Datsyuk on his wrist shot to give the close the gap to 3-2 and the Red Wings had hope again of a comeback.

The opening minute of the 3rd period saw Pavelski and Rafalski score in the first 3 minutes to make it 4-3. The Sharks were looking to put it away late, but a 5 save performance from Evgeni Nabokov helped the Sharks win Game 1 and take the series lead.

San Jose has won 5-in-a-row after losing the first 2 games of the playoffs, the Sharks are looking to get the playoff monkey off their backs that have hampered them the last few years, also to avoid the fate that doomed the top 3 teams in the East as Washington, Buffalo & New Jersey are out of the playoffs.

2 games in the AHL Playoffs as the North Division Final got underway in Hamilton, Ontario as the Heat continued their momentum after coming back from 3-1 down to beat Rochester as Van Der Gulik and Baldwin each scored midway through the game to go up 2-1. Hamilton reacted quickly to make it 2-1. Brett Sutter scored to make 3-1 Heat to stun the Bulldogs and win the opening game. Brock Trotter scored his 4th of the playoffs with less then a minute left, but it was to little to late for the Bulldogs to force OT.

Hershey is zooming in the playoffs as they are the first team to clinch a Conference Spot as the Bears not only ended the Albany River Rats season, but they team as the River Rats will be moving to Charlotte, North Carolina next season to be closer to their NHL Affiliate in the Carolina Hurricanes.

It was another very close game in Barrie as the Spitfires are halfway through to defending the OHL Championship after winning their 2nd straight one goal game. After going into the 2nd intermission up 3-2, it was a couple of unsung hero's as Scott Timmins scored to make it 4-2.

However, the Barrie Colts found lighting in a bottle as Taylor Carnevale made it 4-3. But that's as close it would come as Dale Mitchell scored just a minute later to make it 5-3 to give the Spitfires the gap needed to go up 2-0 in the Championship Series.

It's a huge night as the WHL, QMJHL & USHL all begin their championship Series' tonight while the Surprising Canadians will open up in Pittsburgh against the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins. While the Texas Stars & Chicago Wolves will open up the West Division Final in Chicago.


Professional Scores

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Detroit Red Wings 3 San Jose Sharks 4 (1-3, 1-0, 1-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030231

San Jose Leads Series 1-0, Game 2 is on Sunday Afternoon


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Hershey Bears 5 Albany River Rats 4 (OT) (1-2, 1-1, 2-1, 1-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007286

Hershey Wins Series 4-0, The Hershey Bears advance to the Eastern Conference Final and will play either the Worcester Sharks VS. Manchester Monarchs

Hershey VS. Albany Game Story: http://theahl.com/perreault-s-ot-goal-sends-bears-to-sweep-p142435


Abbotsford Heat 3 Hamilton Bulldogs 2 (0-0, 2-1, 1-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007297

The Heat Leads Series 1-0, Game 2 is on Sunday

Abbotsford VS. Hamilton Game Story: http://theahl.com/heat-stay-hot-take-game-1-from-dogs-p142438


CHL Presidents Cup Playoffs

No Games on Thursday Night. Game 4 will be Tonight in Allen.


Major Junior Memorial Cup Playoffs

Western Hockey League

The League Championship Series begins Tonight in Calgary, Alberta between the Calgary Hitmen VS. Tri-City Americans


Ontario Hockey League

Look for the Game 2 Game Story between Windsor VS. Barrie


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The League Championship Series Begins Tonight between the St. John Seadogs VS. Moncton Wildcats in St. John, New Brunswick.


U.S.A. Junior Scores

USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

The League Championship Begins tonight as the Green Bay Gamblers will play the Fargo Force in Green Bay, Wisconsin.


NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

The NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament will begin on May 4 as the Bismarck Bobcats will play the St. Louis Bandits and the Traverse City North Stars will take on the Tournament Host Wenatchee Wild.

4/28 Scoreboard & Playoff Update

The end of the Conference Quarterfinals ended last night with the biggest shock of this year's playoffs so far as the Capitals have been knocked out of the playoffs thanks to Canadians goals by Marc-Andre Bergeron and Dominic Moore in the 3rd period to put up the Canadians up 2-0 before a Brooks Laich goal with 2:16 left in the game began a frantic comeback attempt to put the game in OT. Even more fantastic was that the Canadians had to comeback from 3-1 down to comeback to win the series after loses in Games 2, 3 & 4 early on.

