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Greg Cronin speaks to reporters during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 5, 2023. Troy Terry and new Anaheim coach Greg Cronin were sitting in a Colorado Starbucks when the coffee cups became stand-ins for players. Cronin moved his and Terry's around the table to explain how he wants the Ducks to play. “He’s the right guy for the job,” Terry said. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

From Washington to Anaheim, some 1st-time NHL head coaches are getting an opportunity this season

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Coachella Valley Firebirds players celebrate a win after a Calder Cup Finals hockey game in Palm Desert, Calif., on June 10, 2023. Beset by pandemic revenue losses in a sport more driven by attendance than many others, the American Hockey League is back in a big way, setting revenue and playoff attendance records. The ongoing finals between the Hershey Bears and Firebirds is an example of the oldest and newest franchises each drawing well and showing the potential of minor league hockey in North America. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun via AP)

Record revenue and attendance has business booming again for the American Hockey League

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

The Latest: AHL exhibition halted in 2nd period due to virus

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Retro Baltimore: When the Clippers ruled the Civic Center

By MIKE KLINGAMAN and The Baltimore Sun - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' Jake Lucchini, left, battles Springfield Thunderbirds' Philippe Desrosiers for the puck behind the goal during an American Hockey League game in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Three American Hockey League teams have opted out of playing this season because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Charlotte Checkers, Milwaukee Admirals and Thunderbirds opted out and will return in 2021-22, the AHL said. (Dave Scherbenco/The Citizens' Voice via AP, File)

3 American Hockey League teams opt out of season, 28 to play

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Pheonix Copley hits the ice while deflecting the puck in the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

Capitals’ minor-leaguers stuck in limbo with AHL season canceled

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, the Tacoma Defiance, a United Soccer League team based in Tacoma, Wash., play the San Diego Royal in a USL match inside an empty Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Wash. Unlike the NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball that can run on television revenue, it's impossible for some minor sports leagues in North America to go on in empty stadiums and arenas in light of the coronavirus pandemic. (Joshua Bessex/The News Tribune via AP, File)

Pandemic could change landscape of minor league sports

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

This undated photo provided Courtesy of Universal Pictures shows actors Jerry Houser, left, and Paul Newman, center, in a scene from the movie &quot;Slap Shot.&quot; &quot;Slap Shot&quot; was No. 5 in The Associated Press’ Top 25 favorite sports movies poll. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures via AP)

‘Slap Shot’ still iconic in hockey despite sport’s changes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) looks back as the puck goes in, next to New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews’ hat trick lifts Leafs past Devils 7-4

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill (31) makes a save on a shot as Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) gets out of the way of the shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Blueger scores in 8th round of SO, Penguins beat Coyotes

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press