This week on TXHT Michael previews the Washington Capitals Home Opener, plus a preview of the NWHL. You can watch TXHT Live every Wednesday at 8p EST on both Twitch and Facebook Live.
NHL News and Notes: October 2nd, 2018
These are your news and notes for Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018... There was one preseason contest that happened yesterday. The New Jersey Devils faced off against SC Bern in the NHL Global Series Challenge at PostFinance Arena in Bern, Switzerland. New Jersey went on to win the contest 3-2 in overtime. There are no … Continue reading NHL News and Notes: October 2nd, 2018
NWHL 2018-19 Minnesota Whitecaps Preview
This Season is the First Year for the Minnesota Whitecaps in the NWHL. Key Additions: Hannah Brandt, Amanda Leveille, Sydney Rossman, and Lee Stecklein Top Questions Facing the Whitecaps: How will the Minnesota Whitecaps adapt to the NWHL? While the Whitecaps are an established franchise in the hockey world, however, this will … Continue reading NWHL 2018-19 Minnesota Whitecaps Preview
Leafs trade defenceman to Stars
Early this afternoon the Maple Leafs faced a waivers crunch, deciding to keep goaltender Garret Sparks, Defencemen Justin Holl, and Igor Ozhiganov. While placing goaltenders Calvin Pickard, Curtis McElhinney and Defenceman Connor Carrick on waivers. But in a move that has been rumored since Friday, the Leafs just after placing Carrick on waivers, dealt the 24 … Continue reading Leafs trade defenceman to Stars
Whale sign goalie Meeri Räisänen
The Connecticut Whale went out and signed Finnish goalie Meeri Räisänen. This is a late signing in the off-season; merely days before the regular season is supposed to start. The Whale used it to solidify their goaltending. Räisänen, is a two time SM-sarja Champion and is a three time winner of the Tuula Puputti … Continue reading Whale sign goalie Meeri Räisänen
Washington Capitals Go Cup Crazy
 Today it was unveiled that the Washington Capitals names have been placed on the Stanley Cup and the pictures couldn't be prettier.  New names on the ðŸ†#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/Vr89VUpICP— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 1, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js  The names of the @Capitals are on the #StanleyCup. Planes, trains and automobiles to make it happen!Train … Continue reading Washington Capitals Go Cup Crazy
NHL and NWHL News and Notes: October 1, 2018
Here are your news and notes covering the NHL for Monday, October 1, 2018. There were four preseason contests that happened yesterday. The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks with a 5-3 win at T-Mobile Arena. Tomas Nosek would score two of the Golden Knights three shorthanded goals. Max Pacioretty would … Continue reading NHL and NWHL News and Notes: October 1, 2018
Tom Wilson Hearing scheduled for Wednesday Morning
NHL's Department of Player Safety has announced that Tom Wilson's in person hearing will take place Wednesday October 3rd.  Tom Wilson’s in-person hearing will be held Wednesday morning at the NHL’s New York office. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 1, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Because Wilson has agreed to an in person hearing means that … Continue reading Tom Wilson Hearing scheduled for Wednesday Morning
NWHL 2018-19 Metropolitan Riveters Preview
Last Season: 13-3-0Â 26pts (1st in the NWHL, 2018 Isobel Cup Champions) Goals Leader: Madison Packer - 10 goals Assists Leader: Courtney Burke - 17 assists Points Leader: Alexa Gruschow - 22 points +/- Leader: Rebecca Russo/ Miye D'Oench - +11 Key Departures: Tatiana Rafter, Ashley Johnston, and Harrison Browne Key … Continue reading NWHL 2018-19 Metropolitan Riveters Preview
Tom Wilson to have hearing for hit in final preseason game.
 Tonight it was announced that Tom Wilson has been offered an in person hearing for his hit to the head of St. Louis Blues player Oskar Sundqvist.  Washington’s Tom Wilson has been offered an in-person hearing for an Illegal Check to the Head on St. Louis’ Oskar Sundqvist. Date and time TBD. — … Continue reading Tom Wilson to have hearing for hit in final preseason game.