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Hispanic Heritage in the NHL: More Than a Jersey, More Than One Night
Explore Hispanic heritage in the NHL as Daria Mironova and Fernando Abarca discuss culture, Latino representation, and growing hockey beyond heritage nights.

Daria Mironova
Oct 2


Lightning Make Moves, but Nikita Kucherov Question Remains
The Lightning made some offseason moves, but questions remain about Nikita Kucherov, the team’s direction, and management’s future plans.

Daria Mironova
Sep 28


Kucherov's on Today's Game: "Faster, But Very Dumb."
Nikita Kucherov Said What Everyone Can See: Today’s Game Is Faster - but “Very Dumb." These days, media conference moments are everywhere on social media. But that doesn't mean they're all interesting. NHL Media Days The Florida Panthers provided some entertainment when head coach Paul Maurice addressed the line combination everyone wants to see: Matthew and Brady Tkachuk playing alongside Sam Bennett. Maurice joked that he would not put the three of them together because the

Daria Mironova
Sep 19


Victor Hedman is a Lightning Captain - Not a Public Property
Victor Hedman is a Lightning captain and NHL superstar, but off the ice, he deserves privacy, time with his family, and the chance to simply be a dad.

Daria Mironova
Sep 11


Big Milestone for Hockey on the Beach Podcast
Hockey on the Beach earned international recognition as a Top 10 selection in the Continental Americas rankings by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), highlighting the podcast’s growing impact in sports storytelling.

Daria Mironova
Jun 8


Seven-Time Champion Maria Batalova Is Ready for Her Next Challenge: The 2026 PWHL Draft
Seven-time ZhHL champion Maria Batalova discusses Agidel’s title run, leadership, and her decision to enter the 2026 PWHL Draft as she pursues a move to North American women’s hockey.

Daria Mironova
May 11


Lightning Need More Than Roster Changes After Fourth Straight First-Round Exit
Originally written for Tampa Bay Sports Journal. For the fourth consecutive postseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning failed to survive the first round. But unlike previous playoff exits, this one appeared different – and far more alarming. In recent years, Tampa Bay could point to the overwhelming force of the Florida Panthers, a team that bullied opponents with tireless forechecking, physicality, and playoff intensity, en route to dominating the league. This time, however, the se

Daria Mironova
May 11


Glen Metropolit on Lightning vs Montreal series
Lightning Alumni Glen Metropolit on the Lightning vs Montreal series and Bell Centre.

Daria Mironova
May 3


Montreal vs Lightning Game 7 Preview
Game 6 in Montreal had everything you expect from playoff hockey – pace, chaos, turnovers, and elite goaltending. But for Tampa Bay, structural issues continue to chase them. To start, lineup decisions raised questions. Crozier was left out, and D’Astous was back in after missing four games. With Brayden Point (one goal) and Anthony Cirelli’s (two assists) offensive struggles, the coaching staff doesn’t seem to have any interest in changing anything. There is no presence near

Daria Mironova
May 3


Lightning Repeat Costly Mistakes, Fall 3-2 to Canadiens in Game 3 Overtime Loss
Tampa Bay Lightning lose Game 3 in overtime to Canadiens as defensive breakdowns and poor discipline, and put the Bolts behind in series

Daria Mironova
Apr 25


Journey From Cactus Ice to the NHL: Meet Auston Matthews Youth Hockey Coach, Boris Dorozhenko
Journey From Cactus Ice to the NHL: Meet Auston Matthews Youth Hockey Coach, Boris Dorozhenko

Daria Mironova
Mar 3


Lightning win, Kucherov records 700th NHL assist after the Olympic break.
Tampa Bay Lightning win, Nikita Kucherov records 700th NHL assist after the Olympic break

Daria Mironova
Feb 27


Anna Shokhina is on her bright way to the Ottawa Charge.
The Women's Hockey Team Russia recently held a training camp, which was attended by many established and rising players. Among them was the top scorer of the 2024/2025 Women's Hockey League regular season, Anna Shokhina, drafted by the Ottawa Charge (2025, 13th overall) of the PWHL. Shokhina has long been ready for new achievements and has tirelessly broken WHL records year after year. She was the first in the history of the league to score 250 goals. Daria Mironova and Anna

Daria Mironova
Sep 9, 2025


"I was a pig in a poke." - First Russian player drafted by the PWHL, Ilona Markova, talks about post-draft challenges and hockey dreams.
Ilona Markova is an excellent example of a modern hockey player: fitness, healthy food choices, social media activity, and a successful...

Daria Mironova
May 11, 2025
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