Hey folks. It’s been a while since I wrote a hockey column, but there hasn’t been much happening in the NHL–until now. Playoffs are just around the corner (literally weeks) and the game has been getting faster and harder (and dirtier). A few nasty hits have been thrown around; nasty enough to warrant suspensions from… Read more »

>>> Forbes Magazine and Forbes.com recently released their annual list of the world’s richest people. Topping the list for the umpteenth time is Microsoft founder and owner, Bill Gates, who is worth a reported 56 billion dollars. What do you do with that much money? Coming in a close second is an investor by the… Read more »

Now that the All-Star Break is over, the real games begin. Speaking of the All-Star game, the West won by a miniscule point spread of 12-9. The East played strongly on the offensive, making good use of all the scoring opportunities given -? although they were few and far between. The West’s defence was on… Read more »

The All-Star hockey team is the biggest thing going in hockey right not. No matter which NHL teams’ web site you are on, you will be bombarded with requests to vote for this year’s All-Star team. Support your favourite players and vote! Simply choose one player for each position and click the web site’s submit… Read more »

Hockey is a game of excitement and thrilling suspense. Fans adore cheering on their favourite teams and players, and the athletes within this sport love playing for them. However, there is a dangerous side to this sport, and injuries are all too common. Whether it is through fighting or game play, players may become hurt,… Read more »

*This week a new feature has been added to the column a player spotlight. Each week at the end of the article, you can find a quick summary on a Canadian player. I hope you enjoy it!* We all know what the season of hockey concludes with the Stanley Cup. Purchased by Lord Stanley in… Read more »

November 11, also known as Remembrance Day, is the day we dedicate to honouring those who gave their lives for our country. There are many traditions we, as Canadians, follow all over the country, showing in our own ways the gratitude we feel to all those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom. Every year, Ottawa… Read more »

So now we are heading into the preliminaries before the All-Star break. Although the standings are starting to take shape, it is far too early to predict any sort of outcome, for teams can change in the blink of an eye. So I thought that this would be the perfect time to go over the… Read more »

We’re closing in on our first month of the season, and it’s shaping up to be a great one! The teams all over the board have surprised us, and shaken their opponents. It’s a whole new game, ladies and gents, and we’re just getting started. So I pose this question to you: is it the… Read more »

The hockey season has officially begun, and all anyone can say is, “Game On!” Already teams have surprised odds makers and fans alike! The underdogs came out with a bang, but the favourites haven’t slacked off either. It’s too early to even contemplate who may win the Stanley Cup, but it’s the perfect time to… Read more »