Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Steve Ott across Hockey.
The Coachella Valley Firebirds aim to even their series against the Colorado Eagles after a 3‑0 loss, while the Springfield Thunderbirds force a Game 2 overtime win, highlighting key performances from emerging talent and steady goaltending.
Grand Rapids prepares for its seventh postseason clash with Chicago, while Wilkes-Barre/Scranton seeks to extend its lead over Springfield in the Atlantic finals.
The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins are on the cusp of their first conference final appearance in over a decade, driven by standout performances from Ville Koivunen, Tristan Broz and a clutch shorthanded goal by Harrison Brunicke.
Unexpected upsets in the American Hockey League playoffs see historic runs by Springfield Thunderbirds, Cleveland Monsters, Toronto Marlies and Coachella Valley Firebirds, reshaping the conference finals landscape.