The other end of the equation was another amazing night Halak as he had to stop 17 shots in the 3rd period and 41 shots for the entire game. For the entire first round series for the Canadians, Halak had to make 40 or more saves a number of times in this series as he was with-out-a-doubt the MVP of this series as the Canadians will no have to play 4th Seeded and defending Champion Pittsburgh Penguins in the Conference Semifinals. In every game, he had to make 30 or more saves as he was a busy boy against Washington.

With the top 3 seeds now out of the playoffs in the East, it will be Pittsburgh & Boston having home ice advantage as #4 & #6 seeds as they will play the Philadelphia Flyers & Montreal Canadians in the 2nd Round.

Here's the Saves Numbers by Halak in the 1st Round VS. Washington

Game 1: Montreal 3 Washington 2 (OT) Halak: 45 SVS ON 47 Shots

Game 2: Montreal 5 Washington 6 (OT) Halak: 31 SVS on 37 Shots

Game 3: Washington 5 Montreal 1 Halak: 10 SVS on 13 Shots (Pulled in 2nd)

Game 4: Washington 6 Montreal 3 Halak: DNP

Game 5: Montreal 2 Washington 1 Halak: 37 SVS on 38 Shots

Game 6: Washington 1 Montreal 4 Halak: 53 SVS on 54 Shots

Game 7: Montreal 2 Washington 1 Halak: 41 SVS on 42 Shots

Series Stats: 2.46 GAA, .939 SV%, Made 231 SVS on 245 Shots in the Series


Just one AHL Game last night as the Manchester Monarchs had to comeback from 2-1 down which tied the game midway through the 3rd period when Justin Azevedo scored to make it 2-2. Then early in the OT Period saw the game end just 4 minutes into OT as Bud Holloway gets a goal and an assist in this game to tie the series at 1-1.

Expect the Atlantic Division Final to be a tight one as both games have comedown to the wire and don't be shocked to maybe see a multi OT Game or two in this series as well.

The Allen Americans can think Colton Yellow Horn & Justin Bowers to help the Americans take a 2-1 series lead as Allen now has a chance to sweep the 3 games in Allen and win the Championship at home this season. Game 4 will be tomorrow night with Game 5 on Saturday. Expect some huge and crazy crowds in Allen with a chance to win the Championship this weekend.

Nothing in Junior's Last night, but we got some interesting action as Game 2 of the OHL Championship Series takes place in Barrie after the Spitfires used a late comeback to win 4-3. Also the WHL Championship Gets underway in Calgary tonight as the Hitmen take on the Tri-City Americans. Friday Night is a very busy night as the QMJHL & USHL Championship Series will get underway that night.


Professional Scores

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Montreal Canadians 2 Washington Capitals 1 (1-0, 0-0, 1-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030117

Montreal Wins Series 4-3, It will be the Pittsburgh Penguins VS. Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins VS. Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Western Conference Semifinals begin tonight as the Detroit Red Wings VS. San Jose Sharks begins tonight while the Chicago Blackhawks VS. Vancouver Canucks begins on Saturday.

Look for the Full Conference Semifinals Schedule.

AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Manchester Monarchs 3 Worcester Sharks 2 (OT) (0-0, 1-2, 1-0, 1-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007277

Manchester VS. Worcester Game Story: http://theahl.com/holloway-the-hero-again-monarchs-tie-series-p142419

Series Tied 1-1, Game 3 is on Friday Night.


CHL Presidents Cup Playoffs

Look for the Allen Americans VS. Rapid City Rush Game Story.


Major Junior Memorial Cup Playoffs

Western Hockey League

The WHL Championship Series Begins on Friday Night in Calgary between the Calgary Hitmen VS. Tri-City Americans.


Ontario Hockey League

No Games on Wednesday Night, Game 2 of the OHL Championship Series is Tonight in Barrie.
The Windsor Spitfires lead Series 1-0.


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The QMJHL Championship Series begins on Friday Night in St. John, New Brunswick between the St. John Seadogs VS. Moncton Wildcats.


U.S.A. Junior Playoffs

USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

The USHL Clark Cup Championship Begins on Friday Night in Green Bay, Wisconsin between the Green Bay Gamblers VS. Fargo Force.


NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

The NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament begins on May 3 in Wenatchee, Washington.

4/27 Scoreboard & Playoff Udate

Just one game in the NHL as the Phoenix Coyotes & Detroit Red Wings finished up the Western Conference Quarterfinals where it wasn't much of a game. A 4 goal 2nd period lead by Nicklas Lindstorm and Pavel Datsyuk who each scored twice. Plus a strong goaltending by Jimmy Howard performance fustratred the Coyotes attack all night as the Coyotes couldn't win their first playoff series since the late 80's when they were the Winnipeg Jets.

Also add on 50 shots on goal as the Red Wings peppered the Coyotes all night long as Phoenix couldn't escape the barge of pucks coming at Detroit's way. If anything is going well on Phoenix is that they ended the playoff drought in Arizona and could go along way towards saving the team as ownership and relocation rumors continue to lag on.

If this current ownership group falls through, then the team could be gone. Even though no specific rumors have been confirmed, some cities that could be possibilities include Seattle and Kansas City.

This means the Western Conference Semifinals are now set as the San Jose Sharks take on the Detroit Red Wings & the Chicago Blackhawks will be taking on the Vancouver Canucks as both 2nd Round Matchups are expected to begin sometime this weekend most likely. We are looking for a couple of classics as all 4 teams have had playoff matchups against each other in recent years.

The Eastern Conference 1st Round will be wrapping up tonight with Game 7 between Washington & Montreal. If the Capitals win tonight, it would be Washington VS. Philadelphia & Pittsburgh VS. Boston. If the Canadians pull off the upset of the top overall seed. It would be Pittsburgh VS. Montreal & Boston VS. Philadelphia as the top 3 seeds would all be gone in the 1st Round.

The American Hockey League saw the Abbotsford Heat & Rochester Americans play a Game 7. It was goals by John Lammers & Olivier Latendresse gave the Heat a 2-0 shutout win as the Heat completed a comeback to win the series in 4-3. The Heat outscored the Americans 10-2 in the final 3 games to beat the Rochester Americans and advance to play the Hamilton Bulldogs in the North Division Final.

The Hershey Bears are steamrolling in the playoffs as the Bears used a 6-5 OT win to go up 3-0 in the East Division Final against the Albany River Rats. Despite Albany giving Hershey a strong going in the offense, it's finding goals in critical times as 2 of the 3 games have advanced to OT as the Bears scored with 4 minutes left in the 1st OT to put the River Rats on the verge of elimination and ending the River Rats era in Albany, New York. The team began in 1990 as the River Rats will move to Charlotte, North Carolina after this season.

It was the opening game of the OHL Championship Series in Barrie as Mark Cundari tied the game at 3-3 with just over 3 minutes left in the 3rd period. Then Taylor Hall scored his 15th of the playoffs to make it 4-3 Spitfires to take the opening game of the OHL Championship. It starts a big week for the Junior Leagues as the WHL, QMJHL & USHL begin their Championship Matchups on Friday. While the NAHL Robertson Cup Tournament Begins on May 4.

With the Junior League Championships getting underway. Look for full Game Stories and Boxscores as the Race's for the Memorial Cup, USHL Clark Cup & the NAHL Robertson Cup Championships begin this week.

Professional Scores


NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Detroit Red Wings 6 Phoenix Coyotes 1 (0-0, 4-1, 2-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030187

Detroit Wins Series 4-3, It will be the Detroit Red Wings VS. San Jose Sharks & Chicago Blackhawks VS. Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Semifinals.


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Hershey Bears 6 Albany River Rats 5 (OT) (0-2, 3-1, 2-2, 1-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007285

Hershey VS. Albany Game Story: http://theahl.com/bears-outlast-rats-for-3-0-series-lead-p142406

Hershey Leads Series 3-0


Abbotsford Heat 2 Rochester Americans 0 (1-0, 1-0, 0-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007240

Abbotsford Wins Series 4-3, It will be the Hamilton Bulldogs VS. Abbotsford Heat in the North Division Finals with the series beginning on Thrusday in Hamilton, Ontario.

Abbotsford VS. Rochester Game Story: http://theahl.com/heat-blank-amerks-complete-comeback-p142404


CHL Presidents Cup Playoffs

No Games on Tuesday Night. Game 3 between Allen & Rapid City is tonight in Allen, Texas.


