The National Hockey League has been around for over 100 years. Since it’s Inaugural season in 1917, we have seen players of all different backgrounds and skill levels compete for a chance to win Lord Stanley’s Cup. Players have worn numbers ranging from 1 to 99, and some wore them better than others. I’ve made a list of my favorite players to ever wear the number, so here goes nothing.
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And The Winner is….
Last night was the long anticipated battle between hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and Alexander Ovechkin in EA Sports NHL20. The Great One vs Great 8 Showcase was streamed in front of thousands of viewers on the Capitals Twitch page to raise money for Covid-19 Relief.
My Quarantine Homies
Social distancing can be rough, and we all are noticing that. We go from seeing our friends, coworkers, and families to pretty much seeing nobody at all given the day. As a result of being advised to social distance, we have turned to FaceTime, Zoom, and other forms of communication to keep in contact withContinueContinue reading “My Quarantine Homies”
The Great One vs The Great Eight Showcase
The loss of sports has hit fans hard, and the postponement of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs has hit hockey fans even harder. Well there is good news, some of our favorite hockey stars are returning to action next Wednesday night. Wayne Gretzky and Alexander Ovechkin won’t be returning to the ice, instead they willContinueContinue reading “The Great One vs The Great Eight Showcase”
No Sports? Make Your Own
No sports? No problem. Hockey Golf is a way to you can pass the time during quarantine.
Best/Worst NHL Jerseys
As I was watching the “Idiot Hour” presented by Thoughts From the Bench yesterday, the guys talked about their favorite sports jerseys of all time. Their draft got me thinking of all the jerseys I have seen throughout my lifetime, some good and some awful. The episode inspired me to come up with a listContinueContinue reading “Best/Worst NHL Jerseys”
Tiger King: A Must Watch (No Spoilers)
For everyone stuck at home during the pandemic, log onto Netflix and take a look at the home screen, and you will probably see a documentary series titled “Tiger King”. Usually I would skip over something like this, but a few friends of mine recommended I watch it during the quarantine. Let me tell you,ContinueContinue reading “Tiger King: A Must Watch (No Spoilers)”
The NHL Returns to NBC Sports
A world without sports is just plain wrong. Recently we have had sports taken away from us as well as changes to our daily lives. Throughout the craziness in the world, NBC Sports has decided to help those in quarantine by celebrating Hockey Week In America. NBCSN will feature 12 hours of hockey programming fromContinueContinue reading “The NHL Returns to NBC Sports”
Hats Off For Bobby Ryan
The NHL has had it’s fair share of stories this past week from the Zamboni Drive goalie David Ayres to the NHL Trade Deadline. The great stories continued on Thursday night, as Bobby Ryan played in his first home game since his extended absence from the team. Bobby Ryan hasn’t seen the ice since lateContinueContinue reading “Hats Off For Bobby Ryan”
All Aboard The Metropolitan Division
In case you didn’t know yesterday was the NHL Trade deadline. It’s an exciting day for hockey fans, some may even say it’s like Christmas. Whether your team is out of the playoff race or contending for a playoff spot, you spend the whole day refreshing social media waiting for trades to be announced. AlwaysContinueContinue reading “All Aboard The Metropolitan Division”
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