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World’s End in Disappointment for Alex Burrows and Team Canada
Although he scored his 3rd goal of the tournament, Vancouver Canuck winger Alex Burrows and his Canadian teammates fell 4-3 to Slovakia today in what can only be described as an upset. In spite of the loss, it was a good tournament for Burrows who only played 5 games because of a concussion he suffered [...]
TweetNashville Predators Worth Cheering For Against Phoenix
Nashville fans have seen two playoff series wins in their history, including one this year. They have never made it past the second round and hope to even their current series against the Phoenix Coyotes at two games apiece. Their fans have been waiting a long time for this team to be great. Their patience [...]
TweetNHL Awards: Selke and Lady Byng Finalists Announced
Photo credits–Backes: Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE. Bergeron: Bob DeChiara-US PRESSWIRE. Datsyuk: Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE. Campbell: Tom Szczerbowski-US PRESSWIRE. Eberle: Timothy T. Ludwig-US PRESSWIRE. Moulson: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE. The NHL continues to gradually roll out its list of award finalists and today there are twin announcements for the Selke and Lady Byng Trophies. Both of these will be presented at [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012- Last Night in the West (April 20)
The Red Wings became the first team out of the playoffs losing the series to division rival Nashville 4-1. Many thought the Red Wings strong midseason play would propel them to a possible Stanley Cup, but unfortunately, that was not the case for Detroit. They exited in the first round for only the second time [...]
TweetNHL Takes the First Step in Regaining Control of the Game with Raffi Torres Suspension
I want to commend the NHL for finally admitting they were wrong and for proving what we have been saying for the last several seasons, the disciplinary program is flawed. The 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs have been stained by the bad blood of cheap shots and dangerous violent attacks. Instead of enjoying eight really good [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012- Last Night in the West (April 17)
The bash festival that has been the NHL Playoffs isn’t funny anymore. That became obvious as Chicago’s leading scorer in the regular season, Marian Hossa, lay on the ice. The hit by Raffi Torres has already landed the Coyote an indefinite suspension, but the damage to Hossa and the Blackhawks could finish the team off [...]
TweetNHL Discipline: Officiating, Brendan Shanahan Making A Mockery Of The System
Since taking over as the NHL’s lead disciplinarian towards the end of last season, Brendan Shanahan has been no stranger to controversy. His failure to maintain any sort of consistency has led many to go as far as saying he’s right there with Colin Campbell, who Shanahan replaced, as far as how putrid his decision-making [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012- Last Night in the West (April 16)
With only one game on slate in the Western Conference, the number two seed Blues and seven seed Sharks had their work cut out for them to keep up the playoff energy in game three of their series. With the series heading to the Pacific Time Zone in San Jose, Blues fans had to stay [...]
TweetOn This Date in Stanley Cup Playoffs History: April 16, 1954
On April 16, 1954 the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings went head-to-head in game-seven of the Stanley Cup Finals. It was just the second time in finals history that a game-seven would be decided in overtime. The Candiens were the defending Stanley Cup champions, making their fourth consecutive Finals appearance and the Wings were [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012: Last Night in the West (April 15)
The Los Angeles Kings made history by becoming the first eight seed to go up in a series 3-0, while back in Motown, “Hockey Town” got a jolt. The Eastern Conference will dominate headlines with the Crosby-Giroux fight, while the West series are still very compelling. Nashville Predators 3 Vs. Detroit Red Wings 2 (Predators Lead Series 2-1) The Red Wings almost [...]
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