Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been appointed as the general manager and head coach of the BCHL’s Vernon Vipers for the 2024-25 season, following his tenure as head coach of the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers. Cooke, a Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins in 2009, had a 16-season NHL career, playing over 1,000 games and achieving 398 points.
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Kyle Davidson has successfully drafted and developed a promising future for the Chicago Blackhawks, boasting the most prospects in a projected top-100 ranking with seven players listed. Key prospects include Artyom Levshunov (7), Anton Frondell (12), and Sam Rinzel (26), with expectations for immediate impacts, while other notable players like Kevin Korchinski may need more time to develop. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Vegas Golden Knights have successfully established a high school hockey league in Las Vegas, allowing over 320 players from 16 teams to compete, marking a significant development for a sport previously absent in local high school athletics. The inaugural championship games showcased the Shadow Mountain Ravens winning the Minor Division and the Black Mountain Miners completing an undefeated season in the Major Division, highlighting the potential for hockey's growth in the community. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Los Angeles Kings have signed restricted free agent Alex Laferriere to a three-year, $12.3 million contract with a $4.1 million annual cap hit. The 24-year-old winger, who posted 19 goals and 42 points in 77 games last season, is expected to continue his offensive growth after a successful career start following his NCAA experience at Harvard and a brief AHL stint. Want More Context? 🔎
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