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.

When Fighting Goes Bad

I’ve been involved on the media side of hockey for the past seven-plus years. I’ve had the opportunity to get to know and meet several college and professional hockey players and coaches. It’s always a good feeling when some you…

Penguins-Islanders Share Busy Night

Last night was a busy evening for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. Both teams previously met last week where Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro suffered his 1,249th injury in his career when he was knocked out by Brent Johnson…

Hockey World Blog NHL Power Rankings: Week 17

 Hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl last night. I’m so full from food but empty from the sadness of Pittsburgh losing, I could barely think of anything to write in this paragraph. Enjoy this week’s power rankings, where Saturday night…

Malkin Suffers Torn ACL and MCL

In his first game back after missing five games with a injured left knee, Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is now out for the immediate future when he suffered a torn ACL and MCL against Buffalo Friday night. Pittsburgh coach…