NHL Photos of the Week
While those who score goals get the glory, the players setting up the play tend to go unnoticed. In this weeks photos we highlight some of last weeks players who notched a lot of helpers. Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh…
Reebok RibCor Stick
Not only is CCM preparing for a new stick launch, but it looks like Reebok is coming closer to fully revealing the successor to the Reebok Ai9. More than likely slated for a late summer or fall release, their newest…
Punching Referee Costs Canadian College Player Career
I’ve been a USA Hockey official since I was 15. When I started officiating in 2000, I took it was a simple way to make some money while staying in shape. I’ve officiated countless numbers of games at many levels…
Fantasy Friday: Is Dan Ellis high risk high reward?
Earlier this week the Carolina Hurricanes announced that starting goaltender Cam Ward is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a sprained knee ligament. While the news certainly could have been worse for the team, this is definitely a…
Anaheim extends Getzlaf for 8 years; how does that impact Corey Perry?
Facing the prospect of losing two of their most potent offensive weapons to free agency this offseason, the Anaheim Ducks solved half of the problem by locking up captain Ryan Getzlaf with an eight-year, $66 million contract extension. “It’s always…
NHL Power 5: March 6
This was the first Power 5 of the season that had three or more teams remain in the Power 5. As it’s been for most of the season, Chicago continues to remain at the top. I incorrectly predicted last week…
Kaleta To Sit Five Games After Richards Hit
If there is anyone that is a supporter of Judge Brendan Shanahan and his disciplinary actions for players who commit severe penalties it’s me. The game needs to be cleaned up and he’s doing the best job he can. If everyone played the game…
NHL Photos of the Week
Before the game between the Boston Bruins and visiting Montreal Canadiens on March 3, 2013, Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Natalie Hammond did the ceremonial puck drop. The Bruins recently visited Newtown, Connecticut where they partook in playing street hockey with…
John Tavares shootout goal against Ottawa Senators
Even in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders aren’t far out of the playoff picture, and forward John Tavares helped the team stay competitive in the postseason race today with a beautiful deke in the shootout…
Elite Hockey Review Pro Vent Loose Jock Legging Pants
Several weeks ago, the folks over at Elite Hockey sent Hockey World Blog basically their entire catalog of base layer clothing, which includes a variety of compression and loose-fit shirts, pants and shorts in several different styles. The members of Hockey World Blog…