Blittner’s Blue Line: September Musings

Hockeyology

by Matthew Blittner - September 9, 2025September 9, 20250

Welcome to September! Hockey fans should rejoice because Training Camps are almost here, pre-season games are just a couple weeks away and Opening Night is right around the corner. But first, there are several items that we should address. Shall we start with the biggie? Of course! Edmonton Oilers fans are trying

Da Beauty League and adidas Partner for 2018 Summer Season

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - July 11, 20180

Portland, Ore. / Edina, Min. (July 11, 2018) – Proof that there is no off-season in hockey, Da Beauty League returns to Braemar Arena for a third season from July 11 - August 22 to showcase a fast-paced and creative style of play. Today, Da Beauty League and adidas proudly announced a

What Now For Team USA?

Hockeyology

by Chris Wassel - September 24, 2016September 24, 20160

It is an excellent question. The American hockey squad went 0-3 in the tournament. They were outscored 11-5. Everybody knows this. So why pile on the bus? The answer to that is a bit simple. Most have covered the same old narratives to the point where even the coaches and

Hockey Strong Book Review

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

The Star of the North Hosts The Windy City: 2016 NHL Stadium Series Preview

Hockeyology

by Jonathan West - February 21, 2016October 19, 20161

Jonathan West reports on the 2016 NHL Stadium Series. The Murray Warmath locker room underneath Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium is the largest in football anywhere. Earlier today, as the media walked out of the 60 yard-long Golden Gophers locker room, I asked NBC's Doc Emrick to watch out or he might