
by The Hockey News - August 29, 2012 1:47 PM EDT
Despite speculation the Edmonton Oilers would select a defenseman with the No. 1 pick in June's draft, the team went with the consensus top prospect, Nail Yakupov. Ryan Kennedy caught up with the smiling Russian to talk about his summer and looking forward to his first NHL experience.
Despite loads of speculation the Edmonton Oilers would select a defenseman with the No. 1 overall pick in this past June's draft, the team went with the consensus top prospect, Nail Yakupov.
by Adam Proteau - August 29, 2012 11:20 AM EDT
The 1972 Summit Series remains not only a seminal moment in hockey history, but also of the national histories of both Canada and Russia. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Summit Series, THN spoke to several members of the Canadian squad for an oral history of the on-and-off-ice details of the event.
The 1972 Summit Series – an eight-game tournament between a Canadian team of NHLers and one from the former Soviet Union, with games played across Canada and in Moscow – remains not only a seminal moment in hockey history, but also of the national histories of both Canada and Russia.
by The Hockey News - August 28, 2012 1:20 PM EDT
After an impressive major junior career with the Saint John Sea Dogs, Montreal Canadiens prospect Nathan Beaulieu is ready to set off on a pro career. Ryan Kennedy caught up with the defenseman to talk about the upcoming season and more.
Nathan Beaulieu’s major junior career came to an end last spring with a heart-breaking loss to the Shawinigan Cataractes in the Memorial Cup semifinal.
by The Hockey News - August 27, 2012 11:15 AM EDT
Bonus photos from the "Lazy Sunday" shoot from the Autumn Fully Loaded issue (available soon at the THN.com online store)
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by The Hockey News - August 27, 2012 11:05 AM EDT
Bonus photos from the "Lazy Sunday" shoot from the Autumn Fully Loaded issue (available soon at the THN.com online store)
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by The Hockey News - August 26, 2012 10:41 AM EDT
Patrick Kane scored one of the most memorable Stanley Cup-winning goals in recent years – even if it took a second for most people to process. But the dynamic Chicago forward is always looking to become more dangerous, so he spends part of his summer with skills coach Darryl Belfry and Ryan Kennedy caught up with him.
Patrick Kane scored one of the most memorable Stanley Cup-winning goals in recent years – even if it took a second for most people to process.
by The Hockey News - August 25, 2012 11:44 AM EDT
Darryl Belfry is a highly respected skills coach who works with NHL stars such as Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane and John Tavares. His Pro Playmakers service offers video analysis to the players, as well as on-ice tutelage that is customized to the skater's needs. Ryan Kennedy caught up with him to discuss his methods.
Darryl Belfry is a highly respected skills coach who works with NHL stars such as Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane and John Tavares. His Pro Playmakers service offers video analysis to the players, as well as on-ice tutelage that is customized to the skater's needs.
by The Hockey News - August 24, 2012 12:35 PM EDT
Dan Girardi knows he will again be called upon to log major minutes on the Rangers blueline this season, so he’s tailoring his summer workouts to better prepare for the rigors of his demanding role. Girardi is once again working with Darryl Belfry of Pro Playmakers Hockey and Ryan Kennedy caught up with the defensive stalwart after one of his on-ice sessions.
Dan Girardi knows he will again be called upon to log major minutes on the Rangers blueline this season, so he’s tailoring his summer workouts to better prepare for the rigors of his demanding role.
by The Hockey News - August 22, 2012 5:24 PM EDT
From NHLPA headquarters in Toronto, host Ryan Kennedy is joined by the National Post’s Michael Traikos to discuss Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, the Flyers and more.
From NHLPA headquarters in Toronto, host Ryan Kennedy is joined by the National Post’s Michael Traikos to discuss...
• Taylor Hall’s new contract…
• What that means for Jordan Eberle…
• Scott Hartnell and Wayne Simmonds re-upping with the Flyers…
• And whether or not we should be surprised by these deals in the face of a potential lockout.
by The Hockey News - August 19, 2012 10:25 AM EDT
Ken Campbell sat down with Edmonton Oilers’ winger Taylor Hall and THNTV was there. In the final installment of the three-part interview, the pair discuss Hall’s memories from his draft year, dealing with the pressure of playing in a hockey hotbed, life away from billets and parents and more.
For the autumn issue of THN's hockey lifestyle magazine, Fully Loaded, on sale Aug. 20, 2012, Ken Campbell sat down with Edmonton Oilers’ winger Taylor Hall and THNTV was there.
by The Hockey News - August 18, 2012 9:34 AM EDT
Ken Campbell sat down with budding star Taylor Hall for an in-depth interview for a feature in the autumn issue of THN's hockey lifestyle magazine, Fully Loaded, and THNTV was there.
Earlier this summer, Edmonton Oilers winger Taylor Hall got his first taste of coaching, at the Allstate All-Canadians National Mentorship Camp, as he led his team of 14- and 15-year-olds into battle versus John Tavares and his contingent of Bantam-aged players.
by The Hockey News - August 16, 2012 10:00 AM EDT
Taylor Hall took time from his busy summer schedule to coach at the All-State All-Canadian Mentorship Camp in July. Ken Campbell caught up with Hall at the camp for a story in the upcoming autumn issue of THN's hockey lifestyle magazine, Fully Loaded, and THNTV was there.
Taylor Hall is spending his second straight summer rehabbing an injury that ended his season prematurely. But even with his busy schedule the talented winger still made time to coach at the All-State All-Canadian Mentorship Camp early this summer.
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