From World Juniors to the Olympics, there’s simply nothing like international hockey. As great as the sport is without it, pitting best on best typically allows for everything to rise to a new level. Saturday night in Montreal was no exception. Finland taking on Sweden, two bitter rivals, was a fantastic game that will likely […]
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4 Nations Face-Off: CAN vs SWE Recap and Doughty Quotes
Canada-Sweden delivered on every level in the opening night of this year’s 4 Nations Face-Off event in Montreal. Early reviews are nothing but positive from fans and player alike. If you missed any of it, here’s a small taste of what went on Wednesday… Doughty pregame quotes: Game highlights: Doughty postgame quotes: Drew Doughty on […]
4 Nations: Kempe vs. Doughty, They’re Already Chirping
When Drew Doughty was officially added to Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Faceoff, it certainly wasn’t a surprise. Unlike teammate Adrian Kempe, who was named to Sweeden’s roster back in December, the 35-year-old defenseman took a long and winding route to get there. Don’t worry, his GPS knew exactly how to arrive […]
OPINION: LA Kings Quarter-Century Team
Last month, the NHL announced details of an ambitious project, where they would reveal ‘Quarter-Century Teams’ for each of the league’s 32 clubs in January. Then, in mid-February, they’ll turn things over to hockey fans, where 100% of their votes will ultimately determine the official NHL Quarter-Century Team. It will be a group comprised of […]
World Junior Playoffs Begin Today: One Kings Prospect Going Home
Just four years ago, everything played out perfectly with six LA Kings prospects at the World Junior Championships. For just the second time in history, they swept the medal podium, led by Alex Turcotte and Team USA taking out Quinton Byfield and Team Canada in a thrilling gold medal game. This year, at least one […]