The Washington Capitals would purchase CapFriendly sending shockwaves through the hockey world. Plus PWHL Awards and other notes.
NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
NHL News
- The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Carrick.
- Carrick would be fined $2,213.54 for slashing Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
- The fine is the maximum allowable per the CBA.
Edmonton’s Sam Carrick has been fined $2,213.54, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for slashing Florida’s Dmitry Kulikov.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) June 11, 2024
PWHL News
- The PWHL announced their 2023-24 Award winners.
Presented to the player considered most valuable to their team's success throughout the regular season, Natalie Spooner is the first-ever recipient of the 2024 Billie Jean King MVP Award. ⭐️
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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Natalie Spooner tallied a league-leading 20 goals and 7 assists, averaging 1.13 points-per-game this season. Following her outstanding performance, Natalie Spooner has been named 2024 Forward of the Year. 🥄
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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With 18 points in 24 games and averaging 26:26 minutes per game in the regular season, Erin Ambrose has solidified herself as a top player in the league, becoming the first-ever PWHL Defender of the Year! 🙌
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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As a testament to her incredible play this season with a league-leading 16 wins and most shutouts with three, Kristen Campbell is your 2024 Goaltender of the Year presented by @Rogers! 🥫 pic.twitter.com/MVR9Ppczkt
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
After tallying 19 points in 24 games, as well as recording the first-ever PWHL hat trick, Grace Zumwinkle has solidified her place as a rising star in the league becoming the inaugural PWHL Rookie of the Year! 🏆
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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Leading his team on a record-setting 11-game win streak and ending the year with a league-high 47 points in the regular season, PWHL Toronto Head Coach Troy Ryan has been awarded 2024 Coach of the Year!
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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Montréal’s Maureen Murphy is the winner of the 2024 Hockey For All Award presented by @scotiabank!
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
With a primary focus on health and wellness, Maureen volunteers for numerous community organizations in Montréal. This season, she has dedicated close to 600 hours to both… pic.twitter.com/0nXdklEoiB
Congratulations to our 2024 First All-Star Team!
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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Congratulations to our 2024 Second All-Star Team!
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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Congratulations to our 2024 All-Rookie Team!
— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 11, 2024
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Game Recaps
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Today’s Games
- FLA v. EDM – Game 3 – 8p ET
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- Jeff Marek Show: Washington Lands Cap Friendly (SportsNet)
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- Insider Trading: The latest ‘near-offseason’ updates (TSN)
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