Hockey News
The forgotten sports emojis
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 12:30
Whoever invented emojis clearly wasn't a sports fan. Here are a few suggestions for the next rollout of characters.
Five teams that bolstered defense at trade deadline
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 09:00
Starting with the blockbuster trade that brought Tyler Myers to the Winnipeg Jets on Feb. 11, the run-up to the 2015 NHL Trade Deadline was essentially a race among contending teams to bolster their blue lines. The Jets,...
Tarasenko, Steen set to return Saturday for Blues
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 23:57
ST. LOUIS -- It won't be a meaningless game Saturday for the St. Louis Blues, who have a chance to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference. They will also welcome back left wing Alexander Steen, right wing Vladimir...
Boston U, Providence stay near home to play for NCAA hockey championship
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 21:14
BOSTON - They're both in Hockey East, only about an hour's drive apart, but the hockey programs at Boston University and Providence couldn't have more different histories. BU will be going for its sixth NCAA hockey champ...
Toronto mayor to push for Winter Classic, says city is the world capital of hockey
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 20:35
TORONTO - Toronto Mayor John Tory says he hopes a renovated BMO Field will help bring the Winter Classic to the city. "I consider Toronto to be the world capital of hockey and I think it's time, now that they've proven t...
Report: Jack Johnson a debtor in Will Allen?s Ponzi scheme
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 20:15
Columbus Blue Jackets defender Jack Johnson is a debtor in the Ponzi scheme allegedly run by former NFL cornerback Will Allen.
Fallen Kings and Bruins need facelift; big final weekend; more notes
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 20:04
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Blackhawks forward Shaw fined $2,000 for dive against Kings in game last month
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 19:45
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The NHL has fined Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw $2,000 for taking a dive during a game last month against the Los Angeles Kings. The fine was announced Friday. Shaw drew a delayed penalty to Kin...
Blackhawks forward Shaw fined $2,000 for taking dive
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 19:40
NEW YORK (AP) The NHL has fined Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw $2,000 for taking a dive during a game last month against the Los Angeles...
Playoff clinching scenarios for Friday, April 10
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 18:28
With two days remaining in the regular season, two berths in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs remain up for grabs (both in the Eastern Conference). There is one clinching scenario for the games on Friday: * The Pittsburgh P...
Playoff Countdown: Berth on the line for Penguins
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 18:20
Saturday, April 11, marks the conclusion to the 2014-15 regular season. Yet, much remains to be decided in the frantic run to the finish line, including playoff positioning and numerous individual accomplishments and mil...
Watch: T.J. Oshie and Zach Parise dazzle through the eyes of a GoPro
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 18:15
GoPro's ?On the Ice? video series continues with T.J. Oshie of the Blues and Zach Parise of the Wild showing off their puckhandling skills.
Blackhawks' Shaw fined $2,000 for diving/embellishent
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 18:00
NEW YORK -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw has been fined $2,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment), the National Hockey League announced today. Revised for the 2014-15 season fo...
Five reasons Red Wings clinched playoff berth
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 09:00
Six Detroit Red Wings weren't even born the last time they didn't make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Red Wings clinched a playoff berth for the 24th straight season Thursday, tied for the fourth longest streak in NHL his...
Five reasons Flames clinched playoff berth
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 08:26
After a lengthy absence from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Calgary Flames kick-started what was expected to be a long and painful rebuild by shipping out longtime franchise face Jarome Iginla and top defenseman Jay Bouwm...
Essay: A Sabres Fan's Lament: They Can't Lose Them All
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2015 07:32
A die-hard Buffalo supporter is rooting against victories, hoping the team will finish in last place and be able to draft a franchise-changing player.
Boston U., Providence advance to NCAA title game
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 07:31
BOSTON -- Jack Eichel did it all for Boston University on Thursday. The freshman forward scored the Terriers' first and last goals, as well as assisting on the momentum-swinging third goal in a 5-3 victory against North ...
Western Conference playoff field set; pairings TBD
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 07:20
The eight Western Conference teams in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been determined, although the pairings have not. The Calgary Flames earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2009 by defeating the Los Angel...
Bruins lose control of playoff destiny with loss to Panthers
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 07:15
Bruins lose control of playoff destiny with loss to Panthers.
Jets clinch first playoff berth since move to Winnipeg despite shootout loss to Avalanche
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 07:00
Jets clinch first playoff berth since move to Winnipeg despite shootout loss to Avalanche.
Boston University beats North Dakota 5-3 to reach NCAA hockey title game
NHL.com - 10 Apr 2015 06:44
BOSTON - Boston University coach David Quinn wanted freshman star Jack Eichel back on the ice -- again. "It was a change and coach started yelling late, 'Eichel! Eichel, Eichel line!'" the Hobey Baker finalist said about...
Jack Eichel stars as BU holds on to defeat North Dakota in Frozen Four
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2015 06:43
Led by superstar Jack Eichel, Boston University got off to a 4-1 lead on Thursday and held off a late North Dakota charge to win 5-3 and earn a trip to Saturday's national title game. Eichel had three points to lead BU.