What Can Edmonton Oilers Fans Expect from Nail Yakupov? David OConnor | August 19, 2012 When a star prospect is chosen first overall in the NHL Entry Draft, high expectations immediately follow; it comes with the territory. Nail Yakupov received the right to that pressure this past June, and he’ll be holding on to it all season long.
Final Impressions from the 2012 Canada-Russia Challenge Brendan Ross | August 15, 2012 Russia versus Canada has become a rival hockey matchup that guarantees a thrilling competition filled with tremendous passion and talent. As mentioned in my previous article Canada, Russia Rivalry Remains…
Breaking Down Canada’s 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Roster David OConnor | August 12, 2012 With the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament approaching, here’s a breakdown of Canada’s roster.
2012 Canada-Russia Challenge: Game One in the Books Brendan Ross | August 9, 2012 Forty-years ago, a Soviet team filled with amateurs travelled to Montreal, Quebec to face-off against the Canadian powerhouse team at the legendary Montreal Forum in an eight-game series. Seconds after…
Canada, Russia Renew Rivalry With 2012 Challenge Series David OConnor | August 6, 2012 There’s a new way for World Junior hopefuls to make an impression on Hockey Canada staff this summer. Let’s check it out.
Charity Begins At Home: Five Hole For Food Says Hello! Chris Wassel | July 20, 2012 Good causes are always a nice story. When I was asked to do a quick story on Five Hole For Food, I jumped immediately because hunger affects so many…
Top 10 Best Non-NHL Hockey Flow Margann Laurissa | July 7, 2012 One of the most popular articles at The Hockey Writers is “The Top 10 Sweetest Flows in the NHL.” It listed and ranked the best hairstyles in hockey’s best league.…
Bringin’ the Payne: Boston Bruins 2012 Draft Pick Cody Payne Impresses at Development Camp Bob Mand | July 2, 2012 With their second fifth-round selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft the Boston Bruins selected Plymouth Whalers’ winger, Cody Payne. One of the more eye-opening competitors at the Boston Bruins…
NY Islanders: 2012 NHL Draft Recap & Garth Snow’s Draft Pick Proposal Anatoliy Metter | June 28, 2012 The New York Islanders had a very busy day last Friday as the team selected Griffin Reinhart with the fourth overall pick and acquired Lubomir Visnovsky from the Anaheim Ducks…
2012 NHL Prospect Brandon Whitney Justin Halbersma | June 27, 2012 Nova Scotia isn’t known for being a high producer of top quality hockey talent. Until recently, the claim to fame for Nova Scotia has been Sidney Crosby, arguably the best…
Ottawa Senators 2012 NHL Entry Draft Recap Margann Laurissa | June 26, 2012 The Ottawa Senators have been riding high lately. Erik Karlsson has just been signed to a new seven-year contract worth $45.5 million, he has won his first career Norris Trophy…
2012 NHL Draft: Grading the Boston Bruins Bob Mand | June 25, 2012 The Boston Bruins shocked many in the media when they selected Belleville goaltender Malcolm Subban with their first pick in the 2012 NHL Draft and setting up the…