GOAL-ORIENTED: Princeton University men’s hockey player Kai Daniells (No. 7) goes after the puck in recent action. Junior forward Daniells came up big as the Tigers topped St. Lawrence 7-4 last Friday and then edged Clarkson 4-3 a day later. Daniells scored five goals in the win over St. Lawrence, matching the program’s single game record. He chipped in a goal and an assist in the victory over the Golden Knights. He was later named the ECAC Hockey Forward of the Week. The Tigers, now 5-2 overall and 2-2 ECACH, play a two-game set at Bowling Green on November 28 and 29. On Friday night, junior forward Daniells exploded for five goals to tie a program single-game record set by John Cook in 1962 to help Princeton pull away to a 7-4 win over visiting St. Lawrence. A night later, Daniells had the Hobey Baker Rink fans cheering again, tallying one goal and one assist as the Tigers overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Clarkson 4-3, improving to 5-2 overall and 2-2 ECAC Hockey. As Daniells hit the ice on Saturday, he was fired up to build on his record-setting performance. “I had a lot of excitement, a lot of confidence,” said Daniells, a 6’1, 185-pound native of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. But it was Clarkson that played with confidence as it jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period. “It was definitely a slow start; Clarkson played good, they smothered us for the first 40 minutes,” said Daniells. With the Tigers trailing 2-1 heading into the third period, Daniells and his teammates were confident they could turn the tables on the Golden Knights. “We knew that was the best they had,” said Daniells. “Talking with my line in the intermission, we said if we stick to our game, we are too good to not break through. That is what we did ultimately and we were able to get the job done.” Daniells played a key role in helping the Tigers get the job done as he assisted in a goal by Kevin Anderson that knotted the game at 2-2 and then scored Princeton’s fourth goal which turned out to be the game winner. On his assist, Daniells stayed patient to set up Anderson. “It was part of our game plan to have the center low, I was in that spot and I got a nice little feed from Wanger (Brendan Wang) through the middle,” said Daniells. “The middle opened up so I found a nice spot there. My linemates were changing, I had a burst of energy there at the end of my shift and I chipped it in. I went to finish my hit and then next thing I knew the puck was there and I saw Kevin coming in late so I was able to hit him there. It was a great finish by him.” As for his goal, Daniells fought off a hit in the crease area to find the back of the net. “It was just a low battle we had been playing low all night,” said Daniells, who was later named the ECAC Hockey Forward of the Week. “I remember getting crunched on my shoulder and I was hoping I was OK. I snapped out of it and they kind of gave me a lane. I took it to the far side and I saw some daylight on the right side there so I was able to put it in.” The win over Clarkson marked the second straight night that the Tigers finished strong as they outscored St. Lawrence 4-1 in the third period on Friday and then had a 3-1 final 20 minutes on Saturday. “It is just sticking to our structure; we know that when we play our game, we are just as good as anyone in this conference,” said Daniells. “We have confidence in each other, we were building momentum the whole game. This is just a testament to our group.” Having overcome a shoulder injury that limited him to 17 games last winter, Daniells is gaining more and more confidence as the season goes on. “It was a long road for sure with a lot of uncertainty,” said Daniells, reflecting on his recovery. “I feel good. I was definitely a little scared on that one in the third but I was able to be fine. Stuff like that is a good confidence builder to know that you are alright and that I am able to play a much more physical game with or without the puck. I can lean on guys to protect it and to incorporate that into my game much more this year which is a great sign because that is the way I need to play. My shoulder is feeling a lot better. I am really happy.” Princeton head coach Ben Syer was happy with the physicality and savvy displayed by Daniells against Clarkson. “Everybody is going to talk about Kai Daniells and the goals that he scored and that’s great but he made two unbelievable plays,” said Syer. “He delayed the puck down in the offensive zone and let his linemates change and then go to work. That is why he got the hard hat tonight. It was not because he scored goals but doing that stuff that leads to momentum. We get a change, we get fresh bodies and we go to work.” The offensive production from Daniells this weekend certainly gave the Tigers momentum. “He has skill; he knows that, we know that,” said Syer. “When he plays hard, he is a different player. He earned those goals this weekend. He didn’t cheat the game. He played it the right way and set the tone for our entire group in the right way. Being healthy, that is certainly part of it. It is also a will and a determination too.” Princeton showed determination collectively against Clarkson with its third period outburst. “I am proud of them, they competed and didn’t quit,” said Syer. “They fought it for whatever it was for five, seven minutes in the first period. They stayed with it. They did it together and they bonded. They celebrated blocked shots. They celebrated good plays.” Syer is proud of the grit his players have displayed in producing their 5-2 start. “I am happy that the guys fought this weekend,” said Syer, whose team plays a two-game set at Bowling Green (5-4-3) on November 28 and 29. “We didn’t play as well as we needed to on the road, it was frustrating. We put ourselves behind the eight-ball. We came back and fought in league play. I am not looking at any type of record, I am just looking at the fact that we are grinding every game. Our league is hard and points are at a premium so to be able to get a few this weekend was nice.” Daniells, for his part, is looking forward to the weekend in Ohio. “It is going to be a crazy trip for us but we are excited,” said Daniells. “I have a couple of buddies on that team from back home so that will be exciting. We have some school time off, so we are excited to get out there and get on the road and play some hockey.”.
