Seven Things about Roberto Luongo By Jason Kurylo Roberto Luongo backstopped the Vancouver Canucks to the fourth round of the playoffs for just the third time in the franchise’s 40 years – and tied Tim Thomas for the NHL lead in playoff shutouts in 2011 with four - including two in the Stanley Cup final. Both ...
For Chicago Blackhawks fans, 2010 has held the ultimate hockey high of winning the Stanley Cup, but also some punishing lows. Here’s a look back at 2010 – the good, the great, and even the ugly. January The Blackhawks started off the new year by cruising to a 6-3 away game win over hated division ...
By Mike Colligan Despite the morning-after frenzy following Team USA’s 5-3 victory over Team Canada, Sunday’s game was not quite “the biggest Olympic hockey upset since the Miracle on Ice”. Former Team Sweden goaltender Tommy Salo might be the first to remind casual hockey fans that last night’s game pales in comparison to the shocking ...
Have you ever been in a talent show and had to follow an amazing act? Yeah it’s not fun. Now imagine how both the USA and Canada’s Men’s teams must be feeling right now after both Women’s teams annihilated the competition in their opening games. Not to put down Men’s hockey, as you know I’m ...
The Montreal Canadiens, The New York Yankees, The Boston Celtics, The Green Bay Packers. These are the most hallowed teams in professional sports and with good reason. From the four major North American sports leagues, only these clubs can boast the ultimate accolade: the most championships won in their respective sport. In sports, winning is ...
The starting goaltender for Team Canada, whoever it will be, will already be facing the scrutiny of an entire country. There can’t be much more pressure than that.
