We all know the powerhouses of international hockey: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the United States. These nations have put together impressive squads with and without NHL players throughout their storied histories. But imagine for a moment the teams that are not hockey powerhouses. The ones that play without the bright spotlight … Continue reading The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Greece
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Avid Flyers fan based just outside the hockey hotbed of Toronto, ON. My fandom began with the "Big E" and the Legion of Doom era. Also love to comment and talk about the rest of the NHL, Junior Hockey (CHL but especially OHL), and International Hockey Tournaments.
The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Italy
We all know the powerhouses of international hockey: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the United States. These nations have put together impressive squads with and without NHL players throughout their storied histories. But imagine for a moment the teams that are not hockey powerhouses. The ones that play without the bright spotlight … Continue reading The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Italy
The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Feb. 25 – Mar. 9)
Welcome back to the 19th bi-weekly installment of the Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report. What a fun time to be a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Orange and Black have won 9 games in a row and have vaulted themselves firmly into home ice advantage as the Stanley Cup Playoffs loom just about a … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Feb. 25 – Mar. 9)
The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Feb. 12 – Feb. 24)
Welcome back to the 18th bi-weekly installment of the Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report. After a huge last two weeks that saw the Flyers jump into 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division, the playoff picture is starting to look a little bit more secure for the Orange and Black. Two victories over both the Florida … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Feb. 12 – Feb. 24)
The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Jan. 28 – Feb. 11)
Welcome back to the 17th bi-weekly installment of the Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report. This week sparks the beginning of the playoff push for the Flyers, as they are facing off against most of the teams that are directly competing against them for the final playoff positions in the Eastern Conference. The importance of this … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Jan. 28 – Feb. 11)
True Lies: The Real Meaning Behind Nolan Patrick’s Status Update
Nobody likes to wait. As much as Flyers fans wanted to hear an update on the status of 21 year old forward Nolan Patrick who has not suited up in a game yet this year due to a chronic migraine disorder, one can’t help but wonder the toll that this is taking on the player. … Continue reading True Lies: The Real Meaning Behind Nolan Patrick’s Status Update
The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Jan. 15 – Jan. 27)
Welcome back to the 16th bi-weekly installment of the Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report. With the NHL All-Star Game officially in the books, fans can get back to viewing hockey that really matters as the Philadelphia Flyers continue to fight for a playoff spot. In a highly competitive Metropolitan Division, the Flyers are almost assuredly … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Jan. 15 – Jan. 27)
