Hockey

Henrik Andersen's Botched Hockey Goal Celebration VIDEO: Player Breaks Glass

Michael Klopman | Posted 11.18.2009 | Sports


Hockey fans may be familiar with Alex Ovechkin's signature celebration of jumping into the glass boards to pump up the fans. This maneuver does not a...

Hockey "In These Times"

B.D. Gallof | Posted 11.12.2009 | Sports


B.D. Gallof

Old, new, it's not a battle of two sides anymore. Instead, it's a crowded pool where any fan can glean info, rumor, opinion, humor or just about anything else with a mouse click via the Web or Twitter.

Colorado Avalanche Leaving Pepsi Center Unfilled

Posted 11.06.2009 | Denver


Despite potentially being on their best game since 1995, the Colorado Avalanche has had difficulty filling the Pepsi Center. Attendance has dipped an...

Let the Public Own the Teams

Roy Ulrich | Posted 11.04.2009 | Entertainment


Roy Ulrich

If public ownership were allowed, owners would be barred from moving teams from small markets where they were profitable - like Green Bay - into larger markets.

"My Football Dilemma"

Earl Pomerantz | Posted 10.20.2009 | Entertainment


Earl Pomerantz

Of all the major sports -- of which I include hockey, though others may disagree, believing it can't be a major sport if its nationally televised game...

Charles Wang: Lighthouse Killed By Islanders Owner

Long Island Press | Michael M. Martino, Jr. | Posted 10.15.2009 | New York


A source has informed the Long Island Press that, although there has been no public announcement, the ambitious Lighthouse Project has already been ab...

A Dubious Anniversary

Roger I. Abrams | Posted 11.19.2009 | Entertainment


Roger I. Abrams

Forty years ago, Wayne Maki almost killed Ted Green. This was the first time in the history of professional sports that police issued a complaint against players because of an incident during a game.

Obama Honors Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins

AP | DARLENE SUPERVILLE | Posted 11.10.2009 | Home


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the...

Concussions Aren't Just for Football Players

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living


Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

When one talks about concussions during sports, football and hockey are the typical talking points. Unfortunately, baseball players aren't immune to suffering head injuries.

Mark Messier Back To Rangers As Special Assistant To GM

AP | Posted 09.17.2009 | New York


NEW YORK - The Captain is back with the New York Rangers. Mark Messier, who in 1994 led the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup title in 54 years, is ...

Unearthed Film Footage From Secret Sports Summit Reveals How Race and Sports Play Out (VIDEO)

Paul Mecurio | Posted 09.14.2009 | Comedy


Paul Mecurio

WATCH: Interview With Sarah Palin's Former Speechwriter

Lee Stranahan | Posted 08.10.2009 | Comedy


Lee Stranahan

Long Live Canada!

Menachem Kaiser | Posted 08.05.2009 | New York


Menachem Kaiser

Move over July 4. Here's how Canada Day was celebrated in New York City.

Former Skinhead Battles Racism With Hockey

Craig and Marc Kielburger | Posted 07.20.2009 | Living


Craig and Marc Kielburger

Former skinhead Frank Meeink, whose life story was used for Edward Norton's character in American History X, shifted his perspective on skates.

Hockey Brawl: Owners Not Players

Diane Francis | Posted 06.11.2009 | Business


Diane Francis

The Phoenix Coyotes hockey team should move to southern Ontario and BlackBerry billionaire, Jim Balsillie, and NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman, should both head for the showers.

Samuel Pahlsson : Hawks Acquire Good Face-Off Man

Huffington Post | Posted 04.04.2009 | Home


The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Samuel Pahlsson from the Anaheim Ducks. He brings strong face-off skills to the team despite not seeing much tim...

Derek Morris : Ne York Rangers Get Defenseman From Phoenix Coyotes

Huffington Post | Posted 04.04.2009 | Home


The New York Rangers have managed to capture highly sought after defenseman Derek Morris from the Phoenix Coyotes. The move happened just before the ...

Baby Brawl: Youth Hockey Players Fight Like Big Boys

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 03.07.2009 | Comedy


This week is chock-full of child exploitation videos, and they're all awesome. In this installment some tiny people with tiny sports equipment whale o...

Wrigley Field Rooftops Cleared To Sell Winter Classic Hockey Tickets

Chicago Sun-Times | Fran Spielman | Posted 01.18.2009 | Chicago


Rooftop clubs with a bird's-eye view of Wrigley Field got the go-ahead Wednesday to cash in on the NHL's New Year's Day Winter Classic. At the reques...

Blackhawks Goal Burst Breaks Arena Horn

Chicago Tribune | Chris Kuc | Posted 01.08.2009 | Chicago


Somewhere around the fifth time it was needed Sunday night, the horn signifying a Blackhawks goal produced more of a muted, low wail than a loud, shar...

NHL Winter Classic: 'Ice Man' Lands At Wrigley

Chicago Sun-Times | Andrew Herrmann | Posted 01.05.2009 | Chicago


Not many people would be encouraged by a frigid day like Thursday, when temperatures hovered in the 20s. But Dan Craig was at Wrigley Field, eyeing t...

Blackhawks' Wrigley Game Ticket Drawing Set

Chicago Tribune | Chris Kuc | Posted 12.05.2008 | Chicago


The NHL announced Monday that there will be a random drawing for the general public to determine who will have an opportunity to purchase tickets for ...

Ticket Help For Blackhawks Wrigley Field Game

Chicago Tribune | Posted 11.29.2008 | Chicago


The Blackhawks released ticket information to Hawks season ticket-holders Tuesday afternoon for the Winter Classic on Jan. 1 at Wrigley Field. There ...

Remembering 'Teeder.'

Earl Pomerantz | Posted 11.16.2008 | Entertainment


Earl Pomerantz

Ted "Teeder" Kennedy wasn't the fastest skater. He wasn't a bruiser. But Kennedy competed every second he was on the ice. He never loafed. He never let up.

Why Hockey Should Give Palin a Pass

Jason Notte | Posted 11.14.2008 | Entertainment


Jason Notte

Often viewed as the pale, toothless, mouth-breathing younger cousin of America's major sports, the last thing hockey needs is to be batted around by parties facing off for political advantage.