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NHL Status Report: Key Injury Updates Across the League

Date: November 8, 2025 | Author: IHM News

The NHL’s weekly status window opened with a wave of significant medical updates that will influence lineups across both conferences. From long-term absences in Pittsburgh to short-term concerns in Vancouver and major returns expected in Edmonton, teams are adjusting on the fly as they navigate the early stretch of the season.

Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks are monitoring the status of starter Thatcher Demko, who is considered questionable for this weekend due to what head coach Adam Foote described as “preventative maintenance.” Demko is 5-4-0 with a .912 save percentage and has been handling a heavy workload.

“He’s such a strong leader. If he feels he needs a couple days to reset, we trust him,” Foote said.

Vancouver recalled goaltender Jiri Patera from Abbotsford under emergency conditions ahead of matchups with Columbus and Colorado.

New York Rangers

Center Vincent Trocheck traveled with the team to Detroit but missed his 13th straight game while continuing to skate in a non-contact jersey. Trocheck remains eligible to come off long-term injured reserve and is considered day-to-day.

Defenseman Urho Vaakanainen remains sidelined with a lower-body issue.

Forward Jaroslav Chmelar made his NHL debut Friday, logging 6:27 of ice time against Detroit.

Carolina Hurricanes

Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Oct. 28. After returning briefly for a game against Vegas, he exited after the first period and has missed the last four contests. Rod Brind’Amour confirmed the injury is located in the midsection.

San Jose Sharks

Rookie forward Michael Misa was placed on injured reserve and is officially week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Misa has missed San Jose’s last two games, including their recent 2-1 win over Winnipeg. The 2025 No. 2 draft pick has three points in seven appearances, though his early NHL journey has already included healthy scratches and lineup experimentation.

San Jose also moved William Eklund to injured reserve and recalled forward Zack Ostapchuk from AHL affiliate San Jose. The Sharks continue their homestand Saturday against the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers

Forward Zach Hyman will not dress for Saturday’s clash with the Colorado Avalanche but is expected to make his season debut within the next week, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Hyman has been ramping up his on-ice work since late October and appears close to a full return from the wrist dislocation suffered during last season’s Western Conference Final.

Knoblauch also noted that Mattias Janmark is nearing a return as well, potentially “within days.” The Oilers anticipate both forwards rejoining the squad over the upcoming seven-game road stretch.

New Jersey Devils

Defenseman Dougie Hamilton remains under evaluation for a lower-body injury sustained in Thursday’s overtime win against Montreal. Hamilton exited in the second period and did not return.

New Jersey is already without defenseman Brett Pesce, who has missed five games with an upper-body issue. Brenden Dillon acknowledged the challenge:

“Guys are going to get more minutes, more responsibility. These stretches test your blue line.”

Colton White skated on the third pair during practice and is an option for Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins absorbed a major blow with the announcement that forward Filip Hallander will miss a minimum of three months after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg. Hallander had produced four points (1 goal, 3 assists) in 13 games and was off to one of the most confident starts of his NHL career.

Head coach Dan Muse addressed the media with a somber tone.

“This goes beyond hockey. We’re just grateful the medical staff identified the issue quickly. Now the priority is his long-term health.”

Hallander will remain under the care of the team’s medical department and specialists from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Coach Mark Comment

Injury waves tilt the season fast. The teams that manage depth and rotation survive November with real momentum. Pittsburgh losing Hallander is tough, but their structure can absorb minutes if they stay disciplined through the middle third. Vancouver’s handling of Demko is smart load management. Edmonton getting Hyman back is the biggest needle-mover of all. His timing and net-drive reshape their offensive layers.

IHM NEWS: Kaprizov leads Wild past Islanders 5-2; Zuccarello logs assist in season debut

Panarin drives Rangers past Red Wings 4-1 on the road | IHM News

IHM NEWS – Panarin drives Rangers past Red Wings 4-1 on the road

Date: November 8, 2025 | Author: IHM News

DETROIT – This is what it looks like when your stars set the tone. Artemi Panarin produced three points (1G, 2A) and Jonathan Quick turned aside 32 shots as the New York Rangers handled the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at Little Caesars Arena, pushing New York to 7-1-1 away from home and extending their run of dominance over Detroit to seven straight wins.

