Detroit Red Wings Player Update
While many players have jumped ship to European leagues due to the NHL lockout, we here in the in North America are now unable to follow some of our favorite players on TV like we’re used to. So below is…
Cup Visits WTC Site with Beavis and Bailey Tribute
September 11, 2001 is a day that no American will ever forget. And for the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, they did not forget two of their own. Scouts Ace Bailey and Mark Beavis were two of the thousands…
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame to Induct Three Monday
Everyone in the hockey world knows about the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. What most casual fans aren’t aware of is there is a United States Hockey Hall of Fame for hockey fans to visit and check out exhibits…
Nathan MacKinnon highlights abundant early in season
If you haven’t heard of Nathan MacKinnon yet, get used to hearing his name. A lot. The 17-year-old MacKinnon was recently named one of the top prospects and a likely selection to go number one overall in the 2013 NHL…
AHL loaded with NHL talent as pucks drops on new season
Even before the first two weeks of the NHL were officially cancelled thanks to the lockout, numerous big name stars signed abroad to keep playing until an agreement is put in place by the NHL and NHLPA. However, with seasons…
Reebok 20K SicKick 4: Initial Impressions
Reebok was gracious enough to send Hockey World Blog their brand new 20K SicKick 4 hockey sticks, their top of the line offering in the latest installment of the popular SicKick line of sticks. Reebok continues to produce quality hockey…
Blue Jackets’ Umberger to Help as Assistant Coach with Buckeyes
The lockout sucks; for owners, players and fans alike. Columbus Blue Jackets forward R.J. Umberger has decided to make lemonade out of lemons by helping as an Assistant Coach with the Ohio State Buckeyes’ Men’s Ice Hockey team. Umberger played…
CCM RBZ Skates
We know we’re getting closer to a new product launch when we start to see pro and junior players using the products. Such is the case with the new CCM RBZ skates, which have recently been showcased by players in…
Bobby Ryan Skates in Labeda Cup
Many NHL players are beginning to seek out other places to play hockey now that they’re locked out. Some have gone to Russia to play in the KHL, others to Sweden and Switzerland. Bobby Ryan, however, decided to take his…
CCHA Preseason Poll: Coaches and Media Disagree Again
Entering it’s final season, the Central Collegiate Hockey Association will kick off in just a few short days. A lot has happened in the past year in the league including Ferris State coming from virtually nowhere in the 2011 half…