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Belleville Sens Out-Skate Marlies To Earn Franchise's First Calder Cup Playoff Victory

April 24, 2024 - BELLEVILLE, ON - The Belleville Senators earned their first-ever Calder Cup Playoff victory in dominating fashion, out-skating the rival Toronto Marlies to a 3-1 win at CAA Arena on Wednesday night. Toronto got a bit of luck and a fortunate bounce, to open up the scoring about three and a half minutes into the game. Marshall Rifai's wrist shot from the point hit a leg and snuck past Mads Sogaard. But Belleville would get even about 13 minutes later when Zack Ostapchuk busted over the Toronto line and snapped a low shot pa... Full Story

The Canucks Take Game 1 in the Series with a 4-2 Victory Over the Eagles

April 24, 2024 - The Abbotsford Canucks kicked off playoff hockey down in Loveland, Colorado to take on the Colorado Eagles for Round 1, Game 1. The Canucks continued their tried and true 11 and 7 formation, but tonight Zach Sawchenko found himself starting between the pipes. Backing him up on defense is the duo of Christian Wolanin and Nick Cicek, followed by Matt Irwin and Filip Johansson. Akito Hirose and Cole McWard stuck together and Elias Pettersson capped off the back end. Up front, no change to the offense as Aatu Räty and... Full Story

Phantoms Cook the Penguins in Game 1

April 24, 2024 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Adam Brooks and Rhett Gardner scored playoff-style goals as part of a hard-fought rivalry battle at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-1 win on Wednesday night. Louie Belpedio had a pair of assists and Cal Petersen recorded 21 saves on 22 shots to backstop the victory. The Phantoms now hold a 1-o edge in the Best of 3 series and have a chance to eliminate the Penguins on Friday night when the series arrives to PPL Center in Allentown. Get the puck on net. And get to the net and get after the puck... Full Story

First Round Preview: Checkers vs. Wolf Pack

April 24, 2024 - The postseason is officially here, and the Checkers' Calder Cup Playoff run starts with a opening-round tilt against the Hartford Wolf Pack. The quick best-of-three series - which will take place entirely at Bojangles Coliseum - begins Thursday, so let's break down everything you need to know before puck drop. HEAD-TO-HEAD The Checkers and Wolf Pack are very familiar with each other. Not only did they play eight times during the regular season, and not only did all of those meetings come after Jan. 30, but the two side... Full Story

• Belleville Sens Out-Skate Marlies To Earn Franchise's First Calder Cup Playoff Victory - Belleville Senators (April 24)
  
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• The Canucks Take Game 1 in the Series with a 4-2 Victory Over the Eagles - Abbotsford Canucks (April 24)
  
• Abbotsford Takes 1-0 Series Lead with 4-2 Win over Eagles - Colorado Eagles (April 24)
  
• Phantoms Cook the Penguins in Game 1 - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (April 24)
  
• Penguins Lose Game One to Phantoms, 2-1 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (April 24)
  
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• Wolf Pack to Host Playoff Watch Party for Game 1 vs. Checkers - Hartford Wolf Pack (April 24)
  
• First Round Preview: Checkers vs. Wolf Pack - Charlotte Checkers (April 24)
  
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Thu., Apr 25	Hartford at Charlotte Playoff Gm. 1	7:00 p.m.
Thu., Apr 25	Manitoba at Texas Playoff Gm. 2	8:00 p.m.
Wed., Apr 24	Toronto 1 at Belleville 3 Playoff Gm. 1	Final
Wed., Apr 24	Lehigh Valley 2 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 Playoff Gm. 1	Final
Wed., Apr 24	Abbotsford 4 at Colorado 2 Playoff Gm. 1	Final
Wed., Apr 24	Bakersfield 1 at Ontario 5 Playoff Gm. 1	Final
Wed., Apr 24	Calgary 2 at Tucson 0 Playoff Gm. 1	Final
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• WBS Penguins pushed to brink after losing playoff opener to Phantoms - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (April 25)
  
• Belleville Senators open Battle of Ontario with victory over Marlies - Toronto Sun (April 25)
  
• Boston Bruins turn to ex-Maple Leaf to spark powerplay for Game 3 - Toronto Sun (April 24)
  
• Hershey, the top team during the AHL's regular season, eager to defend its Calder Cup title - Harrisburg Patriot-News (April 24)
  
• Abbotsford Canucks opening AHL playoffs without top two goalies - Abbotsford News (April 24)
  
• Leaf notes: JVR says Toronto's 2013 playoff meltdown was a life lesson - Toronto Sun (April 24)
  
• Aaron's Wednesday Morning Forecast with the IceHogs - NewsBreak - Rockford (April 24)
  
• Cowan: Canadiens' Samuel Montembeault has earned a chance to relax - Montreal Gazette (April 24)
  
• Moose on brink of elimination after Game 1 loss to Texas - CJOB (April 24)
  
• CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS: WBS Penguins take on rival Phantoms in first round - Scranton Times-Tribune (April 24)
  
• Griffins practice on April 23, 2024 - WOOD (April 24)
  
• Gallery: Jets fans gather at Whiteout parties - Winnipeg Free Press (April 24)
  
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