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The newly revived Copper City Chiefs have selected Rome native Jaxon Rutkowski with their inaugural first‑round pick, promising to blend veteran savvy with the city's storied hockey tradition.
Scranton’s Courthouse Square became a lively hub where World Cup fans celebrated Independence Day with music, soccer screens, and community spirit.
The Toronto Marlies took a 3-0 series lead in the Calder Cup Finals after a 1-0 win over the Chicago Wolves, with Easton Cowan scoring the only goal and Artur Akhtyamov making 24 saves.
The Toronto Marlies clinched the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference championship, securing a spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Finals with a 4‑2 series victory over the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins. Alex Nylander scored the series‑clinching goal in overtime.
A look at how basketball has been translated into drama, musical comedy and activist theater, highlighting landmark productions and their cultural impact.
The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins posted an 8‑1 victory over Springfield, with Tristan Broz shining amid league‑wide trade rumors and personal anecdotes from the author’s weekend in Pennsylvania.
A look at the key storylines shaping the NHL’s conference finals, including contract talks, injury impacts, and the ever‑present chatter of trades.