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What is Hockey?

The preliminary rounds of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Under 20 Championships are under way and some superb hockey is being played. I highly encourage you to watch some of the games, especially USA and Canada on New Year’s…

Philadelphia’s Unclear Future

What seemed to be the year for the Philadelphia Flyers quickly turned into a year that might just make Flyer’s fans sick. Off season acquisition of Chris Pronger, pickup of goalie Ray Emery who has everything to prove, and the…

NHL sends mixed message with Laraque suspension

Despite ongoing talks to eliminate dirty hits and head shots from the game of hockey, recent disciplinary decisions are sending mixed signals to both players and fans. Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque (pictured) was handed a five-game suspension by NHL…

Turning Things Around

With six players currently on the IR list, winning three games in a row is not a regular occurrence for most teams. Lately the Canucks have beaten the Black Hawks, Maple Leafs and most recently the Oilers. Things appear to…