The Marian Hossa for Dany Heatley Trade, 15 Years Later
Eighteen years ago, the Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Thrashers shocked the hockey world in a superstar for superstar (plus Greg de Vries) trade. Let’s take a look back at the players involved, the trade itself, and the aftermath.Marian...
Roadrunners, Reign clinch berths in 2024 playoffs | TheAHL.com
The Tucson Roadrunners and Ontario Reign both clinched berths in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday evening.
The Roadrunners return to the postseason for the second year in a row; Tucson fell to Coachella Valley in a best-of-three...
Montreal Canadiens Would Like To Add A First Line Forward
Could the Montreal Canadiens Move A Young Defenseman for a Forward
Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joined TSN Radio in Montreal and was asked about what the Montreal Canadiens could do this offseason and if one of their...
March 27, 2024 — 25 Years of Lacrosse: Top Teams (part 2)
Third in a series of blog entries on TopOfTheCircle.com’s quarter-century of covering lacrosse.
In the last few years, the leading teams in girls’ and women’s lacrosse have evolved. Although Maryland has won five national titles after the end of...
Is Field Hockey a British Sport?
Field hockey holds a prominent place in the realm of sports, captivating enthusiasts worldwide with its fast-paced gameplay and rich history. Often associated with nations like India, the Netherlands, and Australia, the question arises: Is field hockey truly...
FIH: With The 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup, Croatia Will Host Its First Ever...
Lausanne, Switzerland: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that the next FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup will be staged in Croatia, in the city of Poreč, from 3 to 9 February 2025. Whilst Croatia...
Panthers Face Must-Win Game Versus Bruins on Tuesday
The Florida Panthers are in a dogfight for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, tied for first with the Boston Bruins with a record of 46-20-6 and 97 points. On Tuesday night, the teams will face each...
New coach Franson leaning on advice from past mentors | TheAHL.com
by Alec Lessner | AHL On The Beat
When Cody Franson departed British Columbia for Des Moines, he temporarily left his family and most of his physical possessions behind.
One thing Franson made sure to bring was an item...
Sam Reinhart Continues To Raise His Value
It has been a remarkable season for Sam Reinhart and the Florida Panthers. Reinhart notched two goals in the previous game, hitting the 50-goal plateau for the first time in his career.
Nobody expected 40 or even 50 goals...
March 26, 2024 — 25 Years of Lacrosse: Top Teams (part 1)
Second in a series of blog entries on TopOfTheCircle.com’s quarter-century of covering lacrosse.
When we first started this site, it was in the era of extraordinary, strong teams at the very top.
In the early days, for better or worse,...
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Benavidez’s Victory Lap: “I Dominated Every Round” Against Gvozdyk
David Benavidez seemed out of touch with reality about how he performed in his win over Oleksandr Gvozyk, claiming that he “dominated every...
