January 6, 2013

The Hockey News 2012-13 NHL regular season predictions

The Hockey News 2012-13 NHL regular season predictions

by The Hockey News - January 6, 2013 10:50 AM EST

The lockout is over and NHL hockey will be back on the ice in the coming days. Here's how we see things finishing up when the shortened season is complete.
The lockout is over and NHL hockey will be back on the ice in the coming days. Here's how we see things finishing up when the shortened season is complete.

January 5, 2013

VIDEO: World Junior Championship wrap-up

VIDEO: World Junior Championship wrap-up

by The Hockey News - January 5, 2013 2:39 PM EST

In his last day at the rink in Ufa, Russia, THN's Ryan Kennedy wraps up the two final games, where Team USA beat Sweden for gold and the Russians snatched bronze with an overtime win over Canada.
In his last day at the rink in Ufa, Russia, THN's Ryan Kennedy wraps up the two final games, where Team USA beat Sweden for gold and the Russians snatched bronze with an overtime win over Canada.


THN at the WJC: Rocco Grimaldi unlikely hero for gold medal Americans; Canada finishes out of medals

THN at the WJC: Rocco Grimaldi unlikely hero for gold medal Americans; Canada finishes out of medals

by Ryan Kennedy - January 5, 2013 1:25 PM EST

The American goaltender was stellar all tournament, while the efforts of Rocco Grimaldi in the final lifted the team to gold.
UFA, RUSSIA - When you give up just two goals in the three most important games of the tournament, it should be no surprise when you're named the MVP.

January 4, 2013

VIDEO: World Junior Championship medal game previews

VIDEO: World Junior Championship medal game previews

by The Hockey News - January 4, 2013 2:50 PM EST

From Sport Palace arena in Ufa, Russia, THN's Ryan Kennedy is joined by Finnish journalist Panu Markkanen of MTV3 to preview Saturday's gold and bronze medal games.
From Sport Palace arena in Ufa, Russia, THN's Ryan Kennedy is joined by Finnish journalist Panu Markkanen of MTV3 to discuss: • The importance of Mikhail Grigorenko and the Russian attack in the home team's bronze medal game against Canada at the World Junior Championship.


VIDEO: One-on-one with Team Sweden forward and Washington Capitals prospect Filip Forsberg

VIDEO: One-on-one with Team Sweden forward and Washington Capitals prospect Filip Forsberg

by The Hockey News - January 4, 2013 10:10 AM EST

Team Sweden has a chance to repeat as gold medal champion at the world juniors and if they are to do so they will need their captain, Filip Forsberg, to lead the way. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with Forsberg to discuss his shootout prowess and more.
Team Sweden has a chance to repeat as gold medal champion at the world juniors for the first time in the country's history and if they are to do so they will need their captain, Filip Forsberg, to lead the way.

January 3, 2013

VIDEO: One-on-one with Team Sweden forward and Montreal Canadiens prospect Sebastien Collberg

VIDEO: One-on-one with Team Sweden forward and Montreal Canadiens prospect Sebastien Collberg

by The Hockey News - January 3, 2013 3:45 PM EST

Sebastian Collberg has a knack for scoring big goals in the shootout at the World Junior Championship. Last year he helped the Swedes advance to the gold medal game with a nifty move versus Finland and this year he propelled the team to the championship final with the only tally in the shootout.
Sebastian Collberg has a knack for scoring big goals in the shootout at the World Junior Championship. Last year he helped the Swedes advance to the gold medal game with a nifty move versus Finland and this year he propelled the team to the championship final with the only tally in the shootout.


THN at the WJC: Americans here to stay; Sweden attempts repeat

THN at the WJC: Americans here to stay; Sweden attempts repeat

by Ryan Kennedy - January 3, 2013 3:41 PM EST

After the Americans dominated Canada in one semifinal, Sweden squeaked by the host Russians in the other, setting up a competitive gold medal game.
UFA, RUSSIA - A Russian reporter asked Swedish defenseman Robert Hagg if his team had gotten lucky against the host nation in their 3-2 shootout victory.


VIDEO: One-on-one with Team USA forward and Montreal Canadiens prospect Alex Galchenyuk

VIDEO: One-on-one with Team USA forward and Montreal Canadiens prospect Alex Galchenyuk

by The Hockey News - January 3, 2013 9:59 AM EST

Alex Galchenyuk has been dominant for the Sarnia Sting and has carried over his of play to Ufa for the WJC. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with Galchenyuk following the American’s rout of Team Canada in the semi-final to discuss the win, his development and more.
Montreal Canadiens fans must be ecstatic about the development of their third pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Alex Galchenyuk has been dominant for the Sarnia Sting this season and carried over his high level of play to Ufa, Russia, where he has been a key cog in Team USA's success at the 2013 World Junior Championship.

January 2, 2013

THN at the WJC: Grigorenko must lead Russians; USA-Canada ramp up for rematch

THN at the WJC: Grigorenko must lead Russians; USA-Canada ramp up for rematch

by Ryan Kennedy - January 2, 2013 1:58 PM EST

Why Mikhail Grigorenko, and not Nail Yakupov, is Russia's go-to man; plus the USA catches fire at the right time.
Russia knows it escaped by the skin of its teeth against the Swiss. You could see it in the team's body language after the game, in the lack of any sort of celebration.


VIDEO: THN Puck Panel – World Junior Championship semifinal preview

VIDEO: THN Puck Panel – World Junior Championship semifinal preview

by The Hockey News - January 2, 2013 10:45 AM EST

From Ufa Arena in Ufa, Russia, THN’s Ryan Kennedy is joined by KHL Marketing’s Maria Bass to discuss the two semifinal matchups at the World Junior Championship: Canada-USA and Russia-Sweden.
From Ufa Arena in Ufa, Russia, THN’s Ryan Kennedy is joined by KHL Marketing’s Maria Bass to discuss... • The key to Russia beating Sweden in their semifinal at the 2013 World Junior Championship… • Which players need to have a big game for the Russians… • And what to expect from Team Canada and Team USA in the other semifinal matchup.


VIDEO: One-on-one with Team USA defenseman Seth Jones

VIDEO: One-on-one with Team USA defenseman Seth Jones

by The Hockey News - January 2, 2013 9:35 AM EST

Seth Jones is projected to go first or second overall at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, but right now his focus is on beating Team Canada in the semifinal of the 2013 WJC. THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with Jones following Team USA’s blowout win over the Czech Republic to discuss getting another shot at Canada and more.
Seth Jones is projected to go first or second overall at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, but right now his focus is on beating Team Canada in the semifinal of the 2013 World Junior Championship.


VIDEO: One-on-one with Team USA forward Johnny Gaudreau

VIDEO: One-on-one with Team USA forward Johnny Gaudreau

by The Hockey News - January 2, 2013 9:20 AM EST

The way Johnny Gaudreau is developing it’s starting to look like the Calgary Flames got a gem in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The Boston College sophomore has picked up where he left off after an impressive freshman campaign with the Eagles and earned a starring role on Team USA's world junior team.
The way Johnny Gaudreau is developing it’s starting to look like the Calgary Flames got a gem in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

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"That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die…"

- Toronto's Joffrey Lupul reacting on Twitter to his team's meltdown loss in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins.

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