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NHL Season Starts with Shock and Awe

January 20, 2013 General, NHL, NHL opener One comment
Vladimir Tarasenko (Photo Credit: AP)

Vladimir Tarasenko (Photo Credit: AP)

The day arrived more than fashionably late, but the start of the 2013 NHL season thrilled and disappointed fans equally. Despite many players playing in the AHL or KHL during the lockout, plenty of rusty blades were painfully evident. However, it was a handful of veterans and rookies that made the day memorable.

The shock…

  • St Louis clipped Detroit’s wings with the solo shutout of the day. It was a shutout and a slap in the face as the Blues won 6-0. Jaroslav Halak earned his first shutout of the season by stopping a mere 14 shots. Chris Stewart and Tarasenko each claimed an impressive two goals.
  • Cory Schneider allowed five goals on 14 shots in 26 minutes and was relieved by the controversial Roberto Luongo. Luongo allowed two goals on 12 shots in Anaheim’s 7-3 win.
  • Puck Daddy predicted the Carolina Hurricanes to win the Southeast division, but the team had a lackluster performance despite the addition of Jordan Staal and Alexander Semin. Old Faithful Cam Ward allowed four goals in 20 minutes. Dan Ellis replaced Ward in the net going into the second period, but the Canes went on to lose 5-1 to the Florida Panthers. Read more

7 NHL Camp Headlines Worth Reading

January 17, 2013 General, Uncategorized No comments

Photo Credit: Elise Amendola-AP

Photo Credit: Elise Amendola-AP

Teams across the NHL picked up where they should have been in October…in camp. Organizations must quickly try to perfect their system with new players, and in some cases, new coaches (Canadiens, Flames, Oilers, and Capitals). It can be daunting to keep up with every camp, so here are 7 headlines worth reading from the Eastern Conference.

Western Conference is up next.

7 Eastern Conference Camp Headlines

#7 – Here’s the latest waiver wire news from Toronto.

#6 – There are too many men on the ice in Buffalo…or at least at camp. Find out why here.

#5 – Jordan Staal, Kevin Westgarth, and Alexander Semin may not be the only fresh faces on the Carolina Hurricanes’ roster this season as a few AHL stars battle for a spot on the team.

#4 – Get an in-depth look at Pittsburgh’s camp from The Hockey Writers here.

#3 – 17,565 fans watched the Boston Bruins fall 5-7 to their Providence Bruins farm team at TD Gardens on Tuesday. Fans were given complimentary tickets…and a complimentary fight. You can read the article here.

#2 – Scott Hartnell says fans went “bananas” at Flyers’ camp…

#1 – Lastly, the Tampa Bay Lightning discuss a serious voting scandal surrounding Vinny Lecavalier. Ok, not so camp related, but bound to make you laugh.

Part 2: 2011-12 NHL Goalie Mask Rankings

July 1, 2012 General No comments

Pekka Rinne's mask. Copyright Dave Art via I love Goalies

While the hockey world goes into a free agency frenzy, I’m floating in the pool researching the remaining NHL goalie masks for my 2011-12 rankings. If you missed the first 15 teams, click here. It’s not that I’m not interested in the Parise or Suter rumors, I’m just a roll with the punches (or trades) kinda girl. Plus, art and poolside go together better than salary caps and poolside.

Why the obsession with tendy art? I love tattoos and creating art for your mask is a similar venture. It represents you. It’s an artistic reflection of your personality, and in this case, your game. And I’m a previous art major nerd.

Thanks again to I Love Goalies and InGoal Magazine for their great articles and pictures. Let’s pick up where we left off.. (click on the header for photos and details)

Nashville Predators: Pekka Rinne by David Gunnarsson, Score: 5

The art, colors, and Predator theme are awesomely rolled into one killer (no pun intended) mask. It does help it is on Vezina Trophy nominee, Mr. Rinne.

New Jersey Devils: Martin Brodeur by Sylvie Poitras, Score 3

Usually less is more in my book, but Marty’s art leaves me longing for a bit more. I can appreciate it more when I see detailed photos, but a great mask should look great from the crowd and on TV.   Read more

Games of Ones: A Decade of Stanley Cup Series Openers

May 30, 2012 General, Puck by Numbers No comments

Lord Stanley via Wikipedia

Today is the day hockey fans have been waiting for…the Stanley Cup Finals. The puck drops at 8:00 p.m. in Newark between the L.A. Kings and New Jersey Devils. (By the way, how many of you guessed that duo?)

The home team has won Game One for six consecutive years. Will the Devils claim the series opener tonight? Kings have won all 8 playoff games on the road this post season. As we await the results, enjoy a brief history and some video on the past decade of Game Ones:

2011 – Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks

  • Vancouver win this game at home with a late goal in the third to shutout Boston 1-0.
  • Bruins won the Cup 4-3.

2010 – Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers

  • Troy Brouwer scored his second goal of the game for Chicago to take the lead 5-4 in the second.
  • Hawks eventually won  Game One at home 6-5.
  • Blackhawks won the Cup 4-2.

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Morning Biscuits: St. Patty’s Day Tallies

March 18, 2012 Morning Biscuits One comment

Chad LaRose is crazy excited about hhis empty net goal. (Photo Credit: AP/Jim Mone)

Hopefully, you’re not waking up a green haze of a hangover this morning. Here are some hot, morning biscuits to help get your day started. These note-worthy tallies were made yesterday…you know, while you were throwing back the Guinness.

Contest Winning Biscuits

Patrice Bergeron scored the game winner in the shootout between Philadelphia and Boston. Despite the Flyers cutting a two goal lead, they were unable to defeat Tim Thomas in the end losing 2-3. Read more

Puck by Numbers

March 15, 2012 Puck by Numbers No comments

Red hot Ilya Bryzgalov (Photo Credit: Christopher Pasatieri - Getty Images)

The NHL will host eight games Thursday evening and here’s a quick and interesting look at each matchup based on some fun numbers.

Avalanche vs Devils (7pm EST)

  • These 2 teams will be meeting for the 2nd and final time this season.
  • New Jersey has played in 2 less games than Colorado (70-72), but have 2 more victories this season than the Avalanche (40-38).
  • Colorado’s Steve Downie, Milan Hejduk, and Kyle Quincey (2 helpers) each have 2 points in the previous contest. Ryan O’Reilly is the only Avs’ player to boast more with three points. Read more