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Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds
Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds

Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds Chicago’s rookie goaltender earns the shutout and Panik triggers the offense again Rookie goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov rejected all 36 shots he faced to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 4-0 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds Wednesday night in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals…

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Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game
Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game

Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game Chicago scores four goals in first 11 minutes to dominate play and knot the Finals The Chicago Wolves reeled off four goals in the opening 11 minutes to trigger a 6-2 triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 2 of the Calder…

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Northwood Esports wins Rocket League World Championship

Posted on June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Northwood Esports wins Rocket League World Championship
Northwood Esports wins Rocket League World Championship

Northwood Esports wins Rocket League World Championship Sunday’s victory caps the Grand Slam of Collegiate Rocket League events Northwood University’s Esports Team on Sunday won the Collegiate Rocket League World Championship in Dallas, Texas. “This victory is something these students will remember for the rest of their lives,” said Esports Coach Cody Elsen. “I am…

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Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime 

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime 
Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime 

Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime  Rookie center Jamieson Rees scores game-winner 2:26 into extra time; Wolves and Stockton play Game 2 Monday night at Allstate Arena Rookie center Jamieson Rees’ rebound goal 2:26 into overtime lifted the Chicago Wolves to a 5-4 victory over the Stockton Heat in…

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Despite rally Wolves lose Calder Cup Championship in 5 games

Posted on June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Despite rally Wolves lose Calder Cup Championship in 5 games
Despite rally Wolves lose Calder Cup Championship in 5 games

Despite rally Wolves lose Calder Cup Championship in 5 games By Ray Hanania The Chicago Wolves made fans in Chicagoland proud. They entered the Calder Cup Championship Finals 11 years after winning the prized Hocky honor in 2008 after defeating the San Diego Gulls in Conference Finals. The Wolves are a powerful and entertaining hockey…

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Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals
Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals

Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals Despite leading Game 4 of the Calder Cup Championship Hockey Finals, the Wolves were pushed back by the Charlotte Checkers Thursday losing the game 5 to 3. The Wolves are behind now with one game to the Chckers 3 and need to take the remaining three games…

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Wolves lose Game 3 of Calder Cup Finals to Checkers

Posted on June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves lose Game 3 of Calder Cup Finals to Checkers
Wolves lose Game 3 of Calder Cup Finals to Checkers

Wolves lose Game 3 of Calder Cup Finals to Checkers Checkers lead Chicago Wolves in Calder Cup Championship finals 2 to 1 The Chicago Wolves surrendered two special-teams goals in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals to fall 4-1 to the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday night at Allstate Arena. Forward Brooks Macek scored the…

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Charlotte Checkers beat Chicago Wolves in Game 2 of Calder Cup championship

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Charlotte Checkers beat Chicago Wolves in Game 2 of Calder Cup championship
Charlotte Checkers beat Chicago Wolves in Game 2 of Calder Cup championship

Charlotte Checkers beat Chicago Wolves in Game 2 of Calder Cup championship The Chicago Wolves erased a two-goal deficit in the second period, but fell to the Charlotte Checkers 5-3 in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals on Sunday night at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Center Gage Quinney scored two second-period goals while forward Keegan Kolesar…

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Wolves take first game of Calder Cup Championship

Posted on June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves take first game of Calder Cup Championship
Wolves take first game of Calder Cup Championship

Wolves take first game of Calder Cup Championship Chicago Wolves forward Stefan Matteau scored two goals, including the overtime game-winner, to lift the Wolves 4-3 over the Charlotte Checkers in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals on Saturday night at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Defensemen Zac Leslie and Zach Whitecloud also scored goals for Chicago (12-6)…

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Wolves take Game 5, one Game from winning Calder Cup Finals

Posted on May 26, 2019May 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves take Game 5, one Game from winning Calder Cup Finals
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Wolves take Game 5, one Game from winning Calder Cup Finals Max Lagace scored the first goal by a goaltender in AHL postseason and Chicago Wolves history to help the Wolves to a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Gulls in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night at Pechanga Arena. Forwards…

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