Posts About "Olympics"
Bandy: The Other Ice Hockey
October 21st, 2019 Bandy played at the Asian Winter Games (A.Burgermeister) 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...
3 Legendary Olympic Hockey Players You've Never Heard Of
August 18th, 2019 When Alan Eagleson brought the 1972 Summit Series to fruition, North American hockey fans quickly learned that the rest of the world had some serious talent. The Canadians severely underestimated the quality of the Soviet Union. Fans were exposed to Soviet legends Valeri Kharlamov, Vladislav Tretiak, Boris Mikhailov, and...
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...
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...
