I am not sure if anyone of you my dear American and Canadian readers have experienced the Nordic light during the summers that we have over this side of the planet. It is just fantastic that there are such contrasts in the nature: From total winter darkness to total summer light. There is still some [...]
There was much rejoicing in Ohio on Saturday evening. Finally an Ohio sports team was recognized for something good. In a landslide victory, Sergei Bobrovsky became the first Columbus Blue Jacket and first Russian to win the Vezina Trophy. With four shutouts, an average of two goals allowed per game, and a .932 save percentage [...]
Source of picture: France24.com The economic result from the last world championship that went in Finland & Sweden is on the table. While the Finnish hockey association were successful and earned several million euros, the Swedish side had a loss between 20-25 million SEK, which is pretty much -if only say 20 million – about [...]
Well, it’s possible there’s cigars but there is no coach. Not yet anyways. The Dallas Stars had their man pegged and they pursued him hard. Former Canucks bench boss Alain Vigneault was the top choice and it came down to the wire. The Stars had a five year contract on the table for him [...]
The Vezina Trophy was first awarded after the 1926-27 season to the goalie who allowed the fewest goals. At the end of the 1981-82 season the trophy was awarded to the most exceptional goalie in the league. Last Year’s Winner Henrik Lundqvist 2013 Nominees Sergei Bobrovsky (Columbus Blue Jackets) Bobrovsky helped [...]
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy was created at the end of the 1967-68 season. It is given to the player who possess the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Last Year’s Winner: Max Pacioretty 2013 Nominees: Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins): After suffering two debilitating concussions in [...]
My sources say Jim Nill has his preference for the Stars’ new bench boss in his sights, and Alain Vigneault is that man. The New York Rangers have also been in talks with Vigneault as the two sides met up Tuesday. It’s worth mentioning that the Rangers have also been considering Mark Messier to fill [...]
The sun is shining despite that it is 8 o’clock in the evening. It’s incredible green everywhere I look. A part of the hockey guys are still battling about Stanley cup while other teams in other leagues and countries also in USA and Canada have some vacation or begun their pre-season a bit. Some of [...]
The popular belief is that the blueprint to success is drafting that elite player atop the prospect heap to lead the charge. Without a doubt the Pittsburgh Penguins are the main root of the belief – and rightfully so. Drafting Marc-Andre Fleury; Evgeni Malkin; Sidney Crosby; and Jordan Staal from 2002 to 2006 certainly [...]
Vaasa Sport flag waves proudly in the air. Source of picture: YLE 1976 is way back in time, long time ago. Perhaps so long time ago that this story turned into a legend and a legend turned into myth (using modified Tolkien words…but there is no ring involved and I am myself born the year [...]
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