International Spotlight: Jhonas Wiik Margann Laurissa | October 31, 2012 American author and motivational speaker Hilary Hilton “Zig” Ziglar has been quoted as saying, “Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.” If that is…
Washington Capitals’ Zach Hamill Finding Niche with Hershey Bears Matthew Speck | October 29, 2012 It’s been a long road for Zach Hamill so far in his professional hockey career. The former 1st round pick by the Boston Bruins in the 2007 NHL entry draft…
Washington Capitals Defenseman, Tomas Kundratek Proving Offensive Prowess In AHL Matthew Speck | October 29, 2012 For Tomas Kundratek, it took some time to get used to playing for the Washington Capitals after his trade from the New York Rangers. Last season, Kundratek was sent to…
Hurricane Sandy, NHL Style Michael Gwizdala | October 28, 2012 Sandy, the fireworks are hailin’ over Little Eden tonight. So begins the Bruce Springsteen song, “4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy).” If you’re on the East Coast of the United…
Capitals’ Prospect, Stanislav Gailev Making Impact In First AHL Season Matthew Speck | October 26, 2012 A player’s first professional season of hockey can determine how quickly that player can transition to the NHL, or become a big part of an AHL squad. Stanislav Galiev, Washington…
Kyle Pereira: From Junior Hockey to Professional Lacrosse Prospect David OConnor | October 24, 2012 It’s not uncommon for hockey players to excel in multiple sports. For Kyle Pereira, he’s taking the road from the OHL to pro lacrosse.
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…
