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List Of 2024–25 NHL Three Star Awards
The 2024–25 NHL Three Star Awards are the way the National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Cana ... denotes its players of the week and players of the month of the 2024–25 season. Weekly Monthly Rookie of the Month References {{DEFAULTSORT:2024-25 NHL Three Star Awards Three Star Awards Lists of NHL Three Star Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League (NHL; , ''LNH'') is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the Stanley Cup playoffs, league playoff champion at the end of each season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport". The NHL is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The National Hockey League was organized at the Windsor Hotel (Montreal), Windsor Hotel in Montreal on November 26, 1917, after the suspension of operations of its predecessor organization, the National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded in 1909 at Renfrew, Ontario. The NHL immediately took the NHA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Duchene
Matthew David Duchene (; born January 16, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Nashville Predators. While with the Predators, he set a new franchise record for most goals scored in a single season. Duchene was selected third overall by the Avalanche in the 2009 NHL entry draft. He won a gold medal with Canada men's national ice hockey team, Canada at the Ice hockey at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament, 2014 Winter Olympics. Playing career Minor Duchene grew up playing minor hockey for the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)'s Central Ontario Wolves (based in Lindsay, Ontario, Lindsay) of the Eastern AAA League. He also spent his early hockey years playing for his hometown Haliburton Huskies before moving up to the AAA level. In 2006, Duchene verbally stated he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Edmonton Oilers Season
The 2024–25 Edmonton Oilers season was the 46th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 53rd season for the organization overall, including their play in the World Hockey Association (WHA). On April 11, 2025, the Oilers clinched their sixth consecutive playoff spot after a 4–2 win over the San Jose Sharks. In the playoffs, after starting the series down 0–2 against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers won four straight games to eliminate the Kings. The Oilers then dispatched the Vegas Golden Knights in five games in the second round. In a rematch of the previous year's Western Conference finals, the Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars in five games and made the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals for a rematch against the Florida Panthers, who won in 2024. The Oilers once again lost the Stanley Cup Finals, this time in six games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Young Stars tournament As w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connor McDavid
Connor Andrew McDavid (born January 13, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey Centre (ice hockey), centre and Captain (ice hockey), captain of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Selected first overall by the Oilers in the 2015 NHL entry draft, McDavid is widely considered one of the best players in the world, and his offensive dominance has drawn comparisons to players such as Wayne Gretzky. McDavid spent his childhood playing ice hockey against older children. Coached by his father, McDavid won four Ontario Minor Hockey Association championships with the York Simcoe Express, but he left the team in 2011 to join the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). There, McDavid was named the GTHL Player of the Year and the winner of the Tim Adams Memorial Trophy. He was granted Canadian Hockey League#Exceptional player status, exceptional player status in 2012 by Hockey Canada, which allowed him to begin playing junior ice hockey at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Buffalo Sabres Season
The 2024–25 Buffalo Sabres season was the 55th season of play for the Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). It was the team's first season with Lindy Ruff back as head coach since 2012-13 Buffalo Sabres season, 2013. The Sabres suffered a 13-game winless streak in late November and early December that dropped them to last place in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference for much of the season. Despite this, the Sabres gained a hot streak towards the end of March and early April that kept their faint playoff hopes alive in a tight conference, but it was ultimately in vain as they were finally eliminated on April 8, 2025, when the 2024–25 Montreal Canadiens season, Montreal Canadiens beat the 2024–25 Detroit Red Wings season, Detroit Red Wings. As a result, Buffalo missed the postseason for the 14th consecutive season, continuing the longest playoff drought in NHL history. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Record vs opponents Notes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (born 9 March 1999), known colloquially as UPL, is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 54th overall, by the Sabres in the 2017 NHL entry draft. Early life Luukkonen was born in Espoo and he grew up in Hyvinkää. Luukkonen's father, Jari, is the Secretary General at the World Wildlife Fund-Finland. Luukkonen was named after former Finnish president Pehr Evind Svinhufvud's nickname. As a child, Luukkonen played football, floorball, and flute. He also played for the Hyvinkään Jää-Ahmat junior squad. Luukkonen grew up idolizing Finnish goaltenders Miikka Kiprusoff and Tuukka Rask. Luukkonen has a twin brother, Jaakko, who played football before becoming an engineer. Luukkonen's older brother, Nuutti, was also a goaltender at the junior level, and went on to become a pilot. Playing career Junior Luukkonen has formerly played for HPK of Liiga, as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Colorado Avalanche Season
