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How LIU built a Division I college hockey program from scratch during a pandemic
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 04:29
As Brett Riley paced the streets of his girlfriend's Vermont neighborhood in early June, cell phone to ear, stretching the definition of what an unlimited minutes plan is supposed to look like, he was selling a dream. It was a dream of which he had no inkling just months prior, and one that only actually existed at the time in…
The five NHL teams that had sneaky good offseasons
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Thursday, 12 November 2020 04:22
It's hard not being the Colorado Avalanche these days.They're a Stanley Cup favorite, with only six of the 20 players under contract over the age of 30. They have Nathan MacKinnon, considered by many to be the best all-around hockey player in the world. They have defenseman Cale Makar, the 22-year-old point machine who just captured the Calder Trophy. They're…
Meeker, Leafs great and broadcasting icon, dies
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Wednesday, 11 November 2020 16:29
TORONTO -- Howie Meeker, who won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs, served in Parliament during his playing days, and went on to become a Canadian icon as a respected and colorful television hockey analyst, has died. He was 97.A spokesman for the Maple Leafs confirmed Wednesday via email that Meeker died Sunday. There was no immediate word…
Why a professional player quit hockey and joined the Marines
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Wednesday, 11 November 2020 04:35
For Ben Stafford, it was the kind of hockey moment that young players dream about: scoring the game-winning goal in Game 4 of the 2005 Calder Cup Final, which clinched the championship for the AHL's Philadelphia Phantoms. But even at the height of his hockey career, Stafford knew his dream was over.The 27-year-old celebrated with teammates who would go on…
Men's college hockey preview: Best teams, top prospects, more
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Wednesday, 11 November 2020 04:24
The 2020-21 men's college hockey season is going to happen. On Friday night in South Bend, Indiana, Wisconsin will face Notre Dame in the first official game of the season -- only about a month after the season would normally start. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, this did not always seem possible.Players have been on campus since August or earlier, training…
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Tuesday, 10 November 2020 18:05
Kraken expect training center by summer 2021
Monday, 09 November 2020 14:03
Stars re-sign Hintz to 3-year, $9.45M contract
Sunday, 08 November 2020 11:42
Aaron Rodgers, athletes and teams remember 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek
Saturday, 07 November 2020 17:07
Ducks sign No. 6 pick Drysdale to 3-year deal
Friday, 06 November 2020 06:24
Big international hockey questions: How will this year's World Juniors work?
Thursday, 05 November 2020 13:08
Blue Jackets sign Gavrikov to 3-year, $8.4M deal
Thursday, 05 November 2020 07:29
Reports: Rangers avoid arbitration with Strome
Thursday, 05 November 2020 04:20
What we know right now about the NHL and COVID-19
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 11:44
Jackets' Nyquist out 5-6 months after surgery
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 07:43
Islanders, defenseman Pulock reach 2-year deal
Tuesday, 03 November 2020 13:59
Stars' Seguin, Bishop out 5 months after surgery
Tuesday, 03 November 2020 11:20
Red Wings keep Mantha, sign to 4-year deal
Monday, 02 November 2020 15:19
North Dakota tops preseason college hockey poll
Monday, 02 November 2020 04:11
NHL 2020-21 season plans: Latest on format, timeline and challenges
Saturday, 31 October 2020 21:21
Premier Ford working to allow checking in OHL
Friday, 30 October 2020 17:10
Ontario Hockey League: No checking due to virus
Friday, 30 October 2020 10:48
Hockey Hall of Fame won't name new class in '21
Thursday, 29 October 2020 16:19
Paralyzed ex-BU hockey player Roy dies at 45
Thursday, 29 October 2020 12:46
NHL trying to find path for normal '21-22 season
Thursday, 29 October 2020 08:31