Nathaniel Oliver
Buffalo Beauts lead writer for "The Hockey Writers". Credentialed for Buffalo Beauts/NWHL and the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championships in Buffalo, NY, USA. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Lifelong hockey fan for over 35-years. Proponent of the women's game.
Author's Posts
Sabres Goalie Rocky Farr Recalls Memories From Early Buffalo Teams
April 4th, 2020 The Buffalo Sabres made it to the Stanley Cup Final in only their fifth year of existence. When it came to Buffalo's goaltending in those early years of the franchise, much of the duties fell upon the shoulders of the great Roger Crozier. Enough so that Sabres fans often forget the other goaltenders who helped backstop the team during...
The 1979 NHL – WHA Merger
March 30th, 2020 The 2009-10 hockey season marks the 30th anniversary of the merger between the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association. It was the last time that such a unification has taken place in a major North American sport...
Hockey's Scariest Goalie Mask and the Man Behind It
March 27th, 2020 There have been many a memorable goalie mask to draw attention in the NHL. Some of them far more iconic than the netminders who donned them, while others were an extension of the goaltender's persona. 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and Stanley Cup champion Eddie "The Eagle" Belfour comes to mind in particular, as the masks he wore in...
One for the Ages: Gary Roberts' 1997-98 NHL Season
March 26th, 2020 Gary Roberts is a physical specimen if there ever was one. He is world-renowned for his intense training regiment, and has been highly sought after by athletes at all levels to better themselves - both in terms of lifestyle and performance. A visit to Roberts' Gary Roberts High Performance Training (HPT) website shows this message...
One for the Ages: Sergei Zubov’s 1993-94 NHL Season
March 22nd, 2020 There were numerous moments that made the ending of a 54-year-old Stanley Cup drought by the 1993-94 New York Rangers unforgettable. When people think back on that particular team and what it was comprised of, certain players and moments come to mind more than others. The captain - "The Messiah" - Mark Messier and his bold...
One for the Ages: Dave Keon's 1979-80 NHL Season
March 22nd, 2020 By the time Dave Keon returned to the NHL for a curtain call with the Hartford Whalers, he was 39 years old. Even at 39, he was still only the third oldest player on the team behind fellow legends Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull. As the 1979-80 season progressed, Keon would turn 40 while Howe and Hull turned 52 and 41, respectively. While...
