Writings on the Rink

Be Ready for February 25th, 2014!

The Olympics are upon us. We hear all kinds of facts and figures coming from Sochi. I will not bombard you with any thing...

Puck Lyme: Using hockey to face-off against Lyme Disease

I generally use this forum as a distraction from my pain.  Hockey  in general, but the Blackhawks in particular, provides a respite from the...

What Makes a Slump a Slump?

Back in November (oh, those halcyon days), Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin scored against the New York Islanders and everybody went nuts. He was coming...

What Your Olympic Allegiance Says About You – Pens Fan Edition

With so many Penguins going to the Olympics, it's hard for a Pittsburgh fan to choose who to root for. The USA? Canada? Finland?...

Hockey can be Embarrassing

  Once in a while, we all do it. We get embarrassed. We wear the lamp shade over our heads way too long! In the morning...

The Death of Minor League Hockey in San Francisco: Bulls Gone But Not Forgotten

I sit here tonight, listening to the dismal San Jose Sharks game. It's 2-0 Calgary and the San Jose Sharks haven't scored a goal...

Hockey Day Minnesota: A Hockey Lover’s Dream Vacation

Forget the tropical vacation. This California hockey girl headed to the coldest spot in January to get her winter fix, Minnesota, to take in...

The Lion and the Game

Howdy hockey lovers! Do I have a little quiz for you!! What does a frozen lion pond, a lion named Sterk, a female zookeeper and...

ATO, PTO What? A Primer on Hockey Contracts

( Mirco Mueller signs his contract, photo San Jose Sharks) As we enter the second half of the hockey season and the injuries to the...

Junior Hockey Team, Acne and iPods!

By Rochelle Bergman Happy New Year to all! Well readers, I have hit on some important news from Team Canada's Junior Team. Is it life turning?...