The Noon Number: Rock Bottom (Hopefully)
A look at the worst night the Caps’ power play has had in quite some time
Pat Verbeek hired as new Ducks general manager
Verbeek had served as assistant GM with the Red Wings for the last three seasons.
Pat Verbeek hired as Anaheim Ducks’ new general manager
Pat Verbeek has been hired as the new general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks announced Thursday that Verbeek would replace Bob Murray, who resigned Nov. 10 and entered a treatment program for alcohol abuse amid allegations of misconduct. Ver…
U.S. women’s hockey defeats Finland, but loses veteran Brianna Decker
Decker, a veteran leader for the Americans, left the ice on a stretcher Thursday.
Two stars with local ties pile up goals as US women’s hockey beats Finland, 5-2 in Olympics opener – The Boston Globe
Northeastern alum Kendall Coyne Schofield and Boston College product Alex Carpenter each scored twice, and the US women’s hockey team began the defense of its Olympic title with a 5-2 win over Finland.
How Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry moved past disastrous postseason and recaptured All-Star form
Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry rolled through the streets of California last month on his way to a road dinner with teammates when his phone rang. It was…
Russian Olympic women’s hockey team practices post-isolation
The Russian women’s hockey team held its first pre-Olympic practice Thursday after three days in isolation and appears on track to play its tournament opener. The official roster lists only 16 skaters and two goalies, though taxi squad players can be …
Coyotes head coach Andre Tourigny, on taking the All-Star break
The Coyotes go in to the All-Star break at 11-30-4.
Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien, on his fight Wednesday night vs. Calgary
Liam O’Brien got into his 10th scrap of the season Wednesday night after a clean hit.
Gulls open homestand by dropping sixth straight
They get infusion of talent during NHL All-Star break but fail to hold 2-1 lead

