Posts About "Heritage Classic"
THW's Goalie News: Ullmark, Mylnikov, and the Heritage Classic
October 26th, 2019 Today, we'll look at Linus Ullmark's spotless start and a Russian goalie who opened the door for his peers to enter the NHL. On the 'Mark The Buffalo Sabres have been waiting to see the best of Linus Ullmark for a long time. The 2012 sixth-round pick was once the Sabres' future in net, and while prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has...
Jets' 2019 Heritage Classic Jersey Is Gorgeous '70s Throwback
September 15th, 2019 The Winnipeg Jets have atoned for their jersey sins. A year removed from unveiling the painfully plain and deeply disappointing Aviator alternates, the Jets unveiled an eye-popping, gorgeous uniform Friday evening at their Fan Fest, which they'll wear when they face the Calgary Flames at the 2019 Tim Hortons Heritage Classic next...
5 Must-See Jets Games in 2019-20
September 5th, 2019 After a 2018-19 season where the Winnipeg Jets fell apart down the stretch and got bounced from the playoffs early, they will look to get back on track in 2019-20 and prove wrong those who feel their window to contend for the Stanley Cup has shut. There's considerably less hype in Winnipeg and in the media for the upcoming season —...
2019-20 Schedule Includes Outdoor Game in Regina
June 25th, 2019 NEW YORK — A Vancouver Canucks 50th anniversary celebration, the annual Hockey Day in Canada and an outdoor game in Regina mark Canadian highlights on the 2019-20 NHL schedule. The 1,271-game schedule, released Tuesday, includes the Heritage Class...
Should Oilers Send Puljujarvi to AHL?
October 25th, 2016 The Edmonton Oilers are off to their best start in recent memory thanks to a 5-1-0 record to start the year. The team is rewarding Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli for some key moves in the off-season, and things are finally looking up in Edmonton. Everything is clicking, but one Oiler who is struggling is 18-year-old rookie Jesse...
Friday's Press Conference a Perfect Chance to Announce New Jets Captain
August 4th, 2016 News came out from the Winnipeg Jets today that a press conference will be held at Portage and Main Friday afternoon. This gathering is likely to reveal the jerseys for the upcoming Heritage Classic, taking place between the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets this October. While this will be the main focus of course, this conference also...
Predicting Oilers and Jets Heritage Classic Alumni Rosters
March 6th, 2016 We’ve seen some star-studded lineups when it comes to NHL alumni games in the past. This season, the Red Wings and Avalanche hosted an alumni game for the ages ahead of their Stadium Series matchup in Colorado. Their lineups were filled with big names like Steve Yzerman, Brendan Shanahan, Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg among...
Winnipeg Jets to Host Oilers in Heritage Classic
March 6th, 2016 At a press conference in Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon, the NHL officially announced that the Winnipeg Jets will host the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 Heritage Classic. The Jets had been original scheduled to host a game during the 2015-16 season, but an agreement couldn't be reached in time. “Outdoor NHL games create special...
The Canucks' Clean Slate
September 9th, 2013 We Are All Freaking Out That's the unofficial tagline that Canuck fans have been declaring after witnessing a short season & summer break of underachievement (second straight first round exit), extreme shock (Corey Schneider gone via trade) and certain doubt (about John Tortorella's hiring and Roberto Luongo's uncertain...
Should the NHL Expand Its Outdoor Schedule?
December 30th, 2011 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Correspondent With the fifth annual NHL Winter Classic taking place this Monday, it seems to be an appropriate time to talk about the impact that the game has had on the league. Ever since that first snow-covered day at Ralph Wilson Stadium, the Classic and everything around it has taken off. Whether the...
NHL 2011 Heritage Classic Viewers Guide Part 1: Stats and Storylines
February 20th, 2011 The Heritage Classic in Calgary at McMahon Stadium, home of the Stampeders, is approaching seemingly faster than an Al MacInnis howitzer from the point, a Mike Vernon kick save or a Mike Cammalleri down-on-one-knee one-timer. Check out this photo gallery of the preparations: NHL.com If you yet to see, check out...
NHL 2011 Heritage Classic Viewers Guide Part 2: Stats and Storylines
February 20th, 2011 View Part 1 for more quotes, stats and storylines. From my Countdown to Heritage Classic article: For me, like many, outdoor hockey gets back to the true roots of hockey. Pond hockey has been played and enjoyed by many a hockey fan and player alike. There’s something about the atmosphere of a outdoor hockey...