https://www.towntopics.com/2025/11/26/junior-star-daniells-explodes-for-6-goal-weekend-as-pu-mens-hockey-sweeps-st-lawrence-clarkson/
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Record 1.9 million Tennesseans expected to travel for Thanksgiving, AAA says
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready. NASHVILLE AAA is forecasting a record-setting Thanksgiving travel season in Tennessee, with nearly 1. 9 million residents expected to journey 50 miles or Nationwide, the auto club anticipates 81. 8 million Americans will travel for the holiday 1. 6 million more than in 2024 reinforcing Thanksgiving’s status as the busiest travel period of the year. AAA reports the following Tennessee travel projections: 1, 933, 203 total travelers, including more than 1. 8 million traveling by car, 51, 445 by air and 22, 649 by bus, train or cruise. Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA The Auto Club Group, said Tennesseans are “embracing the Thanksgiving spirit with record-breaking travel plans,” noting that concerns about flight cancellations may drive even more people to the roads. AAA expects nearly 73 million Americans to travel by car, a figure that includes more than 1. 8 million Tennesseans. Hertz, AAA’s rental car partner, says Wednesday will be the busiest day for vehicle pickups, while domestic rental rates have dropped 15% from last year. Gas prices are expected to mirror last year’s $3. 06 national average, and AAA urges drivers to prepare by checking their batteries and tire pressure. Last year, the agency handled nearly 600, 000 roadside calls nationwide, many related to dead batteries, flat tires and empty tanks. AAA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving also are warning travelers to avoid impaired driving; between 2019 and 2023, 868 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes during the Thanksgiving period. More than 6 million Americans are expected to fly this year a 2% increase including more than 51, 000 Tennesseans. But recent flight reductions and the possibility of cancellations could shift some travelers to alternative plans. Domestic airfares are averaging about $700 round trip, similar to 2024 prices. AAA says travelers may save by flying on Thanksgiving Day, though return flights on Sunday and Monday remain the most expensive. Haas encouraged air travelers to book early and build flexibility into their trips, suggesting early morning departures and backup plans in case of disruptions. Travel by bus, train and cruise is expected to rise 8. 5% nationally. In Tennessee, more than 22, 000 people are planning to travel by those modes. Cruise demand continues to climb, with AAA projecting 20. 7 million U. S. passengers in 2025 and 21. 7 million in 2026. AAA’s top Thanksgiving destinations include Florida for domestic travelers, thanks to theme parks and cruise ports, while international Bookings are led by Europe, the Caribbean and Australia, which offers warm spring weather during the U. S. holiday.
https://elizabethton.com/2025/11/21/record-1-9-million-tennesseans-expected-to-travel-for-thanksgiving-aaa-says/
“Cowards”; “Pathetic” – Fans slam Blue Jays skipper John Schneider’s strategy to neutralize Shohei Ohtani for remaining World Series games
**Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Faces Strategic Pitching Tactics in World Series Game 3**
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was on course for a generational stat line in Game 3 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Toronto skipper John Schneider quickly altered the dynamic by instructing his pitchers to intentionally walk Ohtani in his next five plate appearances.
In a postgame press conference following Monday’s marathon, Schneider revealed that moving forward, the team planned to “take the bat out” of Ohtani’s hands. This drastic strategy drew criticism from fans on social media, who had witnessed the reigning MVP’s brilliance at the plate, especially in Game 3.
Before being walked five straight times, Ohtani put forth an impressive performance: going 4-for-4 with two doubles, two solo home runs, three runs batted in (RBIs), and three runs scored. Despite being heavily limited at the plate, Ohtani made history by becoming the first player in league history to record multiple games with 12 or more total bases. He also set a new mark as the first player to reach base nine times in a playoff game.
At the time of writing, Ohtani has already matched his base on balls total from last year’s World Series, standing at 13. With this year’s series guaranteed to extend for at least two more games, it will be intriguing to see if he can surpass the Dodgers’ record of 20 walks, set by teammate Max Muncy back in 2020.
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**Dodgers Outlast Blue Jays in Record-Setting World Series Marathon**
In a game destined to be etched in baseball history, the Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays in an epic 18-inning battle during Game 3 of the World Series. The reigning champions emerged victorious after Freddie Freeman crushed a solo walk-off home run to seal a 6-5 win.
The game tied the record for the longest World Series game in history by innings played, matching the 18-inning thriller between the Red Sox and Dodgers in the 2018 Fall Classic—coincidentally also held at Dodger Stadium.
The action was intense from the start. Toronto’s Teoscar Hernandez opened the scoring in the second inning with a solo home run, his fifth of the 2025 postseason. Andres Gimenez extended the Blue Jays’ lead with a sacrifice fly, giving Toronto a two-run edge heading into the fifth inning.
Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman then combined efforts to tie the score at 4-4. Bo Bichette’s RBI single in the top of the seventh put the Blue Jays ahead once again. However, in the bottom half of the inning, Ohtani responded with another solo home run to level the game.
From there, the contest turned into a pitching duel. Unheralded reliever Will Klein etched his name in the history books by pitching five innings—from the 14th to the 18th—allowing just one hit while striking out five batters.
Finally, Freddie Freeman delivered the game-winning blow in the bottom of the 18th inning. With his walk-off home run, Freeman became the only player in history to hit two walk-off homers in his World Series career.
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As the series continues, all eyes will remain on Ohtani and the Dodgers as they battle the Blue Jays in what has already become an unforgettable Fall Classic.
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