Panarin’s line dictated pace and possession from the opening faceoff. Mika Zibanejad stacked two primary assists, Alexis Lafrenière snapped a 12-game goal drought and added an assist, and depth scoring arrived on time from Will Cuylle, whose first-period power-play strike set the tone.

“Our best players were our best players,” coach Mike Sullivan said. “We’ve generated looks; tonight we finished.”

Detroit’s push was real. J.T. Compher tied it 1-1 in the first, and Patrick Kane returned from injury with six shots in 17:41 – including a near-gift after picking off a Quick outlet that the veteran goalie and Braden Schneider scrambled to erase. But between Quick’s economy of movement and the Rangers’ five-man layers through the neutral zone, Detroit never found a second wave.

How it happened

1-0 NYR (6:46 1st, PPG): Will Cuylle trailed the rush and buried Zibanejad’s cross-ice feed.
1-1 (11:06 1st): Compher walked into a quick release from Mason Appleton’s feed behind the net, beating Quick high glove.
2-1 NYR (4:52 2nd): Michigan native Noah Laba tapped in Lafrenière’s crease-edge pass for his hometown moment and Lafrenière’s 200th NHL point.
3-1 NYR (7:29 3rd): Panarin finished a Zibanejad delivery in stride – a scorer’s touch through a small window.
4-1 NYR (8:27 3rd): Lafrenière from the slot to close it out.

Quick’s best sequences came late in the second: a point-blank denial on Kane after the interception, then a second-chance blocker swipe that killed the building’s surge. “He bails us out after our mistakes,” Schneider said. “Tonight he even cleaned up his own.”

Detroit coach Todd McLellan was blunt: “Physically there, but not sharp between the ears. When you’re not crisp, those look-in chances don’t fall.”

Numbers that matter

Road form: Rangers 7-1-1 away, structure travels.
Panarin vs DET: 28 points in last 16 vs Red Wings.
Goaltending: Quick .970 SV% at 5v5 on the night (32 saves overall).
Special teams: NYR score first on the PP; even-strength shot quality tilted their way in periods 2-3.

Coach Mark comment

New York solved Detroit’s first-touch pressure by widening the neutral-zone entries and letting Panarin attack off the inside-out delay. That pulled Detroit’s weak-side defender up a half-step, and the Rangers hit seams behind it (see Cuylle PPG and the Lafrenière/Laba connection). Quick’s puck tracking was elite; minimal rebounds, square early. This is sustainable road hockey.

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Kochetkov Shuts Out Rangers in Season Debut | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 5, 2025

Kochetkov makes 25 saves as Hurricanes shut out Rangers at MSG

Carolina suffocates New York as Rangers fall to 0-5-1 at home

NEW YORK Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov delivered a 25-save shutout in his first NHL start of the season, leading a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers and handing New York its sixth consecutive home loss to open the season.

The Rangers generated 13 shots in the opening 8:40, including clear looks for Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller, and Jonny Brodzinski, but Kochetkov turned all of them aside and Carolina controlled play from that point forward.

Nikolaj Ehlers scored his first goal with the Hurricanes on a first-period power play through a screen, Sean Walker added another late in the second off a face-off sequence, and Seth Jarvis sealed the win with an empty-netter.

New York recorded only 12 shots in the final 51 minutes and just one in the third period. Carolina improved to 8-4-0 while the Rangers fell to 0-5-1 at MSG and 6-6-2 overall.

Coach Mark comment
Kochetkov played with patience and strong interior positioning. Carolina protected the slot, cleared lanes, and managed their exits with purpose. New York had early looks but once Carolina controlled the walls and middle lane entries, the flow tilted decisively.

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Oilers Reportedly Open to Trading Stuart Skinner | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 5, 2025

Insiders: Oilers Evaluate Future in Goal, Reportedly Open to Stuart Skinner Trade

EDMONTON The Edmonton Oilers are keeping all options open in net as they continue to assess goaltender Stuart Skinner early in the 2025-26 season. According to multiple insiders, the organization would consider a trade if the right opportunity emerges, signaling a subtle shift in stance regarding the 27-year-old’s long-term role.

