‘24/7’ Iced: Are Babcock, Carlyle to Blame? Tom Mitsos | September 12, 2014 On Thursday, HBO announced it won’t make “24/7: The Road to the Winter Classic” for the 2015 outdoor game between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks at Nationals Park. While last…
NHL Suffers as No Superstar Has Emerged Cam Kerry | August 22, 2014 The NHL hasn’t had a superstar since Wayne Gretzky – Lack of one is limiting the league’s reach.
New York Rangers Social Media Guide Kevin Mizera | August 21, 2014 The New York Rangers have one of the most dedicated and passionate fanbases in the NHL. The Blueshirts have fans all around the globe, and followers of the team can…
Cooling Off: Ice Bucket Challenge a Refreshing Change of Pace Tom Mitsos | August 12, 2014 Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen numerous videos pop up with NHL players dousing themselves in ice water to combat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s…
The Dish on the NHL Entry Draft Jared Featherstone | June 18, 2014 With Lord Stanley’s Cup having found its home for this summer, the official NHL season has drawn to a close. Logic would dictate that, since there are no more hockey…
10 Legendary Bob Cole Moments Adam Laskaris | June 6, 2014 For several generations of English-speaking Canadians, Bob Cole might be the most memorable voice from their childhood. For Americans and international viewers unable to view a CBC feed, you’re missing…
Q&A With NHL Network’s Steve Mears Ted Warren | March 25, 2014 Ted Warren of TheHockeyWriters.com recently had an opportunity to interview Steve Mears, the Host of NHL Live, a flagship show that runs on NHL Network. “Mearsy” as he is known…
Mark Roe: A Broadcaster’s Life Ted Warren | March 18, 2014 During childhood we are often asked–What do you want to be when you grow up? NHL Network’s Mark Roe knew exactly what he wanted to do—have a career in broadcasting.…
NHL Blackout Rules Are Insane Michael Gwizdala | January 21, 2014 Far be it from me to school the NHL on geography. The league finally moved the Winnipeg Jets from the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference, to the Central Division…
Biggest Loser in Ben Scrivens Twitter Episode? Sports Journalism Chris McHugh | January 17, 2014 In case you missed it, new Edmonton Oilers recruit Ben Scrivens generated some buzz yesterday when, in a series of tweets, he ripped the author of a piece on Canoe.ca…
Kerry Fraser Assesses Habs at Midpoint David P. Stein | January 13, 2014 When you have worked in hockey for as long as Kerry Fraser has, you’re bound to know a thing or two about the game. However, an NHL referee not only…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Covering an NHL Game THW Archives | December 6, 2013 You’ve been working your tail off writing countless hockey articles, spending hours hunched over your laptop, carving your own niche, and hoping to get some recognition for the time you’ve…