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  • VFTG – The Power Rangers Fan Panel – Awesome Con 2024

    VFTG – The Power Rangers Fan Panel – Awesome Con 2024

    It’s Morphin Time!

     

    Voices From The Grid returns to Awesome Con in Washington DC! Join Michael, Sasha, Ben and Brian as they lead a fan driven discussion on the Power Rangers franchise.

     

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  • PWHL Recap – 3/19

    PWHL Recap – 3/19

    PWHL News and Notes from Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

    News

    • The PWHL would name Minnesota forward Kendall Coyne Schofield First Star of the Week.
      • Michela Cava (MIN) and Kali Flanagan (TOR) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • PWHL Stars of the Week – Schofield Earns First Star Honor

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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • OTT v. NY – 7p ET
    • BOS v. TOR – 7p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Upper Deck To Release Multiple PWHL Hockey Card Sets This Year (The Hockey News)
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  • NHL Daily – Dominance and Battles

    NHL Daily – Dominance and Battles

    We would see dominance and some close battles in the NHL on Tuesday night as teams continue to fight for their spot in the playoffs.

    NHL News and Notes Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

    News

    • It was announced that former Washington Capital Chris Simon has passed away.
      • Simon spent seven years with the Capitals, and also played for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild.
      • Simon would win the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 1996 and be part of the Capitals (1998) and Flames (2004) teams that would make the Stanley Cup Final.
    • Former Cap Chris Simon Passes Away

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    Game Recaps

    Ottawa Senators v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

    • In Boston the Bruins would faceoff with the Ottawa Senators, and in the first period David Pastrnak would net a pair of goals to give the B’s the 2-0 lead. In the second period Shane Pinto and Brady Tkachuk would score for the Sens, but Justin Brazeau would score to give the B’s the 3-2 lead. Then in the third period Pastrnak would score to complete the hat trick, and goals from Jesper Boqvist and Brazeau would give the Bruins the 6-2 victory over the Senators.
    https://youtu.be/MGCTHJqQL0k?si=M1ZXR5kXKBZfBVVy

    Columbus Blue Jackets v. Detroit Red Wings – 7p ET

    • In Detroit the Red Wings would play for their playoff lives as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period Zach Werenski and Alexandre Texier would score to give the Jackets the 2-0 lead. In the second period Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider would score to tie the game at two for the Wings. Then in the third period Kirill Marchenko would score for the Jackets, but Raymond would net his second of the game to tie the game at three for the Wings to force overtime. In the extra frame Patrick Kane would score to give the Red Wings the 4-3 overtime victory over the Blue Jackets.
    https://youtu.be/VYesBbChB0c?si=mgPoXj6W91k3HdQJ

    Pittsburgh Penguins v. New Jersey Devils – 7p ET

    • In New Jersey the Pittsburgh Penguins would come to town to faceoff with the Devils, and in the first period Dawson Mercer would score for the Devils to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Marcus Pettersson would strike for the Pens to tie the game at one, but Timo Meier would score to retake the lead for the Devils. Then in the third period Bryan Rust would score for the Pens, but goals from Alexander Holtz, Mercer, and Meier would give the Devils the 5-2 victory over the Penguins.
    https://youtu.be/nri8bkBevB8?si=W0Agvnt6-pDtq1rY

    Winnipeg Jets v. New York Rangers – 7p ET

    • At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would faceoff with the Winnipeg Jets, and after a scoreless first period Alex Wennberg would score for the Rangers, but a pair of goals from Mark Scheifele and a tally from Kyle Connor would give the Jets the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Alexis Lafreniere would score for the Rangers, but Scheifele would score to complete the hat trick and give the Jets the 4-2 victory over the Rangers.
    https://youtu.be/gKofj0EKebU?si=FDFPpEaQC0feL8kL

    Toronto Maple Leafs v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

    • In Philadelphia the Flyers would go to battle with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Owen Tippett would score to give the Flyers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Travis Sanheim and Morgan Frost would score to grow the Flyers lead to three. Then in the third period William Nylander, Tyler Bertuzzi, and John Tavares would score for the Leafs, but Scott Laughton would score to give the Flyers the 4-3 victory over the Maple Leafs.
    https://youtu.be/vqxwndzKCxE?si=znGVsppz9qb3pqIS

    Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Islanders – 7:30p ET

    • Meanwhile, on Long Island, the New York Islander would take on the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the first period Seth Jarvis would net a pair of goals and Martin Necas would score to give the Canes the 3-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Kyle Palmieri would strike for the Isles, but Jake Guentzel would score to give the Hurricanes the 4-1 victory over the Islanders.
    https://youtu.be/vA6tQeKE8gs?si=W1RTTQyncT-biM4D

    San Jose Sharks v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET

    • In Nashville the Predators would take on the San Jose Sharks, and in the first period Roman Josi would score for the Preds to take the 1-0 lead, but Mikael Granlund would score to tie the game at one for the Sharks. In the second period Mario Ferraro would score for the Sharks to take the 2-1 lead, but goals from Jason Zucker, Michael McCarron, and Luke Evangelista would give the Preds the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period McCarron, Mark Jankowski, Filip Forsberg, and Tommy Novak would score to give the Predators the dominating 8-2 victory over the Sharks.
    https://youtu.be/GoJkloCy5Xw?si=7d-0A6o1N4-eL8Zs

    Colorado Avalanche v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET

    • In St. Louis for a Central Division battle, the Blues would faceoff with the Colorado Avalanche, and in the first period Mikko Rantanen would open the scoring for the Avs, but Nathan Walker would score for the Blues to tie the game at one. In the second period Alexey Toropchenko and Brayden Schenn would strike for the Blues while Casey Mittelstadt and Rantanen would score fort he Avs for the 3-3 tie. Then in the third period Rantanen would score to complete the hat trick and give the Avalanche the 4-3 victory over the Blues.
    https://youtu.be/iTRmXDWRPU0?si=3o_83y2NL9rfKmMU

    Late Games

    • Montreal Canadiens v. Edmonton Oilers – 9p ET
    https://youtu.be/cN4iC1zt-ls?si=EhzThoaY4GSgphvh
    • Minnesota Wild v. Anaheim Ducks – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/_37FILw3KQs?si=aF_H0dZk9X_XNYDs
    • Chicago Blackhawks v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/wRMDB6UgqZE?si=-pXv4xC7arM1bJMK
    • Buffalo Sabres v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/_hQY8hw_b7I?si=e5CwookQceDgYKUF
    • Tampa Bay Lightning v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
    https://youtu.be/GEfm4n0WKlo?si=ZaP7YyO1Q3aiPgKj

    Games

    • TOR v. WAS – 7:30p ET
    • ARI v. DAL – 8p ET
    • MIN v. LA – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • Insider Trading: Could concessions be made with NHL’s current LTIR stance? (TSN)
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  • Former Cap Chris Simon Passes Away

    Former Cap Chris Simon Passes Away

    It is with sad news today that we have learned of the passing of former Washington Capitals forward Chris Simon.

    Simon, who was born in Wawa, Ontario, Canada, was drafted into the NHL 25th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1990 NHL Draft, but would be part of the infamous Eric Lindros trade to the Quebec Nordiques that would also see Peter Forsberg, Steve Duchesne, Kerry Huffman, Mike Ricci, Ron Hextall, and a pair of draft picks go to Quebec.

    Simon would shift over to Colorado when the Nordiques relocated to Denver in 1995 to become the Avalanche. During their first season in Colorado, Simon and the Avalanche would win the Stanley Cup in 1996. Then on November 2nd, 1997, Simon would be traded to the Capitals with Curtis Leschyshyn for Keith Jones and a pair of draft picks. Simon would play an integral part for the Capitals as he would be a part of the 1997-98 team that would make their first ever Stanley Cup Final appearance.

    In his seven years with the Capitals Simon would record career highs in goals (29 – 1999-2000), assists (20 – 1999-2000), and points (49 – 1999-2000). On November 1st, 2002 Simon would be traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, and after that he would go on to play for the New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild.

    Simon would end his NHL career in 2007-08 as a member of the Wild. Simon would go on to play in 15 NHL season that would see him play in 864 games with 144 goals and 161 assists for 305 points. Simon would also amass 1,824 penalty minutes.

    TXHT would like express our condolences to Simon’s family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time. Simon was 52 years old.

  • PWHL Stars of the Week – Schofield Earns First Star Honor

    PWHL Stars of the Week – Schofield Earns First Star Honor

    Today the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of March 11th through 17th.

