Tim Kolupanowich

A native of Monroe Township, NJ, Tim received his Bachelor's Degree in Contemporary Journalism from Endicott College in Beverly, MA. A Flyers fan growing up, he has gone to numerous events including each installment of the Winter Classic, the Stanley Cup final and the 2010 Olympics. In addition to The Hockey Writers, Tim also writes for The Good Point and interned with The Hockey News from Jan. to May 2011, contributing to their book Hockey's Most Amazing Records. Outside of hockey, Tim enjoys reading and watching movies and extreme sports such as snowboarding and skydiving.

Selanne’s Career Proves Patience Is The Best Option For Crosby

March 26, 2012March 9, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

Sidney Crosby was recently cleared for contact, great news for the star center who has played only eight games since getting hit in the head in back-to-back games in January 2011.…

Time For Rest Paying Off For Brodeur, Devils

March 2, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

After the debacle that was the 2010-11 season, no one was really sure what to expect from the New Jersey Devils this season. They were polar opposites in each half…

Atlantic Division Playoff Race Sure To Be Tight

March 26, 2012February 27, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

The trade deadline has now past, what little dust was kicked into the air has now settled, and we have officially entered the stretch run of the regular season. With fewer than…

Goalie Interference Called Inconsistently

February 19, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

Back on November 12, Boston’s Milan Lucic steamrolled Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller after he saw reaching a dump-in was no longer an option. Skaters are supposed to at least attempt…

Niagara’s Dougie Hamilton Plays Well In Return From Suspension

February 13, 2012February 12, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

Defenseman Dougie Hamilton returned to the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs Sunday night when they visited the Oshawa Generals following a 10-game suspension. The Boston Bruins prospect, drafted ninth overall…

Oilers and Islanders Follow Similar Paths

February 10, 2012February 8, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

The Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders are in similar stages in their rebuilding plans, relying on growing groups of forwards that will attempt to carry their respective teams back…

Not All Stars Can Head To Ottawa

February 3, 2012January 25, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

The All-Star Game is in Ottawa this weekend and the best and brightest the game has to offer will be headed to Canada’s capital. Well, for the most part. While…

Ducks Look To Be This Season’s Devils

February 3, 2012January 18, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

Last season, the New Jersey Devils got off to a horrid start, but they were able to recover and, even though they missed the playoffs for the first time since…

First Half MVPs – Western Conference

February 13, 2012January 9, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

Yesterday I took a look at the MVPs of the Eastern Conference, now here are the best of the West. Anaheim Ducks – Teemu Selanne Nothing is going right for…

First Half MVPs – Eastern Conference

February 13, 2012January 8, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

It seems as though the 2011-12 season has just started, but we are already at the halfway point. Let’s take a look at each team’s most valuable player so far,…

NHL Needs Harsher Fines

February 3, 2012January 3, 2012 by Tim Kolupanowich

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Raffi Torres has been suspended by the NHL for two games for his hit on defenseman Nate Prosser of the Minnesota Wild. Torres not only left…

Today’s NHL: Depth Is Key For Offense

February 3, 2012December 27, 2011 by Tim Kolupanowich

Six teams have a better offense than last season’s leader, the Vancouver Canucks who averaged 3.15 goals per game.