To be honest, I am a casual hockey fan at best. My interest in the sport has been piqued this year by the success of the Chicago Blackhawks. I have gained a new found respect for hockey as I have followed along during the Playoffs, but I still have a rudimentary knowledge of the rules ...
In 1990, the Edmonton Oilers won their 5th Cup in 7 seasons. That would mark the end of the mega dynasties in the NHL. Before the Oilers won, the Islanders won 4 in a row, and before that the Canadiens won 4 in a row. Since 1990 there have been some repeats, but nothing close ...
Sean Avery had a rare chance to take the high road tonight. True to form, he declined. After another sub-par performance tonight, Martin Brodeur and his New Jersey Devils were eliminated from the playoffs by their hated rivals from New York, losing 5-3. Following a long tradition the two teams lined up at center ice ...
From rules to rinks, the National Hockey League seen many changes over the years, but one aspect of the game has stayed the same: Goaltending wins championships. With the puck set to drop on the 2011-12 NHL playoffs, here’s a look at the five greatest playoff netminders of all time: 5. Billy Smith (88-36)* — ...
