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Jeff Ponder

I am a former NHL media member and reporter for the St. Louis Blues, working for various media outlets. Currently, I am an NHL News Writer and Editor for The Hockey Writers. I live in St. Louis and work as a freelance copywriter in numerous industries.

1994 Playoffs – We Need a Movie on This!

Jeff Ponder | December 22, 2017

There are some good hockey movies out there. We were blessed with Slap Shot in 1977. We chuckled at the antics of the children in The Mighty Ducks in 1992.…

Categories Archives, Hockey Movies, Humor, New York Rangers

NHL Officials’ Association Responds to Wideman Decision

Jeff Ponder | March 12, 2016

The NHL Officials’ Association released a statement on Saturday morning that strongly disagreed with the independent arbitrator’s decision to reduce Dennis Wideman’s suspension from 20 games to 10 games. James Oldham,…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

The Game Misconduct: Let’s Get it Right

Jeff Ponder | March 10, 2016

The NHL has done a valiant job leaving the game’s decisions and rules to the on-ice officials. Unlike the NFL, the North American hockey league isn’t bogged down by numerous…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, St Louis Blues, Trending

Blues To Host Blackhawks In 2017 Winter Classic

Jeff Ponder | March 9, 2016

The St. Louis Blues will be the newest team to play in the Winter Classic. After the NHL used 10 teams through the first eight Winter Classics, the 2017 event…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues, Trending

Carl Hagelin Will Not Play Against New Jersey

Jeff Ponder | March 6, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take to the ice tonight without winger Carl Hagelin, who appears to be suffering concussion-like symptoms. Coach Sullivan says Carl Hagelin won't play tonight vs. New…

Categories Injury Report, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Cory Schneider Injured in 4-2 Loss

Jeff Ponder | March 5, 2016

While in a heated race for the final wild-card spot, the New Jersey Devils lost to the Dallas Stars, 4-2, Friday night. However, the bigger loss may have been in…

Categories Devils Goaltending, Injury Report, New Jersey Devils, NHL News

Commentary: Blues Standing Pat Could Be the Best Move

Jeff Ponder | February 29, 2016

Maybe it’s not a bad thing that the St. Louis Blues were quiet today. The NHL trade deadline came and went and Blues general manager Doug Armstrong was nowhere to…

Categories Blues Management, Blues Transactions, St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline

Islanders Acquire Shane Prince from Senators

Jeff Ponder | February 29, 2016

Just as the 3 pm NHL trade deadline passed, reports surfaced that the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders had struck a deal. The Senators traded center Shane Prince and…

Categories Islanders Transactions, NHL News, Trade Deadline

Avalanche Acquire Gelinas from Devils

Jeff Ponder | February 29, 2016

With under an hour and a half to go until the NHL trade deadline, the Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Eric Gelinas from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Trade Deadline, Trending

Oilers Claim Adam Cracknell, Adam Pardy off Waivers

Jeff Ponder | February 29, 2016

After trading defenseman Justin Schultz and forward Teddy Purcell in separate deals this weekend, the Edmonton Oilers have claimed forward Adam Cracknell and defenseman Adam Pardy off waivers on Monday.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Oilers Transactions, Trade Deadline, Trending

Kovalchuk has Discussed NHL Return: Report

Jeff Ponder | February 29, 2016

Former NHL superstar Ilya Kovalchuk has reportedly had talks with one league general manager about making his North American return. Shortly after being stripped of his captaincy and benched during…

Categories New Jersey Devils, NHL News, Trending

Oilers Extend Laurent Brossoit

Jeff Ponder | February 29, 2016

Just hours before the NHL’s 3 pm trade deadline, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they reached a two-year, one-way contract extension with goaltender Laurent Brossoit. Two-year, one-way contract extension for…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Oilers Transactions, Trade Deadline, Trending
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