Christian Hanson
The Bruins have been all but silent during free agency, but started the week off on the right skate; signing Christian Hanson to a one-year, two-way contract. Hanson will earn $105,000 at the AHL level, $600,000 NHL.
The 6’4″, 228 lb center played the 2011-12 season with Washington’s AHL affiliate Hershey Bears; tallying 10 goals, 11 assists and 42 penalty minutes in 52 games.
Hanson began his career with Toronto, playing a career high 31 NHL games with the Leafs and 58 AHL games with the Marlies.
Donning a familiar last name, Hanson’s father, Dave was part of the Hanson Brothers, playing Jack Hanson in 1977’s hockey classic “Slap Shot”.
It can be hard to say goodbye to the ice, after playing 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and leaving an influential stamp on the franchise, Niklas Lidstrom retired back in May. Just over a month later, Lidstrom has decided to stay with the Red Wings as a scout, most likely in Europe.
The announcement came on Sunday from Red Wings assistant GM Jim Nill during the Red Wings prospect camp.
“We haven’t really sat down [and determined] to what extent, but he’ll be in the organization and do everything he can to help us out,” Nill said. “We might bring him back here. It depends on the situation. His terms. We wanted to keep him in the organization.”
Red Wings fans are sure to rejoice knowing that Lidstrom will still hold a glove towards the organizations youth; even after his retirement.
The Free Agency game, one both beloved and hated by fans (and probably players alike). It’s the time of year where possibilities are endless and you find yourself anxiously awaiting reports of signings. Now that all the “big names” have been spoken for, it leaves a fan wondering about the potential for the 2012-13 roster. Quite a few teams have been publicly building a hockey army of sorts during the off-season, while others have remained relatively silent since the beginning of free agency on July 1st.
It seems like just yesterday that the LA Kings defeated NJ Devils and hoisted the Stanley Cup. The off-season skates by quickly, and the Kings reign will slowly begin to crumble, as a new season fast approaches. A battle has silently begun brewing in the Western Conference, with Dallas and ultimately Minnesota leading the charge. Dallas recognized the importance of veteran players and signed not one, but two. Both 40-year olds, Ray Whitney and Jaromir Jagr will highlight the already strong albeit young Stars roster. With Dallas rallying their roster to be a strong contender in the west, it will be all eyes on Minnesota this upcoming season. Both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter found themselves answering the call of the Wild; both players signed $98 millon, 13-year contracts. Before the announcement on July 4th, another Minnesota signing flew under the radar in Torrey Mitchell on July 1st. The young, fast left winger had previously found substantial success with the Sharks and will fit nicely for the next 3-years with the Minnesota franchise.
The team look of the week goes in the NHL’s damsel in distress the Phoenix Coyotes. This look is a cute and casual way to support your favourite hockey team all year round. While DOANing (see what I did there) this outfit you will scream fashionable, casual, edgy and most obviously a Yotes fan. This season sheer shirts have been everywhere, pair that with the always chic lace on the shorts and the edgy Sam Edleman oxfords and this outfit is a winner. The rings and clutch punch this outfit up and dress it up just enough to balance out the playful air the headband adds.
Just like always if you don’t have something here don’t sweat just use what you have, this look is just a guideline. If you love this look and aren’t a Coyotes fan just swap out the Coyotes stuff to fit your team colours and logo. Hope you enjoyed it.
Brett MacLean (Paul Hebert/Icon Sportswire)
Brett MacLean, 23, of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes and AHL Portland Pirates suffered apparent cardiac arrest Tuesday night while playing hockey in Owen Sound, Ontario. After being taken to a local hospital, MacLean was air lifted to Knight University Hospital in London, Ontario, and admitted into the ICU. Coyotes’ General Manager Don Maloney issued the following statement:
Brett was playing hockey last night in Owen Sound, Ontario, when he suffered a medical emergency…Our thoughts and prayers are with Brett and his family. We request that everyone please respect their privacy at this time. We will provide an update on Brett’s status when information is available.
As of Wednesday morning, no update had been issued.
Finally the Vancouver Canucks made major movement on opening day of the NHL’s 2012 free agency (happy belated Canada Day by the way!). They landed the highest profile free agent out of all seven Canadian franchises when they inked local product Jason Garrison.
The Canucks lost veteran blue-liners Sami Salo to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Aaron Rome to the Dallas Stars earlier in the day, but rebounded to sign the 27-year-old Garrison of White Rock, British Columbia. Canucks GM Mike Gillis categorized it with a winning presence in Garrison rather than losing budding blueliner, also BC native, Justin Schultz to the Edmonton Oilers.
With free agency moves happening all over the league, one noticeably quiet team can be found in the Boston Bruins. It’s no secret that the Bruins have had their fair share of frantic July 1st throughout the years; acquiring notable players such as Zdeno Chara. Free agency in the past has allowed Boston the opportunity of molding a team worthy of the 2011 Stanley Cup. This past season was filled with struggle, injury, lack of emotional drive and a never ending chorus of the dreaded “hangover.” Bruins faithful welcomed free agency with open arms; looking in anticipation for some variety in a virtually unchanged team.
Fresh legs, Recchi-like leadership and a player to complete the power play puzzle would make positive additions for the upcoming season. While fans assumed Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli would be quick to fix the roster during the 1st day of free agency; the endless hours of transaction coverage proved a different story.
“I’m not actively looking” Chiarelli told media on Sunday afternoon.
July 1st, perhaps it’s no coincidence that both NHL Free Agency and Canada Day share the date. With many NHL players hailing from the Great White North, it’s not hard to celebrate Canada for it’s many contributions to hockey.
Today also marks the start of NHL Free Agency, with quite a few big names set to test the waters, it should be a team feeding frenzy to say the least.
With about 101 different sites posting free agency signings, the quickest and easiest one to keep up with is easily The Fourth Period.
By Rochelle Bergman
On Wednesdays, I go to the local University and help the radio station. I teach students how to write announcements and commercials for non-profit organizations.
Part of my job is to write announcements for local activities that are free or near free for the students.
One of these free activities is located at the local Park and Recreation Arena. This arena has swimming, gyms, free weights, trainers to help you, kids activities and much more.
They also have year round skating!
It’s a million degrees outside and there is no place you’d rather be, than in a rink. Sadly, that’s not an option and you’ll have to settle for other venues to beat the heat. In reality a day at the beach would be perfect, but not everyone lives near the ocean. So whether you cool off at the beach, lake, ocean or pool, you can do it in style while rooting for the home team.
Obviously with soaring temperatures, wearing a hockey jersey isn’t an option. It can be hard to wear team gear during the warmer months, so opting for a similar team color scheme is the easiest choice. For this weeks look, we chose a light flowing summer dress. A flowing sundress easily conceals a bathing suit underneath, which equals a no hassle change when you arrive at your destination.
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