
Gary Burke Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Gary Burke, a 70‑year‑old former player and executive, joins the Hockey Hall of Fame after a distinguished career spanning college, the AHL, law, player representation, and NHL leadership.
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Gary Burke, a 70‑year‑old former player and executive, joins the Hockey Hall of Fame after a distinguished career spanning college, the AHL, law, player representation, and NHL leadership.

Brandon Bussi backstopped the Hurricanes to their second championship, turning a modest college job and minor‑league journeyman path into a decisive shutout in the Final and a three‑year contract that locks him into the team's future.

With the championship on the line, Kansas City’s second‑period surge and Florida’s home‑court streak set the stage for a high‑stakes clash.

The Western Conference Finals will be decided in Game 7 on Wednesday, with Fort Wayne’s Jalen Smereck and Kansas City’s Bobo Carpenter among the standout players. Meanwhile, Florida, Wheeling and other clubs advance in their respective series.

The Kansas City Mavericks hold a 3‑1 lead over the Fort Wayne Komets in the Western Conference Finals, with David Cotton leading the team in points and Austin Magera topping the playoff scoring charts. Upcoming Game 6 promises another high‑stakes showdown as other conference finals wrap up across the league.

The Eastern and Western Conference Finals are underway, with Florida’s Everblades and Kansas City’s Mavericks each holding a 1‑0 series edge. Standout players are delivering clutch performances, and several teams are poised for pivotal Game 3 matchups.

From the Boston Bruins’ eight players competing at the IIHF World Championships to the Maine Mariners’ Game 7 battle in Wheeling, the latest round of playoff action features high stakes, roster moves and international triumphs.

The Wheeling Nailers host the Maine Mariners in a pivotal Game 7 that will determine which team advances to the Eastern Conference Finals, marking the first ECHL Game 7 beyond the opening round since 2022.

The Boston Bruins shine at the IIHF Worlds, the Buffalo Sabres force a Game 7, the Minnesota Wild’s trade attempt falls through, and a pink‑tinged Panthers jersey design sparks conversation.

The Boston Bruins’ goaltending upgrade, Colorado’s dramatic comeback, Maine’s push toward the conference final, Matthew Schaefer’s Calder triumph, and recent coaching dismissals highlight a busy week in the NHL, while the PWHL eyes new markets in Las Vegas and Hamilton.

Maine’s Mariners opened a three‑goal lead in the first period, weathered a late rally by Wheeling, and rode strong goaltending to a 6‑3 win that puts them one win away from the championship.