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2023–24 Vancouver Canucks Season
The 2023–24 Vancouver Canucks season was the 54th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. On March 30, 2024, the Canucks clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2020, after the San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues. On April 16, 2024, the Canucks clinched the Pacific Division title for the first time in franchise history and their first franchise division title since winning the Northwest Division in 2013; following a 4–1 win over the Calgary Flames in their last regular season home game. In game one of the playoffs in their first round series against the Nashville Predators, the Canucks played their first home playoff game at Rogers Arena since 2015, securing a 4–2 win over Nashville. The Canucks would go on to defeat the Predators in six games. In the second round, the Canucks faced the Edmonton Oilers, losing in seven games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pacific Division (NHL)
The National Hockey League's Pacific Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment. It is also one of the two successors of the Smythe Division (the other one was the Northwest Division), though of the current teams, only the Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights did not play in the Smythe Division. Due to subsequent realignments, three of the Pacific Division's original teams (the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks) left the division in 1998 but returned in 2013. The division is the only one in the NHL without any Original Six teams. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting closure of the Canada–United States border, all eight teams were transferred into two different divisions for the 2020–21 NHL season. The American-based teams were moved to the West Division, while the Canadian-based teams were placed into the North Division. With the addition of the expansion Seattle Kraken to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Abbotsford is a city in British Columbia next to the Canada–United States border, Greater Vancouver, and the Fraser River. With a census population of 153,569 people (2021), it is the most populous municipality in the province outside metropolitan Vancouver. Abbotsford–Mission has the third-highest proportion of visible minorities among census metropolitan areas in Canada, after the Greater Toronto Area and the Greater Vancouver CMA. It is home to Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre, Tradex, the University of the Fraser Valley, and Abbotsford International Airport. As of the Canada 2021 Census, 2021 census, it is the largest municipality of the Fraser Valley Regional District and the List of municipalities in British Columbia, fifth-largest municipality of British Columbia. The Abbotsford–Mission metropolitan area of around 195,726 inhabitants as of the 2021 census is the 23rd largest census metropolitan area in Canada. It has also been named by Statistics Canada as C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbotsford Centre
Abbotsford Centre, formerly Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The arena was expected to cost $64.7 million. Construction began on September 24, 2007. As of 2021, it is the home of the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League (AHL) after previously hosting AHL's Abbotsford Heat from 2009 to 2014. History On September 25, 2006, Abbotsford council voted unanimously to hold a referendum asking voters to borrow $85 million to fund three community projects, including a new entertainment and sports centre. The arena was approved by Abbotsford voters on November 25, 2006, with a 54.8% majority. With the loss of the Heat, Abbotsford Centre announced it would start a recreational ice hockey league to help fill open dates left at the arena. Each team in the Abbotsford Centre Hockey League is to play 20 games per team during the 2014-15 hockey season. On May 2, 2018, the Canadian Elite Basketball League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Seattle Kraken Season
The 2023–24 Seattle Kraken season was the third season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. They played their home games at Climate Pledge Arena. During the season, the Kraken played in the 2024 Winter Classic, winning 3–0 against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2024, achieving the first shutout in Winter Classic history. On April 3, the Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention after a 5–2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. On April 29, following the season, Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol was fired, being replaced by Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma on May 28. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The preseason schedule was released on June 23, 2023. Regular season The regular season schedule was released on June 27, 2023. Player statistics Skaters Goaltenders †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Kraken. Stats reflect time wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith (born August 13, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He holds the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins record for most saves in a playoff game. DeSmith was named to the AHL's 2016–17 All-Rookie Team and was a co-recipient of the 2017 Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award. Undrafted and regarded as undersized for a goaltender, he signed with the Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, in 2015 after his college career at the University of New Hampshire was halted due to legal problems. After performing well both in Wheeling and while being loaned to the American Hockey League's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins later that season, he earned a promotion by signing an AHL contract in the summer of 2016. After recording a league-best statistical performance 2016–17 AHL season, he signed a contract with Pittsburgh in July 2017, where he would play for the NHL squad for five of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artūrs Šilovs
