Puck 'N Hockey

I was just over 3 months old when the American men miraculously defeated the Soviet Union and went on to capture gold during the 1980 Winter games.  I have no direct memories or concept of what that meant to American hockey fans and society.  I have only ever seen or heard the historical accounts of…Click here for more.

First, congratulations to the Canadian women.  They clearly translated their country’s pride and pressure into an on ice performance very deserving of Olympic gold.  Team Canada was also very deserving of the celebration that followed, despite what the International Olympic Committee thinks. Following their win and receiving their medals, the Canadian women celebrated as most…Click here for more.

By now everyone has seen the 2011 Winter Classic in Washington, DC post by Kirk Luedeke at hockeyjournal.com.  The rumor follows the idea that the NHL wants to further capitalize on the Ovechkin/Crosby and Washington/Pittsburgh rivalries by hosting the 2011 Winter Classic at Nationals Park.  This has been the typical scenario speculated on by countless…Click here for more.

The Capitals looked much better against the St. Louis Blues even though they lost 4-3 after a shootout.  However, there were still shades of the defensive zone problems that have plagued the Capitals for the past few games. Overall, the Caps seemed to recommit themselves to team defense.  Forwards seemed to be getting back to…Click here for more.