Major Junior Memorial Cup Playoffs

Western Hockey League

No Games on Tuesday Night. The WHL Final between the Calgary Hitmen VS. Tri-City Americans will begin on Friday Night in Calgary, Alberta.


Ontario Hockey League

Look for the Barrie Colts VS. Windsor Spitfires Game Story as Game 1 was played last night.


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The QMJHL Final will begin on Friday Night as the St. John Seadogs VS. Moncton Wildcats will begin on Friday Night in St. John, New Brunswick.


U.S.A. Junior Scores

USHL Clark Cup

No Games on Tuesday Night. The USHL Clark Cup Championship between the Green Bay Gamblers & Fargo Force on Friday Night in Green Bay, Wisconsin.


NAHL Robertson Cup

No Games until May 4 as the NAHL Robertson Cup will begin in Wenatchee, Washington.

4/26 Scoreboard & Playoff Update

The National Hockey League saw 3 Game 6's last night as we saw the Boston Bruins & Chicago Blackhawks are moving on to the 2nd Round.While Montreal's Halak made an amazing 53 of 54 saves to force a Game 7 in Washington D.C. as the Capitals & Canadiens will be playing on Wednesday Night.

Nashville & Chicago had a crazy first period where the Blackhawks were leading 4-3 after 20 minutes. All 5 goals from the Blackhawks came from different players as Patrick Kane & Jonathan Towes both scoring pretty early, other players including Duncan Keith & Patrick Sharp also scored to make it 4-3 Blackhawks as the 1st period continued to go back-and-fourth as the 1st period ended 4-3.

Then the 2nd & 3rd periods turned into both teams getting desperate. The 2nd period saw the Blackhawks looking to pull away, but Predators goalie Patrick Rinne kept the Preds in the Game as the Blackhawks out-shot Nashville 16-4.

The 3rd period saw the tides turn as the Predators were looking to at least force OT or even comeback to win and save the Predators season as the SOG were 15-3 in favor of NSH, but Chicago Goalie Antti Nemi kept the Blackhawks up and John Madden put the game away with an empty net goal to win Game 6 & the Series 4-2.

As the Blackhawks put the Predators away in the first round away, it will be Chicago & Vancouver in the Western Conference Semifinals as we have the first confirmed 2nd Round Series. As for the other Western Conference Semifinals, it will be the San Jose Sharks against the winner of tonight's Game 7 between Phoenix & Detroit.

Boston ended what was a very physical series against the Buffalo Sabres as David Krejci scored twice in the game to win Game 6 to clinch the Series in 6 Games. With the Top Seeds in the East being in big trouble, it's defiantly possible that the Bruins could be getting home ice advantage for the 2nd Round with the 2nd seeded New Jersey Devils and 3rd seeded Buffalo Sabres out of the playoffs, also with the Capitals VS. Canadians going to Game 7 which will be played on Wednesday Night.

It was the first of 2 Game 7's in the AHL as the Chicago Wolves finally saw off the Milwaukee Admirals with a 2-1 win where the Wolves had to fight off after scoring twice in basically a minute-and-a-half. After the Wolves made it 2-0, Admirals goalie Mark Dekanich hang tough to keep the Admirals in the game despite getting out-shot 36-16 in the game.

Even though an Admirals goal by Marty Murray made it 2-1, the Admirals were able to hold on 2-1 to win the series in 7 games. It will be the Texas Stars VS. Chicago Wolves in the West Division Final with the Best-of-7 Series getting ready on Friday Night.

We made some history in the QMJHL as the St. John Seadogs ended the Series in 6 as the Seadogs used 3 & 4 goal periods to advance to the Championship Series against New Brunswick Arch rival Moncton Wildcats. This is the first time in QMJHL History that we are going to see an all Maritime Region Championship Series. No Schedule has been released yet for the QMJHL Final which will begin St. John later this week.

In the very tough NAHL South Division, the Bandits used a 4 goal 2nd period to end the Roadrunners season to win 5-0 as the Bandits will look to win the NAHL Robertson Cup for a 4th straight time.

The Tournament begins on May 4 as the Wenatchee Wild will be hosting this year and won the West Division as well. Bismarck, Traverse City & Fairbanks have also advanced to this year's Robertson Cup Championship.


