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Gerry Hart (1948–2023), NHL player for Islanders, Red Wings

By | May 16, 2023 |
Gerry Hart (1948–2023), NHL player for Islanders, Red Wings

Hart got his start playing in junior hockey in his hometown of Flin Flon, Manitoba, for the Flin Flon Bombers. He made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings in 1969, remaining with them through 1972… 

Study: NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players

By | May 12, 2023 |
Study: NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players

A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers…

Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion Bobby Hull has died at 84

By | January 31, 2023 |
Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion Bobby Hull has died at 84

Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion, died Monday at 84, the Chicago Blackhawks announced…

How NHL Teams Evaluate Their Prospects At The World Juniors

By | January 2, 2023 |
How NHL Teams Evaluate Their Prospects At The World Juniors

Fans watch through a different lens than scouts, who watch through a different lens than management personnel. While many fans are focused on the best players or their favorite team, scouts are primarily focused on draft-eligible players… More…

Nick Bollettieri, Hall of Fame tennis coach, dead at 91

By | December 7, 2022 |
Nick Bollettieri, Hall of Fame tennis coach, dead at 91

I’ve studied many coaching greats over the years, many of them from sports other than hockey. And here’s one I was always fascinated by… Nick Bollettieri, the legendary tennis coach who worked with some of the sport’s most prominent figures, died at his home in Florida over the weekend following a series of health issues.…

Former RPI Coach Mike Addesa Dies

By | December 1, 2022 |
Former RPI Coach Mike Addesa Dies

Former Rensselaer head coach Mike Addesa died on Tuesday. He was 77 years old. The Worcester Railers Junior Hockey Club announced Addesa’s passing on social media. Addesa was the GM of that program. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved coach Michael Addesa Jr. Coach passed…

Borje Salming Passes Away At 71

By | November 28, 2022 |
Borje Salming Passes Away At 71

After coming to see his legions of fans in Toronto one last time, Borje Salming has passed away at the age of 71. The legendary NHL defenseman was present at the recent Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony and honored at a Maple Leafs game. Team president Brendan Shanahan released the following statement: More…

Leading Canadian neurosurgeon recommends ban on body checking in hockey until age 18

By | November 13, 2022 |
Leading Canadian neurosurgeon recommends ban on body checking in hockey until age 18

In light of the revelation about the mishandling of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, conversations about the role of concussions in many sports, especially youth hockey, have been reinvigorated. Dr. Charles Tator, a prominent Canadian neurosurgeon, Order of Canada recipient, and director of the Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC) at Toronto Western Hospital, spoke with…

Former Denver Standout Peter McNab Passes Away at Age 70

By | November 8, 2022 |
Former Denver Standout Peter McNab Passes Away at Age 70

Peter McNab, who had a standout college career at Denver before playing in the NHL, passed away Sunday at the age of 70. After his playing career, McNab became a television analyst, most recently with the Colorado Avalanche. He battled cancer in 2021, but had announced in February 2022 that it was in remission… More…

Dubnyk retires from NHL after 12 seasons

By | October 31, 2022 |
Dubnyk retires from NHL after 12 seasons

Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round (No. 14) of the 2004 NHL Draft, Dubnyk was 253-206-54 with a 2.61 GAA, .914 save percentage and 33 shutouts in 542 games (514) starts with the Oilers, Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild, Sharks and Avalanche… More…