by The Hockey News - November 24, 2012 10:30 AM EST
One of the most underrated skills for hockey is a player’s ability to use their skates to gain control of the puck to make a play. On this installment of Pro Tips, Tkaczuk demonstrates a drill designed to develop a player's stickhandling ability using their feet.
Since retiring from professional hockey, Daniel Tkaczuk has dedicated himself to helping young players develop the skills necessary to succeed on the ice.
by Ryan Kennedy - November 23, 2012 1:30 PM EST
In this new feature, we run down a list of some active, must-see hockey teams.
Starving for hockey, but your NHL team just isn’t playing right now for some reason? Welcome to the Excitement List, a countdown of some very active hockey teams that can get your blood pumping.
by Ken Campbell - November 23, 2012 11:05 AM EST
The Toronto Wolverines atom AA team includes five girls who excel at the high level of competition.
Nov. 19 – The Sports Village, Vaughan, Ont.
Toronto Wolverines 4
Jason Granitto (2), Nyah Philip, Aidan Gromek
Vaughan Rangers 1
Thomas Karanicolas
“That’s not one of our girls,” says Rachel Ramos, pointing to No.
by The Hockey News - November 22, 2012 3:30 PM EST
With impeccable vision on the ice, Halifax Mooseheads forward Jonathan Drouin is quickly finding his way up the draft rankings. Drouin started the year 10th on the International Scouting Service list of eligible prospects, but jumped to No. 4 in its most recent rankings.
With impeccable vision on the ice, Halifax Mooseheads forward Jonathan Drouin is quickly finding his way up the draft rankings. Drouin started the year 10th on the International Scouting Service list of eligible prospects, but jumped to No.
by The Hockey News - November 21, 2012 4:07 PM EST
With this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction class fresh in our minds we decided to dedicate this edition of the Puck Panel to next year’s potential crop. Host Edward Fraser is joined by writers Ken Campbell and Adam Proteau to discuss the two obvious choices for 2013 and much more.
With this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction class fresh in our minds we decided to dedicate this edition of the Puck Panel to next year’s potential crop.
by The Hockey News - November 19, 2012 12:57 PM EST
Oshawa Generals center Scott Laughton is on his way to the top. The Oakville, Ont. native’s strong work ethic is just one of the reasons the Flyers chose to take him in the first round (20th overall) at the 2012 draft.
Oshawa Generals center Scott Laughton is on his way to the top. The Oakville, Ont. native’s strong work ethic is just one of the reasons the Flyers chose to take him in the first round (20th overall) at the 2012 draft.
by The Hockey News - November 18, 2012 11:25 AM EST
At 17, Nathan MacKinnon has excelled both physically and mentally, making the Cole Harbour, N.S. native a force to be reckoned with in the Quebec League. With 32 points in just 20 games, MacKinnon continues to prove why he is a face to watch and a name to remember.
The NHL can't wait to snatch up Nathan MacKinnon. At 5-foot-11 the speedy center is in the running to go first overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
by The Hockey News - November 16, 2012 11:43 AM EST
Anaheim Ducks staff, alumni and season-ticket holders recently assembled at Mattie Lou Maxwell Elementary School to construct a permanent street hockey rink on the school playground as part of a rejuvenation project for the Anaheim-based school.
By Andrew Brethauer
Anaheim Ducks staff, alumni and season-ticket holders recently assembled at Mattie Lou Maxwell Elementary School to construct a permanent street hockey rink on the school playground as part of a rejuvenation project for the Anaheim-based school.
by The Hockey News - November 15, 2012 2:06 PM EST
With speed, skill and agility Pavel Bure is a talent for the books. Selected 113th overall in the 1989 NHL draft by the Vancouver Canucks, Bure became a fierce competitor right from the start. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy and helped lead Vancouver to the Stanley Cup final in 1994, just three years into his NHL career.
With speed, skill and agility Pavel Bure is a talent for the books. Selected 113th overall in the 1989 NHL draft by the Vancouver Canucks, Bure became a fierce competitor right from the start.
by The Hockey News - November 14, 2012 11:40 AM EST
Although he was never drafted into the NHL, Adam Oates is known for being one of the best playmakers in the league’s history. At the time of his 2003 retirement, Oates had racked up 1,079 helpers, good for sixth on the NHL’s all-time assists list.
Although he was never drafted into the NHL, Adam Oates is known for being one of the best playmakers in the league’s history. During his 19-year run, Oates built a successful career setting up teammates.
by The Hockey News - November 13, 2012 6:40 PM EST
During his 20-year career with the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche, Joe Sakic set a standard to which all future members of the organization will measure themselves. With more than 1,300 games played, Sakic ranks first in franchise history and also holds records for most goals (625), assists (1016), and points (1641).
During his 20-year career with the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche, Joe Sakic set a new standard to which all future members of the organization will measure themselves.
by Rory Boylen - November 13, 2012 1:58 PM EST
Dallas' Jamie Benn joined the Hamburg Freezers of the German League for the lockout, where he'll try to get the team over a playoff hump.
Whenever the NHL returns, Jamie Benn will still have some business to take care of with the Dallas Stars. The 23-year-old Victoria, B.C. native is without a contract and coming off a career-year with 26 goals, 63 points and much more promise still to be unearthed.
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