Breaking News – Canadians Love Hockey [PIC]

March 8, 2010 –Adam Steevens The City of Edmonton recorded its water usage during the Olympic Hockey Gold Medal game, and to the surprise of no one, Canadian citizens didn’t use the restroom until the intermissions. Check out this graph as proof: Hilarious graph. It truly is Canada’s game. {From Deadspin}  Read More →

Niklas Backstrom’s Goal-Line Save

March 8, 2010 –Adam Steevens Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom absolutely robbed Flames forward Craig Conroy on an empty-net scoring chance. David Moss fired a shot just wide of the net, and the puck careened out to a waiting Conroy – who couldn’t snap the puck past Backstrom’s glove. Definitely a save of the year candidate... [Read more]...

Matt Cooke’s Dirty Hit on Savard

March 7, 2010 –Adam Steevens Penguins forward Matt Cooke injured Marc Savard on a viscous hit during Sunday’s Boston-Pittsburgh contest. “Savard had just taken a shot from above the circles when Cooke raised his shoulder and struck Savard in the head. Cooke was coming from behind on the play and Savard did not see him. Savard was on the... [Read more]...

Klasen’s Amazing Shootout Goal

March 5, 2010 –Adam Steevens Södertälje SK Forward Linus Klasen scored an incredible shootout goal against former NHL goalie Johan Holmqvist: We’ve seen some pretty creative and interesting shootout goals, but this might be the best of the year thus far. The European style of play is a lot less physical than the NHL, but there’s an... [Read more]...

T.J Oshie Levels Jovanoski

March 5, 2010 –Adam Steevens During a 5-2 win over the Coyotes, Blues forward T.J Oshie absolutely crushes Ed Jovanoski. Oshie has become a huge fan favorite here in St. Louis, and it’s easy to see why – he plays a quick and physical game, while still maintaining impeccable touch in the offensive zone. In only his second year in the... [Read more]...

David Booth’s Payback on Richards

March 4, 2010 –Adam Steevens Before the Olympic break, Mike Richards laid a huge hit on Panthers forward David Booth – a hit that would take him out of the lineup for three months. Last night against the Flyers, Booth tried to settle the score. Ugly fight or not, Booth had his “Erik Cole moment.” You’ll remember Cole had... [Read more]...

Leafs acquire Peluso at deadline

March 3, 2010 –Adam Steevens    The NHL trade deadline has come and gone without any huge deals, but Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has made yet another solid move, snagging Penguins prospect Chris Peluso in exchange for a 6th round pick in the 2010 draft. “The Maple Leafs and Penguins have completed their second trade in as many days asToronto... [Read more]...

Chelios Hungry For Another NHL Stint

March 2, 2010 –Michael Frazier Numerous reports around the NHL say veteran defenseman Chris Chelios has signed a deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. The 48 year old blue-liner has spent this season with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL hoping to return to the senior circuit. It appears he’ ll get his wish. Chelios missed all but 28 games last season... [Read more]...

Martin Brodeur’s Olympic Collapse

March 1, 2010 – Eric Laforge Eric has had articles featured on NHL.com and CBS Sports and has also created the hockey blog Tips for Hockey Despite the fact that Team Canada won the Gold Medal, it has not been the ideal Olympic experience for Martin Brodeur. After losing to Team USA in the last game of the round robin tournament, Brodeur was pulled... [Read more]...

Canada Wins Gold!

March 1, 2010 – Adam Steevens The Canadians took home the Gold medal on Sunday, riding a clutch overtime goal from Sidney Crosby. “On the play, Crosby gave the puck to Iginla deep in the U.S. zone and then drove hard to the net. Iginla – with U.S. defenceman Ryan Suter draped across his back – heard Crosby call out ‘Iggy’... [Read more]...