Eddie

Eddie

I love hockey. I love writing about hockey. I have an extensive background in and around hockey. I played the game going on 21 years and have been officiating the last 13. You'll see me write and give fair honest opinions on controversial plays, rules questions and other realms of hockey such as college hockey.

Path Clearing for Coyotes to Move AHL Affiliate West

Tuesday the American Hockey League Board of Governors conditionally approved transfer of ownership of the the Springfield Falcons AHL franchise to the National Hockey League’s Arizona Coyotes, as well as the relocation of that franchise from Springfield, Mass., to Tucson, Ariz., beginning with…

Windsor Spitfires to Host 2017 Memorial Cup

For the first time since 1981, Windsor, Ontario will host the MasterCard Memorial Cup in 2017. The 99th edition of the annual tournament features champions of the Ontario (OHL), Quebec Major Junior (QMJHL) and Western (WHL) hockey leagues will meet…

Ducks Sack Boudreau After Another Game 7 Loss

After four and a half seasons in charge in Anaheim, Bruce Boudreau has been relieved of his duties as head coach. The decision comes two days after losing a fourth straight Stanley Cup Playoff Game 7 at home. “Bruce was a good…

USA Hockey Tabs Motzko as 2017 U.S. Junior Team Coach

The 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship is still right months away, but the United States already has their coach. St. Cloud State head coach Bob Motzko will lead the best American junior players in the tournament held Dec. 26, 2016 – Jan.…

Jack Capuano Takes Puck to Face

New York Islanders head coach Jack Capuano was on the wrong side of a deflection during the third period of tonight’s Game 1 against Tampa Bay. The bench boss was struck by in the face by the puck after it flew…

NHL Award Finalists To Be Revealed (With Predictions)

The NHL announced today that player awards will be revealed beginning Wednesday April 27 and will continue everyday until May 7. They also announced that the awards show will take place Wednesday, June 22, at The Joint, a concert and entertainment…

Puljujärvi’s Hat Trick Lifts Finland to U18 Gold

The 2016 IIHF U18 World Championship ended in blowout fashion between traditional hockey rivals, as Finland topped Nordic rival Sweden 6-1 for gold and host United States routed their neighbors to the north 10-3. Both games took place Sunday in Grand…

NHL Participation in 2018 Games Hits Snag

We are past the midway point between the 2014 Sochi Olympics and the 2018 edition, scheduled to take place in PyeongChang, South Korea. News came out today that discussions between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the National Hockey League (NHL)…

North Dakota Scores Eighth National Title

The 2016 NCAA hockey season came to an end Saturday night with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks scoring three goals in the final period to defeat the Quinnipiac Bobcats 5-1 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The No. 1 overall…