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Future in Focus for Flyers

May 12, 2026 - Saturday night's final result marked the end of the season, but it did not end the feeling that something meaningful has begun in Philadelphia. Carolina's series-clinching second-round victory in Game 4 closed the book on the Flyers' spirited postseason run; however, what lingered after the handshake line was not so much disappointment as it was hope for what lies ahead. Xfinity Mobile Arena refused to empty quietly, as thousands remained in their seats to applaud a team that had reignited belief across the city and re... Full Story

Braden Birch to Serve as Comets' New General Manager

May 11, 2026 - Utica, NY - New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta announced today that Braden Birch has been named Assistant General Manager. The Hamilton, Ontario native will serve as the Comets' new General Manager, the fourth in franchise history. He succeeds Dan MacKinnon who held the post for the previous five seasons. Birch will also assist Mehta and his staff in scouting, contract management, and roster and cap strategy. The 36-year-old joins the Devils organization after spending 12 years with the Florida Panthers, wor... Full Story

Syracuse Crunch Re-Sign Forward Brendan Furry to Two-Year AHL Contract

May 11, 2026 - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch have re-signed forward Brendan Furry to a two-year AHL contract, General Manager and Head Coach Joel Bouchard announced today. Furry, 27, played in 58 games with the Crunch this season tallying career highs in goals (14) and assists (14) before suffering an injury. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound forward has played in 179 career AHL games with the Crunch and Lehigh Valley Phantoms since 2023 tallying 68 points (31g, 37a). Prior to his professional career, the Toledo, Ohio native spent three... Full Story

Firebirds to Face Colorado Eagles in Third Round of 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

May 9, 2026 - The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign in Game 5 of the second round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs in double overtime by the final score of 3-2. J.R Avon scored the game-winning goal 1:47 into the second OT to seal the victory for Coachella Valley. The Firebirds will now face the Colorado Eagles in a best-of-five series beginning at Acrisure Arena this Wednesday, May 13. The first two games will take place at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA before the series shifts to Blue Arena in Loveland, CO for ... Full Story

• Future in Focus for Flyers - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (May 12)
  
• Braden Birch to Serve as Comets' New General Manager - Utica Comets (May 11)
  
• Syracuse Crunch Re-Sign Forward Brendan Furry to Two-Year AHL Contract - Syracuse Crunch (May 11)
  
• Griffins Announce Promotions for Central Division Finals - Grand Rapids Griffins (May 11)
  
• This Week: IceHogs Annual Garage Sale & Used Equipment Sale - May 15 & 16 - Rockford IceHogs (May 11)
  
• Firebirds End Reign's Season in Double-Overtime Thriller - Ontario Reign (May 9)
  
• Pacific Division Semifinals Preview, Game 5 - 5/9 - Ontario Reign (May 9)
  
• Firebirds to Face Colorado Eagles in Third Round of 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs - Coachella Valley Firebirds (May 9)
  
• Division Final Schedules Announced for 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs - (May 9)
  
• Colorado Advances to Pacific Division Final with 6-2 Win over Henderson in Game Four - Colorado Eagles (May 9)
  
• Marlies to Face Cleveland Monsters in North Division Finals - Toronto Marlies (May 9)
  
• Grand Rapids Cuts Playoff Roster by Three - Grand Rapids Griffins (May 9)
  
• Griffins Beat Moose, 5-2, to Advance to Central Division Finals - Grand Rapids Griffins (May 8)
  
• Griffins End Moose's Playoff Run in Semifinals - Manitoba Moose (May 8)
  
• Wolves Set for Division Finals Showdown with Griffins - Chicago Wolves (May 8)
  
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• Battle of the Birds: Coachella Valley, Colorado set to face off in Pacific Division Finals - KESQ (May 12)
  
• CALDER CUP: Penguins, Thunderbirds set for Atlantic Division Finals battle - Scranton Times-Tribune (May 11)
  
• New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta names Braden Birch as Utica Comets GM - Rome Sentinel (May 11)
  
• Dom Amore's Sunday Read: For a CT coach, 800 wins only half the story; UConn's killer schedule and more - Hartford Courant (May 10)
  
• Firebirds outlast Ontario Reign in double-overtime thriller to advance to third round - KESQ (May 10)
  
• Firebirds eliminate Reign with double overtime winner-take-all game - Desert Sun (May 10)
  
• The Firebirds face Ontario in Game 5 of the second round playoffs - Desert Sun (May 10)
  
• CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS: Penguins prepare for Springfield in division final - Scranton Times-Tribune (May 10)
  
• Marlies beat Laval, advance to AHL's North Division final - Toronto Sun (May 10)
  
• Powerhouse Griffins put Moose down - Winnipeg Free Press (May 9)
  
• Manitoba Moose season ends with Game 4 loss to Grand Rapids - CJOB (May 9)
  
• Like that, it's over: Moose AHL playoff run ends at seven games - Winnipeg Sun (May 9)
  
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