Writings on the Rink

Snuggies and Challenges!

$24.95! That is the cost of the new NHL's holiday gift. If you haven't heard yet, the NHL has gone into the warm- fleece- stay- at- home- wear! They are...

An Open Letter From the Associate Editor

While I'm coming up on my one year anniversary and my hundredth post with The Pink Puck, I wanted to do something a little...

Hockey and Heartbreak: Why Losing Hurts

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a rough week. We're not going to talk about the Edmonton game because it's better all around if we...

The Rectangle Of It All!

Oval or circle, it is the ice rink itself that helps to make this game what it is today. I sometimes wondered where the size...

Learning the game, just like you: The Puck & Monarch’s Nick Shore

By Ariel Carron It's that time again, Pink Puck-ers! Not only are we getting some terms defined by Manchester Monarch's Nick Shore, but it's my...

NHL 101: The Pre-NHL Era

Last week we covered the origins and development of the various games which contributed to the evolution of the ice hockey sport we all...

My Special Hockey Guy

Yesterday was November 11th. A day to remember our fallen soldiers and to give thanks. Very few hockey players died in wars. Joe Turner WW2,...

Learning the game, just like you: The Rink & Sean Backman

By Ariel Carron Well hello again, Pink Puck-ers! I would say last week's Learning the game post...

Why Dollars Don’t Always Mean “Sense,” and Why THAT GUY Doesn’t Represent Blackhawks Fans

I watched last night's Blackhawks game from the comfort of my home, which I will do for probably all but a couple this year....

Hockey: From Different Eyes, a Players Aspect

By Lee Durocher I have played wheelchair hockey for over 20 years, I also played on a team that was a step above a beer league...