Category: Blogs
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Special DElivery: Preds, Flyers mentally drained for second round
By Darren Eliot – The physical part of this post-season has been compelling in a gladiators-sort-of-way. With all of the shot blocking going on, it is safe to say that the flamingo is an extinct species in today’s game. On the mental side of the equation, I found it intriguing – and almost predictable –…
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Special DElivery: Playoff sacrifices have never been more important
By Darren Eliot – Much has gone into a playoff season that has surprised many. Certainly, parity has played a part in early round exits of top seeds, where the “work harder/give more” mantra is enough to make a difference. The Western Conference is evidence of that, as both coaches, Dave Tippet in Phoenix and…
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Bearded Ice – May 10
Team USA is back on the winning side of things. Quick hits At the World Championship tournament today, the U.S. topped Belarus 5-3, which improves their record to 2-1-0-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L). Muskegon native and Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader scored on a redirection 1:39 into the contest to get Team USA off to the right start. Abdelkader…
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From The Crease: Success never rests
By Dave DeSander – Every goalie in the NHL has one thing in common – they’re never satisfied with their current level of success. Over the duration of a long NHL season, goalies will often fall off the wagon of their normal success and find themselves in a slump. The typical fan would say…
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Bearded Ice – May 9
Sorry for the delay. I was out celebrating No. 19’s birthday. Quick hits As mentioned above, it’s Steve Yzerman’s birthday today. The Wings legend turns 47, so we decided to dig up Darren Eliot’s article on why he’s the best player to ever wear the Winged Wheel. Check it out right here. The other big…
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Bearded Ice – May 8
How awesome was that tweet from the L.A. Kings? More on that later… Quick hits The U.S. team had their first setback at the World Championship, falling to Slovakia 4-2 yesterday. Jim Slater assisted on Justin Faulk’s goal, while Max Pacioretty and Cam Fowler set up Paul Stastny for the other U.S. tally, but it…
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Bearded Ice – May 7
So The Avengers was pretty cool… Quick hits Team USA is off to a great start at the IIHF Men’s World Championship across the pond. After a regulation win over France on Friday, the American squad topped our neighbors to the north, 5-4 in OT, which means they officially hold a 1-1-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) record. Former…
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Bearded Ice – May 3
The World Championship is almost here… Quick hits Team USA will be led by some Michigan products in the upcoming IIHF Men’s World Championship. Former Wolverines star Jack Johnson will be captain of the American squad, while Lapeer native and former Spartan Jim Slater will be one of the assistants. Team USA starts play tomorrow,…
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Bearded Ice – May 1
The Michigan reps on the U.S. National Team are off to a strong start… Quick hits Team USA took on Sweden in an exhibition match-up today, as they continue to prepare for the upcoming IIHF Men’s World Championship. So far, so good for Team USA; they beat the Swedes 3-2. Lapeer native and former Michigan…
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Bearded Ice – April 30
Welcome back to the work week… Quick hits Let’s start today’s post off with a look at how one of our remaining Michigan representatives fared in the NHL playoffs last weekend. We named Grand Ledge’s Matt Greene Michi-gamer of the weekend after the defenseman scored the game-winner for the Kings Saturday night. Click on the…