2012 Winter Classic Ticket Prices Skyrocket Michael Viola | December 21, 2011 Would you like to purchase tickets to this year’s Winter Classic game? There are plenty of tickets available, however, most are priced in the neighborhood of an arm and a…
More Than Just a Face in the Crowd Jas Faulkner | November 29, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, senior correspondent author’s note: Stick taps to Andrea Lindgren and Phyl Good for catching that Ryan Kesler is actually American by birth (a Canuck by the grace…
Troy Brouwer Needs A Caption Bruce Hollingdrake | November 24, 2011 The Hockey Writers is very fortunate to have Tom Turk on our team. Tom covers most Caps games for us and has a nack for capturing great action shots. Here’s…
Islanders Fail With New Third Jersey Michael Viola | November 21, 2011 Last Wednesday the New York Islanders kept with their tradition of debuting terrible looking jerseys by, well, debuting a terrible looking jersey. We are all familiar, unfortunately, with the fisherman…
Ladies and Gentlemen, Please Rise… Jas Faulkner | November 18, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, senior correspondent author’s note: Stick taps to the nice people at The National Film board of Canada for their assistance and for creating the lovely tribute that…
10 Reasons Why the Tampa Bay Lightning are Better than Your Team Brent Lemon | November 16, 2011 Un-entertaining. Ruinous to hockey. A shameful resurrection of infamous ‘Dead Puck’-era play. Yup, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 1-3-1 defensive system has provoked some venomous claims, particularly in the wake of…
Movember Tribute to The Best Mustaches In The NHL Andrew Sykes | November 2, 2011 It is highly probable that many of our male readers have begun to allow for some extra growth on their upper lips now that the calendar has turned to November.…
Diagnosis: Hangover – Boston Bruins Bob Mand | October 29, 2011 A Message from the Surgeon General: Are you a resident of the Boston Metropolitan Area? In recent weeks, have you experienced: Fatigue, Depression, Nausea, Confusion, Decreased Libido, Hallucinations and…
How do you solve a problem like Sean Avery? Jas Faulkner | October 28, 2011 Long before the possible effects of blows to the head and the prospect of the game having a body count took over discourse within the sport, there were other issues that the Godfathers of the Ice saw as dangers to the game. Back in the primeval mists of 2008, the Powers That Be honestly believed that what would eventually bring down the National Hockey League was Sean Avery’s mouth.
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.
If it all goes wrong: The 2011-2012 Montreal Canadiens Jared Book | October 4, 2011 This article is what we might be reading at the end of this season if it all goes wrong for the Habs. The author is not a complete pessimist though,…
New NHL Social Media Guidance Shouldn’t Be a Problem for Preds George Scoville | September 15, 2011 The National Hockey League has released a new social media policy for players and teams, effectively putting teams in blackout mode on game day. ESPN.com (!) has the skinny on…