by Chris Lynch | Apr 7, 2022 | Big Ten, CCHA, NCAA, NCHC
After a season filled with hype, covid-concern, drama, and fantastic finishes, four teams remain to compete for a National Championship. All four hail from western schools and travel to Boston for a shot at final glory in the 2021-22 college hockey season. Let’s...
by Brian Kennedy | Apr 24, 2021 | Homepage, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild
East Coasters and Canadian Division fans don’t much know or care what’s happening out West, it seems. Most have assumed that the fourth spot (after Vegas and Colorado, already in, and Minnesota, a lock at 63 points) will go to the Blues. Don’t look now, but they don’t...
by Brian Kennedy | Feb 21, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, Minnesota Wild
For five minutes Saturday night, it looked like the Anaheim Ducks had found the answer. This happened with the end of period two versus Minnesota in view. Josh Mahura, playing his first game of the year, fired a shot that was credited as a goal to him, though later...
by Brian Kennedy | Feb 19, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, Minnesota Wild
The Anaheim Ducks came into their Thursday game at home versus Minnesota having lost a game 3-2 after gaining a win in a 1-0 shutout. Their secret weapon—not so secret when the only reason the team wins is that he allows zero goals—John Gibson was back in net. And...
by Brian Kennedy | Jan 21, 2021 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, Minnesota Wild
You stand in goal and hold your team in the game. You look fantastic. Your team wins because of you. This happens twice in a row. The second time, you get a shutout and they win despite having provided the slimmest offensive output possible, 1-0. Your reward? You...