by The Hockey News - April 28, 2013 10:30 PM EDT
This year's 48-game season wasn't short on excitement or playoff races, as matchups were still being figured out on the last day of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins in the East and the Chicago Blackhawks in the West enter as the popular favorites for the Cup, but will and unexpected team get hot at the right time, like last year's Los Angeles Kings?
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This year's 48-game season wasn't short on excitement or playoff races, as matchups were still being figured out on the last day of the season.
by The Hockey News - April 28, 2013 4:25 PM EDT
Despite missing time this year due to injury, Kris Letang finished the regular season tied for first in defenseman scoring. In just 35 games, Letang accumulated 38 points and showed why he's considered one of the league’s top defensemen.
Despite missing time this year due to injury, Kris Letang finished the regular season tied for first in defenseman scoring. In just 35 games, Letang accumulated 38 points and showed why he's considered one of the league’s top defensemen.
by The Hockey News - April 27, 2013 9:55 AM EDT
Since retiring from professional hockey, Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s ability to score by combining shooting, passing and explosive skating.
Since retiring from professional hockey, Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by The Hockey News - April 25, 2013 11:35 AM EDT
The NCAA and the CHL have both established themselves as viable stepping stones to the NHL. As a result, the battle for elite young hockey players has never been more intense. THN’s Ryan Kennedy takes a closer look at the role College Hockey Inc. plays in the ongoing battle between the NCAA and the CHL for top hockey talent.
The NCAA and the Canadian League have both established themselves as viable stepping stones to the NHL. As a result, the battle for elite young hockey players has never been more intense.
by The Hockey News - April 24, 2013 11:40 AM EDT
The 6-foot-6, 196-pound Swede has been brought along slowly by the club. After he arrived in North America in 2010, Markstrom spent the better part of two seasons with Florida's AHL affiliate in San Antonio. This year, after starter Jose Theodore was struck by injury, Markstrom was given the opportunity to be Florida's No. 1.
Ever since he was drafted 31st overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2008 draft, Jacob Markstrom has been labeled the franchise's goalie of the future.
by The Hockey News - April 22, 2013 1:50 PM EDT
Most pundits predicted the New York Islanders would miss the post-season once again in 2013. But as April draws to a close, they are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2007. But as THN’s Ken Campbell points out, it has been much longer since the team has had any success playing in the second season.
Most pundits predicted the New York Islanders would miss the post-season once again in 2013. But as April draws to a close, they are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2007.
by The Hockey News - April 20, 2013 9:55 AM EDT
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill that develops a player’s quickness on ice by increasing foot speed and crossover ability.
Since retiring from professional hockey Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by The Hockey News - April 19, 2013 11:45 AM EDT
When the Penguins traded for Brenden Morrow they knew they were getting a hard-nosed winger. What they couldn’t have predicted was the offensive explosion that would occur when Morrow arrived. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with Morrow to discuss learning new systems, bonding with teammates and more.
When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Brenden Morrow they knew they were getting a hard-nosed winger with strong leadership qualities. What they couldn’t have predicted was the offensive explosion that would occur when Morrow donned the Pens jersey.
by The Hockey News - April 18, 2013 11:15 AM EDT
Since arriving in Pittsburgh this season, after being acquired from San Jose, Douglas Murray's bruising style of play has been appreciated by the Steel City faithful. THN's Ryan Kennedy caught up with the 33-year-old blueliner to talk about his move and more.
After playing seven-plus seasons in Northern California, Douglas Murray was traded by the San Jose Sharks to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a pair of second round picks.
by Ryan Kennedy - April 14, 2013 12:14 AM EDT
After more than 100 years, Yale wins its first NCAA hockey championship with an upset victory over the No. 1 ranked team.
PITTSBURGH - It may not be fair, but a lot of sports fans hate the Ivy League schools and love unexpected heroes. That made emerging (but largely unknown) Quinnipiac an easy favorite for non-partisans in the Frozen Four final, but Yale used smart hockey and timely scoring to beat the Bobcats 4-0, earning the school's first ever national championship.
by The Hockey News - April 13, 2013 11:45 AM EDT
Boston Bruins prospect Rob O’Gara has been a major part of the Yale Bulldogs success this season and he doesn’t want the run to end before they capture the school’s first NCAA national championship. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with 19-year-old defenseman in advance of the championship game.
Boston Bruins prospect Rob O’Gara has been a major part of the Yale Bulldogs success this season and he doesn’t want the run to end before they capture the school’s first NCAA national championship.
by The Hockey News - April 13, 2013 11:35 AM EDT
Since retiring from professional hockey, Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk helps you further improve your shot.
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