It also vaults the Storm to the top of the Western Conference Commissioner's Cup standings, and puts them in prime position to make their first Cup final since 2021, when they beat Connecticut.

This year’s Cup-in-Hand Kickball Tournament takes place at 11 a.m. July 20 at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Road in Northbrook.

To Sam Reinhart, who had 57 regular-season goals and the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, he said, “you chose us, we're blessed, and we're humbled.” ...

The latest on Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who appeared to sustain an injury in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final after taking a puck to the hand.