Justin Bourne discusses the news and events around the NHL and world of hockey
by Justin Bourne - August 30, 2010 3:25 PM EDT
As training camps near, the former AHLer and NCAA player writes about the mental difficulties when trying out for a team.
We’ve reached that special part of the off-season where hockey players pay as much attention to roster moves as fantasy hockey geeks. For the guys who know which training camp they’re attending, but haven’t splashed any ink on a contract, it’s a bit of a nerve-wracking time.
by Justin Bourne - May 20, 2010 11:05 AM EDT
The former ECHLer and son of Islanders great Bob Bourne explains what it takes to play with an injury and the impact it has on your play.
Playing with injuries has as much effect on your head as it does your body.
It’s not always pain that limits your movement; it’s usually your brain.
by Justin Bourne - April 21, 2010 11:39 AM EDT
Close games and tough calls are breeding conspiracy theories across the board, but it's all a bunch of hooey.
As Round 1 of the playoffs heats up, crazy things are starting to happen: Some fans are seeing their favorite team lose.
Inexplicably.
After how hard they’ve cheered and how hard their boys have worked, some team has had the audacity to finish with more goals at the end of a game than their team.
by Justin Bourne - March 29, 2010 11:20 AM EDT
The former pro player explains why there's simply no excuse for both the league and its players to not accept eye protection as a necessity.
It is inevitable the NHL will eventually implement a mandatory visor policy. So what’re we waiting for?
On Monday, March 22, Canadiens left winger Travis Moen had a 50-stitch zipper installed in his face that YKK could’ve sponsored.
by Justin Bourne - March 10, 2010 7:05 PM EST
The former pro and son of Isles great Bob Bourne explains why taking head shots completely out of the game will have a detrimental effect.
The NHL's head-shot water has long since reached its boiling point and is fast approaching the overreaction phase. You know, the one where GMs evaporate the issue entirely to appease those of us clamoring for change.
by Justin Bourne - February 26, 2010 1:30 PM EST
The former pro on both sides of the border explains the hatred that exists between the countries.
I’m a Canadian hockey fan and I’m going to explain to you why we want the U.S. team to suffer a horrifying, painful defeat at the hands of Canada in the gold medal game.
by Justin Bourne - February 15, 2010 10:05 AM EST
The former pro turned writer looks at some of the ways players keep it together after a night of...er..."team bonding."
If the recent photos of Patrick Kane and his Blackhawk buddies enjoying a night on the town taught us anything, it’s that sometimes the boys like to go out and blow off a little steam.
by Justin Bourne - January 15, 2010 9:25 AM EST
The former pro turned professional writer talks about his experiences dealing with officials and how the relationship works.
The player-referee relationship is fraught with difficulties.
And, actually, it’s kind of…awkward. For a number of reasons. One is it helps to be friends, but if it doesn’t come naturally, you at least have to fake it.
by Justin Bourne - December 29, 2009 10:20 AM EST
The former pro and son of Isles great Bob Bourne talks about why overbearing parents need to back off and let their children have fun.
Sports parents, in general, have a tendency to take their child’s sporting life too seriously. These hyper-involved “helicopter parents” (a term used to describe the constant hovering) frequently suck the fun out of kicking a ball, chasing a puck or eating dandelions and picking your nose while wearing a jersey.
by Justin Bourne - December 8, 2009 12:15 PM EST
The son of former NHLer Bob Bourne writes about players touted as "great" from a young age who can't come to grips with the real world later on.
In every small town of every hockey-playing country, some kid is chucking up ridiculous numbers. Like, five-goals-a-game numbers. At least.
And it’s only five because the coaches have tried everything they can to limit the mini-stud’s dominance – they’ve got him playing defense, playing wrong-handed, playing blind-folded, just anything so the other kids can play.
by Justin Bourne - November 18, 2009 9:44 AM EST
The former pro player and Islanders prospect asks why concussions aren't more of an issue for those who are affected the most?
The question of the day isn’t “what’s taking the NHL so long to act on head shots?” It’s “what’s taking the players so long?”
Clearly, hockey players are aware the growing highlight reel of head shots has caused a bit of a kerfuffle.
by Justin Bourne - October 6, 2009 10:26 AM EDT
The former pro player explains what it's like to leave the game and why it's tough to settle into the bleachers.
It’s a weird feeling walking into a hockey rink these days.
It’s like walking into your old apartment and remembering the person you used to be.
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