Most NHL fans probably remember Ty Conklin for his game-costing mistake in in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals, but his whole career seemed to be marred by bad luck, and it's unfortunate because he was a great story and had some tremendous seasons, yet was always on the wrong side of a championship. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona but grew up just outside Anchorage, Alaska, and eventually became the first goalie from Alaska to make the NHL.
1996-97: After a few years at the renowned Shattuck-St. Marys prep school in Minnesota, Conklin played for the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL and had a stellar season posting a .908 SV% in 30 games. He started all 17 playoff games for the Gamblers, who eventually lost in the USHL finals, 4-0 to the Lincoln Stars.
1998-99: Conklin played for the University of New Hampshire starting in 1997, and in his second season led them all the way to the NCAA Championship game, and Conklin was in goal when Maine scored to win the game in sudden death Overtime. He ended his career at UNH as one of the best goaltenders in school history, and won Hockey East player of the year in 1999-00.
2002-03: After signing as an undrafted free agent with the Edmonton Oilers in 2001, Conklin spent most of the next 2 seasons in the minors, and played for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL in 02-03 when they made it to the Calder Cup Finals. Conklin set an AHL record for most saves in a game with 83 in a quadruple overtime, 134:56 minute 2–1 win over the Houston Aeros in Game 2 of the 2003 Calder Cup Final. Unfortunately, Hamilton came up short in the series and fell to Houston in 7 games.
2005-06: Look away Oilers fans, Conklin played for Edmonton and mostly served as the backup in 05-06 when they eventually made the Stanley Cup Finals against Carolina. In the third period of game 1, with the game tied 4-4, Oilers starter Dwayne Roloson had to leave the game with a knee injury and Conklin came in, but then had a disastrous gaffe behind the net in the final minute that cost the Oilers the game. Following the game, former goalie and Hockey Night In Canada broadcaster Kelly Hrudey quipped:
>"I do really feel horribly for Ty Conklin. It's such a traumatic thing that he's gone through and the way in which he let in that goal last night after the season that he's had. It's going to be a real challenge, if you ask me, for
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| LW | C | RW |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrion | Leblanc | Palushaj |
| Bournival | Dumont | Gallagher |
| Lefevbre | Nattinen | Blunden |
| Quailer | Holland | Schultz |
| Berger | Avtsin |
| D | D |
|---|---|
| Tinordi | St-Denis |
| Beaulieu | Ellis |
| Nash | Pateryn |
| Stejskal |
| G |
|---|
| Desjardins |
| Mayer |
| Delmas |
Forward lines are hard to predict because about 10 of those guys are right-handed shots and/or right-wingers. I'm guessing Bournival will keep being developed on the LW as he was in by the end of his junior career in Shawinigan. Will be interesting to see how Sylvain Lefevbre juggles those lines.
I was at my first game recently and I was surprised by how few people were at the game. There also seemed to be too many staff and concessions people for such a small crowd.
Also, I had the sneaking suspicion that a large number of people attending got free tickets.
With an increase from 24 games in 23-24 to 30 games in 24-25, Hamilton’s players demanded an extra $200 each for the additional games. An stalemate between players and owners resulted in them forfeiting their playoff appearance. As a result, the winner of the 2 game playoff series between the Canadiens and the St. Pats was awarded the O’Brien cup. The Canadiens won the series by 5 goals to 2.
In the Stanley Cup Final, the Canadiens played the Victoria Cougars from the Western Hockey League. The Cougars won the series 3-1, and would relocate to Detroit next season.
The Bulldogs folded after the season and the teams players were sold to the expansion New York Americans. Although some consider this a franchise relocation from Hamilton to New York, they are two separate franchises.
They will represent the OHL in the memorial cup in Regina
Through 12/31, Kaliyev had 62 points (31 goals) through 33 games, for a points/game rate of 1.88 and a goals/game rate of 0.94.
Since 1/1 he has 17 points through 13 games, and only 6 goals. That’s a p/g rate of 1.31 and a goals/game rate of 0.46.
Kaliyev still looks like a solid and intriguing prospect, but it does seem as if speculation that his line mate was responsible for a large part of his success does hold some water.
Kaliyev was drafted in the 2nd round by LAK in 2019, and Jeník was drafted in the 3rd round by ARI in 2018.
I drive the Zamboni, work the ice crew and perform routine ice maintenance after practices for an ahl team and a couple local rinks. It has come to my attention that even a lot people I talk to who have been in the sport a long time have little to no idea how the Zamboni works and how much maintenance actually goes into keeping good ice. I’d love to answer any questions you have.
Edit: The Rangers game is over and I have an agreement with myself that if we win, I have to drink to celebrate and if we lose I have to drink to cope. So following the results of the this game: I have to drink! I will continue answering questions when the hangover recedes.
iowa wild win it 3-2 in the shootout
Mattinen tied for the team lead with a +3 on the night.
Bulldogs win 5-4
Congrats boys!
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