Also tonight is a big night as we have Game 7 in Arizona as the Coyotes & Red Wings will determine who will play the San Jose Sharks. Also Rochester & Abbotsford have a Game 7 of their own with the winner playing the Hamilton Bulldogs in the AHL North Division Final.

The first of the Major Junior Championships gets underway with the OHL. It's the top Conference Seeds as the Barrie Colts will take on the Windsor Spitfires for the OHL Championship & a Memorial Cup Spot.

Professional Scores

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Washington Capitals 1 Montreal Canadians 4 (0-2, 0-0, 1-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030116

Series Tied 3-3, Game 7 is on Wednesday Night


Buffalo Sabres 3 Boston Bruins 4 (0-1, 1-1, 2-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030136

Boston Wins Series 4-2, The Bruins will await they Eastern Conference Semifinals Opponent.


Chicago Blackhawks 5 Nashville Predators 3 (4-3, 0-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030166

Chicago Wins Series 4-2, It will be the Chicago Blackhawks VS. Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Semifinals.


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Milwaukee Admirals 1 Chicago Wolves 2 (0-2, 1-0, 0-0)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007275

Chicago Wins Series 4-3, It will be the Texas Stars VS. Chicago Wolves in the West Division Final.


CHL Presidents Cup Playoffs

No Games on Monday Night, the Series resumes on Wednesday Night in Allen as the Allen Americans & Rapid City Rush are tied 1-1 in the Championship.


Major Junior Memorial Cup Playoffs

Western Hockey League

No Games on Monday Night. The WHL Championship Series will begin on Friday Night between the Tri-City Americans VS. Calgary Hitmen


Ontario Hockey League

No Games on Monday Night. The OHL Championship Series will begin on Tuesday Night as the Windsor Spitfires VS. Barrie Colts will play for the OHL Title.


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Victoriaville Tigers 1 St. John Seadogs 7 (0-3, 0-1, 1-3)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20988

St. John Wins Series 4-2, It will be the St. John Seadogs VS. Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL Championship.


U.S.A. Junior Scores

USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

No Games on Monday Night. The USHL Clark Cup Championship Series between the Green Bay Gamblers VS. Fargo Force will start on Friday Night.


NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

St. Louis Bandits 5 Topeka Roadrunners 0 (1-0, 4-0, 0-0)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1260871

St. Louis Bandits win Series 3-2, The Bandits have advanced to the Robertson Cup Championship Tournament Which Begins on May 4 with the Bismarck Bobcats, Traverse City North Stars, Wenatchee Wild & Fairbanks Ice Dogs

4/23 Scoreboard & Playoff Update

Professional Scores


NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Montreal Canadians 2 Washington Capitals 1 (2-0, 0-1, 0-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030115

Washington Leads Series 3-2


Boston Bruins 1 Buffalo Sabres 4 (0-2, 1-1, 0-1)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030135

Boston Leads Series 3-2


Los Angeles Kings 2 Vancouver Canucks 7 (1-2, 0-2, 1-3)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030175

Vancouver Leads Series 3-2


Detroit Red Wings 4 Phoenix Coyotes 1 (1-0, 0-1, 3-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030185

Detroit Leads Series 3-2


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

Look for the Texas Stars VS. Rockford Icehogs Game Story.

Chicago Wolves 4 Milwaukee Admirals 5 (OT) (1-2, 0-2, 2-0, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007274

Series Tied 3-3

Milwaukee VS. Chicago Game Story: http://theahl.com/admirals-win-in-ot-to-force-game-7-p142343

Hamilton Bulldogs 2 Manitoba Moose 5 (0-1, 0-1, 2-3)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007231

Hamilton Leads Series 3-2


Rochester Americans 1 Abbotsford Heat 3 (1-2, 0-0, 0-1)
http://theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007238

Rochester Leads Series 3-2

North Division Game Stories: http://theahl.com/moose-heat-stave-off-elimination-in-game-5-s-p142345


CHL Presidents Cup Playoffs

Look for the Allen Americans VS. Rapid City Rush Game Story.


Major Junior Memorial Cup Playoffs


Western Hockey League

Brandon Wheat Kings 1 Calgary Hitmen 6 (0-2, 0-1, 1-3)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007021

Calgary Wins Series 4-1, The Hitmen advance to the WHL Championship Series.


