The Winter Classic Hits Dallas

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by Russ_Cohen - December 20, 20190

The Cotton Bowl is a very famous venue and on New Year’s Day, the Dallas Stars will host the Nashville Predators in the 2020 Winter Classic. I’ve wanted to go to this venue since the Houston Cougars lost a big game to Doug Flutie there. I was at U of

40 Players Selected for 2020 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

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by Sportsologist - December 18, 20190

Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League in association with National Hockey League Central Scouting announce the 40 players invited to compete in the 2020 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The 25th annual showcase of top CHL players eligible for the NHL Draft takes place on Thursday, January 16, 2020, and

Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman

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by Sportsologist - December 9, 20190

PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. (December 9, 2019) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman made the following statement after today’s Board of Governors meeting: As one of the preeminent professional sports leagues in the world and the preeminent hockey league in the world, we recognize and embrace our role in setting an example. We

Don’t Credit AV for the Travis Konecny Surge

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by Russ_Cohen - December 5, 2019December 5, 20190

Travis Konecny was always on a collision course with being an All-Star type winger. This didn’t start with Alain Vigneault and it won’t end with him either. Going back to his Ottawa 67’s days he was an exciting player who could score the exciting goal but also elevate his linemates.

Askarov Makes His KHL Debut

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by Russ_Cohen - December 2, 2019December 2, 20190

Yaroslav Askarov is hotly tipped as the next great Russian goaltending talent – and the 17-year-old lived up to his potential with a game-winning performance on his KHL debut for SKA. Only Ilya Sorokin has started a KHL game between the piping at a younger age, and that by just

The 2017 NHL Draft Still Holds A Lot of Intrigue

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by Russ_Cohen - November 27, 2019November 27, 20190

At the time I liked Nolan Patrick as the #1 but that didn't happen. I still support my selection. He’s not as good as Nico Hischier at this moment. Again, these players are only 21 (Hischier will turn 21 in January). That’s why Flyers fans need to be patient. Things

KHL, VHL Prospect Updates

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by Russ_Cohen - November 18, 2019November 18, 20190

Another exciting young prospect, Kirill Slepets (Canes), is settling into life at a new club. The Lokomotiv graduate was a star of Russia’s bronze-medal roster at last year’s World Juniors and also celebrated his first KHL goal in the campaign. However, under Craig MacTavish and now Mike Pelino, he was out of

Princeton vs. RPI Prospect Report

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by Russ_Cohen - November 16, 2019November 16, 20190

RPI Todd Burgess – 6-2, 175 – RW – The senior looked fantastic. He’s faster, has excellent stick and puck control and made a beautiful pass to set up a bang-bang goal around the net. He is a clutch point-producer. I would think the Ottawa Senators would want to sign him. Simon

Jordan Zucker Has Many Talents

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by Russ_Cohen - November 10, 20190

Jordan Zucker is an actress, an author, cooking show personality, she pairs foods with music while she cooks, and so much more. She loves sports and is passionate about her “Girls Guide to Sports” movement and website. “I wanted to complete the recipe trifecta of entertaining and music is such a

2020 Winter Classic Magic – – Dallas Stars Reveal Their New Sweater

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by Russ_Cohen - November 6, 2019November 6, 20190

Take a look. Wearing these at the Cotton Bowl will be sweet!