Author Archives: Derek

As of this morning, defenseman Dan Girardi remains a Ranger. Whether or not that changes remains to be seen. Yesterday, he was held out of practice and didn’t make the trip to Ottawa for tonight’s first game out of the … Continue reading →

So for a fan, while I’m glad to see the Devils back their return begins the worst way possible – with a 10:30 start. Well, maybe it’s actually the best time for the team to get a West Coast trip … Continue reading →

One day later with the roster freeze lifted, teams are already quick to make moves. Especially with the chaotic 3 PM Wednesday deadline. There’s already been a couple of noteworthy deals. 1.The Pens  acquired D Jordan Leopold from the Panthers … Continue reading →

It’s the day after the Olympics concluded with one of the greatest hockey games ever played. A shame that our heroes didn’t pull it out. But they sure left an impression. The future of USA Hockey is in great shape … Continue reading →

It’s been over for a while. But it’s just so hard to type. When you come that close to winning gold against Canada in Vancouver, it hurts. I’m honestly still numb as I write this. But it’s to be expected. … Continue reading →

Woohoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! Zach Attack comes through tying this unreal gold medal game with 24.4 ticks left!!!!! We’re headed to sudden death. What guts by Team USA coming back from two down against Canada, who controlled the first half on goals by … Continue reading →

Clearly most of the hockey world’s attention today will be centered on the US-Canada Gold Medal showdown at 3 PM on NBC, a rematch of a first-round game where the US beat the favored Canadians 5-3. However, this time around … Continue reading →

If you caught the frantic finish, that was something else. Who ever would’ve believed that Canada up three against Slovakia with 20 minutes left wasn’t a lock for the gold medal game Sunday versus Team USA? Sure. They held on … Continue reading →

Thus far, it looks like the much anticipated USA/Canada rematch for Olympic gold is in line. After the Americans dominated Finland with a six goal first period barrage including five in 5:54, the host Canadians lead Slovakia 3-zip after two … Continue reading →

One more game to decide who will meet Team USA for Olympic gold. Will it be the expected Canadian/American rematch from Salt Lake ’02 or can the true underdog Slovakia continue their great run? Few gave them a shot against … Continue reading →