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Mike Fink
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Senior hockey columnist at Hockey Hot Stove + podcast host of Ice Time. Providing betting content for WagerTalk as well. Chasin’ ideas, not views 😤
& it wouldn’t be a @HockeyHStove piece without a #Flyers or #Phantoms update.

The Phantoms have won 4 games & are averaging 4.25 goals per game in that stretch.

Kyrou is the cherry on top (or salt on the hot pretzel 🥨) for the offense

#LetsGoFlyers  #AHL

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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
After watching three Toronto Marlies games this week, I have some thoughts on them & other AHL teams. Check them out ⬇️

#Marlies #LeafsForever 

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November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Between the Blues, Predators & Wild, the Wild have the best path out of the bottom of the Central Division. Below is one reason why. For more ⬇️ ⬇️

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November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Some notes on GM Pat Verbeek who went on a heater with his veteran adds. In the past, these moves set the Ducks back (take the Killorn & Vatrano for example)

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November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Anthony Richard takes warmups. With three goals and five assists, he leads the Phantoms with points
November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
And I’m back in Allentown for my third Marlies game in four days (why, who knows 🤷‍♂️)

Anyhow, TOTO/LIVE on ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩ at 7pm*

*7pm starts are a suggestion in Lehigh Valley

Enjoy!!

#AHL #Marlies #Phantoms
November 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
#Leafs prospect Borya Valis isn’t known for his skating but he takes warmups here. He has a team-leading five goals as a rookie nonetheless
November 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Running a bit behind schedule but made it back to Hershey

TOOT/HERE at 7pm on ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩

Enjoy!!
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
A bit behind schedule but made it in time for Toronto Marlies vs WBS Pens.

Should be fun!!

#AHL
November 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Many are anticipating a drop off from the #Penguins & it might eventually happen.

However, the hot start was fueled by multiple factors.

Goaltending is one but NHLers in their prime is another for more ⬇️ ⬇️

#NHL #LetsGoPens 

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November 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole with Cole Caufield who can win the Rocket Richard if he keeps things up.

Read more about his start & case for the USA 🇺🇸 Olympic team ⬇️

#GoHabsGo  #NHL #Hockey #Canadiens

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November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Back in Hartford for the second of a back-to-back (rematch of last night’s game)

LIVE/HART on ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩ at 7pm

Enjoy!!
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Back at the Hartford Civic Center for a fun back to back.
It’s Lehigh Valley vs Hartford
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Danton Heinen takes warmups. With 4 goals & 8 assists, he leads WBS in points
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The AHL game of the month!!

Providence vs WBS Pens
6-0 vs 7-0

PRO/WIT on ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩ at 7pm

Enjoy!!
October 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It’s good to be back!!

The first trip to Hershey this season!

LIL/HEHE ON ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩ at 7pm

Hershey is 1-3-1 & 1-2-1 at home

Lehigh Valley is 4-2 (0-2 vs WBS but 4-0 vs everyone else)

Enjoy!!

#AHL #Hershey #LehighValley
October 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Back in Allentown for spooky night (although if you really want to scare the fans, tell them the goaltending is being replaced with last year’s group 👀)

Anyhow, HERE/LIVE on ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩ at 7pm*

Enjoy!!

*7pm start time is optional in Allentown
October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Back at the Hartford Civic Center for some Wednesday night hockey.

SING/HARD on ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩ at 7pm

Enjoy!!
(It’s a must-win for both teams even though it’s early in the season so should be a fun one)
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Back in Connecticut’s trash can 🗑️ for arena 4 in seven days.

WEAK/BRO at 7pm ‬⁩

Penguins look to start the season 4-0 👀

Enjoy!!

#AHL #Penguins #Islanders
October 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Feels good to be back at the Hartford Civic Center!!

WAR/HAT at 7pm

Rematch of last week’s 2-1 Pens victory

#AHL #Hartford #Penguins
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Made it to Allentown!

WAR/LIVE at 3:00 pm eastern on ⁦‪@FloHockey‬⁩

Enjoy!!

#AHL #Hockey #Phantoms #Penguins
October 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Hey there

It’s good to be back

#AHL
October 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Back for day 2. It’s obligatory in Allentown to get a pic of the Peeps Zamboni
September 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Made it to Allentown for the Rookie Series. For the next two days, the Flyers & Rangers young ones will go at it so a much-anticipated weekend

(I made it before most Philly media although you gotta give them some slack as they are stuck in traffic)
September 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Couldn’t make it to morning skate although this is a close second. On the way to Allentown (and yes Billy Joel’s song will be played soon)
September 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM