March 28th, 2011 Well, there you have it. The two best teams in the AFHL are set to do battle in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals. So which team to choose? The Power, of course, are the favorites; they have been a powerhouse from day one this season. In September, the Heroes were picked by […]
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Stanley Cup Finals Coverage – Washington Power win Stanley Cup
Washington Power win the 2011 AFHL Stanley Cup! Washington Power (2) vs. (5) Vancouver Heroes April 3rd, 2011 Teemu Selanne zig-zagged through the crowd, long after the trophy presentation, his eyes turning every which way. Still on skates and in full gear — minus his gloves, helmet and stick — Selanne was trying his best to see […]
Firestorm ready to begin quest for repeat as champs
Marquee matchups and quick hits around the league January 19th, 2013 After a Stanley Cup championship run that stunned everybody but the players in the Hamilton Firestorm locker room, they’re ready to attempt the improbable again. The Firestorm will launch the lockout shortened AFHL season today by handing out their rings and raising their […]
Surprise starts stealing early attention
Lakehead beats Toronto in opening week grudge match; Early season surprises and shockers around the league January 28th, 2013 The IceHoles and Red Devils talked trash, laid the smack down, and played one wildly entertaining matchup to open the 2013 regular season. After nine months, one lockout, and only days of training camp, fans packed […]
Killers Coach Stryska throws stick at player during practice
This year could be a rough one for the Fort Drum Killers. With his team off to a disappointing 1-21-2 start, Killers Coach/GM Steve Stryska put his troops through a tough practice Monday that ended with a bag skate — a series of repetitive skating drills and sprints in which there’s nary a puck […]
2013 Trade Deadline Preview
Latest buzz on the eve of Trade Deadline Day GMs are getting their typing fingers ready March 6th, 2013 “A lot of sniffing happening over the past couple of days,”said Ottawa Knights GM Ryan Armstrong. “Teams are figuring out what the market is now for rental players. Lots and lots of talking right now.” Tomorrow is Decision […]
2013 AFHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview
April 1st, 2013 The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here once again and the AFHL championship is up for grabs. Lord Stanley’s mug has been owned by the city of Hamilton for the past year, but new contenders have stepped to the fore. Headlining this year’s first round playoff coverage are some of the AFHL’s biggest […]
First Round Series Recap
April 8th, 2013 IceHoles advance by beating Leafs 10-1 The poise, confidence and talents that carried the Lakehead IceHoles to the top of the league standings in the regular season was on full display in their first round playoff series against the Oshawa City Leafs. “Throughout the whole week they were the better team […]
Second Round Series Recaps
April 15th, 2013 Supermen edge out Vipers 7-3 to advance to Finals Vipers coach Chris Hartley has seen his team grow, but by no means is he happy with the way their season ended. Last night, his Vipers lost to the Supermen 7-4 in the second round of the playoffs, ending the Vipers’ season and […]