Category Archives: News
Defending the Undefendable
I can’t understand how so many people defend hits to the head as a part of the game of hockey. I’ve heard enough boneheaded arguments over the past couple of days that I feel I need to take a moment … Continue reading
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Even Roller Derby Has a Rule About Hits to the Head
In the IIHF, a hit to the head will result in at least 12 minutes in penalties, and as much as a match penalty. But, you being the good hockey fans you are already knew that, right? In the … Continue reading
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News and Notes from the Past Week or So
Ruslan Salei has played six games this season, and is out indefinitely once again thanks to a torso injury. To his credit, he’s tied with 7 other players in points, including Peter Budaj and David Koci. The Avalanche had a … Continue reading
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Goodbye Center Ice, Hello GameCenter
There are two ways for fans to watch almost every game that happens in the NHL: through cable and satellite TV with Center Ice and through online streaming with GameCenter. I’ve been using both of them for the past month … Continue reading
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Wolski Out, Yelle Returns at Trade Deadline
Two deals were made by the Avs at the deadline, and they’re big for completely different reasons. Wolski, a stats machine, but constantly in Sacco’s doghouse, leaves for Phoenix and Stephane Yelle returns to Colorado after the better part … Continue reading
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A Friendly Wager for a Not-So-Friendly Rivalry
Fellow Twitter user @inhyung is visiting Denver tonight to watch her beloved Red Wings take on my beloved Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Instead of trading the usual barbs that fans from each camp are wont to do, … Continue reading
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News and Notes from the Last Week or So
“Goalgate” is the term being thrown around for the major screwup/conspiracy by FSN Pittsburgh. A producer has been suspended over this, but I’ve heard a couple people say that Gagne should get his goal. Not going to happen. From Rule … Continue reading
The NHL Network Drinking Game
[picappgallerysingle id="4978841"] Redundant is an understatement when it comes to describing the ad blocks on the NHL Network. Instead of just sitting there, why not utilize this time between the actual programming to have some fun with … Continue reading
The Curse of the Third Jersey
Every time the Avalanche don their new alternate sweater, we are all instantly reminded of blueberries. As delicious as blueberries are in muffins and pancakes, the nickname is not an endearing one. I am among many that make it no … Continue reading
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Hero Worship
I got the chance to meet my one true hockey hero this morning – Philadelphia Flyers (formerly Colorado Avalanche) forward Ian Laperriere. My daughter has a friend whose brother is a juvenile cancer survivor. Lappy is well known in our … Continue reading
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