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BRANDON BUSSI NAMED CCM/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The American Hockey League announced today, April 18, that Providence Bruins goaltender Brandon Bussi has been named CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending April 17, 2022. Bussi, 23, made his professional debut on Saturday in Lehigh Valley making 28 saves on 30 shots earning his first professional win in a 3-2
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Maple Leafs Sign Nicholas Abruzzese To A Two-year, Entry-level Contract
by Staff Writer @MapleLeafs / MapleLeafs.com March 26, 2022 The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Nicholas Abruzzese to a two-year, entry-level contract for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. The average annual value of the contract is $850,000. Abruzzese, 22, has posted 33 points (9G, 24A) in 28 games with Harvard University
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Rinne’s No. 35 to be retired by Predators on Thursday
‘Perfect player to cheer for’ was face of franchise on, off ice for Nashville by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent Pekka Rinne‘s No. 35 will be retired Thursday when the Nashville Predators host the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena (8:30 p.m. ET; BSSO, BSSW, ESPN+, NHL LIVE). But if you ask his protege, they
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Dallas Stars legend Sergei Zubov left speechless by the spectacle of his jersey retirement
The Stanley Cup champion’s No. 56 will forever live among the rafters of the American Airlines Center. By Matthew DeFranks, 9:03 PM on Jan 28, 2022 CST Give Sergei Zubov another day to find the words. In the moments after the Stars retired his No. 56 on Friday night, Zubov was left speechless by the spectacle,
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KRISTIANS RUBINS’ JOURNEY FROM LATVIA TO THE NHL
From Latvia to the ECHL, AHL and now the NHL, Kristians Rubins has taken the long route to get an opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs. But he’s here now and ready to make the most of his chance. DEC 7, 2021 STEVEN ELLIS Kristians Rubins never seemed to be high on the Toronto Maple
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