Skinner has shown improvement but has not fully reached elite form. Through nine games, he has recorded a 4-5-0 record, one shutout, a 2.52 goals-against average, a .900 save percentage, and a +2.1 goals-saved-above-expected. Edmonton acquired Connor Ingram from Utah to bolster depth, though he remains an AHL option at the moment.

On Oilers Now, insider Ryan Rishaug noted that Edmonton has a structured plan in place should the club decide to act. He added that general manager Stan Bowman may eventually be pushed toward a move if inconsistency returns.

Potential trade routes

Columbus Blue Jackets – Possible framework involving Elvis Merzlikins, salary considerations likely.
Pittsburgh Penguins – Tristan Jarry scenario depending on standings near deadline.
Buffalo Sabres – Devon Levi or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but Oilers seeking a clear upgrade.
Long shots – Ilya Sorokin or Juuse Saros (major cost and trade restrictions).

Executives around the league believe patience remains the Oilers’ priority unless an obvious top-tier target becomes available.

Coach Mark comment
Edmonton is being methodical, not emotional here. Skinner has improved his scan habits and post integration, but the consistency layer still is not fully locked. Timing matters with goalie decisions when you are built to win now.

Bruins rally past Islanders 4-3 in shootout as Khusnutdinov scores late and decides it | IHM News

Flyers outlast Canadiens 5-4 in shootout after blowing 3-0 start | IceHockeyMan

Flyers outlast Canadiens 5-4 in shootout after blowing 3-0 start | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 5, 2025

Flyers survive Montreal rally and win 5-4 in shootout

Brink scores twice, Zegras decides the tiebreaker, Suzuki point streak reaches 12

MONTREAL Philadelphia rode a blistering start, absorbed a furious response, and still left Bell Centre with two points. The Flyers built a 3-0 cushion on their first six shots, saw the Canadiens answer with four consecutive goals in a wild second period, and ultimately prevailed 5-4 in a shootout.

Bobby Brink provided two goals including a net-front redirection and a rebound put-back, Cam York added a 5-on-3 strike, and playmakers Trevor Zegras and Travis Konecny each registered two assists. In the skills contest, Zegras delivered the only conversion to seal it. Dan Vladar made 16 saves for Philadelphia, steady in the third and in overtime after the game tilted.

Montreal clawed back behind Kirby Dach’s brace and a power-play surge driven by Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov. Suzuki’s second-period one-timer extended the longest point streak in the league this season to 12 games with 19 points over that span. Rookie winger Nikita Grebenkin added a composed third-period finish from the high slot for his first NHL goal, tying the game 4-4 at 10:51.

The opening frame belonged to the Flyers. At 1:56, Brink angled a Travis Sanheim point shot with his backhand for 1-0. On a two-man advantage at 7:07, York hammered Zegras’s backhand feed from the right circle. Just 43 seconds later, Brink jumped on a rebound for 3-0 and Philadelphia’s second straight power-play goal.

Montreal responded immediately in the second. Dach cut the deficit to 3-1 at 3:12 by slamming a lively carom off the end boards. Suzuki made it 3-2 at 4:15 with a clean one-timer into an open side after a cross-ice pass from Demidov. The building surged, and the Canadiens kept pressing. Dach knotted it 3-3 at 13:28 on a quick feed from Lane Hutson below the goal line. At 15:57, Demidov gave Montreal a 4-3 lead with a high-glove wrist shot from the right dot on the power play.

Philadelphia steadied in the third, tightened the neutral-zone gaps, and forced overtime where Zegras’s creativity mattered most. His lone tally in the tiebreaker, paired with Vladar’s stops, delivered the extra point.

