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Colorado Avalanche Need to Find Their Home Ice Mojo The Hockey Writers | October 26, 2011 In the words of Avalanche defenseman Shane O’Brien, “the boys love playing on the road.” The only problem is, that half the season is at home. I am all for…
The Zoo Crew: NHL Mascots Speak Out Jas Faulkner | October 21, 2011 Among the usual emails about new sponsorships, roster moves and promotions was an AHL recall notice. This time it was from Winnipeg. Unlike the announcements about some phenom with a deadly arm or netminder with superhuman flexibility getting a seat at the big boys table, this press release reported the return of a familiar face to Manitoba’s professional hockey arena. Mick E. Moose would be stepping up as the Jets’ mascot.
Draft Class of 2011 Already Looking Good James Phieffer | October 21, 2011 By James Phieffer With the new NHL season underway, and all teams now having played a few games, it is interesting to see six of this past draft’s top picks…
From Abdelkader to Zuccarello – 18 October 2011 Monica McAlister | October 18, 2011 It would take eight seconds, yes eight seconds after the puck drop before the Jets would take the lead as Kyle Wellwood would score his second goal of the season as he went backhand on Marc-Andre Fleury.
Early Colorado Avalanche Days: No Complaints The Hockey Writers | October 16, 2011 It’s not you. It’s them. After a disappointing loss in their home opener, the Colorado Avalanche have won four straight games on the road. One of these opponents was the…
Early Season Avalanche Thoughts / First Trade of the Year Adam Maloney | October 14, 2011 Defense Defense Defense! By far the biggest pleasant surprise in Colorado’s first few games has been their play in their own zone. After last year’s debacle, the intention was…
From Abdelkader to Zuccarello – 14 October 2011 Monica McAlister | October 14, 2011 Did you work late last night? Did your significant other make you run errands while the game was on? Did your dog chew off your TV cable wires? Have no…
Top Ten Rookies To Watch In 2011-2012 Andrew Sykes | October 4, 2011 Last year’s crop of rookies included the likes of Taylor Hall, Tyler Seguin, Logan Couture and Calder Trophy winner Jeff Skinner. Here are ten first year players who should have…
The Eager Freshmen: Not-So-Obvious Calder Candidates (Part 3) Brendan Ross | October 3, 2011 In the final part of the “Not-so-obvious Calder Candidates” we take a look at three more players – one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender who have a chance…
Season Preview: Colorado Avalanche Adam Maloney | September 27, 2011 Questions abound for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the 2011-12 season. Will fans see the team that looked like a playoff lock until January of last year? Or will the…
The Andie and Alex Belak Scholarship Fund Jas Faulkner | September 21, 2011 It’s a testament to the character of the hockey community was that one of the first questions many people asked was: How can I help? Here’s how:
Wade Belak, Rick Rypien, and Mental Illness: Sometimes You Lose the War… James Phieffer | September 2, 2011 By James Phieffer – Special to TheHockeyWriters.com I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Wade Belak. I didn’t know him, but when I heard he had taken…
