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New Jersey Devils v. Carolina Hurricanes – 8p ET – Game 2
In Carolina the New Jersey Devils would look to bounce back against the Hurricanes, and after a scoreless first period Jesperi Kotkaniemi would score a pair of goals to open the scoring for the Canes, and late in the second period Jordan Staal and Martin Necas would score to give the Canes the 4-0 lead. Then in the third period the Devils would replace Akira Schmid in the net with Vitek Vanecek which would lead to a Miles Wood goal, but goals from Jordan Martinook and Stefan Noesen would give the Hurricanes the dominating 6-1 victory over the Devils to take the 2-0 series lead.
Ladies and gentlemen welcome to another edition of TXHT Jersey Share where today we take a look at All Elite Wrestling’s first hockey jersey, which was done for CM Punk, and boy does this come with a doozy of a story.
In August of 2022 during an episode of AEW Dynamite it was announced that a presale for a CM Punk hockey jersey would become available. Obviously, being a fan of both CM Punk and collecting hockey jerseys I knew this would be one I would like to get. I preordered the jersey, and it arrived right after my birthday in October, but right before the AEW Dynamite and Rampage shows in Washington DC. Now, here’s where it got interesting. The presale for the jerseys ended during Labor Day weekend, which is also when AEW ALL OUT took place. Well, for us wrestling fans, we know what happened after the pay per view, but for those who don’t follow wrestling, here’s a quick summary of what happened.
So CM punk won the main event and became the AEW World Heavyweight Champion for the second time, and after the pay per view went off the air AEW did their post-show press conference and Punk dropped the ultimate gripe bomb that ruffled a lot of feathers. After Punk got back to his locker room a brawl ensued with the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, and others. There were suspensions, titles were stripped, and Punk has also been out due to an injury he suffered from the match on ALL OUT. Overall, it was a real cluster, plus a lot of the details are not fully out there, and no one is sharing details about what went down publicly. But suffice to say, my original plan to wear the CM Punk hockey jersey to the AEW shows in DC to celebrate my birthday never happened. I just wore my AEW hoodie instead. There is talk of CM Punk returning to AEW and soon, so we’ll see in the coming weeks.
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So with that out of the way, let’s talk about the jersey. AEW and PWTees went simple, but also made it feel very like CM Punk. The white base and the black striping is very standard, but I will give them credit when it comes to two things for the striping. For one, I love how the stripe on the bottom of the jersey has a painted on feel. I like that as it gives it a bit more of a grungy feel to it. Also, for the sleeves, I like how they did two sets of three black stripes. The stripes at the bottom of the sleeves is more standard, but the stripes above the elbow was a nice touch, especially since the added the player number in there. For the main logo on the jersey in the center crest area is the standard CM Punk “Best in the World” logo that he’s used since debuting in AEW in August of 2021, and has on other merchandise like shirts and hoodies.
On the back of the jersey I like how they did the black nameplate with CM Punk’s name in red. I’m also a fan of the styling for it too as it continues with the grunge look. The number in red with a font that looks like came from the movie “30 Days of Night” gives it a nice touch, but the two stars on each side give it a nice Chicago feel to it as well. The two stars on each side of the number is also used for the numbers on the sleeves, which brings good consistency to the overall look. On last thing to note, and that is the inside part of the collar for the jersey as it features a picture of CM Punk sitting in the ring with a microphone in hand. It’s a nice little touch, and it’s a small thing that goes a long way.
Now for a few gripes of my own about the jersey. For one, and this is an overall AEW issue with all of their shirts and hoodies, but you don’t need the AEW logo right under the CM Punk “Best in the World” logo. It’s completely unnecessary. Especially since the AEW logo was put on the back of the jersey in a properly placed spot where it doesn’t take any attention away from the overall look of the jersey. Having the AEW logo underneath the wrestler’s logo is always off putting. Next gripe that I have is about the lack of patches on the jersey. We spent quite a bit for these jerseys and to have everything be sublimated onto the jersey feels like a let down. It would have been very cool to have the “Best in the World” logo, the numbers (and stars), and the CM Punk nameplate all be patches that were sewn on. It would have made the jersey pop more.
