Jordan McPherson
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Miami Herald's Miami Hurricanes and Florida Panthers beat writer
Dmitry Kulikov found the feat tough to fathom: 1,000 games.
Midway through his 16th NHL season, in his second stint with the Florida Panthers team that drafted him, Kulikov hits that mark tonight.
“It seems like I just started last year.”
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
Midway through his 16th NHL season, in his second stint with the Florida Panthers team that drafted him, Kulikov hits that mark tonight.
“It seems like I just started last year.”
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
‘It seems like I just started’: Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov reflects on journey to 1,000 games
‘Now that I’m coming up on 1,000, it still doesn’t make sense. It seems like I just started last year and now it’s Year 16.’
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January 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Dmitry Kulikov found the feat tough to fathom: 1,000 games.
Midway through his 16th NHL season, in his second stint with the Florida Panthers team that drafted him, Kulikov hits that mark tonight.
“It seems like I just started last year.”
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
Midway through his 16th NHL season, in his second stint with the Florida Panthers team that drafted him, Kulikov hits that mark tonight.
“It seems like I just started last year.”
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
It's official: Florida Panthers Winter Classic Jan 2 vs NY Rangers at loanDepot park, Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series vs Bruins Feb 1.
The NHL is pegging it as a month-long celebration of hockey in Florida.
"Our time has come," Matt Caldwell said.
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The NHL is pegging it as a month-long celebration of hockey in Florida.
"Our time has come," Matt Caldwell said.
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‘Our time has come:’ Panthers to host 2026 Winter Classic as NHL celebrates state of Florida
The Panthers and Tampa Bay Lighting will each host outdoor games about a month apart from each other.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
It's official: Florida Panthers Winter Classic Jan 2 vs NY Rangers at loanDepot park, Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series vs Bruins Feb 1.
The NHL is pegging it as a month-long celebration of hockey in Florida.
"Our time has come," Matt Caldwell said.
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The NHL is pegging it as a month-long celebration of hockey in Florida.
"Our time has come," Matt Caldwell said.
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During training camp, I asked Uvis Balinskis what he felt he showed the Florida Panthers last year.
"I don't know. Maybe that I can play in the NHL."
The Latvian defenseman has held his own in Year 2 and earned the trust of his coaches in the process.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
"I don't know. Maybe that I can play in the NHL."
The Latvian defenseman has held his own in Year 2 and earned the trust of his coaches in the process.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
‘I can play in the NHL’: How Uvis Balinskis has earned team’s trust in Year 2 with Panthers
‘His personality is such that he does whatever you throw at him. He just does what he can do, and he’s happy to contribute in any way.’
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January 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
During training camp, I asked Uvis Balinskis what he felt he showed the Florida Panthers last year.
"I don't know. Maybe that I can play in the NHL."
The Latvian defenseman has held his own in Year 2 and earned the trust of his coaches in the process.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
"I don't know. Maybe that I can play in the NHL."
The Latvian defenseman has held his own in Year 2 and earned the trust of his coaches in the process.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
The Florida Panthers are just the sixth team since 2005-06 with at least 10 shorthanded goals through their first 35 games of a season.
“You don’t expect your kill to be that dynamic, but it’s been like that all year.”
A story looking at Florida's SHG numbers: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
“You don’t expect your kill to be that dynamic, but it’s been like that all year.”
A story looking at Florida's SHG numbers: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
Florida Panthers scoring shorthanded goals at a blistering pace. The numbers behind it
The Panthers have scored 10 shorthanded goals this season. No other team has scored more than four.
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December 23, 2024 at 10:33 PM
The Florida Panthers are just the sixth team since 2005-06 with at least 10 shorthanded goals through their first 35 games of a season.
“You don’t expect your kill to be that dynamic, but it’s been like that all year.”
A story looking at Florida's SHG numbers: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
“You don’t expect your kill to be that dynamic, but it’s been like that all year.”
A story looking at Florida's SHG numbers: www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/f...
It's been a little bit since I've been on here (was dealing with some family stuff), but I'm back!
Passing along a few Florida Panthers/Miami Hurricanes stories from the past couple weeks...
Passing along a few Florida Panthers/Miami Hurricanes stories from the past couple weeks...
December 10, 2024 at 6:56 PM
It's been a little bit since I've been on here (was dealing with some family stuff), but I'm back!
Passing along a few Florida Panthers/Miami Hurricanes stories from the past couple weeks...
Passing along a few Florida Panthers/Miami Hurricanes stories from the past couple weeks...
The Miami Hurricanes' defense was "dialed in" against Wake Forest. Now comes a big challenge in Syracuse at the biggest stage so far of the season.
“You watch the film of these guys coming up?” Hurricanes defensive coordinator Lance Guidry quipped.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
“You watch the film of these guys coming up?” Hurricanes defensive coordinator Lance Guidry quipped.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
November 25, 2024 at 10:35 PM
The Miami Hurricanes' defense was "dialed in" against Wake Forest. Now comes a big challenge in Syracuse at the biggest stage so far of the season.
