There are all sorts of different traditions involving fans throwing things on the ice during hockey games. While most of them involve dead squid or fish, the Calgary Hitman have a much more cuddly tradition.
What happens when an uber-talented European illustrator is raised in Canada? You get tons of badass graphic art about hockey, apparently.
While the National Hockey League is still locked out, hockey fans looking for some live puck action can turn to minor league hockey.
It's not uncommon for board glass around a hockey rink to break during collisions but this might be the first recorded case of a player's celebration breaking glass.
Heavy metal-loving sports fans in Nashville, Tenn. will be able to spot a fellow headbanger on the ice pretty easily during the NHL’s next season. That’s because Chris Mason, who played with the city’s Predators franchise throughout much of the ’00s, is returning to the team… and bringing along Iron Maiden‘s beloved mascot Eddie.
It looks like our list of the 10 Hottest Sideline Reporters Not Named Erin Andrews missed one. Sarah Kustok, who patrols sidelines for CSN Chicago, possesses hotness so overwhelming that those she interviews can’t help but declare their love for her.
When the comely blond interviewed a fellow named Gene after he had tried and failed to score a g
It's hockey season! I realize that here in Texas not a lot of people follow the sport, but keep in mind we do have a pretty good NHL team in Dallas, so I'm sure there are some fans around the state. I was born and raised in the state of Michigan, and hockey is a big part of winter up there. Growing up, we played hockey on a pond across the street from my house nearly every day. Naturally, the Red Wings are a part any Michigander's vocabulary too, so we do see our share of games. Even if you're not a full-bore hockey fan, you probably have heard of Wayne Gretsky, one of the greatest players in NHL history. Wayne is retired now, so that means he has lots of time to mess around with the fun stuff. Check out some of his epic trick shots below.
During the video below, you will hear the play-by-play man scream, "A miraculous stop by Quick!" Then, when you watch the replay, you will realize it may well be a miracle, but it has nothing to do with Jonathan Quick.
It turns out Calgary Flames' winger Jarome Iglina completely beats Quick with the puck. However, due to some invisible force, the puck is redirected before it cross the red line.
Is it an optical illusion? Choppy video? An unseen bump or gorge in the ice? A ghost? Check it out, and tell us what you think.
The NHL certainly hasn’t lost its fight: San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers was trying to punch Dallas Stars center Steve Ott when linesmen Brian Mach jumped between the two of them in an attempt to break up the fight.
For doing his job, the official got a knuckle sandwich right in the jaw. The incident took place on Saturday, and so far the NHL has declined to take action against Demers for the ref-slugging, which did appear to be completely accidental. Only in hockey.
