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NHL & NHLPA CBA Breakdown

By CoachC | July 17, 2025 |
NHL & NHLPA CBA Breakdown

Even our game’s big guys have their troubles understanding all the background rules and such, but here’s something we found online that might be handy for many of us regular hockey folks…

Former Bruin Lyndon Byers Passes Away at 61

By CoachC | July 13, 2025 |
NHL & NHLPA CBA Breakdown

Former Bruins forward Lyndon Byers passed away on Friday at the age of 61. The Nipawin, Saskatchewan, native played for Boston from 1983-92…

Former NHL player Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during hockey game in Britain’s top league

By CoachC | July 9, 2025 |
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Former NHL forward and Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” in a match in Britain’s top hockey league, his club has confirmed… More…

NHL announces 2024-25 All-Star Teams

By CoachC | June 12, 2025 |
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NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who earlier today captured the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, who took home the Ted Lindsay Award as the most outstanding player as selected by the NHLPA, head the list of players voted to the 2024-25 NHL First All-Star Team….

David Peter Gorman Obituary

By CoachC | May 7, 2025 |
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It is with heartbreak and devastation that we announce the passing of Dave, on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 70. Beautiful soulmate, lover, husband and best friend of Margaret for 21 years (1998)… More…

Ray Shero, longtime NHL executive, dies at 62

By CoachC | April 9, 2025 |
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“Ray Shero’s smile and personality lit up every room he walked into and brightened the day of everyone he met,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “Widely respected throughout hockey for his team-building acumen and eye for talent, he was even more beloved for how he treated everyone fortunate enough to have known…

Former NHL goalie and broadcaster, dies at 67

By CoachC | April 7, 2025 |
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Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round of the 1977 NHL Draft, Greg Millen went 215-284 with 89 ties with a 3.88 goals-against average, .873 save percentage and 17 shutouts in 604 regular-season games (582 starts) with the Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings… More…

Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s Record for Most Career Goals

By CoachC | April 6, 2025 |
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Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most career goals when he scored No. 895 against the New York Islanders on Sunday afternoon… More…

Blackhawks Legend Bobby Hull Diagnosed With CTE

By CoachC | February 19, 2025 |
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Bobby Hull was one of the greatest players to ever lace a pair of skates in the NHL, playing 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks from 1957 to 1972. Hull passed away at the age of 84 in late January of 2023, and was recently posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). More…

Retired NHL Referee Mike Hasenfratz Dies At Age 58

By CoachC | November 26, 2024 |
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The NHL is mourning the loss of retired referee Mike Hasenfratz.  Though he retired a decade ago, Hasenfratz made his mark as an NHL official from 2000 to 2014.  He officiated over 700 regular season games.  Mike Hasenfratz stopped playing hockey to learn how to become an official.  He called his job as an NHL…