After spending a few inline hockey seasons playing forward for Team HockeyWorldBlog.com, I decided to go back to the position that is most like home: in goal. I recently upgraded some of my goalie gear and one of them was…
This was an interesting week in the NHL. The first round ended while the second round began. Overtime games are starting to become expected instead of anticipated. Only one day (Thursday) have we not seen a game go past 60…
In yesterday’s action, we see the start of the fourth semifinal series and the first game two of the second round. Boston vs. Philadelphia- For the Flyers, some things stay the same in the playoffs. The Flyers once again had…
Two more teams began second round action. And for the 10th time in the last 11 days, we see a game that went past 60 minutes. Tampa Bay vs. Washington- In the more exciting matchups on the Eastern side of…
The first round is coming to an end in the next couple days. The Red Wings, Capitals, and Predators have already advanced while other teams still have 1-2 games remaining in their series. If there was anything to be taken…
Yesterday’s twin set of games were very similar, both were game fives and both went to overtime. In addition, the road team won and allowed them to have a 3-2 series lead heading home for game six. Buffalo vs. Philadelphia-In…
Well we finally have our first team moving on to the Conference Semifinals, but many more are getting close at this point. Let’s break down what happened on day 8. Detroit vs. Phoenix– The Wings kicked things off quickly in…
After the first week of the NHL playoffs, teams have played between two and three games. Some teams are in much better shape than others, and other teams need to find their mojo rather quickly otherwise they will be making…
Two teams are in trouble being down 2-0, while two others split the first two games. Detroit vs. Phoenix-After the Octopus-gate fiasco of game one, game two featured a lot of spectacular and exciting plays as the Red Wings posted…
The 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs begin tonight. Hockey World Blog is pleased an announce another contest! If you have not entered in our BattleAxe stick giveaway, do so now! For the Playoff Trivia Contest, visit and “Like” our Facebook page where…