Month April 2012

Fischer SX5 hockey stick review: Initial Impressions

Traditionally a ski equipment manufacturer, Fischer Sports also offers a full selection of composite and hybrid hockey sticks, shafts and blades as well. The Fischer SX5 is Fischer’s second-tier offering in a line that features the top-end SX7, as well…

Torres suspended 25 games for Hossa hit

Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres won’t be playing in the NHL anytime soon. The NHL made an example of Torres and suspended him for 25 games following his illegal hit on Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa, which prompted medical staff…

NHL Photo of the Day

The New Jersey Devils tied their series between the Florida Panthers after winning 4-0. The win was a milestone as netminder Martin Brodeur recorded his 24th Stanley Cup Playoff shutout. Brodeur made 26 saves on the night, some unbelievable. He…

OHL Begins 2012 Conference Finals

Tonight begins the first night of play in the OHL Conference Finals as the London Knights take on the Kitchener rangers in the Western Conference. In the Eastern Conference, the Ottawa 67’s will battle the Niagara Ice Dogs beginning tomorrow,…

Big Ten Announces Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Sites

Despite the inaugural Big Ten ice hockey season not being held until the 2013-14 season, the Big Ten announced today the locations and dates for the first four Big Ten tournaments. Fans living in Minnesota and Michigan will experience the…

NHL Photo of the Day

No sweeps last night as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers in a beer league finish of 10-3 while the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1. The beer league finish was largely because of the beer league…

CCM 4R Pro II Hockey Gloves

New for 2012, CCM Hockey has released the CCM 4R Pro II hockey gloves. As the name suggests, they are a four roll style glove, and feature a great updated look. You may have seen these gloves on Marian Hossa…

NHL Photo of the Day

Things keep getting uglier as last night, Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes, left his feet and targeted the head of Marian Hossa in a horrible display of judgment by Torres. The hit resulted in Hossa to be carted off…