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Major League Soccer is widely expected to award its latest expansion franchise to an investor group in Sacramento, California at a press conference on Monday. Sacramento Republic FC, a franchise that currently plays in the lower-tier United Soccer League, is set to join MLS as its 29th team. The team's ownership group includes local businessman and healthcare entrepreneur Kevin Nagle, billionaire Ron Burkle, who is part-owner of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, and Hollywood producer Matt Alvarez. Continue to Article

October 18, 2019 1:44:am EST

Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves for the Arizona Coyotes in a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators in Phoenix on Thursday, becoming the first goalie in franchise history to allow two goals or fewer in 12 consecutive starts. Phil Kessel scored his first two goals with the Coyotes since his trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins in June, both on the power play. Christian Dvorak scored his third goal in two games, Jakob Chychrun also scored on the power play and Nick Schmaltz, Derek Stepan and Clayton Keller added two assists each for the Coyotes. Continue to Article

October 18, 2019 12:57:am EST

The Johnstown Warriors hockey program added its first-ever all-girls youth hockey team this year, with help from Sidney Crosby. Throughout its 53-year history, the Johnstown Warriors Cambria Youth Hockey Program in Pennsylvania never had a youth all-girls team (12 and under). Each member of the squad started out in hockey via Crosby's unique Little Penguins “Learn to Play Hockey” program. Continue to Article

October 15, 2019 8:26:am EST

Lafferty, who was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League last week due to a rash of injuries to Penguins forwards, scored his first NHL goal in a 7-4 victory Saturday at Minnesota. He has three goals and two assists in four games. Sharks 3, Flames 1 Tomas Hertl netted one goal and one assist while Logan Couture collected two assists to lead host San Jose to its second straight win. Continue to Article

October 14, 2019 1:47:am EST

Lafferty, who was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League last week due to a rash of injuries to Penguins forwards, scored his first NHL goal in a 7-4 victory Saturday at Minnesota. He has three goals and two assists in four games. Sharks 3, Flames 1 Tomas Hertl netted one goal and one assist while Logan Couture collected two assists to lead host San Jose to its second straight win. Continue to Article

October 14, 2019 1:16:am EST