Player Profile: Andrej Sustr is the Big Man on Campus Collin Insley | October 19, 2012 The tallest man amongst the many tall men patrolling the blue line for the University of Nebraska-Omaha’s Mavericks ice hockey team is a 22-year-old from the distant reaches of Pilzen…
Detroit Red Wings Fans Need To Look Ahead Ian Dunham | October 17, 2012 Pavel Datsyuk is 34. Henrik Zetterberg is 32. Out of all the pieces of news that have left Detroit fans unsmiling, none are as serious as these. Some “low-information” fans…
Connor McDavid Impresses Early: What Makes Him Exceptional? David OConnor | October 11, 2012 As unbelievable as it may sound to some, a 15-year-old is making his mark just a few games into his OHL career. And yet, to those who know the name of Connor McDavid, it really isn’t much of a surprise.
Phoenix Coyotes’ Talent Pool in No Short Supply Ed Chavez | October 10, 2012 Last year Coyotes fans saw veteran forward Ray Whitney find his niche on a line that featured Czech’s Martin Hanzal and Radim Vrbata. Racking up 24 goals and 53 assists,…
Home Sweet Home: Pittsburgh Native Dylan Reese Joins Penguins Justin Glock | October 3, 2012 Dylan Reese began his hockey career in Pittsburgh, PA growing up in the suburb of Upper St. Clair. As an aspiring hockey player, he started playing for the Mount Lebanon…
International Spotlight: Emīls Potāpovs Margann Laurissa | September 30, 2012 It seems almost stereotypical to think of how many young hockey players, several of them from small towns, get their starts on frozen ponds or rivers, hoping to make their…
Still Not Satisfied: After Tremendous Rookie Campaign, P-Bruins’ Carter Camper Looks for More Bob Mand | September 29, 2012 Even in the best of circumstances, it takes talent and effort to lead a pro team in scoring – perhaps even truer for rookies. Carter Camper led the Providence Bruins…
Epic Flyers Moments: Sami Kapanen’s Heart VS. Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Dimmick | September 28, 2012 In 2004, the diminuitive Sami Kapanen was one of the fastest players in the NHL. Standing only 5’9″, his speed went unmatched in both “Fastest Skater” events before the All-Star…
New York Rangers: The Mark Messier Essentials – October 7, 1991 Michael Rappaport | September 26, 2012 When the New York Rangers acquired Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers on October 4th, 1991, few could have predicted that the trade would be the finest in the Blueshirts’…
Winnipeg Jets: Afterburn Part II; The Defenders The Hockey Writers | September 25, 2012 Winnipeg Jets: Afterburn part I; Between the Pipes Winnipeg Jets: Afterburn Part II; The Defenders The Winnipeg Jets finished 26th in the NHL for goals against with a 2.95 average…
Bright Lights, Brad Richards Heidi Werner | September 24, 2012 When Brad Richards was acquired by the New York Rangers, his performance was expected to inspire. His duty was that of a savior. Settling in New York, Richards has adjusted…
What Contract? P.K. Subban Focuses on Underprivileged Youth David OConnor | September 17, 2012 While many of the National Hockey League’s young stars spent the summer working on new contracts, P.K. Subban had his mind on something more important. The Montreal Canadiens’ star teamed up with Hyundai Auto Canada and became a program ambassador for a new initiative called Hyundai Hockey Helpers.
