Posts About "Olympics"
Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend
June 4th, 2019 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...
Top 10 Ways to Improve the NHL
March 6th, 2019 The NHL is constantly evolving, always trying to better itself and the game of hockey. This is crucial, as hockey itself evolves and times change. Some of the rule alterations over the years have drastically changed the NHL, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. Taking out the red line in the 2005-06 season is a great...
Bandy: The Other Ice Hockey
October 20th, 2018 The sound of blades grinding the ice of players skating at high speeds, blistering 100+ mph slap shots, beautiful end to end rushes with tape to tape passes, and sprawling kick saves by goaltenders are major components of the great game of bandy. Most people: "Wait what? You mean hockey." No, I mean bandy. Bandy is an incredibly...
Projecting the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team
February 13th, 2018 With the 2018 Olympic Games underway in Pyeongchang, the storyline for the men’s hockey tournament continues to be the absence of NHL players. This year’s team has their own story to tell, but not with the familiar names we’ve grown accustomed to, like Jonathan Quick, Patrick Kane and T.J. Oshie. We’ve likely seen the last of...
The Golden Boy: Why NHL Fans Love to Hate Sidney Crosby
January 15th, 2018 Sidney Crosby is the best hockey player in the world. End of debate. He might not be the fastest (catch you if we can, McDavid). Surely he isn't the strongest (how’s the weather up there Chara?). But, he’s damn well the smartest. And brains, not brawn, are what wins Stanley Cups. Sid's Success Speaks for Itself, but Some Still...
Ryan Miller's Top Five Sabres Moments
November 6th, 2015 Long time Sabres goaltender and face of the franchise, Ryan Miller is set to make his return to Buffalo this weekend. Last season the return was cancelled due to Miller's ankle injury a few nights prior to his anticipated visit. During his Sabres career, Miller was one of the best goalies in franchise history. He led the Sabres to...
