Month March 2012

Silverback Hockey Stick Wax Review

Silverback hockey, makers of the Silverback Gorilla hockey stick we’ve been testing, have released their own brand of stick wax. Silverback was kind enough to send us a package of the wax to test out and review. Since none of…

NHL Photo of the Day

Western Conference 1st placed St. Louis Blues defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 last night. The win marked goalie Brian Elliot’s 8th shutout of the season. Combined with the Blues’ other netminder, Jaroslav Halak, the team has set a franchise-record 14th…

And Then There Were the Frozen Four

There four NCAA hockey teams that have not hung up their skates, have not turned in their uniforms and have not hit the golf course for the summer. There are four solid teams remaining in the running for the national…

Crosby spin-o-rama pass to Cooke

The Ottawa Senators got two much-needed points last night in an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to keep their playoffs hopes alive for the time being. However, the highlight of the night may have come from Penguins captain Sidney…

Western Conference Playoff Worries?

With under six games left in the season, some teams are fighting for a playoff shot while others are preparing for a long playoff push. For some of those Western Conference playoff teams, showing abnormal decline in play leaves many…

Backstrom Cleared to Practice

Washington Capitals fans can breathe a little easier. Forward Nicklas Backstrom surprised the team and the fan base this morning when he was cleared to return to practice without any restrictions. The skate this morning was optional as 14 of…

NHL Photo of the Day

Was the hype worth it? Perhaps. Alexander Radulov of the Nashville Predators scored a goal in his first game back. Unfortunately for the Predators, his goal happened to be the only goal for them on the night. The Pittsburgh Penguins…

OHL Grants Exceptional Status For Connor McDavid

Fifteen year old Connor McDavid will be joining the OHL next season, a year earlier than most players. His eligibility for the draft became clear when he was granted “exceptional status” by the OHL. The application process, which was administered…

NHL Photo of the Day

Nashville Predators’ fans rejoiced as Alexander Radulov has officially arrived and expected to play with the team tonight. Radulov has been playing with the KHL for the last few years, last playing with the Predators in the 2007-2008 season. He…