Overall, this is a nice jersey, and it’s also fitting to be with CM Punk, who also happens to be a devout Chicago Blackhawks fan. Gripes aside, it is a jersey I am happy to have in my collection, and one that I hope can wear to a future AEW show.
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The PHF announced the recipients of the 2023 PHF Foundation Award
Sammy Davis of the Boston Pride, Cassidy MacPherson of the Buffalo Beauts, Shannon Turner of the Connecticut Whale, Reagan Rust of the Metropolitan Riveters, Denisa Křížová of the Minnesota Whitecaps, Laura Jardin of the Montreal Force, and Shiann Darkangelo of the Toronto Six were all named as the winners as they would demonstrate the core values of hockey to their local communities and helpnig grow the overall culture of hockey.
Congratulations to the 2023 PHF Foundation Award recipients: Sammy Davis, Cassidy MacPherson, Shannon Turner, Reagan Rust, Denisa Křížová, Laura Jardin, and Shiann Darkangelo
The Edmonton Oilers announced that Petr Klima has passed away at the age of 58.
Klima scored the game winner in triple overtime, widely regarded as one of the most iconic goals in Oiles history, of Game 1 in the 1990 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of #Oilers alum Petr Klima & extend our condolences to his family & all loved ones.
The forward scored one of the most iconic goals in team history, tallying the triple-OT winner in Game 1 of the 1990 Stanley Cup Final vs. Boston. pic.twitter.com/EIJCUnRoPU
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Florida Panthers v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET – Game 2
In Toronto, the Maple Leafs look to even the series against the Panthers and in the first Toronto gets a pair when Alexander Kerfoot gets his second of the postseason and then Ryan O’Reilly nets his third. Then, Florida gets on the baord when Anton Lundell nets his first to bring the Panthers within a goal. In the second, Florida ties it up when Aleksander Barkov scores his second and then Gustav Forsling nets his second to give the Panthers the 3-2 lead and win over the Maple Leafs to take the 2-0 series lead.
In Dallas, the Stars look to even thier series with the Kraken and after a scoreless first Dallas gets a pair when Wyatt Johnston nets his second and then Evgenii Dadonov scores his fourth but then Tye Kartye scores his second to get the Kraken on the board. Dallas then makes it a 3-1 lead when Joe Pavelski scores his fifth. In the third, Tyler Seguin’s fifth gives the Stars the three goal lead but Jordan Eberle’s third brings Seattle within a pair. However, Dallas holds on as the Stars get the 4-2 win and even the series with the Kraken at a game a piece.
The Minnesota Whitecaps announced a pair signings.
The Whitecaps announced that they have re-signed both forward Brittyn Fleming and defender Olivia Knowles to two year deals.
Additional terms of both deals were not disclosed.
After an impressive end to her rookie season in Minnesota, the Caps are excited to re-sign forward Brittyn Fleming to a two-year deal.@brittyn_fleming | #RollCaps
— Minnesota Whitecaps (@WhitecapsHockey) May 3, 2023
Thrilled to keep her durability and strength on Minnesota's blue line, the Caps have re-signed defender Olivia Knowles to a two-year deal.@oliviaknowles99 | #RollCaps
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New Jersey Devils v. Carolina Hurricanes – 7p ET – Game 1
In Carolina the Hurricanes would open up the second round at home against the New Jersey Devils, and in the first period Brett Pesce and Seth Jarvis would score to give the Canes the 2-0 lead. In the second period Jesperi Kotkaniemi would score to grow the Canes to three, but Nathan Bastian would score to get the Devils on the board and back within one. Then in the third period Brady Skjei and Jesper Fast would score to give the Hurricanes the 5-1 victory to take Game 1 over the Devils.
