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Ethen Frank Scores Twice, Atlantic Division Falls To Pacific Division In 2023 AHL All-Star Challenge Final

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

Screen cap: AHTV The American Hockey League’s (AHL) 2023 All-Star Classic commenced Sunday night with the All-Star Skills challenge at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. Hershey Bears forward Ethen Frank stole the show with a blistering performance in the second … Continue reading →

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Report: Former Capitals’ Left-Wing Vrana Has Likely Played Last Game In Detroit

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: WXYZ According to NHL Network on SiriusXM’s Nick Alberga, former Washington Capitals left-wing Jakub Vrana has likely played his last NHL game for the Detroit Red Wings despite scoring six goals and eight points in his last seven AHL … Continue reading →

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Stadium Series Game Will Include Week Of Events In Raleigh

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

The 2023 NHL Stadium Series in Raleigh is projected to generate $12.4 million in total economic impact for the region, according to a study by Visit Raleigh. The estimate is for the game only and does not include surrounding events, … Continue reading →

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The Five Best And Worst Trades By Capitals GM MacLellan

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: LVRJ With the 2022-23 NHL Trade Deadline now 27 days away, NoVa Caps looks at the five best and worst trades that Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan has made since taking over in May 2014.

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Rookie Ethen Frank Wins Fastest Skater At AHL All-Star Skills Competition, Sets New League Record

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

Washington Capitals prospect and Hershey Bears rookie forward Ethen Frank said he was honored to get selected to the 2023 AHL All-Star Game, which is taking place on Sunday and Monday in Laval, Quebec.

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2022-23 NHL Power Rankings At All-Star Break: New Jersey, Seattle, Edmonton Take Huge Leaps; Pittsburgh, Vegas Drop

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Boston.com With the NHL set to resume the 2022-23 regular-season on Monday after the All-Star festivities in Sunrise, Florida, it is the perfect time to refresh where all teams stand as some get back to work while others get … Continue reading →

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And Down The Stretch They Come!

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

“And down the stretch they come!” It’s one of the greatest recurring calls in all of sports. It never fails to raises goosebumps on my arm during the Kentucky Derby when the call is made as the horses enter the … Continue reading →

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Phantoms Thump Bears, 5-1; Aliaksei Protas Scores 2nd Goal Of The Season

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

Screen cap: AHL TV The Hershey Bears fell to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 5-1, Saturday night at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. Aliaksei Protas scored his second goal in eight games with the Bears but the Phantoms responded with … Continue reading →

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Capitals Re-sign Sonny Milano to Three-Year, $5.7 Million Contract

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals announced that they have re-signed forward Sonny Milano to a three-year deal, with an annual average value of $1.9 million.

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2023 NHL All-Star Game Highlights: Capitals’ Ovechkin, Pittsburgh’s Crosby Combine For Three Goals In Metropolitan Division’s Semifinal Loss

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Harrison Brown

While the Metropolitan Division lost in the semifinal of the three-on-three tournament by a score of 10-6 at the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin earned a goal and three … Continue reading →

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