NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON RETURN TO PLAY PLAN, CBA EXTENSION; SET DATES FOR RESUMPTION OF PLAY Hockeyology Press Releases by Sportsology - July 6, 20200 NEW YORK/TORONTO (July 6, 2020) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have reached a tentative agreement on a Return to Play Plan and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that adds an additional four years to the term of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement and
Jari Kurri Talks About Restricted Crowds for Jokerit Hockeyology by Sportsologist - June 29, 2020June 29, 20200 Pre-season events are all part of preparations to start the 2020-2021 KHL season on September 2. Jokerit, whose ability to stage games will be governed by Finland’s restrictions in response to the covid-19 pandemic, has announced that it expects to play before a reduced audience at the Hartwall Arena during the first
Timing perfect for Iginla to head Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Hockeyology by Jeffrey Morris - June 25, 2020June 25, 20200 In a time when the world is standing together to stand against racism, a feel-good story from what some people call the whitest of sports has emerged. Jarome Iginla, whose father was a lawyer who moved to Canada from Nigeria, was one of the six 2020 inductees announced by the Hockey
Ty Tullio is an Underrated Player Heading into the 2020 NHL Draft Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 23, 2020June 29, 20200 Ty Tullio is currently a star player for the Oshawa Generals. He’s ranked in the top seven scoring leaders for OHL eligible players who are entering the 2020 NHL Draft. He had a strong season that consisted of 27 goals, 66 points in total in 62 games; that’s nothing to
KHL News: Kunlun Red Star May Have To Play Away From Home, Former Philadelphia Flyers Player Update and More Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 22, 20200 KHL’s Chinese team, Kunlun Red Star, could be forced to look at playing at least part of the coming season away from its home in Beijing. As league president Alexei Morozov told KHL.ru, the situation in China remains complicated after the coronavirus outbreak and the easing of restrictions on travel
2020 NHL Draft My Top 31 Version 5.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 28, 2020July 15, 20200 This is not a mock draft. As the draft season gets extended, I’ve had more time to go through my process. Expect a few more. I’ll keep working. Alexis Lafreniere – LW – Rimouski – QMJHL Quinton Byfield – C – Sudbury – OHL Jamie Drysdale – D – Erie
Anton Lundell’s Game Has Few Flaws Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 11, 2020May 11, 20200 Some prospects are known as the best scorers in the draft and others are known for their playmaking. Anton Lundell has that combination making him a top prospect and a very safe pick in the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft. “We had a really good season. I did improve my game,” Lundell
1970 Bruins celebrate 50th anniversary of Bobby Orr’s “Flying Goal” Hockeyology by Jeffrey Morris - May 10, 2020May 10, 20200 Every hockey fan recognizes the image. Bobby Orr flies through the air as he celebrates the Stanley Cup-winning goal. With the exception of perhaps Paul Henderson being embraced by Yvan Cournoyer after scoring the goal in Moscow that won the 1972 Summit Series for Team Canada, or maybe the photo of
NHL AND NHLPA ISSUE STATUS UPDATE ON PAUSE IN 2019-20 SEASON Hockeyology by Sportsology - April 29, 20200 NEW YORK/TORONTO (April 29, 2020) – Following the NHL/NHLPA Return to Play Committee’s meeting today, and in line with guidance provided by medical experts and national and local authorities, the NHLPA and the NHL issued the following statement regarding the continuing pause in the 2019-20 season: Despite numerous reports and speculation
Saroya Tinker Instantly Upgrades the Riveters Blueline Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 28, 2020April 29, 20200 Saroya Tinker was drafted by the Metropolitan Riveters with the 4th overall pick in the 2020 NWHL Draft. She’s a strong defender out of Yale University. She’s a Toronto, Ontario native who will now spend part of the year in Northern Jersey. Like any prospect heading into the pros, she’s
