“Do You Believe in Miracles? Yes.” The words were spoken by legendary sports commentator Al Michaels 32 years ago in Lake Placid. The United States hockey team defeated the Soviet Union 4-3 in medal round to advance to the gold medal game against Finland. This moment in sports history is the greatest [...]
Read More →This time last year the ownership situation for the Phoenix Coyotes was in total disarray. There were multiple ownerships groups in play, but the watchdog group known as the Goldwater Institute would not approve any sale. The Goldwater Institute wants the new owner to pay for the team and the added renovations [...]
Read More →When people think of hockey, they immediately think of Canada. However, that should not be the case. Hockey in the United States is growing. This past weekend USA Hockey celebrated Hockey Weekend across America, culminating with Hockey Day in America on Sunday February 19, 2012. Just like Hockey Day in Canada the [...]
Read More →Detroit is known as Hockeytown, USA and for good reason. The Red Wings have a history of winning. But now Detroit is known for one more achievement in setting a new record. The Detroit Red Wings won their 21st consecutive game at home Tuesday night as they beat the Dallas Stars 3-1. [...]
Read More →The National Hockey League standings are updated after every game. Fans like to look at the standings every minute of every day to see how their favorite team is doing. They will boast about how Detroit is better than Chicago or New York is better than Philadelphia. As [...]
Read More →Even before the puck dropped on the 2012 NHL Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers, rumors were flying around that the 2013 Winter Classic would be played at the Big House on the campus of Michigan University. That rumor has taken a major step towards [...]
Read More →The National Hockey League season is starting to wind down, and the playoff races are starting to heat up in both conferences. The top teams in both the Western and Eastern Conferences are relatively close. The race will be for the finals spots in both conferences. Right now in the Eastern conference [...]
Read More →Sidney Crosby’s second concussion may not be a concussion after all. After being seen by specialists on both coasts of the United States, he was diagnosed with a more treatable neck injury. This injury was not diagnosed for weeks or even months. Crosby is upbeat that he will return to the ice [...]
Read More →The National Hockey League descended on Ottawa for the 2012 All Star Game. The whole hockey world was watching as the NHL’s best players performed on a grand stage. Team Chara defeated Team Alfredsson 12-9. Marion Gaborik of the New York Rangers won the MVP award as he tallied three goals and [...]
Read More →The NHL All Star Weekend is approaching quickly, and players are dropping out. They are being replaced on the fly. Two of the more deserving players that are going as replacements are Scott Hartnell of the Philadelphia Flyers and James Neal of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