Edmonton Oilers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 930p ET – Game 1
In Vegas the Golden Knights would play host to the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of their second round series matchup, and in the first period Leon Draisaitl would score a pair of goals for the Oilers, but goals from Ivan Barbashev, Michael Amadio, and Mark Stone would give the Knights the 3-2 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Draisaitl would record two more goals to give him a four goal nihgt, but Barbashev’s second of the game, plus goals from Chandler Stephenson and Jack Eichel would give the Golden Knights the 6-4 victory over the Oilers for the 1-0 series lead.
The Washington Capitals announced that they have re-signed defenseman Alex Alexeyev.
Alexeyev would sign a two year deal worth $1.65 million.
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The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Alex Alexeyev to a two-year, $1.65 million contract. Alexeyev's one-way contract will pay him $775,000 in 2023-24 and $875,000 in 2024-25.#ALLCAPS
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Florida Panthers v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET – Game 1
In Toronto the second round would officially begin as the Maple Leafs would play host to the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Nick Cousins would open the scoring for the Panthers to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Sam Bennett would score to grow the Panthers lead to two, but goals from Matthew Knies and Michael Bunting would tie the game at two for the Leafs. However, before the period would end Carter Verhaeghe would strike to regain the lead for the Panthers. Then in the third period Brandon Montour would score to give the Panthers the 4-2 victory to take Game 1 over the Maple Leafs.
In Dallas the Stars would play host to the feisty Seattle Kraken for Game 1 of their second round matchup, and in the first period, and in the first period Joe Pavelski would score a pair of goals for the Stars, but goals from Jaden Schwartz, Justin Schultz, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Jordan Eberle would give the Kraken the 4-2 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Pavelski would score two more goals to give him a four goal game and also tie the game at four for the Stars to force overtime. In the extra frame Yanni Gourde would call game as he would net the game winner as the Kraken would take Game 1 over the Stars 5-4.
The Washington Capitals announced that they have signed forward Ivan Miroshnichenko.
Miroshnichenko signed a three year entry level deal which will see him earn $855,000 in the NHL and $82,500 in the AHL.
NEWS | The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ivan Miroshnichenko to a three-year entry-level contract. Miroshnichenko will earn $855,000 in the NHL and $82,500 in the AHL.#ALLCAPS
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New York Rangers v. New Jersey Devils – 8p ET – Game 7
At the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ the New York Rangers would cross the Hudson River one last time as they face the New Jersey Devils for a pivotal Game 7, and after a scoreless first period Michael McLeod would strike shorthanded, and Tomas Tatar would score to give the Devils the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Erik Haula and Jesper Bratt would score to give the Devils the 4-0 victory over the Rangers to take Game 7 and the 4-3 series victory to advance to the second round and take on the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins – 630p ET – Game 7
In Boston, it all comes down to Game 7. In the first, Florida takes the 1-0 lead when Brandon Montour scores his fourth. In the second, the Cats make it a 2-0 lead when Sam Reinhart nets his fourth but Boston gets on the board when David Krejci scores his first. In the third, Tyler Bertuzzi ties the game with his fifth and then the B’s take the lead when David Pastrnak nets his fifth. However, Brandon Montour’s second of the game ties the game for Florida. In overtime, Carter Verhaeghe’s second of postseason gives the Panthers the 4-3 win and get the 4-3 series win over the Bruins
The Florida Panthers will faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Second Round.
Seattle Kraken v. Colorado Avalanche – 930p ET – Game 7
In the Mile High City, it’s the best two words in all of hockey…Game Seven. After a scoreless first, Seattle gets two from Oliver Bjorkstrand to go up 2-0 but then Mikko Rantanen gets his seventh to bring the Avs within a goal. However, after a scoreless third, the Kraken get the 2-1 win over the Avalanche and win the series 4-3. With the Kraken win, they become the first expansion franchise to get a series win over the defending Stanley Cup champions.
With the Seattle win, they move on to face the Dallas Stars in the second round.
