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

2019 Winter Classic Moments

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by Russ_Cohen - January 2, 2019January 2, 20190

South Bend - - The Boston Bruins picked up a solid 4-2 win in the 2019 Winter Classic. The Chicago Blackhawks were the home team and even though they lost a tough one, they really had a great time playing in front of 76,126 (a sellout) fans at Notre Dame

2019 Winter Classic Resource Page

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by Russ_Cohen - December 31, 2018December 31, 20180

Sportsology is attending another Winter Classic and will bring you all the coverage right here. We've never missed one and never will. If you've never bought the book about it here's the link: Russ appreciates it. Our road to the Winter Classic starts today. Follow it on Instagram @Sportsology A look at

Kravtsov’s Plan Is Working Perfectly

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by Russ_Cohen - December 20, 2018December 20, 20180

Vitali Kravtsov was drafted by the New York Rangers with the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. At that time most, who saw or at least heard of the talented prospect liked the pick. As time has marched on, that pick keeps looking better. This season he has

Princeton vs. Penn State Notes

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by Russ_Cohen - December 16, 20180

Princeton was down 4-1 and came back to tie it up 4-4. The game ended in that tie so here’s what I saw: Princeton: Max Veronneau – 6-0, 180 – RW – His first goal of the game was pretty. He had to settle down a puck with a guy pushing on

Harold Baines Hall of Fame Induction Has Opened the Flood Gates

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by Russ_Cohen - December 12, 20180

For years the National Baseball Hall of Fame made sure their membership was pretty elite. That’s not to say there wasn’t a debatable induction here or there but by and large, the writers and committees did a fine job. This year when they announced that Harold Baines would be one

Is Brady Tkachuk Battling For the Calder?

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by Russ_Cohen - November 29, 20180

Brady Tkachuk loves hockey. Hockey brings his joy and that joy is passed on to his teammates on and off the ice. You can tell, even as a rookie, that he’s one of the most popular players on the team. Even if he was a mucker and grinder, he’d still

West Laurel Hill Cemetery Honors Hobey Baker’s Legacy with Commemoration

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by Sportsologist - November 28, 2018November 28, 20180

BALA CYNWYD, PA – November 2018 – West Laurel Hill Cemetery, in partnership with the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation, is pleased to commemorate the legendary hockey player Hobart (Hobey) Baker upon the 100thanniversary of his passing. Historic West Laurel Hill Cemetery, the final resting place of Hobey Baker, will