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U20 World Junior Championships Preview: Team Germany
All these years later, Germany remains the great European hope for ice hockey. Post-reunification, it was hoped that the German hockey program would thrive, as it possessed a tantalizing mixture of economic prosperity, passion for winter sports, and a large population. In the new Europe, Germany...
Passing the Buck on Growing Women's Hockey
It's tough to sometimes follow the logic of the IIHF, and it's view of what's best for growing the game. They have legitimate concerns on one front about the continued viability of club hockey in Europe, and how the CHL's Import Draft hurts each federation's ability to develop their own stars. ...
What Happened to the 92-93 Islanders?
[Note from Dom: Bumping this back up to make sure this historical piece isn't buried by the Jaffe discussion...] Truthfully it doesn't feel like the Islanders' magical 92-93 playoff run was nearly 20 years ago. It was the first season I started watching the Islanders and probably the most fun I had...
With a new GM secured, the Lightning head coach search begins
With the introduction of the Tampa Bay Lightning's new GM this afternoon, the honeymoon will be ever-so-brief before work must get underway to remake the coaching staff. That being said, just where does Steve Yzerman go from here? Does he ultimately go through who and what he knows and rewards a...
Avalanche By The Numbers: #4
Our sizzling sweater series resumes today with a look at...you guessed it: #4. Of the numbers we've done so far, quatro has been worn by the most number of players (5), the most number of games (861). Three of the five players who've worn it have their names on the Cup for the Avs (although one...
Today In Colorado Avalanche History
June 11, 1996 - Four minutes and 31 seconds into the 3rd overtime, Uwe Krupp beats John Vanbiesbrouk to give the Colorado Avalanche their first Stanley Cup. Patrick Roy stops 63 shots and Joe Sakic (that's him skating behind the net, I believe) was awarded the Conn Smythe. Here's the roster...
Buffalo Sabres Draft Steal #2
One more day and we will unveil the number one draft steal in Buffalo Sabres history. With that in mind it is important to note that Alexander Mogilny was the best player on this list but it involves selection order as well. Today we will talk about a great Defenseman and tomorrow we go back to...
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