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Religion In Hockey Part One: NHL Players

Religion In Hockey Part One: NHL Players

May 21st, 2017   Besides being some of the best in their chosen sport, hockey players such as Jarome Iginla, Shane Doan, Mike Fisher, Cam Ward, David Booth, Wayne Gretzky and Markus Naslund have one other thing in common. Religion. When one thinks of the tough and hard-hitting sport of hockey, religion and faith are not the first two things...
Switzerland Dominating IIHF World Championships

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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...
Swiss Hockey Players Making The News

Swiss Hockey Players Making The News

January 28th, 2013 For the past few months Swiss hockey news focused on North American players in the Swiss NLA. Now that the the lockout is over, let's focus some attention on Swiss players playing in the NHL. Damien Brunner Brunner was a relative unknown to hockey fans until debuting in a Red Wings jersey only days ago. Despite being unknown in...
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