Posts About "Team North America"
Do Fans Care About World Cup?
September 29th, 2016 The Air Canada Centre was sold out for game one of the World Cup of Hockey final, but the empty seats were evidence that not everyone actually attended. On the television side, the ratings on Sportsnet were only slightly higher than the Toronto Blue Jays game, which was running simultaneously (and in the same city). On social media, the...
Beyond The Blade Podcast: World Cup, Sabres Prospects & Predictions
September 22nd, 2016 The Latest From the THW Podcast Channel In Episode 16 - Hockey Season hosts Chad DeDominicis and Bill Schake discuss the start of the hockey season with the exciting World Cup of Hockey. The duo then talks about the Sabres outcome from the Prospects Challenge over the weekend, and last but not least, the guys make some player...
Team North America's Aaron Ekblad Out With Upper Body Injury
September 19th, 2016 After a great start to the World Cup of Hockey, the young North Americans will have to take on a powerhouse Russian team without the likes of Aaron Ekblad on their blue line. According the USA Today’s Kevin Allen, the Florida Panthers’ defenceman will sit out with an upper body injury that he suffered in yesterday’s 4-1 win over...
3 Keys to North America's World Cup Success
September 19th, 2016 The 2016 World Cup of Hockey is underway, featuring teams representing six nations as well as two hybrid teams – Team Europe and Team North America. After Team Europe shocked the hockey world and largely dominated the United States to begin tournament play, hopes are undoubtedly high that North America can follow suit and upset a few...
Matt Murray Starts for Team North America, Trouba and Miller Scratched
September 18th, 2016 Team North America, née Young Guns, will open the 2016 World Cup of Hockey with a game against Team Finland Sunday. When they hit the ice for the first time, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray will be the man in net, the team confirmed Sunday. Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson is going to be the backup, with Winnipeg's...
Maple Leafs News: Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly
September 12th, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs have a bright future ahead. Since the new management team was put in place, the Maple Leafs have made some very smart moves in developing their top end prospects. William Nylander is the first of the big three to make an impact at the NHL level. The eighth overall pick in 2014, Nylander has drawn rave reviews...