Vancouver Giants 1 Tri-City Americans 4 (0-1, 1-2, 0-1)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007028

Tri-City Leads Series 3-2

Friday WHL Wrap Up: www.whl.ca/friday-s-whl-playoff-round-up-p142347


Ontario Hockey League

Windsor Spitfires 6 Kitchener Rangers 4 (3-2, 3-0, 0-2)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16744

Series Tied 3-3

Windor VS. Kitchener Game Story: www.ontariohockeyleague.com/spitfires-force-game-7-with-win-in-kitchener-p142340

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Moncton Wildcats 4 Drummondville Voltigeurs 2 (2-1, 1-1, 1-0)
www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=342374&id_partie=20980

Moncton Wins Series, the Moncton Wildcats will either play the Victoriaville Tigers or St. John Seadogs for the QMJHL Championship.


U.S.A. Junior's Playoffs


USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

Green Bay Gamblers 4 Indiana Ice 2 (1-0, 0-0, 3-2)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1264288

Green Bay Leads Series 2-1

Green Bay VS. Indiana Game Story: www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=3219


NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

Traverse City North Stars 5 Motor City Metal Jackets 3 (2-0, 3-2, 0-1)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1260864

Traverse City Wins Series 3-0, The North Stars have advanced to the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship.


Topeka Roadrunners 1 St. Louis Bandits 4 (0-0, 1-2, 0-2)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1260869

St. Louis Leads Series 2-1


Bismarck Bobcats 3 Alexandria Blizzard 1 (0-0, 2-1, 1-1)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1260859

Bismarck Wins Series 3-0, The Bobcats have advanced to the NAHL Robertson Cup.


Wenatchee Wild 7 Fairbanks Ice Dogs 1 (1-0, 4-0, 2-1)
http://nahl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1260874

Wenatchee Wins Series 3-0, Both Teams have clinched Robertson Cup Spots due to Wenatchee Hosting this year's Tournament.

NAHL Game Stories: www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=1574

4/22 Scoreboard & Playoff Update

The Multi OT Games are starting to come fast and furiously over the last couple of nights in the NHL as the Ottawa Senators pulled off a shock of the Penguins where Matt Crakner came up the unlikely hero for the Sens as he scored his first goal of the playoffs after scoring just 2 in the entire regular season.

This win keeps the Senators alive as Pittsburgh still leads 3-2, but it gets the series back to Ottawa where the Sens will hope to force a Game 7. After a game that stretches of fast pace and carefully planed play for different parts of the Triple OT Game, the Penguins had goals by Chris Kunitz and Sidney Crosby to keep the Pens in the game as the Sens were playing their best game of the series.

We also saw our first team through to the Conference Semifinals as the Flyers knocked out the Atlantic Division Champion New Jersey Devils. Brian Boucher has been playing out of his mind with a .940 GAA and a 1.59 SV%, in the different games, this was his first shutout of the plkayoffs and has given up more then 2 goals just once in the 1st Round Upset of New Jersey.

If the Washington Capitals can knock out the Montreal Canadians tonight, it will be the #1 Washington Capitals VS. #7 Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The Western Conference saw a huge night as all 4 series are tied at 2-2 and Thursday Night provided a huge night to find out how the momentum was going to shift. the San Jose Sharks finally looked like them selves with a 5-0 win over Colorado where two goals by Couture lead the way to San Jose as the Sharks now go up 3-2. Chicago got the series with Nashville back to even with a 3-0 shutout last night as Game 5 will now return to Chicago.

With the AHL & CHL both off last night. We head to the Juniors where the Windsor Spitfires avoided elimination again with a 3-0 shutout of the Kitchener Rangers to close the series gap to 3-2. And the Spitfires are looking to pull off a huge comeback and continue their hopes of playing the Barrie Colts for the OHL Championship and a shot of defending the Memorial Cup Championship.

Out West, the Tri-City Americans got their Western Conference Final tied at 2-2 with a 5-2 win where Kruise Reddick had a goal and 3 assists to lead the Americans past the Giants in Vancouver. The Series now shifts to Tri-City for Game 5 tonight.

It's a big night in the Central Hockey League as the CHL Ray Miron Presidents Cup Championship gets underway tonight as the Allen Americans VS. Rapid City Rush will do battle as both teams are looking to win their first League Championship in South Dakota Tonight. With the Eastern Conference Semifinals Matchups now set, the spotlight is in the West as Chicago, Texas, Rochester & Hamilton can all clinch their 1st Round Series tonight.


