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.

Rafalski Comeback Attempt Cut Short

After getting the itch back to play hockey after appearing in the Alumni Showdown last month, Brian Rafalski signed a contract with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL on January 9. His comeback attempt lasted a couple weeks as he…

NCAA to Allow Earlier Contact in Recruiting

Earlier this week, the NCAA approved new rule changes in ice hockey that will specifically change when and how often coaches can contact prospective recruits. The old rule stated that coaches were not allowed to approach a player until June…

Blackhawks put Ducks Hot Streak on Ice

If there was anyone who would be able to beat the team with the best record in the NHL, it would be the team with the second-best record. That was the case Friday night when Chicago successfully defended home ice…

Claude Noel Sacked in Winnipeg

The weather in Winnipeg may have been close to sub-zero over the last week, but the seat that Jets head coach Claude Noel was sitting on was hotter than the Sun and today was the last straw for the ownership…

Bishop Named to Team USA As Reserve

If there’s any position the United States needed to have as an emergency reserve, it’s goaltender. That’s what USA Hockey did today when Florida GM Dale Tallon, one of the members of the American selection committee, gave Tampa Bay goalie Ben…

Big House Winter Classic Equals Ratings Gem for NBC

Wednesday’s NHL Winter Classic between Toronto and Detroit not only set the attendance record for most people to ever watch a hockey game at 105,491 but it tied the most-watched NHL Winter Classic to date. The Detroit-Toronto match up at…

Chris Stewart Takes Puck To Face

St. Louis is already reeling with injuries to David Backes and Alex Steen, and they cannot afford any more injuries to key players. But they suffered another blow Tuesday night when Chris Stewart took an accidental puck to the face…

OHL History Made with Outdoor Doubleheader

The NHL Winter Classic wasn’t the only outdoor game taking place in Detroit/Ann Arbor this week. Comerica Park has been transformed into an outdoor rink and for the past week has played host to youth, high school, college and junior…