Posts About "Helsinki"
Patrick O’Sullivan and What Should Have Been
A week ago, former NHL top prospect Patrick O'Sullivan quietly signed with a Finnish team, HIFK Helsinki. It would be easy to see this move as just another disappointing twist in a star-crossed career. There was a time when O'Sullivan's story seemed destined to be adapted into a sports drama about perseverance starring Shia...
Why The NHL Was More Successful Than The MLB In Opening Their Season Abroad
April 6th, 2012 The Major League Baseball season is underway! Music to the ears of many people including hockey fans. Although attention will undoubtedly be on the Stanley Cup Playoffs in cities like Chicago, New York, Boston, and St. Louis, there is no doubt that these cities love their baseball teams. But, did you know that Opening Day was on...
Sabre Tactics: 10 Observations from Buffalo's Eurotrip
October 10th, 2011 The 2011 Compuware NHL Premiere took place in Europe this past weekend, and the Buffalo Sabres won on back to back nights, returning to Western New York with a 2-0 record. The Sabres defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in Helsinki, Finland and the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in Berlin, Germany. During the European tour, four teams in all played as...