Scoring summary

1st, 1:56 PHI – Brink, backhand deflection of Sanheim shot, 1-0
1st, 7:07 PHI 5-on-3 – York, one-timer from right circle (Zegras), 2-0
1st, 7:50 PHI PP - Brink, rebound at the crease, 3-0
2nd, 3:12 MTL – Dach, rebound from low right circle, 3-1
2nd, 4:15 MTL PP – Suzuki, one-timer from left side (Demidov), 3-2
2nd, 13:28 MTL – Dach, feed from Hutson below the line, 3-3
2nd, 15:57 MTL PP – Demidov, wrist shot high glove from right dot, 4-3
SO PHI – Zegras, winner

Goaltenders

PHI: Vladar 16 saves on 20. MTL: Montembeault 38 saves on 42, resilient after early barrage.

Team notes

Zegras and Konecny drive pace with east-west touches and inside-lane entries.
Suzuki extends franchise best since Pierre Turgeon’s 13-game run in April 1995.
Grebenkin records first NHL goal in his 16th career game.

Coach Mark comment
Philadelphia responded to momentum loss with smarter puck management and shorter shifts. Montreal’s second-period push was elite with Hutson activating below the goal line and Suzuki commanding the weak side. The difference came from special teams execution and one extra play in the shootout.

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Markstrom Turns Away 43 as Devils Silence Kings 4-1 | IHM News

By IHM Team | IHM News | November 2, 2025

Markstrom Turns Away 43 as Devils Silence Kings 4-1

Mercer scores twice shorthanded, Halonen nets first NHL goal, New Jersey perfect on the kill

LOS ANGELES. Jacob Markstrom was the difference. The New Jersey goalie stopped 43 shots and iced a 4-1 road win over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The performance arrived one day after Markstrom signed a two-year, $12M extension that starts in 2026-27.

Dawson Mercer struck twice shorthanded in the third period, Nico Hischier opened the scoring on a Luke Hughes point shot, and Brian Halonen beat Darcy Kuemper glove side for his first NHL goal. New Jersey snapped a two-game skid and moved to 9-3-0. The Devils killed all four Kings power plays and turned the game with their penalty kill.

Los Angeles saw a seven-game point streak end. Andrei Kuzmenko scored their lone goal from the low slot off an Anze Kopitar feed. Kuemper finished with 18 saves. The Kings remain winless at home this season.

What decided it

Goaltending: Markstrom’s 43 saves included multiple high-danger stops in the second and a clean OT-kill stand late.
Special teams: New Jersey went 4-for-4 on the kill and scored twice shorthanded through Mercer.
Starts and answers: Hischier’s redirect at 1:22 set the tone. When LA pushed, Mercer’s second closed the door into an empty net.

Milestones and notes

Luke Hughes recorded his 100th NHL point on Hischier’s tip.
Brian Halonen scored his first NHL goal and point in his 12th career game.
The Kings fell to 0-3-2 at home.

Coach Mark: Markstrom owned the blue paint tonight. The kill was connected, sticks in lanes, quick exits, and Mercer read the ice like a veteran. That combination wins playoff games.

Brad Marchand Returns & Leads Panthers to Shootout Win vs Stars | IHM News

Brad Marchand Returns & Leads Panthers to Shootout Win vs Stars | IHM News

by IHM Team | IHM News | October 31, 2025

Marchand Returns With Emotion and Delivers the Win as Panthers Edge Stars in Shootout

Brad Marchand’s return to the lineup was more than a hockey story – it was personal, emotional, and powerful. After stepping away from the Florida Panthers to support longtime friend JP MacCallum following the tragic passing of his 10-year-old daughter, Selah, Marchand came back and immediately wrote a script Hollywood couldn’t improve.

He scored the opening goal, pointed to the sky in tribute, and put the game to bed with the lone shootout tally as Florida defeated Dallas 4-3 in Sunrise. The emotional weight was clear. Marchand wasn’t playing for points; he was playing for someone special. And the Panthers rallied around it.

Sam Reinhart also scored his 300th NHL goal, continuing his elite form and extending his goal streak to four games. Sam Bennett added one, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves in a night defined by structure, resolve, and heart.

Dallas wasn’t going away quietly. The Stars clawed back twice, including Mikko Rantanen’s equalizer with under three minutes left. But in the end, Marchand – steady, calm, driven – delivered the clincher and carried Florida to two points.

