Author: Scott Fairchild

Hockey writer for TXHT covering the New Jersey Devils & Seattle Kraken

NHLPA Approves in Principle, More Negotiations Needed for Format Approval

Good morning hockey fans! Last night, the National Hockey League Players Association executive board announced that they have authorized further negotiations with the National Hockey League on a twenty-four team return to play format. As everyone knows, the current 2019-20 season has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is format is … Continue reading NHLPA Approves in Principle, More Negotiations Needed for Format Approval →

Leipsic Officially Released from Contract

As expected, the Washington Capitals terminated the contract of forward Brendan Leipsic officially today after placing him on unconditional waivers yesterday. Leipsic’s contract was terminated due to unacceptable and misogynistic Instagram chat comments he made along with his brother Jeremy Leipsic, and Jack Rodewald who is a forward within the Florida Panthers organization. His brother … Continue reading Leipsic Officially Released from Contract →

TXHT Opinion: Brendan Leipsic’s Instagram comments

Unfortunately, the hockey story I’m about to tell you all is not a good one. It makes me incredibly sad to have to write this article especially during a global pandemic. Sadly, this is a tough task of a hockey writer but that’s just part of the job sometimes. Last night, various local Washington Capitals … Continue reading TXHT Opinion: Brendan Leipsic’s Instagram comments →

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins 3/10/20

New Jersey Devils (28-29-12 68pts) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (40-26-6 86pts) Game Recap: After defeating two of the leagues best teams recently, the New Jersey Devils are hoping to take down another one in the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh would get on the board first as trade deadline acquisition Evan Rodrigues added his sixth goal of the … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins 3/10/20 →

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers 3/7/20

New Jersey Devils (28-28-12 68pts) @ New York Rangers (36-26-4 76pts) Game Recap: Tonight closes out the “Hudson River Rivalry” season series between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. Filip Chytil got the Rangers on the board first scoring his fourteenth goal of the season. The lead didn’t last as Kyle Palmieri tied … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers 3/7/20 →

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Los Angeles Kings 2/29/20

New Jersey Devils (25-27-12 62pts) @ Los Angeles Kings 24-35-6 54pts)) Game Recap: This afternoon the New Jersey Devils take on the Los Angeles Kings as their western swing road trip continues. The first period saw the Devils on their heels a bit as the Kings had some prime offensive opportunities but were unable to … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Los Angeles Kings 2/29/20 →

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ San Jose Sharks 2/27/20

New Jersey Devils (25-27-11 61pts) v.s San Jose Sharks (27-33-4 58pts) Game Recap: Good evening Devils fans! Tonight your New Jersey Devils are looking to continue their winning ways as they take on the San Jose Sharks. New Jersey is currently on a three game winning streak and are hoping to keep that going. Travis … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ San Jose Sharks 2/27/20 →

Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Detroit Red Wings 2/25/20

New Jersey Devils (25-27-10 60pts) @ Detroit Red Wings (15-46-4 34pts) Good evening Devils fans! Tonight your New Jersey Devils head to the “Motor City” to take on the Detroit Red Wings. After starting their youth movement yesterday at the NHL Trade Deadline, the Devils got off to a good start against the struggling and … Continue reading Game Recap: New Jersey Devils @ Detroit Red Wings 2/25/20 →

Miracle on Ice 40th Anniversary

Good day hockey fans! Today marks the 40th anniversary of the greatest sports moment and upset in history! Forty years ago today, the United States Men’s Olympic ice hockey team defeated, shocked, and upset the highly favored Soviet Union 4-3 in what will forever be called the “Miracle on Ice”. USA Captain Mike Eruzione would … Continue reading Miracle on Ice 40th Anniversary →