Month June 2013

Alkali RPD Shift Roller Hockey Skates

Alkali RPD Shift Skates

Later this summer, Alkali will be releasing the Alkali RPD Shift roller hockey skates which are pictured above. With a great overall design and appearance, Alkali will be maximizing components on this skate, all the while minimizing price. Their approach…

Visors Mandatory for New Players Beginning Next Season

“I don’t think there’s a stigma to wearing a visor anywhere close to where there used to be.”~ Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma It’s been 34 years since helmets were made mandatory in the NHL. And yesterday the NHL-NHLPA Competition Committee decided…

STX Logo

STX To Produce Hockey Line For 2014 Season

Bauer, Reebok/CCM, Easton and Warrior will soon have some major company when it comes to battling for market share in the area of hockey equipment. STX, a popular lacrosse equipment manufacturer, is currently developing hockey equipment which will debut in…

Chicago Swipes Top Finnish Goalie

If you think the Chicago Blackhawks are loaded now, they managed to gain some ammo for the future with the signing of Antti Raanta of Finland. The 24-year-old was named SM-liiga playoff MVP this season after — capturing the Jari Kurri Trophy,…

2013 IIHF Inline Team USA

2013 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championships Begin

  June 2nd officially begins the 2013 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championships in Dresden, Germany. Eight teams in the A-Pool  are set to compete in a tournament consisting of two groups. Following round robin play, tournament play will begin and…

Patrice Bergeron & Jarome Iginla

Series Preview: Penguins vs. Bruins

Below is a guest post from Hunter Hodies. If you would like to write a guest post and have it featured on HockeyWorldBlog.com, visit our contact page! The dream series is finally here. The Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins…