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Josh Smith

Josh is a life-long hockey fan. He grew up as a fan of the New York Rangers, but thanks to their general mismanagement and years of mediocrity, has developed a great appreciation for every team across the league. He’s been writing about hockey on various sites since 1995. In addition to his work at The Hockey Writers, he also keeps tabs on the referees over at ScoutingTheRefs.com.

Hartnell, van Riemsdyk Team Up for Charity

Josh Smith | December 5, 2012

Even though they’re off the ice, you can’t stop the competitiveness of hockey players. James van Riemsdyk and Scott Hartnell are going head-to-head in a fundraising challenge to see who…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Silver Lining for Columbus Blue Jackets Despite Lockout, Injuries

Josh Smith | November 30, 2012

Columbus hockey is going through a rough patch despite having no actual NHL games played. Newly-acquired top-line center Brandon Dubinsky, an Anchorage native, signed on with the Alaska Aces of…

Categories All-Star Weekend, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

KHL Players of the Week – November 26

Josh Smith | November 29, 2012

Each week, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) salutes their Players of the Week.  The top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie are selected based on their statistics and performance, as determined…

Categories International Hockey, KHL, Washington Capitals

Rock Out for the Lockout: The Draft Class of 2012

Josh Smith | November 28, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Videos, Washington Capitals

Operation Hat Trick is a Great Success for Players, Charities

Josh Smith | November 27, 2012

Even the NHL lockout wasn’t able to keep some of the league’s best players off the ice.  Members of fifteen NHL teams hit the ice Saturday night as part of…

Categories New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Rock Out for the Lockout: “The Leafs are the Best!”

Josh Smith | November 21, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs, Videos

KHL Players of the Week – November 19

Josh Smith | November 20, 2012

Each week, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) salutes their Players of the Week.  The top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie are selected based on their statistics and performance, as determined…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

Rock Out for the Lockout: Grinder, featuring Darren McCarty

Josh Smith | November 14, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Videos

Aces High: Dubinsky and Gomez Return to Their Roots

Josh Smith | November 13, 2012

Who says you can’t go home?  Certainly not Scott Gomez or Brandon Dubinsky.  The Anchorage natives are both suiting up with their hometown ECHL team, the Alaska Aces, during the…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers

KHL Players of the Week – November 9

Josh Smith | November 9, 2012

Each week, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) salutes their Players of the Week.  The top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie are selected based on their statistics and performance, as determined…

Categories International Hockey, KHL

Rock Out for the Lockout: “The Penalty Box” by Dave Schultz

Josh Smith | November 9, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Hockey History, Humor, Philadelphia Flyers

KHL Players of the Month – October

Josh Smith | November 6, 2012

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) recognizes the top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie each month.  Selections are made by the KHL Statistics and Information Bureau based upon both statistical results…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, KHL, New Jersey Devils
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