Posts About "Bill Masterton"

NHL & Flames Must Address Player Safety and Inadequate Equipment

December 4th, 2020 For as long as professional athletes have played the sport of hockey, a battle has been raging, an ongoing arms-race pitting performance against safety. And with injuries to players last season, like Bryan Little of the Winnipeg Jets and the New York Islanders’ Johnny Boychuk looking to be of the career-ending variety, it’s becoming...

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13

August 13th, 2020 The month of August has not usually a busy one in National Hockey League history, but 2020 is changing that. This date has seen quite a few memorable moments with some veteran players finding new teams and the birth of two Hockey Hall of Famers. Ftorek & Norwood Return to the NHL Long before becoming a head coach in the NHL,...

NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1960s

May 21st, 2020 Since the initial tournament in Colorado Springs in 1948, 72 programs have been crowned the best team in college hockey in the United States. Some obviously won more than others, while others are proud to be champions, even if it was just one time. The second decade of the national tournament still featured the same four-team...

The Best #11-25 Dallas Stars Franchise History?

February 12th, 2015 This is part 2 of a 4 part series looking at the best players in Stars franchise history by jersey number. Who was the best #20? Before you fast forward ahead, let's review #'s 11-19. Best #11-14 In Dallas Stars Franchise History #11 Jean-Paul Parise: J.P. played parts of 10 seasons with the Minnesota North Stars. A hardworking...

NHL - Do The Right Thing

March 14th, 2010 A little over 42 years ago, Minnesota North Stars Center Bill Masterton died after landing backwards and head first onto the ice during a game with the Oakland Seals. In the days following his death, the newly expanded National Hockey League began to seriously contemplate the consequences of allowing players on the ice without helmets....