Violence in the NHL has long been a contentious issue. While the sport is inherently physical, there have been instances where the line between aggression and assault has been crossed, leading to serious consequences both on and off the ice. Here, we delve into five notable incidents involving assault charges in the NHL Todd Bertuzzi …
The New York Rangers drafted Matt Rempe 165th overall in the 2020 NHL draft. If his first 5 games in the league are any indication….WOW, what a pick. At 6 ft 7 in and 241 pounds he makes quite the impression in a Rangers uniform. Everybody in the league wants a piece of this guy …
Congratulations to the 2023/24 Edmonton Oilers. They just won 13 games in a row and now hold the record for longest winning streak by a Canadian team in the NHL. The team that held the record up until now was the 1967-68 Montreal Canadiens. Obviously this has been a tough record to break. After a …
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In a surprising move last night, the Tampa Bay Lightning unveiled their revolutionary “Frozen-in-Time ” defensive strategy against the Montreal Canadiens. Convinced that the play was dead when Montreal goalie Sam Montembeault froze the puck, the Lightning players took the opportunity to check their emails and update their social media profiles. Lightning star Nikita Kucherov, …
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that goalie Roman Cechmanek has passed at 52 in his native Czech Republic. In the annals of hockey history, certain players stand out not only for their skill on the ice but also for the impact they’ve made on the game. Roman Cechmanek, a former Czech goaltender, is one such …
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Let’s take a look at the hard-hitting reality of CTE and hockey. What causes it? Who does it affect? And what can be done to prevent it? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease that is often associated with repeated head injuries, particularly those sustained in contact sports like American football, hockey, and …
After five games in the NHL it looks like Connor Bedard is a bust. As a first overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks he was brought in to be the new enforcer. At five foot ten and 185 pounds he is an intimidating presence but has not lived up to all the hype. He has …
