Monica McAlister
An avid hockey lover that grew up in Michigan and lived in the Washington D.C. area while going school for Sports Management. Volunteer with the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA); and follows as much SM-liiga and Elitserien as possible along with the vast array of North American leagues.
Author's Posts
What is different about outdoor hockey in Toledo? It’s Special
January 25th, 2012 Within the last few weeks the hockey world has had a few out games including the NHL’s Winter Classic and having Ohio State University and the University of Michigan playing outdoors; but the outdoor hockey season is not over yet. The American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) has teamed up with United Commercial Travelers of...
Valtteri Filppula Racking Up Points, Still Underrated
January 3rd, 2012 Christmas is over and we have all heard the song of Rudolph basically on repeat about the overlooked reindeer that ended up being just what Santa needed. Well on a team where he is in the shadows of greats such as Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk it is Valtteri Filppula whom often even overlooked by fans and media alike for...Winter Classic 2013: Octopi Detroit
We are just a few hours away from the 2012 NHL Winter Classic brought to us by Bridgestone yet before the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers even take the ice today people are already wondering: Will next years Winter Classic take place in Detroit? Without official word from the NHL as to where the next outdoor event will...
Mule vs Penguins: Mule Comes Out Kickin'
December 14th, 2011 Opening game of the Detroit Red Wings two-game road trip took place last night in Pittsburgh against a Sidney Crosby-less Penguins team. The first period was a show of goaltending wit between Marc-Andre Fleury and All-Star write-in candidate Jimmy Howard that is until with just under five seconds left in the period Evgeni Malkin...
What Does the new NHL Alignment Mean for the Winter Classic?
December 6th, 2011 There is a great deal more in creating or reestablishing old rivalries between teams. One of the most heated sports rivalries took place between the Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche; however, these two teams were not selected to be in a conference together. How great would a Red Wings vs. Avalanche Winter Classic be though?
Red Wings Are Going Streaking: Win Sixth Straight
December 1st, 2011 Just as the animals went upon Noah’s arc by two so did the goals as the Detroit Red Wings played host to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Talk about tilted ice - hope if you were there you had seats at that end of Joe Louis Arena as Detroit welcomed back their favorite son Steve Yzerman. Now back to the streaking… No not...
