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Top Canadian prospect Bowen Byram aims to be next
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 10:13pm - 04 Jun 2019

B.C.'s Bowen Byram aiming to be next Morgan Rielly

We submit yet another piece of evidence that the blueprint for the ideal NHL defenceman today and beyond has changed for the smaller, the quicker, and the more offensive-minded.
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Canucks to seek guidance from Geoff Courtnall as u

Canucks beat the Oil, but their future in still in limbo

Former Canuck Geoff Courtnall has been approached by ownership for counsel about the direction of management for next season and beyond. It’s unclear what Courtnall’s role would be, but much more than losing games has contributed to the crisis in consumer confidence that seems to be developing in Vancouver.
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Penguins avoid being swept by Devils, beat New Jer
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:07am - 20 Feb 2019

Pittsburgh Saves Face With A Win Over New Jersey

Bryan Rust scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins continued their playoff push and avoided the embarrassment of being swept by the lowly New Jersey Devils with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night.
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Casey Cizikas' overtime goal lifts Islanders past

No time like O-time!

Casey Cizikas scored on a breakaway with 14:48 gone in the first overtime and Semyon Varlamov returned to the net to make 39 saves, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night and knotting their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
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Jarome Iginla gets nostalgic as Flames prepare to
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 2:48am - 02 Mar 2019

Going Down Memory Lane......

It was a nostalgic day at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday as Jarome Iginla returned to Calgary, ahead of his big night on Saturday when the Flames will retire his jersey.
2019 NHL Trade Deadline Team Needs: Vancouver Canu
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 9:01am - 23 Feb 2019

2019 NHL Trade Deadline : Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are surprising everyone by making a push for the playoffs, but with next year as a real target to get in, don't expect them to be big players at the deadline. At the same time, they have the potential to do something. Iain MacIntyre explores their options.
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Tippett envisions situation where Draisaitl plays
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:06pm - 28 May 2019

The future looks bright-er in Edmonton today

Dave Tippett spoke about his experience with Team North America a few years ago, where Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews fed off each other, and how he sees Leon Draisaitl filling a similar role as Matthews did.
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Kane scores twice, including OT winner, as Blackha
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:27am - 21 Feb 2019

Hawks Give Wings A Good Kaning In O.T. Win

Patrick Kane scored two goals, including the game winner with 2:18 left in overtime, extending his point streak to 19 games and lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.
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The Impact of Ankle Motion on Ice Hockey Performan

The Impact of Ankle Motion on Ice Hockey Performance - Adam Virgile Sports Science

When I began writing an article on the physical qualities which are related to being an ultra-fast skater, I began with ankle dorsiflexion…which resulted in a deep dive…and, now, have found that the article would be too long to cover anything else. Without further ado, here’s a write-up on ankle dorsiflexion and on-ice performance. Ankle […]
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Ovechkin, Capitals win 4th in row with victory ove
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 5:49am - 04 Mar 2019

Throwing It All Away.........

Alex Ovechkin scored in the fourth round of a shootout without putting the puck in the net, and the Washington Capitals extended their win streak to four games with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday.