Derek MacKinnon

dad..scout..transplanted Maritimer 🦍 ✈️

[Belle Fraser @bellefraser1]

"I am still shocked, actually. I have no words, really. I didn’t really know what was going on."

No. 37 going up to the rafters was not a surprise to anyone –– but Patrice Bergeron.

Inside how Bergeron found out his number will be retired: https://t.co/DWStHqSNYv

[Conor Ryan @ConorRyan_93]

“Loch Lomond” in Foxborough. Quite a sight. #WorldCup

[Håkan Loob @HkanLoob]

The news just reached me that Cliff Fletcher passed away. To me Cliff was one of the most honest and humble leader I have ever met. Yet he knew exactly what it took to be a Winner. RIP Cliff, you will always be in my memory.

[Garrett Exner @Exner_Garrett]

Ray’s Rock - Omaha Beach

On the morning of June 6, 1944, 23 year old Staff Sergeant Arnold “Ray” Lambert came ashore with the first wave of the 1st Infantry Division on the eastern side of Omaha Beach. At this small patch of concrete he saved nearly 20 lives:

The division came under intense fire from several German bunkers surrounding the entrance to the Colville Draw (one of two exits off Omaha Beach). Ray, a medic, immediately went to work.

He was shot in the arm. Moments later he was hit by shrapnel in the leg, but Ray kept pulling men to safety. He pulled nearly 20 wounded soldiers to cover behind this 8ft wide obstacle, treating each soldier before going out in search of others.

After several hours under fire, while pulling a wounded soldier from the ocean, he was struck by a landing craft. It dropped its ramp on top of him, breaking his back. He fell face down in the water, drowning. The craft backed up and nearby soldiers pulled an unconscious Ray to safety, eventually evacuating him off the beach.

Remarkably, Ray had already earned two Silver Stars and three Purple Hearts in Sicily and North Africa, prior to landing in France. But here in Normandy his war would end.

He awoke in a hospital back in England a day later. In the next bed over was his brother, who had also been wounded at Omaha.

When asked about his work on D-Day, Ray simply said, “I did what I was called to do.”

Ray Lambert passed in 2021 at 100 years old. He exemplified the best of American grit and why remembering this day is so important.

[Sheng Peng @Sheng_Peng]

Troy Ryan on Being Both GM-Coach, Why He Chose San Jose (H/T @FeliciaKellerDB) https://t.co/tX8exjHlcK

[Thomas Drance @ThomasDrance]

If you’re not familiar with the tale of Vancouver hockey legend Ernie “Punch” McLean, this CBC article on him narrowly surviving a 4 day/5 night ordeal in the bush while in his mid-70s is an absolute must read.

The don’t make ‘em like Punch anymore. RIP: https://t.co/eSmd6J1Mdg

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

"It's a pretty amazing thing to see your boy get a chance to do something that I love to watch him do." 🥲

@FriedgeHNIC sits down with Josh and Shane Doan to discuss the advice Josh has received from his dad, competing for a #StanleyCup and more

Watch: https://t.co/ThTxc1iUzt

[Sportsnet PR @SportsnetPR]

A statement on the passing of John Garrett:

[Providence Bruins @AHLBruins]

📰 Mougenel Selected as Winner of Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as AHL's Outstanding Coach

https://t.co/boH76aJcdw

[Boston Bruins @NHLBruins]

Now, let's dance.

#BehindTheB

[Providence Bruins @AHLBruins]

A record-setting season continues...
✅ AHL regular season champions (best record)
✅ AHL record Most Wins in 72-game season
✅ Third 110+ point season in franchise history

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

One more chance to thank Ovi 🙌

These eight hockey fans got to meet with @Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin to give thanks for the impact he's had on their lives.

[NHL @NHL]

THE B'S ARE BACK 🐻

The @NHLBruins are heading to the #StanleyCup Playoffs!

Presented by @PolymarketSport

[Derek MacKinnon @dmackinnon77]

Kinger coming in hot… 💯

[Coaching Crossover Podcast @CoachCrossover]

"We've taken a lot of freedom away from players in the game right now. It's become robotic." Dave King and @ClintHurdle13 discuss how analytics compare in their respective sports and the problem with too much info.

LISTEN: https://t.co/BNgUkR4AK7

[Tucson Roadrunners @RoadrunnersAHL]

Craig Cunningham sits down with Tony Granato tonight to share his powerful story.

The only Roadrunner to have his number retired and jersey raised to the rafters, Craig opens up about finding a new path forward after his on-ice career came to a sudden halt.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation tonight at 8 PM ET on @NHL Network

@thisisffl

[Vintage Hockey Showcase @hockey_vintage]

#SniperSaturday Hakan Loob led the SEL in goals in 3 consecutive seasons for Farjestads BK Karlstad from 1990-93:

1990/91 (40 GP): 33 Goals

1991/92 (40 GP): 37 Goals

1992/93 (40 GP): 25 Goals

[Ronnies Skrivsmedja / Ronnie Rönnkvist @skrivsmedjan]

Del 14 i @hockeysverige :s plusserie Elitserien/SHL 50 år - Skyttekungen
https://t.co/w80uCWTuE2

[David Knight Legg @KnightLegg]

Still the best. He shouldn’t have to say a thing.

The partisans trying to make Gretzky’s friendships across the political spectrum of both countries into an identity crisis for themselves or Canada need to get out and touch some grass.

Here’s to Canada taking home the gold!

[Fight for Life with Tony Granato @thisisffl]

Craig Cunningham has spent a lifetime building resilience -- but when his heart stopped pregame in the middle of his NHL career, a new battle began.

Now he sits down with @TonyGranato to share his story.

📺 Don't miss #FightForLife Tuesday at 8pm Eastern on @NHL Network.