Russian Heritage Night Is More Than Just a Special Event

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - February 25, 2021February 25, 20210

A few NHL teams like the Florida Panthers (who had a night with Aleksander Barkov) and the Washington Capitals are hoping to have a night are what is probably just the start of something big. Alex Braverman and CEO Steven Wong are hoping for a lot more as they lead

Sam Morin is Trying To Switch Positions in 2021

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by Russ_Cohen - December 31, 20200

Having been around Sam Morin for many years now, pre-draft, as a member of the Phantoms and Flyers, I have rarely met a guy who is 100% optimistic all the time. He’s rehabbed from some terrible injuries. He hasn’t played in a while, and yet, when his coach, Alain Vigneault,

Team USA Has Work To Do

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 29, 20200

Fans can celebrate the 7-0 win against the Czech Republic, but the team won’t be patting themselves on the back for winning a game that they were supposed to win. Sure, they scored seven goals, but this team has a lot of work to do if they want to win

Jan Mysak Looking Good On the World Junior Championship Stage

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 26, 20200

Jan Mysak was a player who most knew had talent, but there was some doubt as to what he might be able to do over the long haul. He only played in 22 games last season for the Hamilton Bulldogs, and he had 25 points in 22 games. At last year’s

World Junior Championship Friday Triple Header Kicks Off The Action

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 24, 20200

Switzerland vs. Slovakia 2 PM ET – Players to Watch Noah Meier – Defense - Is a player to watch for Team Switzerland. He’s a 2021 draft eligible player and has some good wheels and stick and has some offense in his game. Samuel Hlavaj – Goaltender – He’s been a star

Brett Berard Adds A Few Elements To Team USA

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by Russ_Cohen - December 15, 2020December 15, 20200

Brett Berard didn’t make the USA roster because his coach at Providence, Nate Leaman, is the head coach of the 2021 World Junior Championship squad, it happened because he never takes a shift off, and he can create situations out on the ice. “He’s a great coach, and I’ve enjoyed playing

How Igor Larionov Expects To Transform Team Russia

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - December 11, 20200

Everyone involved in hockey, or was a fan of the game, or even a casual observer knows the name, Igor Larionov. There’s no point in going over his accomplishments as a player, or an agent, all that matters right now is Larionov, the head coach, and can he guide his

2020 Book Reviews and Gift Ideas

Reviews

by Russ_Cohen - December 9, 2020December 10, 20200

The first one is a terrific tome “1919, The Search For Mankind’s Greatest Killer”. This book deals with Habs star, Newsy Lalonde, and a serious injury he incurred on the ice. This book is cringeworthy at times and skillfully written. Oh, and it deals with the Spanish Flu pandemic and

Alex Carpenter Named WHL Women’s MVP

Hockeyology

by Sportsologist - November 30, 20200

KRS Vanke Rays’ American international forward Alex Carpenter was voted the MVP for the Women’s Hockey League’s 2019/2020 season. Carpenter dominated scoring in the regular season, plundering 53 (21+32) points in 27 games before adding 7 (3+4) in five playoff outings as the Rays won the cup at the first

The Detailing of a 2020 NHL Draft Selection

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - November 23, 2020November 23, 20200

I’m always hearing people say, and I’ve said it, how did that player slip into the sixth or seventh round of an NHL draft? This year I’ve identified one that has a promising future, and that is Alex Young, and the San Jose Sharks selected him with the 196th overall