Florida’s win lifts them above .500 at 6-5-1, while Dallas earns a point to extend their streak to six games. But tonight was bigger than standings. It was about emotion, purpose, and honoring a life taken far too soon.

Coach Mark’s Take

Emotional nights like this test the composure of a team. Florida handled it with maturity and structure. Marchand stepped right back in and set the tone, physically and emotionally. Dallas had their pushback, but Florida maintained their discipline and finished. Moments like this build real room chemistry and belief.

Devils sign Jacob Markstrom to 2-year, $12M contract | IHM News

Tanev Leaves on Stretcher as Maple Leafs Beat Flyers 5-2 | IHM News

Tanev Leaves on Stretcher as Maple Leafs Beat Flyers 5-2

by IHM Team | IHM News | November 2, 2025

Veteran blueliner collided with Matvei Michkov in the third period. Toronto says he was moving and speaking and was taken to hospital for evaluation.

PHILADELPHIA - A scary moment overshadowed the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5-2 win when Chris Tanev was taken off on a stretcher at 8:23 of the third period after a collision with Matvei Michkov near the Leafs’ blue line. Michkov received a minor penalty for interference.

Head coach Craig Berube said Tanev was moving and speaking and had been transported to a local hospital for tests. He added there is a chance Tanev could be released to travel with the team.

Captain Auston Matthews called it “a tough feeling,” noting the team is hoping for the best. The game was Tanev’s first after missing four with an upper-body injury. He assisted on Jake McCabe’s goal that made it 2-1 in the second period.

Tanev, 35, has two assists in eight games this season. He joined Toronto from Dallas in June 2024 and signed a six-year contract on July 1.

IHM Bench Notes

Incident time: 8:23 of the third.
Penalty: Interference on Michkov.
Next up: Leafs host Penguins on Monday.
Tanev career: 874 GP - 36 G - 173 A - 209 PTS.

Coach Mark: For Toronto, Chris Tanev is the backbone of their defensive identity - structure, poise, reliability. The important thing is that he was conscious and moving. In situations like this it’s pure protocol: stabilize, assess, clear.
Tonight wasn’t about systems or execution. It was about a human moment. The two points matter - but health always comes first.

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Cinematic hockey banner of an east-west deceptive cycle with metallic IHM Academy Lesson #10 title

IHM Academy - Lesson #10 · By Coach Mark Lehtonen

Offensive Zone Cycle – Low Switch & Pop Support (East-West Deception Style)

A cycle is not “wasting time in the corner.” A real cycle stretches defenders east-west, forces coverage switches, and opens the middle. Bad teams skate in circles; smart teams change angles and attack seams. We don’t cycle to survive – we cycle to manipulate and strike.

Top-down coaching diagram showing low switch between F1/F2 and weak-side pop by F3 into soft ice above the dots.

Objective

Use low support, deceptive switching, and weak-side pop timing to pull defenders off structure and create a middle-lane attack with speed.

Core Principle

Switch low → Pull coverage → Hit the weak-side pop in stride. We don’t dump and chase the corner; we cut east-west, lean pressure, and pop into space.

Roles & Execution

F1: Drive below the dots, sell net drive, then inside cut across the dots to change the angle.
F2: Low support under F1 with tight spacing (2-3 stick lengths), stick available, eyes middle.
F1 ↔ F2 Low Switch: Quick shoulder fake → exchange lanes → force D to hand off coverage or over-commit.
F3: Stay outside the pile; pop into soft ice above the dots on the weak side; catch in stride for shot or downhill attack.
D1 / D2: Hold width up top; be patient. Join only if middle is secured and cycle control is established.

Key Cues

Tight cycle spacing: 2-3 stick lengths between F1/F2 – close enough to connect, far enough to pull a defender.
Stop-start cuts: No lazy circles. Sell one route, exit on another.
Sell the drive: Threaten the net before you pull east-west.
F3 waits, then pops: Don’t dive too early; arrive as the switch forces confusion.
Middle belongs to us: If there’s no middle threat, the cycle is cardio.

