'Cuda win home opener against Bakersfield in heated battle
San Jose Barracuda matched Bakersfield Condors' intensity, responded to early deficits, and engaged in physical, tightly contested play with key goals and penalties shaping the period.
Nicklas Backstrom tallies assist on game-winning goal, lands huge hit in Brynas IF's 4-2 victory over KAC Klagenfurt
"Fun but also a bit nice to have it done now," Backstrom told Gelfe Dagblad after the game, as translated by Google Translate. "I hope we can play a more complete match, it would feel good for the confidence before the SHL premiere next Saturday."
Tom Wilson fits how Team Canada wants to build roster for 2026 Winter Olympics: 'Arrive with ill will. That's the type of player that we want to have.'
Tom Wilson's physical, net-front, hard-area play closely matches Canada's desired profile for the 2026 Olympic roster.