Ice Hockey

You’ve seen Sergei Ovechkin on the ice; now get ready for Campbell Oshie, the latest Capitals kid to show off his hockey prowess. The one-year-old didn’t have to run or skate, scooting around the living room on his hands and knees with a stick while his dad passed him the ball.

The Los Angeles Kings possess the eighth overall pick following the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery, where they didn’t move up or down in the draft order. LA is known for having one of the deepest prospect pipelines in the NHL. The pinnacle of the pipeline is 2020 second overall pick, Quinton Byfield. Second on the depth chart is 2019’s fifth overall pick Alex Turcotte, who alongside Byfield will be a great one-two punch at center. Further notable center prospects include Rasmus Kupari, Tyler Madden, and Akil Thomas. The duo of 21-year-old rookie centers Gabriel Vilardi and Jaret Anderson-Dolan, who recently both nabbed a gold medal in the 2021 World Championship, provide the Kings with one of the brightest up-and-coming center lineups in the entire NHL.

A Godfall PS4 release was today announced and will join already available platforms PS5 and Windows PC, Gearbox today announced. The title will be available on last-gen systems from 10 August alongside a new expansion called Fire & Darkness and a free update titled Lightbringer. Moreover, a matchmaking beta and...

The Riders Republic release date was today set for 2 September across PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Stadia. Alongside news of Riders Republic‘s new release date (the title was delayed previously), we got to check out gameplay. “Upcoming betas” were also confirmed today. Pre-orders seem to be required for access; we’ll...

For the late Dick Emahiser, hockey was all about seeing smiles on the faces of the kids he worked with. Emahiser, who passed away in February, was honored with the Wm. Thayer Tutt Award, presented annually by USA Hockey to a volunteer, who, during many years of service, displayed a selfless dedication to the enhancement of ice hockey at the grassroots level of America.

Frank Fredrickson led a double life as hockey star and Canadian war hero. The first part is an open book that earned him Hall of Fame honours as the first man to win the Stanley Cup, the Olympic gold medal and the Allan Cup. He initially made his name as a centre and captain of the famed Winnipeg Falcons, a team of all-Icelandic ancestry.

Rainbow Six Siege crossplay and cross-progression have been dated across PC, Stadia, Luna, Xbox and PlayStation platforms. First, we can expect crossplay and cross-progression between Windows PC, Stadia and Luna from 30 June. This will be followed in early 2022 by crossplay and cross-progression on Xbox One, Xbox Series X,...

The Rainbow Six Extraction Deluxe Edition was today detailed by Ubisoft alongside pre-order bonuses as well. First, those that pre-order the game will gain access to its “Orbital Decay Bundle,” which includes Orion gear for Lion and Finka alongside a weapon skin and Crashlander charm. The Deluxe Edition includes the...

Though I desperately miss having the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs, there really isn’t anything better than postseason hockey. Watching the Vegas – Colorado series has been such an enjoyable series to watch, and the end-to-end, fast paced game, especially the unpredictable element of game five makes playoff hockey what it is: impossible to predict.

As Deano sang, “Ain’t that a kick in the head.” For the third year in a row, the Avalanche is out after the second round of the NHL playoffs. So much for all that “learning what it takes to win” and “maturing into a winner.”. I don’t really know what...

48 Special Hockey Athletes across the U.S. and Canada raised $70,000 for special hockey programs in an adaptive EA SPORTS™ NHL®21 virtual tournament. The Ducks participated in the first-ever American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) eSports Challenge hosted by the Washington Capitals on Sunday, June 6. A total of 48 special hockey athletes from 48 cities across the U.S. and Canada played EA SPORTS™ NHL® 21 in an adaptive virtual tournament that raised $70,000 for ASHA programming. The ASHA eSports Challenge powered by Bauer was supported by The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. The broadcast saw 143,128 live viewers.

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at Auston Matthews’ season as noted by his multiple nominations for awards after award. I’ll also note former Maple Leafs’ player Patrick Marleau’s recent award nomination. Finally, I’ll share some global news that I believe will likely impact...

NHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligibility. NHL Central Scouting: 5th (amongst EU skaters) Daniil Chayka is not the most exciting NHL Draft prospect to watch. His low point totals in Canadian junior, Russian junior, and Russian professional hockey over the past few seasons accurately reflect his lack of offensive ability. So, why do numerous scouts claim the Russian defenseman is worthy of a first-round selection?

As the Stanley Cup playoffs march on, our Chicago Blackhawks writers are taking a look back at the strange 2020-21 season and handing out individual grades for the majority of the roster. Today I will break down Philipp Kurashev’s first season in the National Hockey League. Kurashev had an interesting...

Talk about making the most of unexpected opportunities. Cole Perfetti capped off a whirlwind season by winning gold with Canada at the World Hockey Championship in Latvia last week. Suiting up for three different teams, the Jets’ top prospect got a ton of professional hockey experience under his belt and...

This week it was announced that Patrick Marleau was one of the three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. For those who might not know, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded after each season to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

At the end of the strangest season of his hockey life, 19-year-old Winnipeg Jets prospect Cole Perfetti was standing on the ice, wearing a gold medal around his neck, and celebrating a world championship for Canada. What a finale it was for Perfetti, who should have still been in junior...