Photo: Andy Nietupski Vancouver Canucks have been named Brett McLean Assistant coach of the new head coach staff Adam Futer. McLean has been the head coach of the AHL Iowa Field (AHL) over the past two seasons and has a combined record of 54-74-10-6. He previously served as an assistant for the Minnesota Field Team…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer Ryan Sandlin Minnesota credentials can be matched to anyone. Sandlin, 27, is a forward with the Iowa Wild who had an extensive hockey resume in Minnesota before turning pro. Son of Minnesota-Duluth head coach Scott SandlinRyan grew up in Hermantown, Minnesota, just outside of Duluth. Outdoor rinks remain an important part…
Russia's top general said at a Kremlin meeting on Saturday that all Ukrainian troops were forced to get from part of Russia's Kursk region, Moscow lost its surprise for the Ukrainian invasion. Ukrainian officials denied the claim. Peskov told Russian state news media Interfax that Russian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov gave Russian…
SpaceX may soon have greater control over South Texas residents' recreational activities. Houston Chronicles (pass Gizmodo) and San Antonio Express Reports said a pair of state Senate bills introduced earlier this month would allow officials in the possible Star City to decide when and when to close nearby beaches for a workday start-up event. Meanwhile,…
In the Warriors Game 5, Golden State broadcast, Dillon Brooks intentionally tried on Steph Curry's injured right thumb (first 3-pointer). Since then, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has commented on the issue. He thwarted the rules and even allowed the connection. “So, the rule in the NBA is that once you shoot, you can hit…
It was an image of a celebration poster in a celebration poster following Yoon Suk Yeol's removal as South Korean president, which surfaced, claiming it proved the disconnection of the opposition and China from him. But the material comes from local anti-king rallyists who posted multilingual posters on Seoul explaining protests against foreigners by the…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer Back home in Des Moines this weekend, the Iowa Wild are enjoying the climate-controlled environment at the Casey Center. There’s no wind chill or the biting cold that came with last week’s outdoor games in Minnesota. And they're enjoying the return of their goalie Carl Peterson. Peterson started Saturday in Milwaukee…
Summer is just around the corner, which means hanging around the poolside on a sunny day in Socal is just a stone. While well-designed rooms and top-notch service are always a top priority, in the summer, entering the five-star pool can sign this deal for travelers. The California coastline is home to beautiful beaches with…
LeBron James keeps real about his marriage to Savannah James and says their relationship is still facing challenges despite public perception. The 40-year-old Lakers star admitted: “I'm going to be honest, a relationship will never be like perfect.” He added that while couples may look “perfect” from the outside, this situation rarely speaks in a…
Newly named Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Wednesday accused Israel of lack of food as a political tool in Gaza operations and urged Hamas, a militant group that controls the Palestinian enclave, to do further work on the ceasefire. Israel has blocked the Gaza Strip since early March and resumed its military campaign against Hamas…