Canada and the Czechs are the Favorites for World Domination
Friday April 29, 2005
The 2005 World Hockey Championship begins Saturday in Austria, with Canada and the Czech Republic established as the early favorites. But we all know how quickly a short tournament can ... Read More
Shooting Down the Swedish Hockey Myth
Thursday April 28, 2005
Critics of the NHL often point to Europe as a model for the future. They imagine European hockey as a game of creativity and skill, far more entertaining than the ... Read More
Todd Bertuzzi Back in the NHL Docket
Tuesday April 26, 2005
The poster boy for goon hockey is in New York today to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Todd Bertuzzi is looking for reinstatement as an NHL player.
Bettman will also ... Read More
The Next Great American Hockey Player?
Sunday April 24, 2005
It's a little early for comparisons to Brett Hull, Mike Modano and Pat Lafontaine. But such are the names mentioned by those who see Phil Kessel grab the puck and ... Read More
NHL Blinks on Replacement Players
Wednesday April 20, 2005
The NHL is backing off on the worst idea in hockey history: the threat to begin next season without real NHL players.
''If we don't have a new CBA so that ... Read More
NHL Players in Europe: Winners and Losers
Wednesday April 20, 2005
From bidding wars to sex scandals to Tatarstan's version of the New York Rangers, it was quite a year for about 350 locked-out NHL players who took their game to ... Read More
NHL Wheels Continue to Spin
Wednesday April 20, 2005
The NHL and the Players' Association held another useless meeting on Tuesday, then issued the usual boring press releases grumbling about "no progress" and promising to meet again soon.
How could ... Read More
NHL Lockout Turns Enforcer into Hometown Star
Monday April 18, 2005
Some NHL players went to Sweden or Russia during the lockout. Some stayed home to hang out with the family and count their greenbacks. A few joined minor league teams ... Read More
What is this Beast Called the World Hockey Championship?
Wednesday April 13, 2005
If you don't follow hockey outside the NHL, you might be surprised to learn that a tournament called the World Hockey Championship is held every spring. This year's event begins ... Read More
Denver Repeats as NCAA Hockey Champs
Saturday April 9, 2005
Another spectacular effort from goaltender Peter Mannino helped Denver win its second straight NCAA men's hockey title Saturday. Mannino made 41 saves as the Pioneers defeated North Dakota 4-1 in ... Read More
Team USA Completes a Long, Hard Climb
Saturday April 9, 2005
It took 80 minutes of scoreless hockey and a shootout, but the United States has finally won its first World Women's Hockey Championship, ending Canada's string of eight consecutive world ... Read More
NHL GMs Agree to Expand the Playoff Pool
Friday April 8, 2005
The National Hockey League brought together its 30 general managers today, with debates ranging from the size of the net to the size of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here's what ... Read More
A New Era for USA Hockey
Wednesday April 6, 2005
The United States has named its team for the 2005 World Hockey Championship, which begins April 30 in Austria. Mike Modano and Doug Weight are back. But the roster is ... Read More
A "Workable Concept" for the NHL? Or Wishful Media Speculation?
Monday April 4, 2005
Nobody stormed out in a rage and the day didn't end with dueling press conferences. In today's NHL, that's called progress.
The league and the Players' Association met for about seven ... Read More
It's Crystal Ball Week in the NHL
Sunday April 3, 2005
The future of the National Hockey League is on the agenda this week, though major breakthroughs or decisions hardly seem likely at this point.
The NHL and NHL Players' Association meet ... Read More
Finding the Next Heir to Hobey Baker
Friday April 1, 2005
A pair of linemates from Colorado College are among this year's contenders for the 2005 Hobey Baker Award, given to the outstanding player in men's college hockey.
Marty Sertich is the ... Read More