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Rideau Canal Skateway Closed Due to “Monster” Lurking Underwater

By | March 2, 2021 |
Rideau Canal Skateway Closed Due to “Monster” Lurking Underwater

Whether real or imagined, our Ottawa based hockey friends should be forewarned: Following several reports that a river monster was witnessed lurking below the frozen water, the Rideau Canal Skateway was closed down on February 22nd. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, skating rink is known as the largest in the world (4.8 miles). More…

All-Time Win Leaders For All 31 NHL Teams

By | February 26, 2021 |
All-Time Win Leaders For All 31 NHL Teams

Two goalies share the rare accomplishment of leading two NHL franchises in all-time wins. And while Roberto Luongo retired a couple years ago, the other stopper is still going strong. More…

Are You Ready for Boutique Outdoor Games?

By | February 24, 2021 |
Are You Ready for Boutique Outdoor Games?

The NHL’s latest foray into outdoor games happened this past weekend, with two tilts on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada. The actual on-ice play was a bit of a disaster due to weather conditions (Gary Bettman’s infamous enemy, the sun), but let’s not dwell on that right now. For me, the takeaway of…

Meet the Goalie Every Scout Needs to See

By | February 16, 2021 |
Meet the Goalie Every Scout Needs to See

Owen Bartoszkiewicz is a 2021 NHL draft prospect playing for NAHL Wichita Falls in Texas. He’s tearing it up while talent hawks figure out how to get down there to watch him. More…

Ron Hextall and Brian Burke Head to Pittsburgh

By | February 10, 2021 |
Ron Hextall and Brian Burke Head to Pittsburgh

The Penguins still believe they can keep their Stanley Cup window open in the Crosby-Malkin era and now a pair of new execs come in to make it happen. More…

Hockey Canada names management team for 2022 Beijing Winter Games

By | February 3, 2021 |
Hockey Canada names management team for 2022 Beijing Winter Games

Doug Armstrong of the St. Louis Blues was confirmed as general manager of Canada’s men’s Olympic ice hockey team on Wednesday, with National Hockey League players set to return to the international stage at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. The management team also includes Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland and three former NHL players,…

Could We See an NHL Draft Format Change?

By | January 31, 2021 |
Could We See an NHL Draft Format Change?

From a special prospect showcase to the idea of holding two drafts in 2022, will we see a change to the NHL selection process this year? More (audio)…

Bill Masterton Tragically Became the Only NHL Player to Die From His On-Ice Injuries

By | January 2, 2021 |
Bill Masterton Tragically Became the Only NHL Player to Die From His On-Ice Injuries

While hockey might not be the most popular of the four major North American sports, it still has a devoted fan base. Among the game’s diehard fans, there’s a name that stands tall in history for an unfortunate reason: Bill Masterton. More…

NHL changes offside rule heading into 2021 season

By | December 26, 2020 |
NHL changes offside rule heading into 2021 season

The NHL and NHLPA jointly announced that they were making what could be a pretty significant change to the (somewhat) controversial offsides rule. As you’re no doubt aware, the NHL has experienced a variety of “millimeters or maybe not” offside challenges over the past couple of years, with referees requiring 100x zoom lenses to try…

Was Willie Mays the Inspiration for the Charlie Brown Christmas Special?

By | December 25, 2020 |
Was Willie Mays the Inspiration for the Charlie Brown Christmas Special?

This may not exactly be a hockey story but, this being Christmas, it surely is worthy of a spot here! Please scroll about halfway down this linked page to catch a very interesting story…