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Gordie Howe Game Used Rookie Stick & Skates Up For Auction

Dan Russell | January 7, 2014

While the holiday season may be finished, the perfect gift for the Gordie Howe fan in your family is currently up for auction. Introducing: his game used skates and stick…

Rochester Americans Repeating History At Spengler Cup

Darren Matte | January 7, 2014

This year marked a bit of history for the Buffalo Sabres’ affiliate team from the American Hockey League: the Rochester Americans. The Americans had the opportunity to represent North American…

Book Review: The NHL A Centennial History

Rebecca Dobrinski | January 6, 2014

The NHL is well on its way to celebrating 100 years of hockey entertainment. D’arcy Jenish commemorates those 100 years in The NHL A Centennial History.

Paying Homage to Members of the Hockey Community Lost in 2013

Bill Schoeninger | January 2, 2014

The Hockey Community More than any other major North American sport, hockey players are a different breed. They are always quick to credit the work of their teammates, and give…

Jagr Breaks the NHL GWG Record…Again

The Hockey Writers | December 19, 2013

When New Jersey Devils right winger Jaromir Jagr gracefully slid a backhand shot between the legs of Ottawa Senators goaltender Robin Lehner at 2:06 of the second period on Wednesday…

When The Northlands Coliseum Closes on the Oilers

Peter Chau | December 17, 2013

To those who know me, I wasn’t originally a Canucks fan. To a fault, I will admit that I am a bandwagon jumper. Yes, I am guilty of jumping from…

Flashback Friday: Ray Bourque

Justin Halbersma | December 13, 2013

When pictures of excellence come to mind in the hockey world, one’s thoughts often turn to the likes of Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, Maurice Richard, and Bobby Orr; and rightfully…

VIDEO: 5 Danny Briere Flyers Memories

Ryan Smith | December 12, 2013

Danny Briere came to Philadelphia in July 0f 2007, and the pressure that followed him could be felt throughout the journey from Buffalo to the Flyers. The Flyers had just…

When Bobby Orr Played Like Sandy Koufax

Ross Bonander | December 2, 2013

Back in the early 1950s, Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay were two-thirds of the Production Line on the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Howe was arguably the best player…

The History of Slovenian Hockey

Joseph Vito DeLuca | December 2, 2013

After taking a look at Latvian hockey, we’ll now examine another newcomer to the Olympic stage: Slovenia. Most hockey fans are familiar with Anže Kopitar, but there is much more…

Rochester : The Americans Minor League Sports Capitol

The Hockey Writers | November 19, 2013

Growing up through my formative years in the “Flower City”, I was exposed to professional sports by some of the best 2nd tier leagues in the country. Rochester, N.Y., was one of…

The History of Latvian Hockey

Joseph Vito DeLuca | November 18, 2013

With Ted Nolan, head coach of the Latvian men’s hockey team, coming back to North America to also coach the Buffalo Sabres, the national team has finally been getting a…

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