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Op-Ed: Keep the Roadrunners in Tucson

The Tucson Roadrunners season ended earlier than many of us anticipated. After falling to the Calgary Wranglers in a best-of-three first-round series in the Calder Cup Playoffs, much of the teams’ future remains shrouded in mystery. Back when reports were first emerging about the Arizona Coyotes’ pending move to Salt Lake City, additional reports were coming out about the future of the club’s AHL franchise. Then, a source reached out to me and said the plan, internally, was indeed to move...

Your Ultimate Tucson Roadrunners’ Guide to the Calder Cup Playoffs!

Mid-April has arrived, and the whiteout returns to Arizona! That’s right, playoff hockey is back. Today, the Tucson Roadrunners begin their journey to win the AHL’s coveted Calder Cup Championship. They are set to start this postseason campaign against the Calgary Wranglers. To get you Arizona hockey fans up to date here is everything you need to know about this year’s AHL Playoffs. Guaranteed Whiteout The Tucson Roadrunners finished second in the Pacific Division this year, jus...

Los Angeles Kings Playoff Preview

New year, same story, still hoping for a different ending. Deeply concerning defensive lapses aside to the second worst team in the NHL this year and nearly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, the Los Angeles Kings, with the help of the Vegas Golden Knights not showing up to their game against the Anaheim Ducks, managed to solidify their standing of 3rd place in the Pacific Division, giving them, for the third straight year, the Edmonton Oilers as their playoff opponent. ...

A statement from Carl Pavlock

It is difficult to start this because it feels like I have already written it. A while ago, SBNation decided to let their hockey sites go, and it briefly seemed like I would be cut loose, never to write again.  While I am incredibly grateful to the people who donated to the GoFundMe, shared content this past season, and helped facilitate the move to an independent Five For Howling, it is time for this to end for me.  I, Carl Pavlock, will be stepping down from Five For Howling in all...

Jeff Carter Announces NHL Retirement

Thx bud for the two Stanley Cups and all the memories . Jeffery James Carter, aka Carts aka Cartsy aka probably a lot of other nicknames has officially announced his retirement following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ final game of the 2023-24 season. The Penguins made a serious push to the playoffs in the last month but just fell a little short. A long and illustrious @NHL career for Jeff Carter 👏 We've been privileged to be a part of it. Congratulations on your well-deserved retir...

Brandt Clarke Named to AHL All-Rookie

Feb 29, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Kings won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports First year defender Brandt Clarke was named to the AHL’s All-Rookie Team for the 2023-24 season. The 2023-24 AHL All-Rookie Team has been unveiled. #AHLAwards 📝: https://t.co/Aa8eNtyCLw pic.twitter.com/kQTBSt1nlp — AHL Communications (@A...

Coyotes Game 82 Preview: The End

Game Preview It is all over today. Not only is the Arizona Coyotes’ 2023-24 season coming to an end tonight in a match against the Edmonton Oilers, but the team’s time in Arizona will also be over. The Desert Dogs’ have been a significant part of so many people’s lives and have been a roller coaster this season. There have been considerable ups and downs as we saw a squad of veterans help shepherd the growth of younger prospects making their way in the NHL. If the circumstances ...

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