Book Review: Hockey Abstract (2014) Anatoliy Metter | November 26, 2014 In a day and age where many hockey fans are starting to try to understand the complex worlds of Corsi, Fenwick, and advanced statistics in general, it’s nice to know…
Book Review: Hockey Card Stories by Ken Reid Mario Boucher | November 5, 2014 It’s impossible to read Ken Reid’s new book “Hockey Card Stories” and not be taken back in time. History of the Game Through Cards An easy and thoroughly enjoyable read,…
Book Review: Coming Down The Mountain Anatoliy Metter | September 23, 2014 “It was ‘us’ versus the big ‘evil other.’ Our guys banded together, despite early setbacks, to win. ‘The goal’ was a never-to-be-forgotten moment of triumph that united a large and…
Book Review: 100 Things Blues Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Jeff Ponder | September 17, 2014 You know the important chunks of St. Louis Blues history – the three Stanley Cup Final appearances at the beginning, the Monday Night Miracle and Brett Hull’s fabulous 86-goal season…
Review – Showtime: One Team. One Year. One Step from the NHL Ross Bonander | September 16, 2014 Showtime: One Team. One Year. One Step from the NHL by Ed Arnold (HarperCollins Publishers, Toronto. 2016) Of the three Major Junior hockey leagues that fall under the umbrella of…
Book Review: The Hockey Saint Anatoliy Metter | July 28, 2014 Written by Howard Shapiro, “The Hockey Saint” might not be your typical hockey book, but it sure one that could be gobbled up by readers of all ages. Being a…
Interview with the Writers of “This is Russia: Life in the KHL” Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 17, 2014 This is Russia: Life in the KHL – Doctors, bazas and millions of air miles by Bernd Bruckler with Risto Pakarinen (December 6, 2013, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Paperback. ISBN 9781494379285) After reviewing…
Book Review – This Is Russia: Life In The KHL Colin Fitts | June 10, 2014 This is Russia: Life in the KHL – Doctors, bazas and millions of air miles by Bernd Bruckler with Risto Pakarinen (December 6, 2013, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Paperback. ISBN 9781494379285) Austrian…
Book Review – The Power Within: Discovering The Path To Elite Goaltending Anatoliy Metter | April 21, 2014 “Every goalie wants to be seen at their best, but unless you are mentally and physically prepared, more often than not, you will walk away disappointed.” – Justin Goldman While…
Book Review: Breakaway Alison Myers | April 15, 2014 Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth by Andrew Conte (2011, Indianapolis: Blue River Press. Hardcover. ISBN 9781935628101) Once upon a time, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ former home, the…
Book Review – Warriors on the Ice: Hockey’s Toughest Talk Andrew Forbes | March 18, 2014 Warriors on the Ice: Hockey’s Toughest Talk by Brian D’Ambrosio (2013: Jabberwocky Press. Kindle Edition. Pp. 229. $8.70.) As human beings, we’re taught that every story has two sides –…
All I Needed to Know About Hockey I Learned from Stan Fischler Ross Bonander | March 7, 2014 There is no substitute for experience. This is especially true for a difficult sport like hockey, where the best education is in playing as often as you can. But sometimes…