Posts tagged with "Theo Fleury"
Theo Fleury - It's the Size of the Heart That Matters!
May 27th, 2017 Originally published by Michale DiFranco in October 2009. Originally I was preparing to do a "Where Are They Now" segment on Theo Fleury, and low and behold, he attempts one final comeback to the NHL! I am sure we all know that it didn't work as he wanted, the Flames cut him from their final roster announced for the season, but he...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Theo Fleury
October 26th, 2016 This series debates the case for Hockey Hall of Fame inclusion for players who are Hall of Fame eligible but have been overlooked for induction thus far. The Hall of fame inducts players based on their “playing ability, sportsmanship, character and contributions to his or her team or teams and to the game of hockey in...
'Orchestrating an Upset' Documentary on '96 World Cup Contextualizes Tourney's Return
September 14th, 2016 Wednesday night, after the 2016 World Cup exhibitions come to a close, the NHL Network will air a new documentary about the first World Cup of Hockey. Now 20 years past, Orchestrating an Upset reflects on the 1996 tournament, the ostensible continuation of the Canada Cup. The tournament was a pivotal moment for American hockey. The...
NHL and NHLPA Announce World Cup Fan Village
August 17th, 2016 With the NHL’s World Cup of Hockey just around the corner, the NHL and NHLPA held a press conference in Toronto on Wednesday to discuss the events and technological developments associated with the international event. One of the biggest announcements made by the league was the 10-day family oriented World Cup Fan Village that will...
Hockey Hall of Fame Announcing 2016 Class
June 27th, 2016 The Hockey Hall of Fame will be announcing their Class of 2016 on Monday with a number of players hoping to get the call. First-year eligible players include Miikka Kiprusoff, Milan Hejduk, Mike Knuble, Vaclav Prospal and Petr Sykora. Along with the first-year players, there are some big names that are still waiting their...
Facing Off: From Flint to Bigger Nets, Forgotten Hall-of-Famers to That Eichel Kid
November 16th, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...