Cup Final: Five Things We Learned About Game 4 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 23, 2022June 23, 20220 Tampa - -- The Colorado Avalanche are up 3-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. The Lightning lost 3-2 at home in a heartbreaking fashion. Here is what I saw: Jon Cooper was broken up after the game and only took one question. He saw there were
John Tortorella Has a Massive Challenge Ahead of Him Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 17, 2022June 17, 20220 John Tortorella was introduced to the Philadelphia media today. To say he was very prepared would be an understatement. He had just come off nailing the interviews to get the job and he answered every question with great ease. In the summer, everything is easy, breezy. “Culture and accountability are easy
Skate or Die: The Last Voyage of the Icemen Review Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 16, 2022June 16, 20220 Skate or Die is a fun read about a fictional hockey team called the “Charlestowne Icemen” a team that is about to end its 38th season. One of their players is telling the stories in this tome. I love the training camp stuff. How there are so many players there and
The Playoffs Haven’t Been Too Big For Shesterkin Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Igor Shesterkin has come of age. At the age of 26, he is the perfect age to show his fans that he is ready. Ready to battle the two-time Stanley Cup champs. Ready to battle Andrei Vasilevskiy, who he surely respects. In what seems impossible, Vasilevskiy is just 27. He already
What Do Trading Cards Mean To You? Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - May 30, 2022May 30, 20220 Trading cards are fun to collect. For some it’s entertainment. For others, it’s an escape from the workweek. For the Fried Family, it’s different. Warren Fried has two children Aiden and Noa. The benefit they receive from card collecting is something I’d never heard about before. Noa has dyspraxia, and
Brad Marchand Launches March Munch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal with PLB Sports & Entertainment Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - March 23, 2022March 23, 20220 PITTSBURGH, PA (March 23, 2022) – Brad Marchand, 2x hockey All-Star and Boston winger, announced today that he has entered a partnership with PLB Sports & Entertainment, the creators of Flutie Flakes, to launch his March Munch Cinnamon Crunch cereal, a cinnamon toast square profile, in the Spring of 2022. The cereal will
Remembering Emile Francis Baseballology Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - February 19, 20220 Emile was my hockey friend. An NHL legend. Most notably with the New York Rangers front office from 1964-1976. He was the head coach and general manager for much of that time. We would have long chats about hockey and baseball. Everything he told me about hockey is in my
How Owen Power and Jake Sanderson Lead Their Teams in Different Ways Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 26, 2021December 26, 20210 This article was inspired by a tweet from Shawn Simpson. This is the kind of excitement that the 2022 World Junior Championship is bringing, and it’s early. https://twitter.com/TSNSimmer/status/1475279011710480386 Having seen both players and how they interact with their teams. Here’s what I have to say about this. First off, hat trick aside, and
PHF ANNOUNCES NEW MULTI-YEAR EXCLUSIVE TRADING CARD AGREEMENT WITH UPPER DECK Hockeyology by Sportsologist - December 22, 20210 Physical and Digital PHF Trading Cards to be released during the 2022-23 season December 22, 2021 (Brooklyn, N.Y.) – The Premier Hockey Federation (“PHF”) today announced a new multi-year agreement with The Upper Deck Company to be the exclusive licensed manufacturer of physical and digital PHF trading cards. The industry leaders
Connor Kurth Hopes A Big Season Gets Him Drafted Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - December 7, 2021March 11, 20220 Connor Kurth is a right wing who is in the midst of his second season with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. He scored 41 points in 52 games last season, and in 2021-22 his scoring has been elevated. His 27 points and 13 goals in 20 games will obliterate what he
