GALLAGHER SCORES SHOOTOUT WINNER, RASK TRIES TO SHOW HIS FRUSTRATION AND FAILS Tuuka Rask of the Boston Bruins has a history of post-shootout meltdowns (and by a history, I mean two incidents). When Brandon Gallagher of the Montreal Canadiens scores the shootout winner against Rask, he tried to show his frustration, and failed. It's right …
Part 3: The pressure to perform in minor hockey
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on issues surrounding minor hockey. For part 1 and 2, go to the archives Kids love playing sports. It is a great way for them to have fun with friends while playing in a fun, competitive environment. On any given day during the winter, you'll find kids spending all …
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Live From the Nosebleeds: Brodeur’s third career goal, “Yes I Can” pulls at your heart strings, and hockey parents embarrass hockey
MARTIN BRODEUR SCORES HIS THIRD NHL GOAL, IN A VERY BIZARRE PLAY Martin Brodeur, the longtime goaltender of the New Jersey Devils, has been around the NHL for many, many years. I would bet that his is one of the few names (along with maybe Gretzky, Orr and Lemieux) you could mention to people who …
Part 2: Corrupt Coaches – Coaches being bad role models for their players
This is Part 2 of a 3-part piece on problems surrounding minor hockey. Check back next monday for part 3! There is the infamous video on YouTube of a minor hockey coach tripping a player on the opposing team during the post-game handshakes (click HERE for the link). In fact, if you search the right …
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Live from the nosebleeds: Luongo and Schneider bash heads, a mini-Datsyuk, and Kostitsyn’s “Back-check”
LUONGO AND SCHNEIDER MAKE LIGHT OF VANCOUVER'S "GOALTENDING ISSUE" WITH TSN VIDEO Hockey players have been given a pretty bad rep when it comes to being charismatic. People hate hearing the cliche phrases used in almost every interview, such as "We need to put pucks on net", "We have to play our game", "It's a …
Part 1: Parents Gone Wild! – The verbal abuse of children in minor hockey
This is Part 1 of a 3-part piece on problems surrounding minor hockey. Check back next monday for part 2! A few weeks ago, I went to go watch a Midget BB hockey game at my local arena. It had been a while since I had watched minor hockey, so I figured I would go …
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Hatemail – Social media and professional athletes
We live in a world where more and more information is available to hockey fans through the internet and television. Shows like 24/7: Road to the Winter Classic, CH24 and Oil Change are giving fans a documented behind-the-scenes look at the inner-workings of hockey teams and its players. Fans are loving this. They have a …
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Hockey By The Beach – Promoting hockey in non-hockey markets
Living in Canada, it is no secret that hockey is the country's go-to sport. As soon as the snow falls and the temperature drops below freezing, the garden hoses and shovels come out to make backyard rinks. Most afternoons, the community rinks fill up with kids and adults alike, playing hours on end of pick-up …
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Visors: Why is the NHL turning a blind eye?
Many opinions have been expressed over the years on the issue of visors in the NHL. It seems to be the type of topic that comes and goes, and often gets rekindled when a player gets an eye injury from a puck to the face or a high stick. On February 14th, it was announced that the Vancouver Canucks had …
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The opening face-off
Welcome to The Puck Stops Here: a discussion of all things hockey. As this is my first post, I want to outline exactly what I will be writing about. My posts will cover all aspects of hockey, from pre-novice to the pros. This includes current topics in the NHL, great stories from minor hockey, and anything in between. Even though hockey is a …
