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Book Review: Gordie Howe’s Son by Mark Howe

Ross Bonander | November 19, 2013

Gordie Howe’s Son: A Hall of Fame Life in the Shadow of Mr. Hockey, by Mark Howe with Jay Greenberg (2013, Chicago: Triumph Books. Hardcover. Pp. 336. $25.95. ISBN 978-160078-847-5)…

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Why Hockey in Arizona Can and Will Succeed

The Hockey Writers | October 8, 2013

Thursday night was an emotional night for fans of the Phoenix Coyotes. NHL hockey in Arizona has been defined by four years of bankruptcy hearings, city council meetings, and popular…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, The Business of Hockey, Tucson Roadrunners

Free Agency: The WHA’s Greatest Legacy

James McClure | July 9, 2013

We might refer to the the day in which free agents can sign contracts with any team in the league as “NHL Independence Day” since this event bears many similarities…

Categories Hockey History

The Curious Case of the WHA and its Avco World Trophy

The Hockey Writers | June 4, 2013

There is no shortage of interesting, if not bizarre, historical oddities to reminisce about when it comes to the sport of hockey. The 70’s were better known for disco, the…

Categories Hockey History

What Was The Best NHL Draft Year?

Anatoliy Metter | January 16, 2013

Over the last 30-plus years, the NHL Entry Draft has served as a stage for teams to select some of the best young players available to them. As of late,…

Categories Hockey History

Book Review: The Goal of My Life: A Memoir

Mark Ascione | December 30, 2012

Paul Henderson is best known as a former NHL player and hero of the 1972 Summit Series for Canada. The majority of people who have any idea about the name ‘Paul Henderson’ will make that connection. And, most recently, it’s become known that he now is dealing with cancer.

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey Books, Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Lockout 2012: Will We Move to a Multi-League Model?

Mark Ascione | November 5, 2012

As the NHL lockout of 2012 drags on, feelings among fans range from apathy and indifference to frustration and anger. There’s those who support the NHLPA, others support the NHL.…

Categories KHL, NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Quotes of the Week: On The Great One, Wayne Gretzky

Ross Bonander | October 27, 2012

Securely among the pantheon of hockey legends with the likes of Howe and Orr, #99 needs no introduction.  If you need a refresher on his extraordinary accomplishments, check out Michael Rappaport’s…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History

It is time for a new league to rival the NHL

Andrew Eide | October 10, 2012

As more and more NHL players head to greener pastures in Europe the prospects of a long NHL lockout is becoming more and more real. Despite the absurdity of putting another season…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Paul Henderson: Career, Accolades, Cancer

Mark Ascione | June 10, 2012

The news has recently featured reports that former NHL, WHA and Team Canada player Paul Henderson’s cancer has advanced to the point where he is likely going to have chemotherapy or clinical…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, International Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Five Best Markets for Future NHL Franchises

Ryan Pike | March 13, 2012

Since the National Hockey League’s inception in 1917, the only constant has been change. Aside from the Original Six era, the league has constantly been in a state of flux…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

2017: The Year of the Whalers?

Ed Miller | November 15, 2011

Earlier this week, the Hartford Courant published an article that could give Hartford Whalers fans hope for the franchise’s return to Connecticut’s capital city but after almost 15 seasons away…

Categories NHL News, NHL Rumors, The Business of Hockey
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