Why It Works

East-west deception stretches the defensive box, forces switches, and creates timing gaps. The weak-side pop becomes a free look because defenders are turning heads and handing off coverage. We create the shot, not just possession.

Coach Mark Lehtonen says:

“Don’t skate to skate – skate to move someone out of your lane. Fakes win cycles. Contact without deception is just cardio.”

Common Mistakes

Big circles: Easy to track; no deception or separation.
F3 too deep: Middle threat disappears; cycle dies on the wall.
D jumping early: Creates the wrong 3v2 the other way.
No shoulder fake: Defenders read the route; switch fails.
Puck released outside too early: Kills spacing and timing before the pop is open.

Micro-Drills

Low Switch Cut: F1 below dots under pressure → inside cut; F2 under-support → quick exchange; return pass to F1 or hit F3 pop for shot.
East-West Pressure Box: Cones at hashmarks; F1 drive-in → stop-cut → escape east; F2 under-support; F3 time the pop above dots for one-touch.

Summary

Cycle to attack, not to survive. Low support → deception → switch → weak-side pop → middle strike. We drag defenders out of structure and punish the gap they leave. Skill beats structure when structure creates the skill.

Explore more offensive zone concepts at IHM Academy.

IHM Academy – Lesson #9 · By Coach Mark Lehtonen

Cinematic hockey banner showing a neutral-zone turnover exploding into counter-attack, with metallic title IHM Academy - Lesson #9

IHM Academy – Lesson #9 · By Coach Mark Lehtonen

Neutral Zone Transition Triggers – Turn Defense Into Strike Force

In the neutral zone, the team that thinks faster wins. A turnover isn’t a pause – it’s a trigger. We don’t “start an attack”; we launch a structured strike while the opponent is still reorganizing.

Top-down coaching diagram of neutral-zone transition: F1 north-first touch, F2 under support, F3 weak-side slash through the middle, D1/D2 structure

Objective

Convert neutral-zone recoveries into immediate, structured offense by owning the middle lane, activating speed, and forcing defenders into late decisions.

Core Principle

FIRST TOUCH NORTH → SUPPORT SLASH → MIDDLE OWNERSHIP. If the first action after a recovery is lateral or backwards, the moment dies. If it’s north with layered support, the defense panics.

Roles & Timing

F1 (puck winner): One quick stride north, head up, sell middle. Do not drift east-west.
F2 (nearest support): Arrives on an angled lane under F1 – available for a quick pop or touch pass.
F3 (weak-side slash): Cuts through the middle with speed. This is the playmaker: it splits coverage and opens the outside lane by threatening the seam.
D1: Holds the blue line with a small north step; joins only if structure behind is stable.
D2: Anchors the middle; protects against immediate counter if play stalls.

Teaching Cues

Head up early: Scan before you touch the puck; decide before you receive.
Staggered depth: Do not stack lanes; create layers for quick-touch plays.
Middle threat first: Show the seam to open the flank.
Tempo shift: Half-second hesitation kills transition; explode on recovery.
No parallel routes: Cross or slash; don’t skate side-by-side.

Why It Works

We attack while their structure collapses: the middle-lane slash forces the defense to guess; the north-first touch prevents regroup; layered support protects possession if pressure arrives. It’s controlled aggression – not chaos.

Coach Mark Lehtonen says:

“Bad teams race. Smart teams steer. Own the middle and you own the shift.”

Common Mistakes

Dragging the puck east-west after the recovery.
Stacking two forwards in the same lane (no depth).
F3 watching the play instead of slashing through the seam.
D jumping without middle security from the partner.

Quick Micro-Drills

3v2 NZ Turnover Pop: Coach rims a loose puck; F1 recovers → F2 under pop → F3 seam slash; finish off the rush.
Seam Read Relay: On whistle, weak-side forward must cross the dots in three strides; coach passes only if slash is on time.

Summary

Neutral-zone transition is a mindset: recover → explode north → slash middle → support underneath. We don’t chase speed – we remove options and attack space. That’s how defense becomes strike force.

Study more transition and entry concepts at IHM Academy.

IHM Academy – Lesson #8 · By Coach Mark Lehtonen