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Team Canada Leads Group at World’s
The Canadian squad has looked strong at the 2012 edition of the World Hockey Championships and they sit atop their group with only Belarus left to play in the preliminary round. Nobody expected much less from a team that features Stanley Cup champions, Olympic gold medal winners and NHL All-Stars, award winners and captains. However, a resumé only [...]
TweetCanada Faces Switzerland At World Championships
Team Canada faced a tough test from Switzerland on Wednesday night at the IIHF World Championships in Helsinki. Some typically clutch play from Jordan Eberle and a third period goal from Canadian Captain Ryan Getzlaf led the way as the Canadians survived an intense contest. While not exactly considered a world hockey power, the Swiss [...]
TweetRaffi Torres to Appeal 25-Game Suspension
Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes plans to appeal the 25-game suspension he received for his April 17 hit on the Chicago Blackhawks‘ Marian Hossa. The National Hockey League Players’ Association has filed the appeal on Torres’ behalf. Commissioner Gary Bettman, not disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan, will hear the appeal at a time to be determined. [...]
TweetJohnstown Acquires NAHL Team After Losing ECHL Team
According to the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, official announcement was made yesterday that the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Tier II Junior A hockey team, the Alaska Avalanche, formerly based at Palmer’s MTA Events Center to the Johnstown Sports Partnership, LLC. The team is now headed to their new [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012: Last Night in the West (April 23)
It’s a brave new world for the Western Conference. The remaining teams have not represented the West in recent memory. The Kings were in the Finals just once in 1993. The St. Louis Blues have not been in the Cup since 1970 when they made three consecutive appearances, losing all of them. The Phoenix and [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012- This Weekend in the West (April 21-22)
Saturday night’s action saw an end to another powerhouse in the West and another overtime game in a series that has yet to end in regulation. Sunday saw the end of the defending Western Conference Champions. St. Louis Blues 3 vs. San Jose Sharks 1 (Blues Win Series 4-1) After losing the first game in the [...]
TweetNHL Awards: Selke and Lady Byng Finalists Announced
Photo credits–Backes: Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE. Bergeron: Bob DeChiara-US PRESSWIRE. Datsyuk: Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE. Campbell: Tom Szczerbowski-US PRESSWIRE. Eberle: Timothy T. Ludwig-US PRESSWIRE. Moulson: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE. The NHL continues to gradually roll out its list of award finalists and today there are twin announcements for the Selke and Lady Byng Trophies. Both of these will be presented at [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012- Last Night in the West (April 20)
The Red Wings became the first team out of the playoffs losing the series to division rival Nashville 4-1. Many thought the Red Wings strong midseason play would propel them to a possible Stanley Cup, but unfortunately, that was not the case for Detroit. They exited in the first round for only the second time [...]
TweetNHL Takes the First Step in Regaining Control of the Game with Raffi Torres Suspension
I want to commend the NHL for finally admitting they were wrong and for proving what we have been saying for the last several seasons, the disciplinary program is flawed. The 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs have been stained by the bad blood of cheap shots and dangerous violent attacks. Instead of enjoying eight really good [...]
TweetRaffi Torres Suspended 25 Games For Hit On Marian Hossa
Justice has been served in the case of Phoenix Coyotes player Raffi Torres. After his brutal hit on Marian Hossa, he has been suspended 25 games. He deserves every single one of them. This effectively bans him for the entire playoffs. If you have not seen the video, watch it above. That hit is so [...]
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