2019-20 NWHL Previews – Minnesota Whitecaps

2018-19 Record:  12-4-0 24pts   1st Place in the NWHL Playoffs: Isobel Cup Champions   Key Additions: G - Allie Morse, F - Stephanie Anderson, F - Audra Richards     2019-20 Preview: The Minnesota Whitecaps are entering the 2019-20 NWHL season as the defending Isobel Cup Champions and will be looking to make more … Continue reading 2019-20 NWHL Previews – Minnesota Whitecaps

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019   News: The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed forward Alex DeBrincat to a new three year deal. The contract will run through the 2022-23 season and will carry an AAV of $6.4mil. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1179741692997488640?s=20   Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed that … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

The Storm Surge Is Back!!

The Carolina Hurricanes have brought back the Storm Surge for all home victories!   After their 4-3 shootout victory Dougie Hamilton, who scored the lone goal of the shootout, would lead the "Bunch of Jerks" in their first Storm Surge celebration of the 2019-20 season.   https://twitter.com/Canes/status/1179944069633642497?s=20   As fans of the Storm Surge celebrations … Continue reading The Storm Surge Is Back!!

NWHL News and Notes – October 3rd, 2019

Today in the NWHL we had a major announcement come from the new ownership of the Boston Pride as they have officially announced their new team President.   Pride owner Miles Arnone has announced that Hayley Moore has been hired as team President. With today's move Moore becomes the third female president of a major … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – October 3rd, 2019

Russell’s Take – Previewing the 2019-20 New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are one of this NHL season’s most intriguing teams. On one hand, not much is expected of the Broadway Blueshirts. They acquired some amazing pieces to add to their roster this summer but they have a huge amount of rookies and young players on their roster who may hit the proverbial … Continue reading Russell’s Take – Previewing the 2019-20 New York Rangers

2019-20 NWHL Previews – Metropolitan Riveters

2018-19 Record:  4-12-0 8pts   4th Place in the NWHL Playoffs: Lost in Semi-Finals to Whitecaps   Key Additions: G - Sam Walther, F - Bulbul Kartanbay, F - Tatiana Shatalova, D - Collen Murphy     2019-20 Preview: Heading into the 2019-20 NWHL season the Metropolitan Riveters will have familiar leaders in Rebecca Morse, … Continue reading 2019-20 NWHL Previews – Metropolitan Riveters

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019   News: Today the NHL announced all 31 team rosters going into the Opening Night of the 2019-20 Season.   Tonight also marked the Banner Raising Ceremony for the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues. https://twitter.com/StLouisBlues/status/1179551378005516294?s=20   Today the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that John … Continue reading NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

Game Recap – 10/2/2019 – Washington Capitals v. St. Louis Blues

Washington Capitals (0-0-0 0pts) v. St. Louis Blues (0-0-0 0pts)   Game Recap: NHL hockey is back and the Washington Capitals start it up on the road as they visit the new defending Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues to start the 2019-20 campaign. The Blues would start everything off with their Banner Raising Ceremony … Continue reading Game Recap – 10/2/2019 – Washington Capitals v. St. Louis Blues

NWHL News and Notes – October 2nd, 2019

Today in the NWHL there were several announcements made by the league.   Starting with the first announcement and that is that in addition to the Twitch Broadcasts for the 2019-20 season the Goalie Guild, lead by owner Justin Goldman and popular writer Cat Silverman, will be providing goaltending analysis during select games this season … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – October 2nd, 2019

2019-20 St. Louis Blues Preview

Last Season: 45-28-9 99 pts (2nd (tie) in Central Division; WON STANLEY CUP) Key Additions: D Justin Faulk Key Departures: F Pat Maroon, D Joel Edmundson   Top Questions Facing the Blues: Can Jordan Binnington keep up his unbelievable performance? Last season, the Blues called up Binnington midway through the season to replace a struggling Jake Allen, and … Continue reading 2019-20 St. Louis Blues Preview