Artūrs Šilovs (born 22 March 2001) is a Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Šilovs was selected by the Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall, in the 2019 NHL entry draft and made his NHL debut with the team in 2023. Playing with the Latvian national team, Šilovs played a central role in the country's first-ever medal at Ice Hockey World Championships in 2023. Playing career Šilovs started his hockey career with HS Riga of the Optibet Hockey League. At the 2019 NHL Entry Draft he was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall. He was subsequently selected by the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League in the 2019 CHL Import Draft, 11th overall, and joined them for the 2019–20 season. Šilovs signed a contract with Vancouver on 23 August 2019. In 2021, he started playing for the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League, recording a .888 save percentage for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Calgary Flames Season
The 2023–24 Calgary Flames season was their 44th season in Calgary, and the 52nd season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 6, 1972. On April 4, 2024, the Flames were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season after a 5–2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The preseason schedule was published on June 23, 2023. It begins for the Flames on September 15 with 3 games at the Young Stars tournament in Penticton. The full squad started preseason on September 24, 2023. Young Stars tournament Preseason Regular season Player statistics As of April 18, 2024 Skaters Goaltenders †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Flames. Stats reflect time with the Flames only. ‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Flames only. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. Awards and honours Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Horvat
Bowie William Horvat (born April 5, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey Centre (ice hockey), centre and Captain (ice hockey)#Alternate captains, alternate captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected ninth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2013 NHL entry draft, where he served as Captain (ice hockey), captain from 2019–20 Vancouver Canucks season, 2019 until his trade to the Islanders in 2022–23 NHL season, 2023. During his junior ice hockey, junior career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), he won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as playoff MVP in 2012-13 OHL season, 2013, as well as two J. Ross Robertson Cup titles with the London Knights. Internationally, he has played for Hockey Canada, Team Canada at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (under-18), 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, 2014 IIHF U20 Championships and the 2018 IIHF World Championship. Early life Horvat was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Edmonton Oilers Season
The 2023–24 Edmonton Oilers season was the 45th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 52nd season for the organization overall, including their play in the World Hockey Association (WHA). During the off-season, the Oilers acquired forward Connor Brown and defenceman Ben Gleason via free agency. They also re-signed forward Mattias Janmark. The team started the season poorly, going before firing head coach Jay Woodcroft and replacing him with Kris Knoblauch. The team's fortunes soon experienced an eventual rejuvenation in their performance, leading to a significant rebound and ultimately achieving a record of 46 wins, 18 losses, and 5 overtime losses under the leadership of Knoblauch. Edmonton then signed free agent Corey Perry during the season, after Perry's existing contract with the Chicago Blackhawks was terminated for misconduct. Nearing the trade deadline, the team acquired centres Sam Carrick and Adam Henri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Nashville Predators Season
The 2023–24 Nashville Predators season was the 26th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. The Predators made the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years after having missed the playoffs last season. This was the team's first season without David Poile as general manager, following his retirement on June 30, 2023, although he still currently remains with the organization as a creative consultant. Poile was previously the only general manager in team history and retired as both the longest tenured and winningest general manager in team history. On April 9, 2024, the Predators clinched a playoff berth following a 4–3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. In the Playoffs, the Predators faced the Vancouver Canucks, losing in six games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The preseason schedule was published on June 23, 2023. Regular season The regular season schedule was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2023–24 season. The playoffs began on April 20, 2024, and concluded on June 24, 2024, with the Florida Panthers winning their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers four games to three in the Stanley Cup Finals. The New York Rangers made the playoffs as the Presidents' Trophy winners with the most points (i.e. best record) during the regular season. Both the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs extended their respective playoff streaks to eight consecutive seasons, the longest active streaks in the NHL. Additionally, this was the final season of the streak for Boston. For the second year in a row and third time since entering the NHL as expansion teams in the 1967–68 NHL season, both Pennsylvania-based teams (the Flyers and Penguins) missed the playoffs in the same season. Marc-Andre Fleury missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
