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Despite Longer Development Curve, 22 Goalies Were Selected in the 2019 NHL Draft – A Look at the Most Intriguing Picks
Sure, the Jack Hugheses and the Kaapo Kakkos of the world generally get the bulk of headlines and coverage during NHL Draft weekend, and probably rightfully so, being that these are the cornerstones around which franchises build for the future. But there’s no denying—and as a goaltender, I’m completely unbiased in this opinion—that the last […]
Sound of Hockey Bonus Episode! Featuring Natalie Darwitz, USA Hockey Legend
Who doesn’t love a good bonus episode? This one revolves around an all-time interview with an all-time great, Natalie Darwitz. Natalie is a member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame, three-time Olympic medalist, and is currently the head coach of the Hamline University Pipers. Natalie shares some fantastic stories from her career, her thoughts […]
NHL Seattle and OVG apply for AHL expansion in Palm Springs to go with new arena
By Andy Eide Oak View Group, along with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, announced Wednesday plans to build a 10,000 seat arena in Palm Springs, California. Further, OVG and NHL Seattle have jointly applied to the American Hockey League for an expansion team, beginning play in 2021. NHL Seattle had previously said it […]
NHL Entry Draft: Sounds from the Draft
Part of the reason I love the NHL Entry Draft so much is getting to hear about the interesting journey these kids took to get here. Although this is not the final destination for the players drafted, it is an important milestone on their journey. I’ve consolidated some audio from some of the more interesting […]
The NHL Draft – Worth Attending If/When Seattle Hosts
There are rumblings throughout the Pacific Northwest—both north and south of the US-Canadian border—that an NHL Draft could be coming to the Emerald City in the coming years. As you may be aware, the 2019 version of that same event occurred over the weekend in the home of what will be Seattle’s closest rival, the […]
Sound of Hockey Episode 42 – Post-Draft Delirium, featuring USA NTDP coach John Wroblewski (and a cameo by Craig Button)
Episode 42 of Sound of Hockey is one of the biggest episodes yet. Recorded in Vancouver fresh off of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, John, Andy, and Darren are pretty amped up after attending that great event. Featured in this episode is USA National Team Development Program head coach John Wroblewski, who the guys talked […]
All five of WHL’s US Division clubs represented at NHL Draft
By Andy Eide VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The 2019 NHL Draft saw a strong showing from the Western Hockey League. The WHL led the way this past weekend with 28 players selected, more than any other feeder league or organization. Seven players went in the first round and by the end of the weekend at […]
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