The 2024–25 Colorado Avalanche season was the 46th season for the Avalanche as the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that joined the league in 1979, and their 29th playing season since the franchise relocated from Quebec City prior to the start of the 1995–96 NHL season. On October 16, 2024, after a 5–3 loss at home against the Boston Bruins, the Avalanche lost their first four games for the first time since 1998–99. On April 3, 2025, the Avalanche clinched their eighth straight playoff appearance after a 7–3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the first round, they faced the Dallas Stars, losing in seven games. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The Avalanche preseason schedule was released on June 20, 2024. , - , 1 , , September 23 , , Dallas , , 3–2 , , Colorado , , , , Miner , , 15,006 , , 0–1–0 , , , - , 2 , , September 27 , , Colorado , , 2–4 , , Dallas , , , , Mando ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan MacKinnon
Nathan Raymond MacKinnon (born September 1, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). MacKinnon was selected first overall by the Avalanche in the 2013 NHL entry draft. MacKinnon won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022, and has also won the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award as the league's most valuable player during the 2023–24 season. He is widely regarded as one of the best ice hockey players of his generation. Playing career Early life MacKinnon was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and grew up playing in the minor ice hockey system of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. As an atom aged player (under 11), MacKinnon recorded 200 points in 50 games. When MacKinnon was 12 and 13, he played Bantam AAA for the Cole Harbour Red Wings, recording seasons of 110 and 145 points, respectively. After these two seasons, MacKinnon enrolled at Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Faribault, Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Pittsburgh Penguins Season
The 2024–25 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the 58th season (57th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. On April 6, 2025, the Penguins were eliminated from playoff contention for the third consecutive season following a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. This was the Penguins first season finishing with a losing record since the 2005–06 season. The 2024–25 season also saw the deaths of two beloved former members of the Penguins organization, longtime Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange on February 19, 2025, and former general manager Ray Shero nearly two months later on April 9. Off-season June On June 11, 2024, David Quinn was named assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, coaching alongside longtime friend and former Boston University teammate Mike Sullivan. Quinn was most recently the head coach of the San Jose Sharks from 2022–24. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey Centre (ice hockey), centre and Captain (ice hockey), captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Sid the Kid" and dubbed "The Next One (ice hockey), The Next One", he was selected List of first overall NHL draft picks, first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL entry draft. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Crosby was considered one of the most lauded prospects in ice hockey history and is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. During his two-year major junior career with the Rimouski Océanic, he earned many awards and led his club to the 2005 Memorial Cup final. Océanic and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League retired Crosby's jersey number 87 in 2019, and the QMJHL began presenting their Rookie of the Year award as the “Sidney Crosby Trophy” in 2025. Crosby debuted in the NHL during the 2005–06 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes Season
The 2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 46th season (45th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established in June 1979, and the 27th season since the franchise relocated from the Hartford Whalers to start the 1997–98 season. On April 2, 2025, the Hurricanes clinched their seventh consecutive playoff spot after they won in regulation against the Washington Capitals. In the playoffs, the Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils in five games in the first round, defeated the Washington Capitals in five games in the second round, but lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in five games in the Eastern Conference Finals. Off-season On May 24, 2024, Don Waddell resigned as GM and President after 6 seasons. Eric Tulsky was named interim general manager that same day. On June 18, Tulsky was promoted to full-time general manager. Standings Divisional standings Conference standings Schedule and results Preseason The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Nečas
Martin Nečas (; born 15 January 1999) is a Czech professional ice hockey forward for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nečas made his professional debut with Kometa Brno in 2016, and played a prominent role on the team as they won the Czech Extraliga championship. Regarded as a top prospect for the 2017 NHL entry draft, he was selected 12th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes, and made his NHL debut in 2017. At the international level, Nečas represents the Czech Republic. Playing career Junior In 2012, Nečas participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a youth team from Chomutov. A standout junior player, Nečas led the Czech under-16 league in scoring in 2014–15 with 91 points in 34 games, split between the junior teams of Žďár nad Sázavou and Kometa Brno. His production decreased in 2015–16 due to missing games from injuries and illness, appearing in only 18 games, with nine goals and 21 assists. At the concl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