    First Star – Kendal Coyne Schofield (RW – MIN)

    • Coyne Schofield collected two goals and two assists s in two games played last week. The output raised her season’s total to 6-7—13 and propelled her into the top five in league scoring with 13 points — tied with Ottawa’s Kateřina Mrázová (6-7—13) and New York’s Ella Shelton (4-9—13) and second in team scoring behind Grace Zumwinkle (9-7—16). Coyne Schofield had a goal and an assist in each contest. She scored the game-winning goal against Boston on March 13, a 4-0 win for her team, adding the assist on the insurance marker. On March 16, she helped her team break away in the third period against New York, putting up an assist and a goal just 16 seconds apart en route to a 5-1 statement win at home. Minnesota’s captain was +6 in last week’s games, with nine shots on goal, as her team secured two regulation wins. They now sit tied in points in the PWHL with Toronto at 33 apiece, most in the league.
    PWHL – Boston vs Minnesota March 13, 2024 Photo by: Kelly Hagenson/PWHL
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    Second Star – Michela Cava (LW – MIN)

    • Cava is named to the PWHL 3 Stars of the Week for the first time this season after a breakout week. After entering the week with one goal through her team’s first 16 games Cava had three goals in two games-played.—. In her first contest, against Boston on March 13, Cava provided the insurance marker in a 4-0 win. On March 16, Cava had a pair of goals—the first time she’s recorded multiple points this season. Cava scored the game’s first goal, then added her second at the beginning of the third period, a crucial tally after New York scored late in the second period to make the game 3-1. The 29-year-old more than doubled her season point total last week to 4-1—5 and moved up to a tie for third on Minnesota in goals scored.
    PWHL – Boston vs Minnesota March 13, 2024 Photo by: Kelly Hagenson/PWHL
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    Third Star – Kali Flanagan (D – TOR)

    • In her only game last week, a 2-1 win against Montréal in Pittsburgh on March 17, Flanagan provided the key offensive spark for her team with a goal and an assist. She assisted on Hannah Miller’s first-period goal which opened the game’s scoring. In the second period with the game tied 1-1, Flanagan tallied from just above the goal line — her third goal of the season. Thanks in part to Flanagan’s offensive contribution, Toronto extended their winning streak to 10 games and now sits in first in the PWHL standings. It was the first multi-point game this season for the 29-year-old, who was also +2 as she doubled her season point total to four.
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  • AwesomeMania – The Pro Wrestling Fan Panel – Awesome Con 2024

    AwesomeMania – The Pro Wrestling Fan Panel – Awesome Con 2024

    Welcome to AwesomeMania!!

    AwesomeMania is back live at Awesome Con 2024 in Washington DC. On March 9th, 2024, Ben Taylor and Michael Lindenbaum is joined by Monique Dupree Thomas as they discuss the current state of pro wrestling.

    Also, Mike and Ben would induct longtime friend and Co-Founder of Awesome Con, Ben Penrod, into the AwesomeMania Hall of Fame.

    AwesomeMania was recorded live at Awesome Con 2024.

    Have a question you want answered on the show? Ask us! Comment on here or on one of our Social Media outlets, and we’ll answer it.

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  • PWHL Recap – PWHL Trade Deadline

    PWHL Recap – PWHL Trade Deadline

    The PWHL Trade Deadline would come and go as Ottawa would make a pair of trades with Boston and Montreal to improve their team.

    PWHL News and Notes from Monday, March 18th, 2024

    News

    • The PWHL Trade Deadline would come, and there would be only two trades that would take place.
    • Boston and Ottawa would make a trade.
      • Boston would acquire forward Lexie Adzija and the rights to forward Caitrin Lonergan.
      • Ottawa would acquire forward Shiann Darkangelo.

    • Ottawa and Montreal would make a trade.
      • Ottawa would acquire forward Tereza Vanisova.
      • Montreal would acquire defender Amanda Boulier.

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    Game Recaps

    • No Games Scheduled

    Today’s Games

    • No Game Scheduled

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • None
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  • NHL Daily – East Dominance

    NHL Daily – East Dominance

    In a two game slate, there was east dominance, plus news and notes around the NHL

    NHL News and Notes Monday, March 18th, 2024

    News

    • The NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has been named First Star of the Week.
      • Connor Bedard (CHI) and Marc-Andre Fleury (MIN) would round out the rest of the Three Stars.
    • NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Dominates for Top Honors

    • The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they will be signing forward Wayne Simmonds.
      • Simmonds will be signing a one day contract to retire with the Flyers.

