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Heading Home? Speculation Swirls Boston College Star Could Go First In NHL Draft Heading Home? Speculation Swirls Boston College Star Could Go First In NHL Draft
Heading Home? Speculation Swirls Boston College Star Could Go First In NHL Draft When speculation first started last year that a native New Yorker could be the first pick in this year's National Hockey League, the name of James Hagens was not widely known. Even among many sports fans in and around his hometown of Hauppauge on Long Island. But now his name suddenly emerged front and center due to a development this week. The New York Islanders won the National Hockey League Draft Lottery on Monday, May 5, and have secured the first pick. Earlier report - Long Island 18-Year-Old Who Could Be First Pick In NHL Draft Now On Worldwide Stage Now, the 18-year-ol…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (WATCH) Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (WATCH)
Alexander Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky With Record-Breaking 895th Goal (Watch) The Great Chase is over. Alexander Ovechkin did the once-unthinkable, topping Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal, putting himself atop the leaderboard with a record that may never be broken. Minutes into the second period on Sunday afternoon, Ovechkin took in a cross-ice pass in his favorite spot off the left wing, ending his chase with "The Great One" and bringing Capitals fans to their feet with his historic goal.  After putting the puck in the net for the 895th time, Ovechkin belly flopped across the ice as his team mobbed him on top of the Islanders logo at UBS Arena.  …

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by Zak Failla
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‘The Great 8’ Catches ‘The Great One’: Ovechkin Ties Gretzky With 894th Goal ‘The Great 8’ Catches ‘The Great One’: Ovechkin Ties Gretzky With 894th Goal
‘The Great 8’ Catches ‘The Great One’: Ovechkin Ties Gretzky With 894th Goal "The Great 8" is standing side by side with "the Great One," and is poised to reach a new milestone.  With Wayne Gretzky watching from a suite at Capital One Arena, Alexander Ovechkin inched closer to history as he scored the 893rd and 894th goals of his career to tie the all-time NHL record. EIGHT. NINETY. FOUR. WE ARE WITNESSING GR8NESS. pic.twitter.com/6ia09pU2OF — x - Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 5, 2025 The history-tying goal came halfway through the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks when he took the puck racing down the left wing and put it past the goalie…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
18-Year-Old Boston College Player Who Could Be First Pick In NHL Draft On Worldwide Stage 18-Year-Old Boston College Player Who Could Be First Pick In NHL Draft On Worldwide Stage
18-Year-Old Boston College Player Who Could Be First Pick In NHL Draft On Worldwide Stage A native New Yorker who could be the first pick in this year's National Hockey League is displaying his talents on a worldwide stage. Long Island resident James Hagens had two goals and two assists on Thursday, Dec. 26 as Team USA opened play at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championships with a 10-4 win over Germany in front of over 13,000 fans in Ottawa, Ontario. Hagens' second goal, which he fired in from the slot, gave Team USA a 4-2 lead with six minutes to go in the second period. Hagens, who plays center, had the primary assist on the team's second…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Of His Friendship With Fan Ejected From World Series 'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Of His Friendship With Fan Ejected From World Series
'Absolute Maniacs': Rob Gronkowski Talks Of His Friendship With Fan Ejected From World Series Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski was college friends with the Connecticut Yankees fan ejected from the World Series this week. The four-time Super Bowl champion said watching the 38-year-old rip the ball from the glove of a Dodger's outfielder was true to form to the man he knew.  In a podcast interview with Bleacher Report, "Gronk" talked about his friendship with Austin Capobianco, the New Haven County man who gained infamy after he yanked the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  Original Report: Branford Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Bett…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless hockey fans mourning t…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43 Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43
Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43 Tony Voce, the first Philadelphia native to play in the Flyers organization, died suddenly Monday, July 8, following an esteemed career representing his hometown franchise for years. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced Voce's death, noting he was a former Calder Cup Champion and running down his impressive and historic career. A cause of death was not made public. We are incredibly saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend, coach, and mentor Tony Voce. Your... Posted by Philadelphia Flyers Warriors on Monday, July 8, 2024 "We are incredibly saddened to share the new…

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by Zak Failla