Team USA Strikes Gold in Montreal Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 6, 2017January 18, 20170 Montreal - - Team USA defeated Canada, 5-4 in the shootout to win gold at the 2017 World Junior Championships. Here's a few interviews after the game: Jack Roslovic - Adam Fox: photo by Sportsology
Adam Huska – – Played Great Under Duress Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 5, 20170 Montreal – Adam Huska was one of the best goalies at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championships. The biggest problem he faced was having no help in front of him. There’s one thing having a goalie “stand on his head”, but in order for that to happen he has to
Carter Hart – – Bailed Out Canada Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 5, 2017January 5, 20170 Montreal - - Canada's Connor Ingram ended last game in net ranked ninth in save percentage in the tournament. Team Canada decided to go with him again and saw Sweden score two early goals (on just three shots). When Carter Hart came into the game to replace him, trailing 2-0, he hadn’t
Jesper Mattila – – A Versatile Defenseman Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 Montreal - - Jesper Mattila is a Finnish defenseman who happens to have a twin brother, his name is Julius. They both played for the U20 squad who will be returning next year after beating Latvia in the relegation round. At 6-0, 185 pounds he’s already got nice size and strength
Felix Sandstrom – – Has His Eyes On the Prize Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 3, 2017January 3, 20170 Montreal - - Team Sweden is very talented. They’re focused on winning it all. This instantly puts a ton of pressure on Flyers draft pick, Felix Sandstrom. In a recent 8-3 win over Slovakia, Sandstrom had some shaky moments. Even though Sandstrom was a bit scrambly and had trouble with
Tarasenko Stars in 2017 Winter Classic Hockeyology by Shawn Reznik - January 3, 2017January 3, 20170 ST. LOUIS, MO – The rain was steady, the weather warm, yet the Winter Classic started promptly on time at noon. After checking with meteorologists, the powers that be felt the game could go on as scheduled without a hitch. It didn’t take long before the first goal was scored
Eeli Tolvanen – – A Cool Customer Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 2, 2017January 2, 20170 Montreal - - Eeli Tolvanen had a coming out party last year in the U18’s. In North Dakota he managed to get seven goals and nine points in seven games. His team eventually won gold and there was a lot of talk about where he might place in the 2017
Youth Was Served at The Centennial Classic Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 1, 2017January 1, 20170 Toronto - - Many complain that the NHL doesn’t do enough to promote the great young players of the league. In this game one of the leaders for the Calder Award, Auston Matthews got two goals (19, 20), one was a game-winner and Detroit’s Anthony Mantha got three points. The
Centennial Classic Notes Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 31, 2016December 31, 20160 Toronto - - BMO Field is massive. It looks like a great venue and the ice is near perfect. The best ice I ever saw was in the Big House and Dave Andreychuk seconded that. Being a very open stadium the wind could be an issue. Antoine Bibeau practiced today
For San Diego The Move Seems Inevitable Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 2, 2016December 2, 20160 I’ve been to San Diego. I have friends who live there. Many are passionate about their team. It’s a beautiful place and they had a great stadium back in 2003. I was there performing a live radio show in front of it as part of the NFL Experience. Tampa beat
