Prior to dropping the puck for last weekend’s All – Star game in Montreal, a moment was taken by the hockey community to say a silent prayer for former coach Pat Burns who recently made public the stunning news of having lung cancer.
This 56 year-old former Montreal policeman who strung together an impressive coaching resume [...]
Even after Garrett Klotz survived a scary on ice incident, that easily could have turned tragic, this Philadelphia Phantoms’, American Hockey League, forward still strongly believes that fighting should remain in hockey.
Approximately a week ago, Klotz was involved in a fight with Manchester’s Kevin Westgarth, that at the end saw his body go into [...]
On Saturday night history was made at the NHL Skills Competition in Montreal, when hulking Boston Bruins’ defenceman, Zdeno Chara, thrilled the Molson Centre crowd, by winning the hardest shot contest, at 105.4 miles per hour.
Chara, who came into the competition as the two time defending champion, broke former NHL defenceman, Al Iafrateʼs, 16-year record [...]
To the surprise of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier he was given a heroes welcome when he arrived at the Trudeau/International Airport in preparation for the NHL All Star Game being played at the Molson Centre in Montreal.
“When I walked through those doors and saw the hundreds of people there for autographs and waiting [...]
Following the tragic death of Don Sanderson in a hockey fight, long time OHL Commissioner David Branch announced a rule change last week to prevent something like this from ever happening again.
Sanderson who played defence for the Whitby Dunlops in men senior’s AAA league had his helmet dislodged during a fight this year and seconds [...]
After tearing up the minor leagues for 23 games, Claude Lemieux got that magical phone call on Monday morning informing the pesky forward that he is indeed going to get another shot playing NHL hockey.
Proving all the doubters wrong, Lemieux who is 43 years-old used a strong work ethic and lots of determination in proving [...]
The New York Islanders brief playoff hopes took a huge hit on Tuesday when it was announced that their star goalie Rick DiPietro wouldn’t be back until next fall at training camp.
This former Islanders 2000 first round draft choice, who was tabbed as a future superstar has been plagued by serious knee and hip injuries [...]
Crosby is Doubtful
If it was solely up to the Pittsburgh Penguins management then their captain Sidney Crosby would not be participating in this weekendʼs All Star Game.
Crosby who has 60 points going into the break sustained a couple of games ago against the Carolina Hurricanes what is being termed a lower body injury, which [...]
The month of January has seen many veteran stars such as Mats Sundin, Brendan Shanahan and Claude Lemieux make NHL comebacks. According to some persistent rumors around the NHL circles, Peter Forsberg might not be that far behind.
This two time Stanley Cup winner, who was a former Philadelphia Flyers first round draft pick in [...]
No Hurricane Force for the Canes
Eric Staal needs to shine!
Ray Whitney Goals 13 Assists 22 Points 35 Grading B+
Eric Staal Goals 19 Assists 15 Points 34 Grading C+
Top Defenceman
Joe Corvo Goals 7 Assists 13 Points 20 Grading B+
Comments: Unlike last season, Ray Whitney has managed to stay healthy so far into [...]
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