Connor McDavid Laces Up Some New CCM Skates Hockeyology by Sportsologist - July 29, 20160 “The revolutionary new CCM Super Tacks skate features a one piece seamless composite boot construction, eliminating the need for the outsole found in a traditional skate boot. Engineered with MonoFrame 360 technology, the skate provides a fully anatomical heel-lock with a comfortable 360-degree fit around and under the foot that
Donskoi is Bullish on the Finnish Hockey Program Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 5, 2016July 6, 20160 Most hockey fans applaud the diversity that exists in the NHL. It’s a melting pot. As I’ve seen the influx of fantastic European players in the past two decades one thing that has hit me in the face in the past two years; Finland is now a world power in
2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Jakob Chychrun Hockeyology by Amanda Mazzuca - June 24, 20160 Jakob Chychrun is an unwavering two-way defenseman who currently patrols the blue line as the alternate captain for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. The 6’2”, 200lb phenom was born on March 31, 1998 in Boca Raton, Florida, and is ranked fourth among all North American skaters. Chychrun is
Las Vegas Expansion Dominates NHL Awards Week Hockeyology by Jonathan West - June 22, 2016October 19, 20160 Las Vegas - - For the 1st time since the process of NHL expansion in 1997 and the Minnesota Wild & Columbus Blue Jackets hitting the ice in 2000, Las Vegas Nevada is finally getting a pro sports franchise. Playing in the "Desert of Excess" 15 months from now, the
Marc-Andre Fleury Is Now a Veteran Presence Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - May 30, 2016May 30, 20160 Pittsburgh, PA - - When did Marc-Andre Fleury become a veteran? That's really snuck up on me and the rest of the hockey world. He's about to embark on his third Stanley Cup and hopng to come out of it with a win. For now, he's no longer the starter.
Blame This Blown Opportunity on Greiss Hockeyology by Leslie Monteiro - May 4, 20160 38.4 seconds left. That was how much time was left in regulation. That was how close the Islanders were to a victory. That was how close the Islanders were to take a series lead against the Lightning. Then, Nikita Kucherov fired a slap shot that Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss had no chance
Bracing For a Long Islanders-Lightning Playoff Series Hockeyology by Leslie Monteiro - May 3, 20160 After the Islanders winning three playoff games in a row, no one thought this series with the Lightning would be easy all of a sudden, right? Forgive some of the Islanders fans if they were cocky to think that way. It’s rare they saw a team win three playoff games in
Book Review: Hockey’s Greatest Photos Reviews by Russ_Cohen - April 30, 20160 The Hockey News has always used some fantastic photos over the years. Many of them have been provided by Bruce Bennett. The 250 photos used in this book are fantastic. Some are high tech shots and some are just shots with great action and composition. Juniper Publishing has hit a
Donald Fehr and Bill Daly Discuss the 2016 World Cup, Olympics and More Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - April 29, 20160 As far as the upcoming World Cup of Hockey there were a few interesting developments that have come out. Even though we are starting to see team sweaters that doesn’t mean that they are the final version. “I wouldn’t draw any conclusions that these jerseys don’t have advertising,” said Bill Daly,
NHL 16 Review Xbox One Sports Video Games by Russ_Cohen - April 29, 20160 The intro to this game is fabulous. Life should be in hi-res slo mo! It really gets you going. The first thing you notice when you start playing is how much control you now have over the goaltender. That’s my dream. I want to be that goalie and not let
