Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology 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 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - November 6, 2019November 6, 20190 Take a look. Wearing these at the Cotton Bowl will be sweet!
Three NTDP Players Who Deserve More Spotlight Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 30, 2019September 30, 20190 Just playing for the NTDP means you’ve accomplished a lot early in your hockey career. You can also be on that team and not get as much credit as your play deserves. Here are three players who opened my eyes: Brett Berard – 5-9, 152 – RW - In both
2019 USHL Fall Classic Observations Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 27, 2019September 27, 20190 Here are some players who have looked good in the early going. 1) Will Francis – 6-4, 205 – D – Cedar Rapids- He’s an Anaheim pick committed to Minnesota Duluth. He’s very solid defensively. I like the way he strips the puck. He can break up scoring chances with his
