Now that another successful NHL Outdoor Classic is in the books, our thoughts turn to where else could this game be played? More than the Stanley Cup or All-Star game - nothing galvanizes interest in hockey across North America on a one-day basis like this game (my lord, it was even trending well on twitter [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 31, 2009
Every 4 years, it’s a ritual rite of passage for every Canadian to second guess the Olympic Canadian brass for their picks of the Olympic men’s hockey team. When the baseline expectation is that Canada will win the gold medal - it does leave a glass empty feeling about who should have made the team and [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 8, 2009
“How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?” -Jacques Plante. “All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.” -Gordie Howe ”I’m not dumb enough to be a goalie.” -Brett Hull
Continue reading...Friday, November 27, 2009
Courtesy of ajsmith- on Flickr Reebok Talon Pump Skate: This skate provides players with a nice light-weight skate with the added stability of the pump throughout the ankle area. The Talon also comes with an anatomically designed felt tongue for that comfort fit with a microfibre wicking liner. The Price is $279.99
Continue reading...Friday, September 18, 2009
Records 1960 - 35-26-9 1970 - 29-34-13 1980 - 35-40-5 1990 - 38-38-4 2000 - 45-27-7-3 2010 - TBD Goals Scored/Against 1960 - 199-195 1970 222-242 1980 304-327 1990 337-358 2000 246-242 2010 - TBD Coaches 1960/1980 - Punch Imlach 1970 - John MacLellan 1990 - Doug Carpenter 2000 - Pat Quinn 2010 - Ron Wilson Prospects 1960 - Carl Brewer [...]
Continue reading...Friday, May 29, 2009
The 2009 Stanley Cup Finals begin tomorrow night at 8PM Eastern in what is a repeat of last year’s showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings. The series should be a close one as these two highly skilled teams face off for a chance to hold the Stanley Cup.
Continue reading...Monday, April 20, 2009
The 2009 hockey playoffs are underway, and if you are a Leafs fan, you may be mumbling the familiar phrase “maybe next year”. The Toronto Maple Leafs once again join the fans on the sidelines during the playoff season, as they were unable to clinch a playoff spot for the 5th consecutive year. And if [...]
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