How the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Can Close the Gap vs Hershey Bears
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms mirror the Hershey Bears, or at least that’s their goal. They love to forecheck, play physical, and let the defense set up the offense. The problem…
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2025 Calder Cup Still Runs Through the Hershey Bears
The chase for a third consecutive Calder Cup title began on Wednesday night (April 30). The Hershey Bears hosted and defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 3-0 victory. “It…
Senators’ Ullmark is Finding Footing At Right Time vs Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are starting to sweat. A series that looked all but over a few days ago has seen the momentum shift in favour of the Ottawa Senators.…
3 NHL Teams That Make Sense for Lou Lamoriello to Join
Lou Lamoriello is 82 years old, and at that age, it’s easy to think that his days as a general manager (GM) in the NHL are done. At least that’s…
Senators Have the Players to Upset the Maple Leafs But Not the Team
The last time there was a reverse sweep in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was 11 years ago. It came in the first round between the Los Angeles Kings and the…
Calder Cup Playoffs Round of 16: Everything You Need to Know
It’s that time of the year when all eyes are on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Well, almost all eyes are on the playoffs. There’s nothing like playoff hockey, and the…
In a League Built on Maturity, Lehigh Valley Is Built for a Calder Cup Run
The American Hockey League (AHL) is one of the toughest leagues to win in. Players move up and down all the time, making it hard to find chemistry and have…
Maple Leafs Must Close Out Games To Prove They’re Cup Worthy
The Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the Round 1 series against the Ottawa Senators 3-0 and it’s a reminder, in case there need to be any more of them, that…
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Have The Physicality to Upset WBS Penguins
The Calder Cup Playoffs began with some upsets out of the gate. The Springfield Thunderbirds shocked the Providence Bruins with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms…
The Rise & Fall of Lou Lamoriello as Islanders GM
The big news on Long Island this week was Lou Lamoriello’s firing. It’s one that many saw coming and isn’t a shock after the New York Islanders’ terrible 2024-25 season,…