Hockey

The Stanley Cup Playoffs will commence shortly, and that means there is no time like the present to talk some hockey. And given the current state of relations between the United States and Russia, the Cold War era zeitgeist of the late 1980s/early 1990s is the status quo once again. With that in mind, the thrilling story of how the Detroit Red Wings smuggled in eventual club … [Read more...] about How the Red Wings Smuggled Sergei Fedorov out of the Soviet Union is a Spy Thriller

It's been almost a month into the NHL season, and we already see the Finnish player Miro Heiskanen as the future champion of the Norris Trophy (the best defenseman). The defender has always shown that since joining the Dallas Stars at age 19 in 2018.  The 22-year-old who recently extended his contract with the Dallas Stars for the 2028-2029 season is showing he can be ready … [Read more...] about Miro Heiskanen on his way to receive the Norris Trophy

The National Hockey League Draft is July 23. Welcome to our first 2021 NHL mock draft, team needs have not been taken into account at this time. Some player descriptions have been filled out, but the others will be completed at a later date. Far as we know, we're the only mom and pop shop, small business style site on the whole world wide web that does a mock draft for all … [Read more...] about 2021 NHL Mock Draft Update 7-22-21 Final

Americans are anxiously waiting for the moment when online sports betting will once again be legal nationwide. In anticipation of that glorious moment, online bookmakers are applying for licenses that will grant them access to the local market. Betway is a leading bookmaker with an impeccable track record on the international stage. When you make a bid to become the Official … [Read more...] about Betway named an official online sports betting partner of NHL in U.S.

Between 1980 and 1984, the New York Islanders achieved 19 consecutive playoff series victories. Imagine the prospect of a franchise achieving that these days in the NHL or NBA. If it sounds unfathomable that's because this feat is unparalleled, as the Islanders are the last team in any major professional North American sport to win four consecutive championships. There are … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Legends Reflect on Lessons Learned from Dynasty Days

The main goal of both the game of field hockey and ice hockey is to shoot a physical object into their adversary’s net. The objective of the game of field hockey and ice hockey may be the same but there is a huge difference in how each game is played. The physical conditions of each game are different as well as the object used, number of players, the net, and the total time … [Read more...] about What Is The History Of Field Hockey & Ice Hockey & Using Gloves?

"Jeff Petry" by NHL is licensed under CC BY 3.0  Jeff Petry is living proof that you don’t need to specialize in a sport at a young age, or even be playing for a travel team in that sport from your early years of competition in order to become an elite-level athlete in that sport.  Well into his teens, Petry was still playing high school hockey in his native Michigan. Due … [Read more...] about Late Bloomer Jeff Petry Develops into NHL Star