I’ve been a USA Hockey official since I was 15. When I started officiating in 2000, I took it was a simple way to make some money while staying in shape. I’ve officiated countless numbers of games at many levels…
Earlier this week the Carolina Hurricanes announced that starting goaltender Cam Ward is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a sprained knee ligament. While the news certainly could have been worse for the team, this is definitely a…
Facing the prospect of losing two of their most potent offensive weapons to free agency this offseason, the Anaheim Ducks solved half of the problem by locking up captain Ryan Getzlaf with an eight-year, $66 million contract extension. “It’s always…
This was the first Power 5 of the season that had three or more teams remain in the Power 5. As it’s been for most of the season, Chicago continues to remain at the top. I incorrectly predicted last week…
If there is anyone that is a supporter of Judge Brendan Shanahan and his disciplinary actions for players who commit severe penalties it’s me. The game needs to be cleaned up and he’s doing the best job he can. If everyone played the game…
Before the game between the Boston Bruins and visiting Montreal Canadiens on March 3, 2013, Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Natalie Hammond did the ceremonial puck drop. The Bruins recently visited Newtown, Connecticut where they partook in playing street hockey with…
Even in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders aren’t far out of the playoff picture, and forward John Tavares helped the team stay competitive in the postseason race today with a beautiful deke in the shootout…
Several weeks ago, the folks over at Elite Hockey sent Hockey World Blog basically their entire catalog of base layer clothing, which includes a variety of compression and loose-fit shirts, pants and shorts in several different styles. The members of Hockey World Blog…
The injury bug has hit the NHL hard so far, which was expected with players coming back from the lockout for a shortened, condensed season. And the impact is being felt by fantasy hockey owners as well as players up…
If you follow CCM Hockey on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, you may have noticed a few sneak peek pictures of their upcoming stick. Taken at CCM’s Speed Camp, where the new RBZ skates were on full display, attendees also had…