World Juniors: Team Sweden Makes History In Gold Medal Win Over Russia Christopher Ralph | January 6, 2012 Calgary – “The Russians are coming!” historic phrase is often burrowed for sports analogies. In the gold medal battle between Sweden and Russia Thursday night at the Saddledome, it was…
Winter Classic 2013: Octopi Detroit Monica McAlister | January 2, 2012 We are just a few hours away from the 2012 NHL Winter Classic brought to us by Bridgestone yet before the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers even take…
World Juniors Player Spotlight: Evgeny Kuznestsov Christopher Ralph | December 30, 2011 Evgeny Kuznetsov Date of birth: May 19, 1992 Place of birth: Chelyabinsk, Russia Ht: 6-0 Wt: 172 Shoots: L Position: Forward (C/W) Drafted by Washington Capitals in 2010 (26th overall)…
NHL 2011 Year In Review David OConnor | December 26, 2011 The year of 2011 is coming to an end. For some, it couldn’t have gone by any slower. Others don’t want it to end so soon. Either way, it’s still…
The Evolution of Evgeni Malkin Mike Colligan | December 22, 2011 Malkin’s injury gave him a new perspective on the game he used to show up and offensively dominate at will. He committed himself to a grueling offseason conditioning program and has matured as a teammate within the demands of Bylsma’s system.
Team Canada: Thirty Years Of The Game At Its Best (Book Review) Christopher Ralph | December 19, 2011 Team Canada: 30 Years Of The Game At Its Best is an invigorating look at Hockey Canada’s highly successful Program of Excellence.
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Pennsylvania Pounded! Chris Wassel | December 12, 2011 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the next December edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team…
Russia’s Triple Threat Searches For Gold David OConnor | December 10, 2011 The Russians always send fantastic talent to every hockey tournament they take part in. There’s always at least one player that appears destined for stardom on every World Junior team…
2007 NHL Entry Draft. Would Chicago Still Pick Patrick Kane 1st overall? Stephen Stoneman | December 7, 2011 Patrick Kane was a superstar in Junior, a superstar at the draft, and he immediately became a superstar in the Windy City. This guy is such a star that even…
Current NHL Standings Using New Realignment Brendan Ross | December 6, 2011 On Monday afternoon the NHL’s Board of Governors agreed to implement the proposed four conference re-alignment beginning for the 2012-2013 National Hockey League season. The new format will divide the…
Knocking on the Door: Washington’s Success Rides on Scoring Chances Angie Lewis | December 4, 2011 Ever since Dale Hunter took over head coaching duties in Washington last Monday, the Capitals have gone 1-2, finally earning their first win Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators in…
Pondering the Pens: Managing Simon Despres Mike Colligan | December 2, 2011 Simon Despres, Pittsburgh’s 2009 first-round pick, had a successful NHL debut last night against Washington. Despres assisted on Chris Kunitz’s game-winning goal and looked confident after a few early mishaps.