Posts by Alana Dackiw
Thunderbolts Finish the Climb
The Thunderbolts needed just 90 seconds of overtime to make history. One crisp pass from the corner, one quick release in front, and Aidan Litke etched his name into Evansville hockey lore. The goal didn’t just end the game—it ended the wait. For the first time ever, the President’s Cup belongs to the Thunderbolts.
Read MoreThunderbolts Outlast Ice Bears in Double OT
The Ice Bears dropped a heartbreaker in double overtime, but this team isn’t done. After battling back on the road all postseason, Knoxville knows how to respond. With Game Two on the horizon, the fight is far from over—and the mission is still alive.
Read MoreBlümel Breaks Records and Bags the Marshall
Texas Stars forward Matěj Blümel capped off a record-breaking season with 39 goals, 274 shots, and the 2024-25 Willie Marshall Award becoming the first in franchise history to take home the league’s top goal-scorer honor.
Read MoreFull House, Full Bracket – AHL’s Big Finish
The AHL wrapped its 2024-25 regular season with a booming attendance of 6.8 million fans, setting the stage for the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. With 23 teams in the hunt, the chase for the Cup begins now.
Read MoreIce Bears Claw Their Way In!
With a 4-2 victory against Birmingham, the Knoxville Ice Bears are on the brink of history, one step away from claiming the President’s Cup as the lowest seed ever.
Read MoreDéjà Vu or a Different Story?
Game 3 is underway in Birmingham as the Knoxville Ice Bears look to complete another comeback and punch their ticket to the President’s Cup Final. With the series tied and momentum swinging, all eyes are on this high-stakes showdown.
Read More123,601 fans. 9 cities. 1 PWHL tour.
The PWHL’s Takeover Tour has revolutionized women’s hockey by attracting a record-breaking 123,601 fans across nine cities. This remarkable achievement has generated unprecedented excitement and witnessed historic moments, solidifying the league’s momentum and indicating that this is merely the beginning of its remarkable journey.
Read MorePanthers Lose Home Opener at Ford Field
The Michigan Panthers lost their home opener 21-12 to the Birmingham Stallions. After winning their first game last week, the Panthers struggled to keep up, with Birmingham pulling ahead in the second half. A late touchdown by Bryce Perkins wasn’t enough to close the gap. Michigan’s record now stands at 1-1.
Read MorePistons Clinch First Winning Season in 9 Years
The Detroit Pistons have transformed from a struggling franchise to a legitimate contender, tripling their win total from last season and securing a winning record for the first time since 2016. With key player improvements and a renewed team identity, Detroit basketball is officially back.
Read MoreMr. Opening Day: Tyler O’Neill Continues to Make History
Tyler O’Neill, known as “Mr. Opening Day,” extended his incredible streak by hitting his sixth consecutive Opening Day home run, this time with the Baltimore Orioles. O’Neill continues to make history, solidifying his legacy as one of the game’s most clutch hitters when the season begins.
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