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    Game Recaps

    Washington Capitals v. Calgary Flames – 8:30p ET

    • In Calgary, the Flames hosted the Capitals at the Saddledome and in the first Dylan Strome’s 23rd of the year put Washington up 1-0. In the second, Alex Ovechkin notched a pair of power play goals to put the Caps up 3-0 but then Kevin Rooney’s second of the year put Calgary on the board. Then, Hendrix Lapierre got his eighth of the year to gove Washington the three goal lead back. In the third, MacKenzie Weegar notched his 16th of the year to bring the Flames within two but Tom Wilson got an empty netter as the Capitals extinguished the Flames 5-2.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EwXyIFnR6Y&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    Late Games

    • Buffalo Sabres v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1_5bGSGeJ0&list=PL1NbHSfosBuG_HB8WTgFaCVsDWCcnOsUW&index=1&ab_channel=NHL

    Today’s Games

    • OTT v. BOS – 7p ET
    • CLB v. DET – 7p ET
    • PIT v. NJ – 7p ET
    • WIN v. NYR – 7p ET
    • TOR v. PHI – 7p ET
    • CAR v. NYI – 7:30p ET
    • SJ v. NAS – 8p ET
    • COL v. STL – 8p ET
    • MON v. EDM – 9p ET
    • MIN v. ANA – 10p ET
    • CHI v. LA – 10p ET
    • BUF v. VAN – 10p ET
    • TB v. VGK – 10p ET

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • From Improved English To Stronger Play, Here’s How Miroshnichenko Has Earned Place Up With Capitals At Critical Point In Season (The Hockey News)
    • 32 Thoughts Podcast: Go for a Beer and Explain Your Feelings (SportsNet)
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  • NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Dominates for Top Honors

    NHL Stars of the Week – Kucherov Dominates for Top Honors

    Today the National Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of March 11th through 17th.

    First Star – Nikita Kucherov (RW – TB)

    • Nikita Kucherov would record two goals and five assists for seven points in two games played for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kucherov would begin his week with a goal and four assists in a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on March 14th. Then on March 16th he would record a goal and an assist in a 5-3 victory over Florida to close out his week. Kucherov would reach the 40 goal, 70 assist, and 110 point plateaus in this week alone.
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    Second Star – Connor Bedard (C – CHI)

    • Connor Bedard would also record two goals and five assists for seven points, but in three games played for the Chicago Blackhawks. To open up his week, Bedard would record a goal and four assists in a 7-2 victory over Anaheim on March 12th. Then on March 15th he would be held off of the scoresheet by Los Angeles in a 5-0 loss, but Bedard would recover to close out the week as he would record a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over San Jose on March 17th.
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    Third Star – Marc-Andre Fleury (G – MIN)

    • Marc-Andre Fleury would record a 2-0-1 week with a .97 goals against average, a .961 save percentage, and one shutout for the Minnesota Wild. To kick off the week, Fleury would make 22 saves in a 4-1 victory over Arizona on March 12th, and then on March 14th Fleury would make 16 saves to earn his 75th career shutout with a 2-0 victory over Anaheim. Then to close out the week, Fleury would make 35 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to St. Louis on March 16th.
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  • PWHL Recap – Battle in Steel City

    PWHL Recap – Battle in Steel City

    It would be a battle in Steel City as Toronto and Montreal would take their rivalry out of Canada for the lone PWHL game of the day.

    PWHL News and Notes from Sunday, March 17th, 2024

    News

    • None
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    Game Recaps

    Toronto v. Montreal – 1230p ET – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA

    • In Pittsburgh, PA at PPG Paints Arena, Montreal would play host to Toronto in the lone PWHL game of the day, and in the first period Hannah Miller would open the scoring for Toronto, but Kristin O’Neill would strike to tie the game at one for Montreal. In the second period Kali Flanagan would score to retake the lead for Toronto. Then in the third period it would be scoreless for Toronto to hold on and defeat Montreal 2-1 and extend their winning streak to ten.
    https://www.youtube.com/live/w7BgxPD_g84?si=8pj3bLXKxtIhnpD2

    Today’s Games

    • No Games Scheduled

    Noteworthy in Hockey

    • None
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