Wow, this is your captain Jonathan Toews speaking. The leader of your Chicago Blackhawks totally flattens this poor kid in the middle of this youth hockey camp. I love how the television reporter is just so blase about this shoulder check. Please Tazer don't hurt 'em. Toews wasn't trying to kill the kid, and obviously he went easy on the kid, but HE'S TEN! WTF?! … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews CHECKS 10 Year Old Kid (Video)
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Plane Crash Kills Russian Hockey Team
Sad news from Russia, where reports say a plane carrying KHL team HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl crashed shortly after takeoff, killing dozens. At this moment, it's believe that 36 of the 37 players on the plane were killed, 43 people killed in total, and two people surviving with what is described as "grave" injuries. The plane went down shortly after takeoff from Yaroslavl, but … [Read more...] about Plane Crash Kills Russian Hockey Team
Winnipeg Jets Publicly Reveal Jerseys
The Winnipeg Jets ended months of speculation of Tuesday morning, and officially unveiled their new home and away jerseys to be worn this season. At a Canadian Air Force base in Winnipeg, the team used military personnel, actual jets, and a few Jets players to debut their new sweaters to the world. Just like the logo, the new Winnipeg Jets will look a lot different … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jets Publicly Reveal Jerseys
Montreal Canadiens History is Hockey History
In each sport there's a certain team or two that stands out from the rest. In MLB you have the New York Yankees, the NFL has the Dalllas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. In the NBA it's the Boston Celtics and L.A. Lakers. When I was on vacation in Montreal, I had a chance to tour the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame/statue plaza at the Bell Centre. You quickly realize that … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens History is Hockey History
Winnipeg Jets To Unveil New Jerseys Tuesday
NEW JERSEYS TO BE UNVEILED SEPTEMBER 6 The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they will unveil their new jerseys at a news conference on Tuesday, September 6. The unveiling will be at 11:00 am in Winnipeg at the Department of National Defense 17 Wing base. The jerseys will make their unveiling just days before the Jets hold their prospect camp, and will see their … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jets To Unveil New Jerseys Tuesday
Lady Gaga Dresses like Canucks Roberto Luongo at MTV VMAs
"Don't be a drag, just be a queen." Lady Gaga did the cross-dressing thing tonight at the MTV Video Music Awards, the biggest night of the year (if you're a 14 year old girl). And in the process she resembled Vancouver Canucks goaltender and NHL superstar Robert Luongo. (courtesy of Puck Daddy, check out their other side-by-side pic as well) … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga Dresses like Canucks Roberto Luongo at MTV VMAs
Recent NHL Deaths Have Many Questioning League’s Policies
The NHL has always had the reputation of being a beer-drinking league since most players don’t hide the fact they like to tip the bottle every now and again. However, times have changed and over the years society has seen drug use rise to unacceptable levels. This is why all major sports leagues have some type of substance abuse programs in effect. But the NHL’s seems to be … [Read more...] about Recent NHL Deaths Have Many Questioning League’s Policies
Wayne Gretzky’s Kid Signs with Chicago Cubs Today
Infielder Trevor Gretzky, a seventh round selection in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft, by the Chicago Cubs, signed with the club today. Yes, Gretzky is the son of the Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The offspring of the greatest hockey player in history was selected out of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, California where he was also the football team's starting … [Read more...] about Wayne Gretzky’s Kid Signs with Chicago Cubs Today
Four Really AWESOME Sports Teams Theme Songs
Occasionally, a sports franchise records a pep up song which is pretty good. 999,999 times out of a million they don't. But here are four they got right. … [Read more...] about Four Really AWESOME Sports Teams Theme Songs
Patrick Sharp’s Extension Another Example of Stan Bowman’s Savvy Vision
Over the past few seasons, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman has put his own spin on the rebuilding project that former headmaster Dale Tallon had begun back at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Bowman has taken players that Tallon acquired, such as Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, and Jonathan Toews, and formed a team around them that ended up winning a Stanley Cup and coming … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp’s Extension Another Example of Stan Bowman’s Savvy Vision