Month April 2013

Rocket Richard race heating up between Stamkos, Ovechkin

Earlier this week, we highlighted the absolute scorching scoring streak that Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has been on lately, tallying 11 goals and 15 points in his past 10 games. Well, with last night’s effort, Ovechkin took over the…

Jimmy Howard - Detroit Red Wings

Jimmy Howard Closing in on Contract Extension

Reports first came this morning from Aaron Ward at TSN that Jimmy Howard was close to signing a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings. Ward’s tweet made the deal seem imminent, which was no surprise since the Red Wings and…

NCAA Frozen Four Preview

This isn’t your typical NCAA Frozen Four. These aren’t your household college hockey names you’re used to seeing. For the second time in the history of the NCAA Division I hockey tournament there will be four teams that have not…

Alexander Ovechkin scoring at a torrid pace

Alexander Ovechkin scored a nifty goal last night to give him 26 on the season and tie him with goal-scoring connoisseur Steven Stamkos for the league lead. It’s been a long time since we’ve mentioned Ovechkin’s name in the same…

NHL Power 5: April 9

This week we have a new team atop of the Power Rankings. Pittsburgh fell short of the record for most consecutive wins when they fell last week against Buffalo and New York Rangers. They allowed 10 goals in those two…

Travis Konecny OHL Draft

Travis Konecny Chosen First in 2013 OHL Priority Selection

With the first pick in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection, the Ottawa 67’s added center Travis Konecny to their organization. The 16-year-old from Mt. Brydges, Ontario, has seen great success at the Midget AAA level playing for the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs. In…

NHL Photos of the Week

The 2013 NHL trade deadline passed this last week with a few big named players moving. Known players that moved were Jason Pominville to the Minnesota Wild; Marian Gaborik to the ColumbusBlue Jackets; Wade Redden to the Boston Bruins; Matthew…