Matt

Matt

Like many of you, I have a passion for the game of hockey and the equipment used. You can typically find me searching for and sharing details about new and upcoming gear. Follow me on twitter at @matthwb.

Jordan Staal Breaks Leg

The Detroit Red Wings aren’t the only team seeing preseason injury trouble. You can now add the Carolina Hurricanes to that list after last night. The Hurricanes have lost center Jordan Staal indefinitely after he broke his leg in the…

Pavel Datsyuk Injured, Out 4-5 Weeks

Pavel Datsyuk

As we alluded to in our Red Wings season preview, Detroit desperately needs their best players to remain healthy this season. Unfortunately, they are already off to a terrible start. The Red Wings announced today that Pavel Datsyuk has suffered…

2014-2015 NHL Season Preview: Edmonton Oilers

Offense: The Oilers have an incredible offensive line up, but can never seem to deliver. The Oilers repeatedly draft new offensive talent, and although the stats look good on paper, the performance we see on the ice is completely different.…

Washington Capitals Winter Classic Jerseys 2015

Washington Capitals Winter Classic Jersey

The Washington Capitals have officially taken the wraps off their jerseys for the 2015 Winter Classic. The jerseys, unveiled at a press conference at Nationals Park, were modeled by Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and Braden Holtby. Inspiration for the design was…

Claude Giroux Injured, Will Miss Preseason

Claude Giroux Philadelphia Flyers

The bad news came early from Flyers training camp where Claude Giroux sustained an injury less than 20 minutes into the teams first practice. Giroux is now suffering from an undisclosed lower body injury, and will likely miss the rest…

2014-15 NHL Season Preview: Minnesota Wild

Thomas Vanek Minnesota Wild

The following is a guest post from Minnesota Wild fan Tony Abbott. Offseason Overview The most significant acquisition the Wild had in the offseason is that of Thomas Vanek. A combination of Vanek’s pseudo-Minnesota roots (he was a former Golden…

Pittsburgh Penguins Unveil New Black Third Jersey

2014 Pittsburgh Penguins Third Jersey Black

Earlier this morning the Pittsburgh Penguins officially unveiled their new third jerseys for the upcoming season. The fresh new look features a black design with the return of the retro “Penguins Gold.” These retro jerseys were originally worn during the…

2014-15 NHL Season Preview: Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars Jamie Benn Tyler Seguin

Overview The story behind the Dallars stars the past few years has revolved around management. With a new team brought in for GM duties, the Stars were clearly looking to turn things around. After making the playoffs last season, and…