“You watch the film of these guys coming up?” Hurricanes defensive coordinator Lance Guidry quipped.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
“You watch the film of these guys coming up?” Hurricanes defensive coordinator Lance Guidry quipped.
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
The Miami Hurricanes’ mentality now that they're one win from a berth in the ACC title game: Play like they have ‘nothing to lose’
Story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
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November 24, 2024 at 7:20 PM
The Miami Hurricanes’ mentality now that they're one win from a berth in the ACC title game: Play like they have ‘nothing to lose’
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The Miami Hurricanes moved up three spots to No. 8 in the latest AP top 25 poll after their win over Wake Forest and a slew of losses from other ranked teams.
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November 24, 2024 at 7:19 PM
The Miami Hurricanes moved up three spots to No. 8 in the latest AP top 25 poll after their win over Wake Forest and a slew of losses from other ranked teams.
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All of the Miami Herald's coverage from today's Hurricanes win over Wake Forest...
-The game story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
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November 23, 2024 at 10:50 PM
All of the Miami Herald's coverage from today's Hurricanes win over Wake Forest...
-The game story: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
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FINAL: No. 8 Miami Hurricanes 42, Wake Forest 14
Miami is 10-1, 6-1 in ACC play. UM clinches a spot in the ACC Championship Game with a win next week at Syracuse.
The instant recap: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
Miami is 10-1, 6-1 in ACC play. UM clinches a spot in the ACC Championship Game with a win next week at Syracuse.
The instant recap: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
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November 23, 2024 at 8:17 PM
FINAL: No. 8 Miami Hurricanes 42, Wake Forest 14
Miami is 10-1, 6-1 in ACC play. UM clinches a spot in the ACC Championship Game with a win next week at Syracuse.
The instant recap: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
Miami is 10-1, 6-1 in ACC play. UM clinches a spot in the ACC Championship Game with a win next week at Syracuse.
The instant recap: www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
Jordan Lyle 18-yard rushing touchdown after Canes force a turnover on a Wake Forest kickoff return.
Just like that, it's 35-14 Miami with 6:24 left to play.
Just like that, it's 35-14 Miami with 6:24 left to play.
November 23, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Jordan Lyle 18-yard rushing touchdown after Canes force a turnover on a Wake Forest kickoff return.
Just like that, it's 35-14 Miami with 6:24 left to play.
Just like that, it's 35-14 Miami with 6:24 left to play.
Touchdown Hurricanes. Cam Ward 1-yard rush. Mark Fletcher with a big 30-yard run to start the drive and set things up.
Two-point conversion attempt is good.
It's 28-14 Miami over Wake Forest with 7:58 left to play.
Two-point conversion attempt is good.
It's 28-14 Miami over Wake Forest with 7:58 left to play.
November 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Touchdown Hurricanes. Cam Ward 1-yard rush. Mark Fletcher with a big 30-yard run to start the drive and set things up.
Two-point conversion attempt is good.
It's 28-14 Miami over Wake Forest with 7:58 left to play.
Two-point conversion attempt is good.
It's 28-14 Miami over Wake Forest with 7:58 left to play.
Score remains 20-14 Miami over Wake Forest going to the fourth quarter.
November 23, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Score remains 20-14 Miami over Wake Forest going to the fourth quarter.
Hurricanes defense starts the second half with consecutive three-and-outs.
November 23, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Hurricanes defense starts the second half with consecutive three-and-outs.
Second half of Miami-Wake Forest is underway
November 23, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Second half of Miami-Wake Forest is underway
Hurricanes get a 25-yard field goal from Andres Borregales with 4 seconds left in the first half.
It's 20-14 Miami over Wake Forest.
It's 20-14 Miami over Wake Forest.
November 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Hurricanes get a 25-yard field goal from Andres Borregales with 4 seconds left in the first half.
It's 20-14 Miami over Wake Forest.
It's 20-14 Miami over Wake Forest.
Cam Ward has set the Hurricanes' single-season passing yards record with a 13-yard pass to Damien Maritinez. That put him at 3,643 passing yards, breaking Bernie Kosar's record from the 1984 season (3,642).
Ward has completed two more passes since then.
Ward has completed two more passes since then.
November 23, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Cam Ward has set the Hurricanes' single-season passing yards record with a 13-yard pass to Damien Maritinez. That put him at 3,643 passing yards, breaking Bernie Kosar's record from the 1984 season (3,642).
Ward has completed two more passes since then.
Ward has completed two more passes since then.
Hurricanes march down to the Wake 27 ... but Cam Ward with his 7th interception of the season.
Wake, down 17-14, has the ball back at its 26 with three minutes left in the first half. Demon Deacons also get the ball back to start the second half.
Wake, down 17-14, has the ball back at its 26 with three minutes left in the first half. Demon Deacons also get the ball back to start the second half.
November 23, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Hurricanes march down to the Wake 27 ... but Cam Ward with his 7th interception of the season.
Wake, down 17-14, has the ball back at its 26 with three minutes left in the first half. Demon Deacons also get the ball back to start the second half.
Wake, down 17-14, has the ball back at its 26 with three minutes left in the first half. Demon Deacons also get the ball back to start the second half.
Aaaaaaaaaaaand Wake's Demond Claiborne immediately responds with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Second KO return TD Miami has allowed this year (also Louisville)
Miami's lead is back down to three, 17-14, with 7:35 left in the second quarter.
Second KO return TD Miami has allowed this year (also Louisville)
Miami's lead is back down to three, 17-14, with 7:35 left in the second quarter.
November 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaaand Wake's Demond Claiborne immediately responds with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Second KO return TD Miami has allowed this year (also Louisville)
Miami's lead is back down to three, 17-14, with 7:35 left in the second quarter.
Second KO return TD Miami has allowed this year (also Louisville)
Miami's lead is back down to three, 17-14, with 7:35 left in the second quarter.
Meesh Powell 77-yard pick-six. Career-high fifth interception for Powell.
It's 17-7 Miami over Wake Forest, 7:50 left in the second quarter.
It's 17-7 Miami over Wake Forest, 7:50 left in the second quarter.
November 23, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Meesh Powell 77-yard pick-six. Career-high fifth interception for Powell.
It's 17-7 Miami over Wake Forest, 7:50 left in the second quarter.
It's 17-7 Miami over Wake Forest, 7:50 left in the second quarter.
Cam Ward hits Xavier Restrepo for a 7-yard TD ... but Jacolby George called for OPI.
3rd and goal from the 7 becomes 3rd and goal from the 22. Incomplete.
UM settles for a 40-yard field goal attemp. Andres Borregales nails it.
10-7 Miami, 1:57 left in the first quarter
3rd and goal from the 7 becomes 3rd and goal from the 22. Incomplete.
UM settles for a 40-yard field goal attemp. Andres Borregales nails it.
10-7 Miami, 1:57 left in the first quarter
November 23, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Cam Ward hits Xavier Restrepo for a 7-yard TD ... but Jacolby George called for OPI.
3rd and goal from the 7 becomes 3rd and goal from the 22. Incomplete.
UM settles for a 40-yard field goal attemp. Andres Borregales nails it.
10-7 Miami, 1:57 left in the first quarter
3rd and goal from the 7 becomes 3rd and goal from the 22. Incomplete.
UM settles for a 40-yard field goal attemp. Andres Borregales nails it.
10-7 Miami, 1:57 left in the first quarter
The UM defense is still UM defense-ing. Wake goes 75 yards in 7 plays, capped by a 36-yard TD pass from Hank Bachmeier to a wide-open Micah Mays.
7-7, 5:31 left in the first quarter.
7-7, 5:31 left in the first quarter.
November 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM
The UM defense is still UM defense-ing. Wake goes 75 yards in 7 plays, capped by a 36-yard TD pass from Hank Bachmeier to a wide-open Micah Mays.
7-7, 5:31 left in the first quarter.
7-7, 5:31 left in the first quarter.
Cam Ward to Jacolby George. 13-yard touchdown. 7-0 Miami over Wake Forest, 8:32 left in the first.
Methodical, lengthy first drive for the Hurricanes. 13 plays. 84 yards. 6:22.
Ward went 6/6 for 59 yards on the drive. George caught three of the passes for 28 yards.
Methodical, lengthy first drive for the Hurricanes. 13 plays. 84 yards. 6:22.
Ward went 6/6 for 59 yards on the drive. George caught three of the passes for 28 yards.
November 23, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Cam Ward to Jacolby George. 13-yard touchdown. 7-0 Miami over Wake Forest, 8:32 left in the first.
Methodical, lengthy first drive for the Hurricanes. 13 plays. 84 yards. 6:22.
Ward went 6/6 for 59 yards on the drive. George caught three of the passes for 28 yards.
Methodical, lengthy first drive for the Hurricanes. 13 plays. 84 yards. 6:22.
Ward went 6/6 for 59 yards on the drive. George caught three of the passes for 28 yards.
Wake Forest wins the toss, defers. Cam Ward and Co. get the ball first.
November 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Wake Forest wins the toss, defers. Cam Ward and Co. get the ball first.
The Miami Herald's live blog for the Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest game is online
Follow along throughout the game at the link below for score updates, thoughts, commentary and analysis.
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Follow along throughout the game at the link below for score updates, thoughts, commentary and analysis.
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November 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM
The Miami Herald's live blog for the Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest game is online
Follow along throughout the game at the link below for score updates, thoughts, commentary and analysis.
www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...
Follow along throughout the game at the link below for score updates, thoughts, commentary and analysis.
www.miamiherald.com/sports/colle...