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Book Review: The Goal of My Life: A Memoir

Mark Ascione | December 30, 2012

Paul Henderson is best known as a former NHL player and hero of the 1972 Summit Series for Canada. The majority of people who have any idea about the name ‘Paul Henderson’ will make that connection. And, most recently, it’s become known that he now is dealing with cancer.

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey Books, Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Patrick Kane and Harold ‘Mush’ March: A little history repeating

David Schauer | December 29, 2012

The video clip of Patrick Kane celebrating, seemingly alone, as he skated down center ice after scoring the Stanley Cup winner back in 2010 plays over and over again in…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

Reliving Jeremy Roenick’s 500th Career NHL Goal

Eric He | December 29, 2012

On November 10, 2007, Jeremy Roenick became just the third American-born player in NHL history to score 500 career goals. I was there that night at HP Pavilion, along with…

Categories Hockey History, San Jose Sharks

Minnesota’s Devilish Connections

Sheng Peng | December 27, 2012

July 4, 2012 was the day that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter broke free from their original squads to sign with the Minnesota Wild.  The day that Wild fans broke…

Categories Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils

TML Captains: George Armstrong 1958-1969

Mark Ascione | December 24, 2012

For so many Leaf fans, there almost is no Leaf captain before George Armstrong. He is the last Toronto captain to play his entire NHL career with the Leafs. And save for a few years, he has been an employee of the Maple Leaf hockey club since his retirement.

Categories Hockey History, Player Profiles, Toronto Maple Leafs

Wayne Gretzky’s Best Lineup

Michael Gwizdala | December 21, 2012

When filling out an all-time Wayne Gretzky roster, one may run into 99 problems but 99 ain’t one.  Surely there is no dearth of talent, especially considering the team’s that…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Los Angeles Kings, Top 10 Lists

Former Sabre Shawn Anderson Finds Success as a Junior Coach

Darren Matte | December 17, 2012

It is a Friday night. The arena is still empty as the players arrive. Soon the sound of music and pregame warm ups will be heard. The place is Hawkesbury,…

Categories AHL, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, NHL Prospects

Rock Out for the Lockout – Happy Holidays!

Josh Smith | December 17, 2012

With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Humor, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks

Has Lindy Ruff Overstayed His Welcome In Buffalo? The Saga Continues, For Now Anyway

Colin Pineau | December 15, 2012

 Lindy Ruff’s time in Buffalo is best described as a saga. 14 years as the Sabres head coach has made Ruff the longest tenured coach in NHL history and the winning-est coach…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History

Hall of Fame 2013: Scott Niedermayer

Marc Lapierre | December 15, 2012

  written by Marc Lapierre (@MarcLapi) Along with Chris Chelios, Scott Niedermayer headlines the list of 2013 first-year eligible candidates for enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Like his…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils

Lockout Losses – NHL Players that Paid the Price

Fred Poulin | December 14, 2012

With more than one-third on the 2012-13 NHL season, including the All-Star game and the Winter Classic, already cancelled due to the owners locking out the players over a new…

Categories Hockey History, NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Draft Schmaft – The Maple Leafs First Round Draft VIII – 1984

Mark Ascione | December 11, 2012

For previous installments in the Draft Schmaft series, please visit here. Between 1963 and 1983, the Maple Leafs had seen varying degrees of success with players they’d drafted in the…

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