Monthly Archives: January 2010

Matt Cooke Doesn’t Like Natives

In Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Flyers foward Arron Asham accused Matt Cooke of biting his hand during a skirmish in the third period of Pittsburgh’s 2-1 win. The incident of course struck of  major … Continue reading

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Mike Danton Talks College Hockey

Convicted criminal Mike Danton stepped out in front of the microphones for the first time yesterday, as reported in this story on TSN.ca.  After trying to kill someone, be it his agent, David Frost, or his father, Steve Jefferson, Danton … Continue reading

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Henrik Sedin: “I Won’t Win the Art Ross Trophy Without My Brother”

Henrik Sedin, who currently leads the NHL in scoring says he will refuse to win the Art Ross Trophy unless his brother Daniel can win it with him. The Vancouver Canucks centre leads the NHL with 65 points, one point ahead … Continue reading

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Patrice Cormier Elbows His Silver Medal Frusturation Out The Door

After captaining team Canada to a silver medal at the recent World Junior Hockey Championships, Patrice Cormier says he has finally got rid of all the frusturation he was feeling over the disappointing loss. In a game Saturday night between Cormier’s … Continue reading

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Early Candidates for Goal of the Year

Hello again hockey fans.  I interrupt our usual, expertly done, 100% factual reporting on events around the hockey world to bring some video awesomeness into your world.  It’s only 18 days into 2010, yet I’ve seen three plays so far … Continue reading

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Brooks Laich Pulls A Proton Gun On Jason Chimera

It seems that Washington athletes just can’t help themselves from getting into trouble these days. Just weeks after the Gilbert Arenas incident in which the star Wizards guard pulled a gun on a teammate at a practice on Christmas Eve, … Continue reading

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Canadian Hockey Idol

As American Idol kicked off a new season this week, it appears that Calgary Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf is preparing for auditions. Amongst his other favourite off-ice activities, such as hanging out in the back room of strip clubs (photo … Continue reading

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Alex Burrows Also Accuses Stephane Auger of Cheating at Snakes N’ Ladders

After his Vancouver Canucks lost 3-2 to the Nashville Predators last night, forward Alex Burrows let loose with some pretty candid comments in regards to referee Stephane Auger’s officiating.  You can click the link to find out what Burrows said … Continue reading

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Michael Ryder’s Brother Has Bright Future In Armed Robbery

Daniel Ryder, a 3rd round pick of the Calgary Flames in 2005 and the younger brother of Bruins sniper Michael Ryder, was charged with armed robbery after he allegedly held up a convienence store this past Tuesday. Ryder starred with … Continue reading

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U.S. Wins Junior Gold Amid Canadian Coaching Controversy

The United States Junior hockey team ended Canada’s gold medal streak at five yesterday, in what was a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory.  Many factors were at play in this emotional, back-and-forth game that provided a plethora of excitement at each … Continue reading

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Canada Takes Huge ‘Cheer’ Advantage Into Gold Medal Game

Before the two teams even take to the ice for tonight’s gold medal game at the World Junior Hockey Championships, Canada will already have a massive advantage due to the Americans lack of a national cheer.

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U.S. Olympic Team Announced: Should Finish in the Top Six

The United States’ 2010 Olympic Hockey team was announced on New Years Day, and the roster is packed with NHL talent that should help the U.S. avoid falling into the relegation bracket.  Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke assembled the … Continue reading

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