Louie Korac

St. Louis

Editor and Writer at The Hockey News

Covering the St. Louis Blues and NHL for https://t.co/dlNVrgE404; St. Louis Blues site editor at The Hockey News

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Blues Back To Work Following 4 Nations Face-Off Break

Feb 19, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- It was obviously a much-needed hiatus for the St. Louis Blues, and for the rest of the NHL for that matter. The last time the Blues were on the ice was Feb. 8 in that crazy 10-round 6-5 shootout win on home ice against the Chicago Blackhawks that left them with a 25-26-5 record, good for 55 points, or eight points behind the Vancouver Canucks for that second wild card in the Western Conference. But also two points behind Utah Hockey Club and five behind the Calgary Flames.
Blues Teammates Not Surprised By Canada D-man's Ability To Throw Punches

Feb 18, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

Colton Parayko's fight for Canada in 3-1 loss to United States at 4 Nations Face-Off doesn't go unnoticed among Blues teammatesMARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- When Colton Parayko dropped the mitts as part of a three-fight spree in the game’s first nine seconds for Canada against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off, it was stunning to those that know him for the simple fact the St. Louis Blues defenseman doesn’t fight often.
Blues Captain Addresses Trade Rumors

Feb 18, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- Brayden Schenn was surprised to see his name dropped, that it was out there. The St. Louis Blues captain, a veteran of the NHL who first broke into the league in 2009, knows the drill. The 33-year-old understands it’s that time of the year when names get bandied around in rumors with the trade deadline fast approaching on March 7.
Things Were Going Well For Blues, Canada Goalie Until It Got Unexpectedly Nervy

Feb 17, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

Binnington, Canada survive late Finland push, hold on for 5-3 win setting up championship rematch vs. United States at 4 Nations Face-OffThings were going so well for Jordan Binnington and Canada, probably too well. And perhaps too easy. But in the end, Canada got it's rematch against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off by holding off stubborn Finland, 5-3, at TD Garden in Boston on Monday.
Blues Prospect Report: Forward Finally Breaks Through with Two-Goal Game In KHL

Feb 17, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

We profiled Matvei Korotky back in October when the St. Louis Blues prospect was off and running fast and furious in Russia. Korotky, a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, was off to a sizzling start for SKA-1946 St. Petersburg of Russia's Molodyozhnaya Hokkeinaya Liga (MHL) with 31 points (17 goals, 14 assists) and a plus-21 in 27 games. The forward (6-foot-2, 198 pounds) was tearing up the junior circuit.
Blues Defenseman Involved In Rare Instance For Team Canada

Feb 16, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

Colton Parayko dropped the gloves, fought for just third time (first in international play) in playing careerTo say it didn't take long for the bad blood between the United States and Canada to be on full display is an understatement. For the Tkachuk brothers, Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk, each respective fight just seconds after the opening face-off wasn't a surprise. But St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko? Now that's a rarity.
Blues Acquire Forward In AHL Swap

Feb 13, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins made a minor league trade on Thursday. The Blues acquired forward Corey Andonovski from the Penguins for forward Mathias Laferriere. Andonovski, 25, has played in 27 games for the American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this season and had five points (three goals, two assists); he has 54 points (18 goals, 36 assists) in 157 career AHL regular-season games and will report to Springfield of the AHL.
Blues President, CEO To Receive Lou Lamoriello Award

Feb 13, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

St. Louis Blues president and CEO of business operations Chris Zimmerman has been named as the recipient of the 2025 Lou Lamoriello Award. The announcement was made by the American Hockey Coaches Association on Wednesday. The Lamoriello Award is given to a former college coach or player who has distinguished himself in his profession after college. It is named after the former Providence College player, coach, athletic director and current New York Islanders general manager, Lou Lamoriello.
Binnington Clutch For Canada In Overtime Of 4-3 Win Against Sweden To Open 4 Nations Face-Off

Feb 13, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

St. Louis Blues goalie makes multiple game-saving stops to help Canada stave off upset-minded Sweden before Marner wins itThe Jordan Binnington haters were ready to pounce. After the St. Louis Blues and Canada goalie allowed two third-period goals against Sweden on Wednesday in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off that erased a two-goal Canada lead, doubters were eager and anxious to be heard.
Binnington Named Starter For Canada In 4 Nations Face-Off Opener

Feb 11, 2025 | thehockeynews.com | Lou Korac |Louie Korac

Blues goalie to play against Sweden in tournament opener on Wednesday, gets nod over Adin Hill of VegasJordan Binnington will get the spotlight. Just the way the St. Louis Blues goalie likes it. Binnington was named the starting goalie for Canada in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off when it takes on Sweden at Bell Centre in Montreal on Wednesday (7 p.m. CT; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS).