A Tale Of Two Franchises Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 25, 2025November 25, 20250 There was a time not too long ago that the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils were perennial Stanley Cup contenders and champions. From 1995-2003, each won three Cups, with Detroit later adding a fourth in 2008. However, good times don’t last forever. Each team remained a constant playoff participant
Darren McCarty: Cannabis Saved My Life Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - November 6, 2025November 6, 20250 "You saw what I do for a teammate and somebody that I loved, as far as the Lemieux thing on March 26, 1997. Now imagine what I'll do for something that saved my life." – Darren McCarty, Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion. When most people think of former NHLer Darren McCarty, they
Yzerplan Vs. Fitzplan Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - December 24, 2023December 24, 20230 Happy Holidays one and all! We’re all in the holiday spirit, even the NHL, which is taking a couple of days to enjoy this time of year. However, while many around The League are enjoying eggnog and presents there are two teams whose General Managers are hard at work trying to
2022 Winter Classic Weather Update Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 27, 2021December 27, 20210 After attending many of the outdoor games and covering all of the Winter Classics, the most talked about subject is the weather! The 2022 Winter Classic may go down as the coldest on record. We all knew that Minnesota was cold, and now they may go down in the history
Here Are My Six Preseason Calder Favorites Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - September 6, 20190 These aren’t ranked. Right now, these are the players I’ve identified with the best chance to win the award. I may change this before the season starts. Jack Hughes - Whether he plays center or wing, he should get time on the top power play. If he ends up on a
The Russian Five Review Entertainment Hockeyology Reviews by Russ_Cohen - May 26, 2019May 26, 20190 The Russian Five is a great documentary talking about the time that the Detroit Red Wings smuggled and signed Sergei Fedorov, Vladimir Konstantinov, Slava Kozlov, Slava Fetisov, and Igor Larionov. The story is amazing, and it took place at a time when Russia never let their players leave and letting
Dylan Larkin Doesn’t Just Fly Down The Ice Hockeyology by Sportsology - August 20, 2016September 29, 20160 Known for flying down the ice, Detroit Red Wings forwards Dylan Larkin and Justin Abdelkader earned another set of wings when they took to the sky with the Breitling Jet Team on Thursday prior to the team's performance at the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show this weekend. Soaring at 10,000 feet,
Hockey Strong Book Review Hockeyology Reviews by Russ_Cohen - August 12, 20161 Hockey Strong means playing through pain. Lots of players do that so discussing hockey scars with Michael Rupp was a good way to lead off the book. Shjon Podein’s 70-something stitches was a story I remember. Dave Brown is featured and I always say good things about him because he’s my
