Utica Comets-Philadelphia Flyers Notes

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by Russ_Cohen - March 2, 2019March 3, 20190

Comets: Jonah Gadjovich – Good play along the wall. Skating is still a bit choppy. Good defensive instincts. Very engaged on every shift. Crisp passing. Guillaume Brisebois – Good accurate wrist shot on the power play. Puck movement was good. Good directional skater. Accurate passer. Feisty, not afraid to get chippy to

Five Things That Will Set This Stadium Series Apart from the Others

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by Russ_Cohen - February 23, 20190

1) Both of these teams need these two points players who are new to playing NHL outdoor hockey in a large stadium. “It’s always different indoor from outdoor. There was a bit more snow building up naturally. Overall it was good, and it was a good temperature out there,” said Penguins

Why Elias Pettersson is the Calder Winner if the Season Ended Today

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by Russ_Cohen - February 18, 20190

As usual, there are some great rookies in the NHL this year. In net Jordan Binnington (Blues) and Carter Hart (Flyers) have ignited their fan bases. In Buffalo Rasmus Dahlin and in Dallas, Miro Heiskanen has excelled. But in Vancouver, Elias Pettersson has been the choice from the preseason until

The Jacks Tour is Ready to Roll

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by Russ_Cohen - February 12, 2019February 12, 20190

Here’s what they’re saying about the band:: Praised as a modern salute to the classic British invasion and the southern rock sounds of the ‘60s & ‘70s with their catchy riffs, gritty vocals, and infectious hooks, The Jacks features Jonny Stanback (vocals/guitar), Tom Hunter (guitar/vocals), Scott Stone (bass/vocals), and Josh Roossin

Five Players Who Stood Out in the Beanpot Consolation Game

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by Russ_Cohen - February 11, 20190

1) Frederic Gregoire – Center – Undrafted - He had two goals. Both showed off a very strong wrist shot. BU never tried to put a stick to it, so it was easy but still both goals were goal scorers’ goals. 2) Reilly Walsh – Devils – Defense – He had

My Flyers Top 10 Prospect Rankings

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by Russ_Cohen - February 3, 20190

The prospect pool is deep. If you hear otherwise it’s plain wrong. I use a lot of different variables to determine this. These are strictly players not on the big club currently. I’ll bring it up on the various shows that I’m on this week. Morgan Frost Philippe Myers Joel

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS OFFER FREE TICKETS TO ALL U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY ON FURLOUGH

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by Russ_Cohen - January 16, 20190

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that the team is offering complimentary game tickets to any U.S. government employee currently on furlough to the 2019 Fan Powered North American tour. The Globetrotters have games throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area, including: Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. – Santander Arena in Reading, PA Saturday,

Rangers Prospect, Igor Shestyorkin Continues To Lead KHL Goalies

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by Sportsologist - January 14, 20190

The Kontinental Hockey League’s commission has determined the best players of the eighteenth week of the Regular Season: Best goalie was Igor Shestyorkin (SKA), who didn’t concede a goal in two away games. At this moment, the SKA goalie is tied at the top of the League’s rankings for shutouts, with

Notes from Harvard vs. Princeton

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by Russ_Cohen - January 12, 2019January 12, 20190

Princeton got a rare win over Harvard, first since 2013 but this will focus mainly on Harvard. Jack Badini – C – 6-0 - 203 – He’s improving since his USHL days. The Ducks have a player here. His face-offs were solid. He was using his body in the defensive zone

Riding the Hot Hand is No Longer a Good Goalie Strategy

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by Russ_Cohen - January 5, 2019January 5, 20190

For as long as we’ve been watching hockey most coaches have employed the strategy of riding the hot hands in regard to their teams goaltending. Sometimes the team will make the playoffs but is this the best way to help your franchise long term? I’d have to say no. I