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Tyler Wong named Chicago Wolves 2018-19 AHL Man of the Year

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tyler Wong named Chicago Wolves 2018-19 AHL Man of the Year
Tyler Wong named Chicago Wolves 2018-19 AHL Man of the Year

Tyler Wong named Chicago Wolves 2018-19 AHL Man of the Year GLENVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Wolves are proud to announce that Tyler Wong has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Chicago community during the 2018-19 season. The 23-year-old forward…

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Wolves Hockey Playoff tickets on sale starting Thursday

Posted on March 27, 2019June 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves Hockey Playoff tickets on sale starting Thursday
Wolves Hockey Playoff tickets on sale starting Thursday

  Wolves Hockey Playoff tickets on sale starting Thursday The Chicago Wolves can clinch their 20th postseason berth in their 25-year history Friday night, but Wolves fans only have to wait until 11 a.m. Thursday to secure individual tickets for the Calder Cup playoffs. To purchase a playoff package — which provides the same seat…

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First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio

Posted on March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio
First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio

First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio Chicago Wolves goaltender Oscar Dansk earned his second shutout of the campaign on Saturday night in a 5-0 victory over the San Antonio Rampage at AT&T Center. Forwards Tye McGinn, Keegan Kolesar, Matthew Weis and Tomas Hyka and rookie defenseman Nic Hague all scored for Chicago (39-19-5-3) while Dansk…

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Wolves win eight straight at home

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves win eight straight at home
Wolves win eight straight at home

Wolves win eight straight at home Forward Tye McGinn scored 1:43 into overtime to lift the Chicago Wolves over the Milwaukee Admirals 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. McGinn caught a pass in stride from forward Stefan Matteau, split a pair of Admirals and sent a backhand a shot over goaltender Tom McCollum’s blocker…

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Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting
Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting

Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting Bridgeview’s premiere sports and entertainment venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium in a partnership with one of the country’s largest online ticketing and entertainment companies. The ribbon cutting was held on Thursday March 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania Bridgeview’s multipurpose venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium during a ribbon cutting…

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Carr earns American Hockey League Player of the Month honors

Posted on March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Carr earns American Hockey League Player of the Month honors
Carr earns American Hockey League Player of the Month honors

Carr earns American Hockey League Player of the Month honors The American Hockey League announced Friday that Chicago Wolves forward Daniel Carr has been named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for February. Carr produced eight goals, nine assists and a +10 plus/minus rating during 11 games in February to guide the Wolves into first…

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Wolves Hockey take first place in AHL Central Division

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves Hockey take first place in AHL Central Division
Wolves Hockey take first place in AHL Central Division

Wolves Hockey take first place in AHL Central Division The Chicago Wolves took over first place in the AHL’s Central Division with a 1-0 victory over the Rockford IceHogs in Illinois Lottery Cup action on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena. Goaltender Max Lagace posted 27 saves for his first shutout of the season while forward…

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Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday
Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday

Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday The Chicago Wolves scored three unanswered goals to topple the Texas Stars, 3-1, on Thursday afternoon in front of 15,432 fans at Allstate Arena. Forwards Curtis McKenzie, Gage Quinney and Daniel Carr scored for Chicago (29-17-5-1) while defenseman Nic Hague picked up two assists. Goaltender Max Lagace (12-7-3)…

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The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy

Posted on February 16, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy
The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy

The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy The criticism of Joe Ricketts and the attacks against the Chicago Cubs reflect the twisted, distorted form of public justice that has corrupted today’s society. It also displays the hypocrisy of some of the politicians like Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel who have exploited the incident for personal…

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Wolves Hockey: Lagace rejoins the Wolves team

Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves Hockey: Lagace rejoins the Wolves team
Wolves Hockey: Lagace rejoins the Wolves team

Wolves Hockey: Lagace rejoins the Wolves team The Chicago Wolves announced Friday that goaltender Max Lagace has been returned on loan by the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. The 26-year-old Lagace spent most of the last month with Vegas and appeared in one game — rejecting 27 of 31 shots in a 5-2 loss on Feb….

