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Eric Staal – Bio

Michael DiFranco | December 11, 2009

While the popularity of hockey comes and goes depending on where in the United States you may be, it has long-standing tradition in its native land of Canada.  So much…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Player Profiles

NHL Stars From….New Jersey? Part 1 – Bobby Ryan

Michael DiFranco | November 20, 2009

Not too long ago, you would have been hard pressed to find star players in the NHL from the United States.  Players like Joey Mullen, Jeremy Roenick, Mike Modano, John…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, Uncategorized

What Ever Happened to Jimmy Carson?

Michael DiFranco | October 31, 2009

August 9th, 1988.  One of the most historical dates in NHL history.  Arguably, the most monumental trade in NHL history occurred.  The Edmonton Oilers, not even a year removed from winning…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Player Profiles

Does Eric Lindros Belong in the Hall of Fame?

Michael DiFranco | October 23, 2009

“The Next One!” “The Big E!” “A Linebacker on Skates!” All of these monikers were used to describe Eric Lindros.  Few players, if any, will ignite such a heated debate…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Will Chris Pronger Bring the Cup to Philly??

Michael DiFranco | October 3, 2009

It has been 35 years since the Philadelphia Flyers have marched down Broad Street with Lord Stanley’s Cup.  Sure, there have been some great seasons where the team has come…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles

What Ever Happened to Adam Deadmarsh?

Michael DiFranco | July 19, 2009

In the world of professional sports some players seem to play for a lifetime.  Other players seem to have their careers unfortunately cut short.  One such player in the NHL was…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Player Profiles

Mike Richards – The Broad Street Captain

Michael DiFranco | July 1, 2009

Prior to the start of the 2008-09 season, the Philadelphia Flyers made the decision to let their current captain, Jason Smith, leave via free agency as he signed a contract…

Categories International Hockey, Philadelphia Flyers, Player Profiles

The Battle for Number One – Victor Hedman

Michael DiFranco | June 2, 2009

At the 2009 NHL Entry Draft held on June 26th you will, without some unforeseen surprise, hear one of two names called first.  One of those, John Tavares, has been…

Categories International Hockey, National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Uncategorized

Claude Giroux – A Star in the Making?

Michael DiFranco | May 1, 2009

As the Philadelphia Flyersheaded into the 2009 NHL playoffs, most around the league, the fans and the media were focused on the teams four 30 goal scorers andsix 20 goal…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Profiles, Uncategorized

John Tavares – The Next Great One?

Michael DiFranco | April 24, 2009

Considered by many to be the most talented player and most likely first overall pick in the upcoming 2009 NHL Entry Draft, John Tavares has been touted as a future…

Categories National Juniors, New York Islanders, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Alexander “The Great” Ovechkin – Biography

Michael DiFranco | March 26, 2009

With all the recent controversy over his latest goal celebration (completely unnecessary if you ask me but that is another article) I decided it was time to write about Mr.…

Categories Player Profiles, Washington Capitals

What Happened to Eric Daze?

Michael DiFranco | March 13, 2009

Take a look at our growing  Index of Hockey Biographies Recently, I received a couple requests to cover certain players on my “What Happened to…” segment, Eric Daze being one…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Player Profiles
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