Graphic by Marcie Cruz
On this day in 1992, the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup over the Chicago Blackhawks with a series sweep. This would be their second ever Stanley Cup championship.
Welcome back to THE DROP PASS, your week in review of everything Offside News Co. Every edition will recap hockey news, from our team-focused columns to podcasts and everything in between.
It’s June, and hockey is still happening. Congratulations to the Kitchener Rangers for winning the Memorial Cup! More importantly, congrats to our very own Cody Gzowski, who was boots on the ground covering the Rangers all season long. You can catch up on all of that here!
In NHL news, the Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes for the Stanley Cup Final, which everyone is definitely super happy about and has no opinions on whatsoever. It all starts Tuesday, so be sure to tune in! Or not. We’re not the boss of you.
The season may be wrapping up, but the content continues! Check out the best from this week below.
THIS WEEK IN HOCKEY…
Thank you to our lovely staff for these headlines!
At Least One Rangers Team Can Win Championships: Kitchener Rangers Win Memorial Cup
Nico Hischier Miserable Again: Finland Wins Gold at Men’s Worlds, while Switzerland Gets Silver For The Third Year In A Row
Is Macklin Celebrini The Problem? Canada Misses Out On A Medal At Men’s Worlds
David Carle Is Not Going To The Leafs. I Can’t Believe I Have To Say That.
🎉 AND THE VESEY GOES TO…
Thank you so much to everyone who voted in our annual Vesey Awards! We received over 225,000 votes, which smacked our Google Form to the ground. Did your favourite take home the grand prize? If not, there’s always next year!
📸SNAPSHOTS
Staff photographer Feeman was boots — or cameras — on the ground for game one of Calder Cup Eastern Conference Final between the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins and the Toronto Marlies. Scan his beautiful shots below!
JOURNEY TO THE ‘SHIP 🏆
Staff writer Rachel Robinson has been holding down the fort with her Carolina Hurricanes column all season, and has everything you need to know before their Stanley Cup final run!
🎧SOUND BITES
Congratulations to Boarding School, who completed their rookie season with a two part season finale this week! Part one even features a roundtable with a few of our very own Offsiders. Have no fear — everyone passed their final exams. On behalf of Michelle and Katrina, have a wonderful summer and see you all in the fall!
STICK TAPS 🏒
At Offside News Co, it is our core belief that those with a voice or platform should use said platform to support those in need.
To round out AAPI Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight the AAPI Nonprofit Database. Their convenient map feature allows you to search AAPI organizations or nonprofits within your region.
See You Next Week!
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