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2 years ago / Pro Hockey News

Arber Xhekaj has quickly become one of the most popular players in the NHL. One year ago, not many people had ever heard of him. Even this summer, few people would’ve guessed he was going ... The post When Arber Xhekaj was working at Costco, he was leading all employees in unflattering category appe...

Canucks fall in Montreal, 5-2

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In Montreal, the Canadiens took a 3-0 first period lead over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday and then held off a brief rally in the third period for a 5-2 win.“Our start was great, and when you’re feeling that … Continue reading → The post Canucks fall in Montreal, 5-2 first appeared on...

2 years ago / The Hockey Beast

New details on Arber Xhekaj destroying Zack Kassian makes the rookie’s first NHL fight even more insane

Arber Xhekaj has taken the NHL by storm and is already a cult hero in Montreal. Just two years ago, Xhekaj was working at Costco, and he wasn’t drafted into either OHL or NHL. If ... The post New details on Arber Xhekaj destroying Zack Kassian makes the rookie’s first NHL fight even more insane appe...

2 years ago / NHL.com

Canadiens' Xhekaj has outstanding nickname, hardly alone in NHL

Montreal Canadiens rookie defenseman Arber Xhekaj scored his first NHL goal on Saturday and if you have no idea how to tackle pronouncing that last name by reading it, you're not alone.Teammates, in fact, have given Xhekaj the incredible nickname "Wi-Fi."

Canadiens begin season focused on taking meaningful steps in developing young roster

Enriching the Montreal Canadiens' new culture and identity as they continue their rebuild under Kent Hughes and Martin St. Louis, several of their young players will look to take steps forward in their development as they begin their season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sportsnet

Montreal Canadiens Recall Arber Xhekaj

Though it was already expected, the Montreal Canadiens have officially placed Paul Byron on long-term injured reserve and recalled Arber Xhekaj from the minor leagues. Byron is now out for at least 24 days, though his actual return is still completely indefinite. The 33-year-old has been crushed by...

Canadiens recall Arber Xhekaj, place Paul Byron on long-term injured reserve

Xhekaj was informed by head coach Martin St. Louis that he made the roster but had to be sent down to the AHL in order for the team to be salary cap compliant before Monday's roster deadline.

2 years ago / Hockey News

Slafkovsky, Guhle, Xhekaj make Canadiens roster to open season

Jordan Harris

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky skates prior to NHL preseason hockey action against the New Jersey Devils in Montreal on Monday September 26, 2022. October 10, 2022, 1:34 PM , the first-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, will start the season with the Guhle, Xhekaj, Harris and Slafko...

Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj Brings His 'Bad Guy' Attitude to the Pros

Arber Xhekaj brought his hard-hitting rival-loathing style of hockey to the Habs' pre-season. With Joel Edmundson injured, he may stay longer.

Bulldogs unleash offence to tie OHL final series with Spitfires

Windsor Spitfires

Avery Hayes had two goals and two assists as the Hamilton Bulldogs held on to win Game 2 of the Ontario Hockey League final 5-4 over the Windsor Spitfires on Sunday.

OHL Playoffs: Bulldogs advance to final, Spitfires ties series vs. Firebirds

-- Jan Mysak netted a hat trick as the Hamilton Bulldogs blanked the North Bay Battalion 6-0 Friday to complete a four-game sweep and advance to the J. Ross Robertson Cup final. Marco Costantini needed to make only 18 saves to record the shutout as the Bulldogs dominated the Battalion outshooting th...