Posts About "Canada Cup"
Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend
November 20th, 2017 Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was in charge. Underneath that gruff exterior was a brilliant hockey mind who laid the groundwork for one of the prominent international hockey powerhouses...
The World Cup of Hockey Tutorial
September 16th, 2016 For those who cannot remember, hockey used to be on ESPN. Thanks to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, hockey is officially back on the cable giant, giving us goosebumps once again as we listen to this beauty of a theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BuSLqUD65I On Saturday, Sept. 17, eight international teams will compete in a...
Eddie Olczyk Enters US Hockey Hall of Fame
September 6th, 2012 Former Blackhawks center Eddie Olczyk will be enshrined in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. A former third overall pick of the 1984 draft by Chicago, Olczyk played 16 years in the NHL spanning six teams — Chicago Blackhawks (1984-87, 1998-2000), Toronto Maple Leafs (1987-1991), Winnipeg...
When the Russians Were Better Than Us
August 5th, 2012 It’s always subjective as to which hockey playing nation is better than the rest, since results in important tournaments usually vary from year to year, sometimes month to month. However, we (Canadians, that is) always like to believe that we’re just a step ahead of everyone else, including the dreaded Russians. Some would make...
Congratulations, Mike Gapski!
August 3rd, 2012 As hockey fans, and sports fans in general, we often get so caught up in what’s happening on the ice that we may forget about all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in order to make what we watch possible. The many other individuals who work hard for their organizations are just as much a part of the...
Book Review: The Life and Times of the Golden Jet
October 4th, 2011 The Devil and Bobby Hull: How Hockey's Original Million-Dollar Man Became the Game's Lost Legend By Gare Joyce. (2011, Mississauga, Ont.: John Wiley & Sons, Canada, Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 274. $26.95 US / $32.95 CAN. ISBN 978-1-118-06573-0.) The Golden Jet. The First Million Dollar Pro Athlete. Legendary Chicago...