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, April 29th, 2023
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Toronto Maple Leafs v. Tampa Bay Lightning – 7p ET – Game 6
In Tampa Bay the Lightning would look to repeat the same script from last year against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and after a scoreless first period Auston Matthews would score to give the Leafs the 1-0 lead. In the third period Steven Stamkos would strike for the Bolts to tie the game at one to force overtime. Then in the extra frame John Tavares would score 4:36 in to give the Maple Leafs the 2-1 victory over the Lightning and to exorcise the demons and take the series 4-2 to advance to the second round for the first time since 2004.
New Jersey Devils v. New York Rangers – 8p ET – Game 6
At Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers would look to force a Game 7 against the New Jersey Devils, and in the first period Curtis Lazar would score to give the Devils the 1-0 lead, but a late powerplay goal from Chris Kreider would tie the game at one for the Rangers. In the second period Mika Zibanejad and Vladimir Tarasenko would score for the Rangers to take the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Dawson Mercer would score for the Devils, but goals from Barclay Goodrow and Braden Schneider would give the Rangers the 5-2 victory over the Devils to tie the series at three and force Game 7 for Monday night.
Edmonton Oilers v. Los Angeles Kings – 10p ET – Game 6
In Hollywood the Edmonton Oilers would look for the storybook ending against the Los Angeles Kings, and in the first period Sean Durzi would score for the Kings, but goals from Connor McDavid and Klim Kostin would give the Oilers the 2-1 lead. In the second period it would be a wild one as Leon Draisaitl would open the scoring to grow the Oilers lead to two, but a pair of powerplay goals from Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala would tie the game at three for the Kings. However, the Oilers would respond as Kostin would net his second of the game to retake the lead for the Oilers. Then in the third period Phillip Danault would strike shorthanded to tie the game at four for the Kings, but Kailer Yamamoto would score to give the Oilers the 5-4 victory over the Kings to win the series 4-2 to advance to the second round to face the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Carolina Hurricanes v. New York Islanders – 7p ET – Game 6
On Long Island the Carolina Hurricanes would get another chance to close out their series with the New York Islanders, and in the first period Cal Clutterbuck would strike to get the Isles on the board first and take the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Sebastian Aho would score for the Canes to tie the game at one and force overtime. In the extra frame it would be Paul Stastny with the winner six minutes in as the Hurricanes would eliminate the Islanders with the 2-1 overtime victory for the 4-2 series win.
Boston Bruins v. Florida Panthers – 730p ET – Game 6
In Florida the Panthers would look to stay alive once again as they host the Boston Bruins for Game 6, and in the first period Tyler Bertuzzi would score for the B’s, but goals from Brandon Montour and Matthew Tkachuk would give the Panthers the 2-1 lead. In the second period David Pastrnak would score for the B’s to tie the game at two, but Aleksander Barkov would score to retake the lead for the Panthers. Then in the third period it would get wild as both Bertuzzi and Pastrnak would net their second goals of the game and Jake DeBrusk would strike shorthanded for the B’s, but goals from Zac Dalpe, Tkachuk, Eetu Luostarinen, and Sam Reinhart would give the Panthers the 7-5 victory to tie the series at three and force Game 7 for Sunday.
In Minnesota the Dallas Stars would come to town to finish off the Wild to advance to the second round, and in the first period Roope Hintz would strike to give the Stars the 1-0 lead. In the second period Wyatt Johnston would net his first career Stanley Cup playoff goal and Mason Marchment would score to grow the Stars lead to three. Then in the third period Frederick Gaudreau would strike for the Wild to get on the board, but Max Domi would score to give the Stars the 4-1 victory over the Wild to take the series 4-2 to advance to the second round.
Colorado Avalanche v. Seattle Kraken – 10p ET – Game 6
In Seattle the Kraken would look to eliminate the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche for their first series win in franchise history, and in the first period Vince Dunn would score to get the Kraken on the board first, but Mikko Rantanen would score to tie the game at one for the Avs. In the second period Erik Johnson and Artturi Lehkonen would strike to give the Avs the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Lehkonen would net his second of the game to give the Avalanche the 4-1 victory over the Kraken to force Game 7 on Sunday.
