Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal called the team's 5-0 loss to the Florida Panthers Thursday an "a-- whooping" after the Canes fell behind 2-0 in the series.

This week was heavy on red-hot hitters from Seekonk, Newton South, Hamilton-Wenham, Shawsheen, Franklin, and Bishop Feehan.

The eastern plains could see severe storms Friday afternoon, with possible lightning, winds and hail. An isolated tornado is possible.

An area west of Mexico is being monitored for a possible tropical storm or hurricane next week as a storm-sparking pulse moves across the Pacific Ocean.

Bruce Magladry and Kieran Duffy combined for 10 goals and 15 points for Eastern as it tripled up Wall in a home win