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Behind the Bench

Ask HWB: Why Does A Player Get Kicked Out of A Faceoff?

Earlier today we hosted an Ask HWB question and answer segment on Twitter, where hockey fans could ask us hockey-related questions and we answered them. Today one of our Twitter followers asked us a question that might have been on…

Eddie
January 12, 2015
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Behind the Bench

Dmitry Orlov Suspended Two Games

During Sunday’s game in Philadelphia, Washington defenseman Dmitry Orlov was suspended two games for boarding Flyers forward Brayden Schenn from behind. Initially on the ice, Orlov was assessed a five-minute penalty for boarding when the hit occurred at 9:33 of…

Eddie
March 3, 2014
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Behind the Bench

Hanzal Suspended Two Games For Petry Hit

Most teams have played between 11 and 13 games this season. And for the eighth time this season a player has faced the wrath of the NHL Player Personnel Department with a suspension for an illegal hit on the ice.…

Eddie
October 29, 2013

Behind the Bench

Roy Begins Rein with 4-0 Start

Patrick Roy may have started his tenure as Colorado Avalanche head coach with a $10,000 fine for his outburst last week on Bruce Boudreau, but one thing is certain: he’s making the league take notice. Colorado moved to 4-0 this…

Eddie
October 10, 2013

Behind the Bench

Twitter Gaffe Places OHL Referee on Bench for Playoffs

We have always seen various Facebook, Twitter, and other social media slip ups over the past few years. While fans can pretty much have full reign to say whatever they want with little repercussions, players, executives and coaches aren’t exempt. One…

Eddie
February 1, 2013

Behind the Bench

Weiss Tech Hockey Videos

While browsing the internet, looking over the IIHF 2013 U20 World Championship in Russia, I came across a video that breaks down Positional vs. Tactical Play in Hockey. The video looked at a goal in the Canada vs. Slovakia game…

EB
December 29, 2012

Behind the Bench

Jerry York Ties Coaching Wins Record

Earning a win in college hockey isn’t easy. Many things has to go right in your favor, such as scoring goals, making saves and avoiding the penalty box. But when you have done it over 900 times in the span…

Eddie
December 6, 2012

Behind the Bench

Giroux to Miss Game 5 After Zubrus Head Shot

Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux dealt a big blow to his team heading into a crucial Game 5 tonight against New Jersey after Judge Brendan Shanahan ruled in his court that arguably the best player on the Flyers this playoff season must sit a…

Eddie
May 8, 2012

Behind the Bench

Penguins Go After Nystrom After Letang Hit- When Will Head Shots Stop?

Two consecutive days, two controversial hits to the head. When will this s*it crap end? We all know hockey is a dangerous sport and players will bang their head on the ice or have freak collisions like the one below…

Eddie
February 29, 2012
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Behind the Bench

Controversial Hit Avoids Judge Shanahan

In a year where Judge Brendan Shanahan has done a great job explaining illegal hits to the head and why he dished out a suspension, he has some explaining to do on this hit in last nights Flyers-Sharks game where…

Eddie
February 29, 2012