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Wolves track down Moose, winning 5-2

Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves track down Moose, winning 5-2
Wolves track down Moose, winning 5-2

Wolves track down Moose, winning 5-2 The Chicago Wolves hockey team pulled away with a pair of goals in the third period, topping the Manitoba Moose 5-2 on Saturday night before 11,108 at Allstate Arena. Forwards Tomas Hyka, Daniel Carr, Keegan Kolesar and Gage Quinney and defenseman Zach Whitecloud all scored for Chicago (25-15-5-1) while…

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Hockey News: Wolves Rally nearly unseats Cleveland Monsters

Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hockey News: Wolves Rally nearly unseats Cleveland Monsters
Hockey News: Wolves Rally nearly unseats Cleveland Monsters

Hockey News: Wolves Rally nearly unseats Cleveland Monsters The Chicago Wolves pitched a three-goal rally in the third period to force overtime, but fell to the Cleveland Monsters 4-3 in the extra session on Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Defensemen Erik Brännström and Jack Bischoff and forward Tomas Hyka all scored goals for Chicago…

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Wolves set Feb. 2 for Brandon Pirri Bobblehead Night

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves set Feb. 2 for Brandon Pirri Bobblehead Night
Wolves set Feb. 2 for Brandon Pirri Bobblehead Night

Wolves set Feb. 2 for Brandon Pirri Bobblehead Night Though the real Brandon Pirri has found a home with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, there are 2,500 Brandon Pirri bobbleheads, courtesy of CW50, that will find homes with the first 2,500 fans to enter Allstate Arena for the Chicago Wolves game against the Manitoba Moose…

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Wolves claim first place showdown 

Posted on January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves claim first place showdown 
Wolves claim first place showdown 

Wolves claim first place showdown  The Chicago Wolves took over first place in the Central Division on Wednesday night, topping the Grand Rapids Griffins 5-2 at Allstate Arena. Center Gage Quinney tallied two goals while forwards Daniel Carr and Tyler Wong and defenseman Dylan Coghlan also scored for Chicago (23-13-3-1). Netminder Oscar Dansk (14-6-2) made…

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Hockey News: Tucson Roadrunners elude Wolves

Posted on January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hockey News: Tucson Roadrunners elude Wolves
Hockey News: Tucson Roadrunners elude Wolves

Hockey News: Tucson Roadrunners elude Wolves The Chicago Wolves took a lead into the final period, but fell to the Tucson Roadrunners 3-2 after a furious rally on Saturday night at Tucson Convention Center Arena. Forwards Tomas Hyka and Brooke Macek each scored for Chicago (22-13-3-1) while goaltender Zach Fucale (0-1-0) saved 27 shots in…

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Wolves Hockey team returns to first place

Posted on January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves Hockey team returns to first place
Wolves Hockey team returns to first place

Wolves Hockey team returns to first place Wolves torch Tucson, regain first place in the American Hockey League’s Central Division after 6-3 victory at the Tucson Convention Center Arena. The team returns to the Tucson Convention Center tonight (Saturday Jan. 12, 2019), and returns to the Allstate Arena Jan. 16. You can watch the Tucson…

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Hockey news: Lagace goes to Vegas, Fucale joins Wolves

Posted on January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hockey news: Lagace goes to Vegas, Fucale joins Wolves
Hockey news: Lagace goes to Vegas, Fucale joins Wolves

Hockey news: Lagace goes to Vegas, Fucale joins Wolves In Hockey News this week, the Chicago Wolves announced Wednesday that goaltender Max Lagace has been recalled from loan by the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, goaltender Zach Fucale has been reassigned to Chicago from Fort Wayne (ECHL) and center Matthew Weis has been loaned to Fort…

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Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice

Posted on January 8, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice
Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice

Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice Wolves light up the ice at the Allstate Arena in a game against the San Antonio Rampage. It’s phenomenal hockey and sports excitement from start to finish By Ray Hanania The American League hockey team the Chicago Wolves trounced the San Antonio Rampage this past week 3 to…

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