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.

2012 NCAA Frozen Four Preview

This is it. The biggest spectacle in the college hockey world comes together this weekend in the least likely of all places: Tampa, Florida. While Alabama-Huntsville is the host school, the four participants of the Frozen Four come from the…

Watching Hockey in Chicago to get More Expensive

Just as gas is hitting the $4.75 mark in Chicago, it’s going to be getting a little expensive to watch the Blackhawks play next season according to the Chicago Tribune. The Tribune reported yesterday the team will be increasing ticket…

And Then There Were the Frozen Four

There four NCAA hockey teams that have not hung up their skates, have not turned in their uniforms and have not hit the golf course for the summer. There are four solid teams remaining in the running for the national…

Backstrom Cleared to Practice

Washington Capitals fans can breathe a little easier. Forward Nicklas Backstrom surprised the team and the fan base this morning when he was cleared to return to practice without any restrictions. The skate this morning was optional as 14 of…

Hobey Baker Award Semifinalists Announced

Just like March Madness is in full swing for college basketball, the hockey-playing student athletes are gearing up for postseason play. This weekend teams will seal their fate as conference tournaments will take place across the country. The highest individual…

Chara Breaks Glass with hit on Johansson

What could be worse than getting hit by Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall? Getting hit by Zdeno Chara, the biggest player in the National Hockey League. The two are the most physical and hardest hitters in the league and they…

Bauer RX 10 Goalie Stick Review

Just over two months ago, we posted a first impressions review of the Bauer RX 10 goalie stick. After playing with it on ice and inline, I have nothing but positive things to say about the first composite goalie stick…