Daniel Schöpf
Admirer of the NHL, Canucks and the Swiss NLA. Feel free to follow me on Twitter: @HockeyWest
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Switzerland Dominating IIHF World Championships
May 7th, 2013 The IIHF World Championships 2013 in Sweden and Finland have so far been a dream for Switzerland. The Swiss, led by Canadian head coach Sean Simpson, have so far dominated the Championships with three games played. It all began for the team on May 3rd, with Switzerland facing off against Sweden. Despite being the underdogs, the...
Peoria Rivermen Become New Canucks AHL Affiliate, Abbotsford Next?
March 30th, 2013 The tweet of Radio host and St Louis based NHL writer Andy Strickland made the news official, the Vancouver Canucks have purchased the AHL Peoria Rivermen franchise, with the Chicago Wolves soon expected to become the affiliate to the St Louis Blues. It is definitely the end of an era but a new beginning of sorts in...
Would The Islanders Make Ideal Trading Partners For The Vancouver Canucks?
March 11th, 2013 Through the current rough period for the Canucks, one thing has become clear, the need for more depth in both the forward and defensive lines. With the injury to Ryan Kesler, the Canucks have only 3 true centerman in star Swede Henrik Sedin, big-bodied Maxim Lapierre and unproven rookie Jordan Schroeder. The Canucks lack of...
Canucks Rumblings: NHL Realignment, Abbotsford AHL Relocation?
February 25th, 2013 Already close to halfway through the shortened 2013 NHL season, the Vancouver Canucks once again remain safely at the top on the North-West standings. Since the 2008/9 season, the Canucks have both won and dominated the North-West division consisting of the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild...
NHL Ticket Prices: A Western Conference Comparison
February 14th, 2013 After the lockout ended, most teams were looking into ways to make it up to the fans. NHL ticket prices however didn't get too much attention, with costs remaining status quo and some teams even increasing costs for the shortened season. While every Western Conference team except Colorado (Tickethorse) uses Ticketmaster as their...
Vancouver Canucks Social Media: A Twitter Guide
February 7th, 2013 In this modern age, social media is becoming a more vital tool for hardcore hockey fans. Twitter has now become arguably the number one online source for trades, injuries and breaking hockey news, often tweeted directly from the Coach or Manager's mouth. Below is a list of Twitter accounts that a Vancouver Canucks fan new to...
