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Detroit Sends Shai Buium to Grand Rapids

AHL Grand Rapids Griffins GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday assigned defenseman Shai Buium to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Buium, the 36th overall pick by Detroit in 2021, made his professional debut with the Griffins last season on April 19 at the Iowa Wild, following the conclusion of his junior season at the University of Denver. The 21-year-old became a two-time national champion at Denver, winning NCAA titles in 2024 and 2022. Last season, Buium was named to the NCHC Second All-Star Team when ... Full Story

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Railers Get Six Skaters from Bridgeport

ECHL Worcester Railers HC WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the New York Islanders (@NYIslanders), and General Manager & Associate Head Coach Nick Tuzzolino, announced today forwards Matthew Kopperud, Justin Gill, and Jack Randl, along with defensemen Cam McDonald, Christian Krygier, and Matias Rajaniemi have been assigned on loan by the Bridgeport Islanders to the Worcester Railers. The Railers training camp roster is now at 30 players. Gill, 21, enters his first season after signing an AHL contract with the Bridgeport Islanders on July 3rd, 2024. ... Full Story

Golden State Valkyries Announce Natalie Nakase as Head Coach

WNBA Golden State Valkyries The Golden State Valkyries have named Natalie Nakase as head coach, it was announced today. Nakase takes the helm of the Valkyries following over 16 years of coaching professional basketball, including 10 seasons in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, and three seasons as first assistant coach with the Las Vegas Aces. Nakase will report to Valkyries General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin, and begins her tenure with the team on October 21. "Being named the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries is a lifelong dream come true," said Nakase. "I am thankful to Joe Lacob, Ohemaa Nyanin and the Golden... Full Story

Phantoms Announce Season Opening Roster

AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms Allentown, PA - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have officially announced their Season Opening roster for the 2024-25 season. The Phantoms will have 30 players to begin the season including 19 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders. Ian Laperrière enters his fourth season as head coach of a Phantoms team that advanced to the division semifinals of the Calder Cup playoffs last season. There are 22 returning players who were members of that team for all or part of the season including captain Garrett Wilson and alternate captain Louie Belpedio. Also returning are leading scorers Coo... Full Story

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