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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…

EA SPORTS NHL 13 Cover Vote

For all you gamers out there now is your chance to vote for the upcoming EA SPORTS NHL 13 Cover Athlete. For those unfamiliar with the series, you can read our review of EA SPORTS NHL 12 here. Electronic Arts…

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…

OHL Grants Exceptional Status For Connor McDavid

Fifteen year old Connor McDavid will be joining the OHL next season, a year earlier than most players. His eligibility for the draft became clear when he was granted “exceptional status” by the OHL. The application process, which was administered…

Islanders sign Nabokov to one-year extension

The New York Islanders made a good insurance move and inked goaltender Evgeni Nabokov to a one-year extension today. “I’m thrilled to commit to this team for next season,” Nabokov said. “We have a great group in the locker room…

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…

Nail Yakupov Knocked Out by Elbow to the Head

Let me lead with saying Ouch! Top NHL draft pick Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting took a major elbow to the head by Owen Sound Attack Captain Mike Halmo. Halmo was addressed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.…

Alexander Radulov preparing for NHL return

Former Nashville Predators forward Alexander Radulov could be returning to his former team after a long hiatus from the NHL. TSN reported today that the 25-year-old was working to finalize paperwork that would allow him to return to the NHL…