Monthly Archives: August 2013

Rangers Flashback: Kovalev deke inspires NHL ’95 cover

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Derek

Back in 1994, Alexei Kovalev was a 21-year old right wing in his second season with the Rangers. The former 1991 first round pick had his share of ups and downs under the bright lights. The Russian spent two tours … Continue reading →

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Islander Flashback: Palffy hat tricks Bruins

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Derek

With a little over a month until training camp, here we are in the dog days of summer counting down. In this post, we flashback to 1997 when Ziggy Palffy gave Islander fans reason to cheer. Originally a 1991 second round … Continue reading →

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Summer daydreaming

Posted on August 9, 2013 by hasan4978

With the 2013-14 NHL season just weeks away now (camps open in about a month) it’s easy to start thinking ahead.  Especially if you’re a baseball fan and both your teams’ season is pretty much shot – yes even the … Continue reading →

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Team USA blanked by Sweden

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Derek

On Wednesday at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, a trimmed down USA roster were blanked by Sweden 4-0. Buffalo prospect Gustav Possler tallied one of the four goals. He has two goals and two assists thus far in … Continue reading →

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Team USA trims roster to 31

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Derek

As expected, Team USA cut down its roster this morning. Thirty-one players remain at National Junior Evaluation Camp (NJEC) in Lake Placid. Among the leftovers are Taylor Cammarata (NYI), J.T. Compher (Buf), Stefan Matteau (NJD), Cristoval Nieves (NYR), Steve Santini (NJD) … Continue reading →

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Taylor Cammarata impressive in USA White victory

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Derek

Day 3 was a good one for Taylor Cammarata. The Islanders’ 2013 third round selection (No.99 overall) was a factor in USA White’s 5-2 victory over Finland at Lake Placid. Not the biggest, the 5-7, 156-pound showed why the Isles … Continue reading →

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Brady Skjei looking to make second impression for USA

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Derek

Team USA will cut down to one roster by Wednesday. Will that include Ranger defenseman Brady Skjei? The 2012 first round pick has yet to register a point but has been steady defensively. Last year, he was one of the final cuts on … Continue reading →

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USWJC: USA White 5 Finland 2

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Derek

In the second game Monday at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, Team USA White prevailed over Finland 5-2 for our country’s first win in four games. Unlike the first three games (all losses), USA White won the special teams … Continue reading →

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USA Blue falls to Sweden 4-3

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Derek

On Day 3 of NWJC, USA Blue fell to Sweden 4-3. Montreal prospect Sebastian Collberg tallied twice and assisted on another goal for the victorious Swedes. Sabres’ 2013 fifth round pick (130th overall) Gustav Possler assisted on both of Collberg’s markers. … Continue reading →

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Finland rallies to beat USA Blue 6-5

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Derek

The second game at Herb Brooks Arena was a wild one. Finland rallied from a goal back defeating USA Blue 6-5 in overtime. With the goalie pulled, Artturi Lehkonen tied it up with 10 seconds left in regulation. It was part of … Continue reading →

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