The off-season often leaves you with plenty of excess time. Even though this past season is featured in re-runs on TV, why not relive hockey’s past through the words on a page. Here are 5 hockey books deserving of at least 3 periods worth of reading time on any given day.
4. My First Goal by Mike Brophy
2. Then Wayne Said to Mario: The Best Stanley Cup Stories Ever Told by Kevin Allen
This afternoon rounds 2 through 7 of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft took place. These rounds are often over looked and believed by some to be unimportant. However that is just not true. Like all of the draft these rounds are filled with chance and uncertainty, that does not mean a player cannot because a top tier NHL player. Players like Brett Hull, Pavel Datsyuk and Pekka Rinne were all drafted in these rounds. Check out how these rounds unfolded.
The first round of the 2012 NHL entry draft took place tonight at the Consol Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The first round this year was filled with many ups and certainly a few shocking downs. As speculated Nail Yakupov went first overall to the Edmonton Oilers and Ryan Murray went second to the Columbus Bluejackets. Sticking to the ISS top 50 took a huge detour from there on out. If you are interested in seeing how the first round help up to the ISS top 50 potential draftees you can check out that list here. See how the first round unfolded below.
The NHL Awards have come and gone. But for a brief two days, the lights of Vegas shone even brighter. The Wynn hotel was a showcase for NHL elite during the two day Awards extravaganza. Despite the worthy candidates in each category, only one could be chosen as the winner. The following players are the lucky recipients, in thanks to this past seasons achievements.
Norris Trophy: Erik Karlsson, OTT, Hart Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Pitt, Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, NYR, Selke Trophy: Patrice Bergeron, Bos, Mark Messier Leadership Award: Shane Doan, Phx, Lady Byng: Brian Campbell, Florida King Clancy Award: Daniel Alfredsson, Ott, Calder Trophy: Gabriel Landeskog, Col, Ted Lindsay Award: Evgeni Malkin, Pitt, NHL Foundation Award: Mike Fisher, Nash, Jack Adams Award: Ken Hitchcock, St.L, Masterton Trophy: Max Pacioretty, Mont, Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, Jennings Trophy: Brian Elliott and Jaroslav Halak. St. L, Maurice Richard Trophy: Steven Stamkos, TB
Although the Awards are a time to praise players and coaches for an outstanding job both on and off the ice; it also affords them the opportunity to speak candidly in a more relaxed setting without the intensity that often accompanies them during the season.
Videos below, for photos from both media day and the awards, click here!
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The 2012 NHL regular season schedule was released today.
Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron was the well deserved recipient of the Selke award at the 2012 NHL Awards. Bergeron had an outstanding season and was quick to thanks his teammates during his acceptance speech and multiple times during his post awards availability.
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The most exciting day in a players life is almost upon us, the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be June 22-23, at Consol Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Round 1 will kick off at 7 pm on NBC Sports (USA) and TSN (Canada). The order of selection for each round is listed below; while player rankings can be seen here.
Round 1
1. Edmonton
2. Columbus
3. Montreal
4. NY Islanders
5. Toronto
6. Anaheim
7. Minnesota
8. Carolina
9. Winnipeg
10. Tampa Bay
11. Washington (from COL)
12. Buffalo
13. Dallas
14. Calgary
15. Ottawa
16. Washington
17. San Jose
18. Chicago
19. Tampa Bay (from DET)
20. Philadelphia
21. Buffalo (from NSH)
22. Pittsburgh
23. Florida
24. Boston
25. St. Louis
26. Vancouver
27. Phoenix
28. NY Rangers
29. New Jersey
30. Los Angeles (optional to CBJ)
Check out the order for the rest of the rounds after the jump!
By Rochelle Bergman
Well it is over, hockey season for awhile.
I now need to refocus my mind and get into other activities, till hockey is back.
I joined a garden club this year and I got myself a plot of land. I grow peas, carrots, radishes and strawberries and when I work on my garden, I wear my Toronto Maple Leaf shirt. Although I asked, no, I am not allowed to make a skating rink in winter with it!
I also realized that since I started to write for this website, I am prouder of my Leafs. This column has boosted my love for the game again. It was and is like a shot in my arm.
The Stanley Cup has been won, the season is over and the dust is settling. The NHL Entry draft is up next.The draft is exciting not only for draftees but for devoted hockey fans. A team can effectively build their team via the draft; just ask Penguins or Kings fans. Here are the ISS top 50 players eligible for the NHL Entry draft. This is the list as of May 15th 2012.
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