Sharks Dealt Blow As Thornton Injures Leg
The San Jose Sharks were dealt a blow just ahead of the playoffs when first line center Joe Thornton left last night’s game with a leg injury. The veteran forward will be a big loss to the Sharks as he…
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NHL Will Not Participate in 2018 Olympics
“Quite frankly we don’t see what the benefit is from the game standpoint or the League standpoint with respect to Olympic participation.”- Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly When all is said and done, the owners who write the checks have spoken. Citing…
Red Wings Miss Playoffs, End 25 Season Streak
One of the most remarkable, proudest streaks in the sporting world came to an end last night when the Detroit Red Wings were eliminated from making the NHL playoffs. That ended their 25 season streak of making the playoffs, a…
NHL to Disclose Protected List Ahead of Expansion Draft
June 17 is a day hockey fans and fantasy hockey geeks will be looking forward to. The NHL will have its first expansion draft this summer since 2000 when Columbus and Minnesota entered the league. The Vegas Golden Knights will begin…
Steven Stamkos return imminent
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, who hasn’t played since undergoing arthroscopic surgery for a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee on Nov. 17, could return to the lineup as early as this Saturday. Stamkos reportedly practices on a…
U.S. Women’s National Team, USA Hockey reach agreement to end boycott
The U.S. Women’s National Team has agreed to terms on a new four-year deal with USA Hockey, effectively ending a boycott by the women’s team that threatened their participation in the upcoming world championships. “Today reflects everyone coming together and…
Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack released from hospital
It was a scary incident last night as Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Eddie Lack was taken off the ice on a stretcher following a collision with Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou. The incident happened roughly two minutes into the overtime…
Matthew Tkachuk Suspended for Elbow on Drew Doughty
Matthew Tkachuk has been suspended for two games following a flagrant elbow to the face of Drew Doughty. The incident occurred on March 19th while the Kings were visiting Calgary. Late in the first period, both Tkachuk and Doughty headed…
USWNT To Boycott World Championships
The United States Women’s National Team and USA Hockey have been in a dispute for months over fair wages and equitable support compared to the USMNT. They have threatened to boycott the IIHF World Championships, which begins in two weeks in…
Zachary Aston-Reese Signs With Penguins
Zachary Aston-Reese may not be a household name quite yet, but the college free agent who signed his first NHL contract today will hope to change that when he suits up for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Aston-Reese was passed by in…