Mike Babcock, head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, and arguably the best coach in the league today, has signed a four year contract extension. This deal will keep Babcock with the Wings through the 2014-15 season. Babcock, who began…
HWB is reaching out to local fans bringing their thoguhts and opinions about their home team to HWB readers. Here is on of them from guest writer Jenna @ Hipchecks.com. The Phoenix Coyotes opened their season in Prague with a…
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated since original posting. Update is below. Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapsed on the ice early in Friday night’s game against the Washington Capitals. 2:25 into the first period, Pavelec tapped his stick…
CCM is marketing the CCM U+ Crazy Light skate with none other than Washington Capital’s Alex Ovechkin. Some of the most effective commercials are those that are off the wall, like Betty White for Snickers. I believe CCM has done…
Edmonton Oilers rookie Jordan Eberle showed last night why he will be in the running for the Calder Trophy this season as the NHL Rookie of the Year. His two point effort against the Calgary Flames was a great start…
Unfortunately, for a number of players, it seems like the injuries are piling on heavy right as the season gets underway. Here’s a look at some of the bigger names who will be missing time to start the season: Brian…
Today, we open a rule question for debate, knowledge, and of course, comments. From Jason at Fox Hill Mead: “Last year I was watching a game and a goal review situation came up. The teams played on for another minute…
Half of the teams in the NHL have yet to hit the ice for their opening game of the 2010-11 season. Yet, we already have a strong candidate for Fight of the Year. In one of the great rivalries that…
One of the new features you will see this season is a Power Ranking of teams in the league. Every week you will see a synopsis of the top six and bottom six teams in the league. At the beginning of…
Monday evening, the National Hockey League and Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League signed a formal agree to respect each other’s contracts. The agreement will only allow free agents to jump from one league to the other. The agreement will put to an end…