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On May 25th, 1989, the Calgary Flames won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-2. Notably, Lanny McDonald scored in his final NHL game, retiring after winning his first Cup.
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.
Another week gone by…what do we got? The Montreal Victoire won their first ever Walter Cup. Congratulations to them!
The Conference Finals have begun, with the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights facing off against the Colorado Avalanche.
The Memorial Cup in Kelowna has begun as well, with the Kelowna Rockets, Everett SIlvertips, Chicoutimi Saguenéens, and Kitchener Rangers all fighting for the glory.
Last but not least, we can’t forget about the Calder Cup. Conference finals will begin this week, with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins facing the Toronto Marlies, and the Colorado Eagles facing the Chicago Wolves.
Lots of hockey as May comes to an end, folks! With that, also comes the end of AAPI Heritage Month. We have a handful of people on staff who fall under this umbrella, and we want to thank them for everything they’re doing in this space. Their contributions allow for a better place for all hockey fans. Shoutout to all the AAPI folks on these hockey teams we all love, and more importantly, to the next generation who are coming up!
THIS WEEK IN HOCKEY…
Thank you to our lovely staff for these headlines!
Ottawa Charging To The Bahamas After Second Straight Finals Loss.
Cale Makar Caught Buying Cancun Tickets at Ball Arena.
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Continues to Cosplay March of the Penguins
Sure. This Will Definitely Turn Out Well: PWHL San Jose Names Troy Ryan as Inaugural General Manager and Head Coach.
Hammer Time: Former Bridgerport Islanders Rebrand to Hamilton Hammers
Etsy Witches Are Failing America. Or Stuck At Denver Airport.
🎉 AND THE VESEY GOES TO…
The NHL may no longer host its annual awards show, but the Offside News Co staff remain dedicated to rewarding true greatness in hockey.
Here are the nominees for the 2026 Vesey Awards — Do your democratic duty and VOTE!
📸 SNAPSHOTS ON THE STREETS
Avery Beaumont ventured out to the Avenue des Canadiens during Game 6 of the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres series. View all the beautiful photos below!
JOURNEY TO THE ‘SHIP 🏆
Playoffs keep going and the recaps keep coming! Check them out below.
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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