Professional Scores

National Hockey League

Philadelphia Flyers 3 New Jersey Devils 0 (1-0, 2-0, 0-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030125

Philadelphia Wins Series 4-1, The Flyers have advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.


Ottawa Senators 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 3 (3OT) (2-1, 0-1, 1-1, 0-0, 0-0, 1-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030145

Ottawa Leads Series 3-2


Chicago Blackhawks 3 Nashville Predators 0 (1-0, 2-0, 0-0)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030164

Series Tied 2-2


Colorado Avalanche 0 San Jose Sharks 5 (0-0, 0-3, 0-2)
www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009030155

San Jose Leads Series 3-2


AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

No Games on Thursday Night

Here's a look at the Playoff Update. the Atlantic & East Division Finals are set while the West & North Division Matchups are all in Action tonight.

Atlantic Division Final

#1A Worcester Sharks VS. #3A Manchester Monarchs

The Atlantic Division Final Begins on Sunday.


East Division Final

#1E Hershey Bears VS. #2E Albany River Rats

The East Division Final Begins on Saturday


North Division Semifinals

#1N Hamilton Bulldogs VS. #4N Manitoba Moose

Hamilton Leads Series 3-1


#2N Rochester Americans VS. #3N Abbotsford Heat

Rochester Leads Series 3-1


West Division Semifinals

#1W Chicago Wolves VS. #4W Milwaukee Admirals

Chicago Leads Series 3-2


#2W Texas Stars VS. #3W Rockford Icehogs

Texas Leads Series 3-0


CHL Presidents Cup Championship

The Ray Miron Presidents Cup Championship Begins tonight between the Allen Americans VS. Rapid City Rush in South Dakota.


Major Junior Memorial Cup Playoffs

Western Hockey League

Tri-City Americans 5 Vancouver Giants 2 (1-1, 2-1, 2-0)
http://whl.ca/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1007027

Series Tied 2-2

Tri-City VS. Vancouver Game Story: http://whl.ca/thursday-s-whl-playoff-round-up-p142321


Ontario Hockey League

Kitchener Rangers 0 Windsor Spitfires 3 (0-1, 0-1, 0-1)
www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=16743

Kitchener Leads Series 3-2

Kitchener VS. Windsor Game Story: www.ontariohockeyleague.com/spitfires-shutout-rangers-to-keep-series-alive-p142320


Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

No Games on Thursday Night. Here's a look at where the Semifinals Stand. Both Series are in action tonight.

St. John Seadogs VS. Victoriaville Tigers: St. John Leads Series 2-1

Drummondville Voltigeurs VS. Moncton Wildcats: Moncton Leads Series 3-1


U.S.A. Junior Playoffs

USHL Clark Cup Playoffs

Omaha Lancers 6 Fargo Force 2 (2-1, 3-0, 1-1)
http://ushl.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=1261598

Southwest Watch

C.J. Ludwig: He's Suspended for the rest of this Series.

Ryan Daugherty: He Had one of his best games of this year's playoffs as he scored to make it a 4-1 game in the 2nd period. And also had an assist on the Matt White Goal that made it 5-1 just a couple of minutes later. He also had a +1 for this game and committed what was a pretty dumb Delay of Game Penalty and was involved in every aspect of the Game.

Chase Grant: He had an assist on the Matt Leitner goal that made it 5-2 Omaha early in the 3rd period. Unfortunately he had a -3 in the Game with 2 SOG and a minor penalty as well.

Johnnie Searfoss: Searfoss had no points or penalties in the Game with a -2. He also didn't get off a SOG & and no penalties as well.

Series Tied 2-2

Omaha VS. Fargo Game Story: www.ushl.com/news/story.cfm?id=3214


NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs

No Games on Thursday Night. All 4 Matchups are in action tonight.

Central Division

Bismarck Bobcats VS. Alexandria Blizzard: Bismarck Leads Series 2-0


North Division

Traverse City North Stars VS. Motor City Metal Jackets: Traverse City Leads Series 2-0

South Division

Topeka Roadrunners VS. St. Louis Bandits: Series Tied 1-1


West Division

Wenatchee Wild VS. Fairbanks Ice Dogs: Wenatchee Leads 2-0