Horvat named Islanders captain, replaces Lee
Bo Horvat was named captain of the New York Islanders on Monday. This will be the 31-year-old’s second time being a captain in the NHL. Selected by the Vancouver Canucks with the No. 9 pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, Horvat was named their captain prior to the 2019-20 season. He held that position until he was traded to the Islanders on Jan. 30, 2023 for forwards Anthony Beauvillier and Aatu Raty, and a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Horvat told NHL.com at the end of July what it takes to be a captain in the NHL. … Continue reading
Rectifi named title sponsor of 2027 AHL All-Star Classic
The Cleveland Monsters have announced a multi-year partnership with Rectifi, naming the personal-injury platform the team’s season presenter for 2026-27 as well as the presenting partner of the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic. “As we celebrate 20 years of Monsters hockey, we’re excited to welcome Rectifi as the presenting partner of the AHL All-Star Classic and this milestone season,” said Monsters President Mike Ostrowski. “This partnership reflects our commitment to building relationships with organizations that share our values of excellence and service to the greater Cleveland community. We are grateful to have Rectifi with us as we reflect on two decades … Continue reading
Dowd becomes Steelers all-time points leader
No one has scored more points for Sheffield Steelers than Robert Dowd. His goal against Guildford on Sunday took him to 793 points and into the outright lead for the Steelers, surpassing Ron Shudra’s record of 792. “It feels brilliant!” said the Steelers captain after the game. “Ron did massive things for the club. He’s a legend in the game and for the Steelers organisation, and so to be in the same conversation as him is really humbling. “I’m glad to get it done and get over the line, so now I can concentrate going forward.” The total of … Continue reading
Steelers come from 3 down to take shootout win
Guildford Flames let a three-goal lead slip against Sheffield Steelers before the visitors eventually won in a shootout. The Flames opened the scoring at 6:06 after Matt Alvaro forced a turnover in the neutral zone and found Jake Willets, who fired past Matthew Greenfield. Guildford doubled their lead just 23 seconds later as Jonathan Racine marked his return to the line-up with a goal at 6:29. Sheffield were handed a 5-on-3 powerplay midway through the period after penalties to Jack Jacome and Jordan Power, but Justin Fazio stood firm to keep the Steelers off the board. Guildford then made it … Continue reading
Late Blaze goal sinks Cardiff
Coventry Blaze got their first win of the season as they played their first game at the Skydome of the new campaign. Ben Bowns was the Devils’ best player early on, as the visitors found themselves killing a 5-on-3 and the British netminder made a couple of excellent stops, including off William Boyson. Bayley Harewood got his first Motorpoint Elite League goal as he picked up a loose puck and fired past Sisu Heikkeri to put the Devils ahead. Pannu Mieho hit a post late in the period as the visitors almost went further ahead. However, with just eight seconds … Continue reading
Fife take 3-point weekend with derby win
Maxim Eliseev opened the scoring for the Stars, firing a quick wrist shot from the high slot past Dominik Groh at 06:24. The Flyers would respond through Xander Lamppa shorthanded, capitalising on a turnover to break away and redirect a pass from Michael Drabek past Carl Stankowski at 14:29. Victor Bjorkung doubled the visitors’ lead on the power play at 17:05, blasting a one-timer from the point past Stankowski. Flyers captain Garet Hunt added a third less than a minute later, tipping a shot from Ben Solder into the Stars’ net to make it 1-3 heading into the first intermission. … Continue reading
