Fairbanks Ice Dogs denied the Janesville Jets a sweep in its Best of Five North American Hockey League Midwest Division final series on home ice and the Minnesota Wilderness grabbed control of its Central Division Series with a 4-1 win against host Aberdeen Wings in action on Friday (May 5, 2017). The Jets carried a
After earning a split in the first two road games, the underdog Dubuque Fighting Saints and Waterloo Black Hawks looked to take advantage of home ice in the crucial third game of their respective USHL Conference finals on Friday (May 5, 2017). Nothing doing. A 28-save effort from Matiss Kivlenieks in goal led the Sioux
SAGINAW, Mich. (Courtesy Saginaw Spirit) – Upgrading speed and skill on the offensive end of the ice has been a priority for Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill. Mission accomplished. The Spirit have made significant gains this week addressing those needs, including Thursday, May 4 when the organization announced 2016 first round pick Blade Jenkins
FARGO, ND (Courtesy Fargo Force) – Former Fargo Force forward, David Gust, has signed a contract with the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League for the 2017-18 season. Gust, a native of Orland Park, IL, recently graduated from Ohio State University where he played four years for the Buckeyes. In his senior campaign, he
Kearney, Neb. (Courtesy Tri-City Storm) – Former Tri-City Storm standouts Pheonix Copley and Trevor Moore are set to start the second round of the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs Friday. The goalie Copley led the Hershey Bears to a do-or-die Game 5 win against rival Lehigh Valley with 28 saves on 30 shots to advance Sunday.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (Courtesy Dubuque Fighting Saints) — Phase II of the USHL Draft came to a close on Tuesday afternoon with the Dubuque Fighting Saints staff selecting 23 players from all over the world. This year’s Phase II class included 10 defensemen, and 13 forwards. The class was headlined by defenseman Josh Maniscalco, who spent
