Hockey
Unique venues, loud jerseys: The factors that make the Stadium Series special
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Hockey
Friday, 17 February 2023 04:01
It was the end of the KISS concert at Dodger Stadium in 2014, when the group hit the final bombastic notes of "Rock and Roll All Nite" and the pyrotechnics illuminated the palm trees near the hockey rink. That was the moment I fell in love with the bizarre, audacious spectacle that is the NHL Stadium Series.Picture the Winter Classic…
Red Wings sign Maatta to 2-year, $6M extension
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Hockey
Thursday, 16 February 2023 12:53
DETROIT -- The Red Wings have signed defenseman Olli Maatta to a two-year, $6 million extension to keep him under contract through the 2024-25 season.The Red Wings announced the deal Thursday, two weeks before the NHL trade deadline.Maatta, 28, has five goals and 17 points, his first season with Detroit, entering Thursday night's game in Calgary. He previously played for…
Jerrard, ex-NHL assistant, dies of cancer at 57
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Hockey
Thursday, 16 February 2023 15:45
Paul Jerrard, one of the few Black assistant coaches in the NHL during his three stints in the league over the past two decades, has died, the University of Nebraska-Omaha announced Thursday. He was 57.An athletic department spokesperson said Jerrard's wife informed the school he died Wednesday at a hospital in Omaha. Jerrard spent the past five seasons on Omaha…
Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Hockey
Thursday, 16 February 2023 05:52
With the selection of the NCAA men's hockey tournament about a month away and the Frozen Four less than 50 days away, the field of 16 is taking shape.Of course, things still can change over the homestretch of the regular season and particularly with the conference tournaments which begin March 3, where teams off the radar could earn automatic NCAA…
The NHL's best defensemen: Players, coaches, execs vote for the top 10
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Hockey
Thursday, 16 February 2023 06:48
What defines a great NHL defenseman?That's a question fans, pundits, executives and players themselves have debated for decades."The problem with defensemen is you can go one of two ways. You can go with the guy who puts points on the board, or you can go with the guy who is defensively responsible," one NHL coach told ESPN. "I value those…
More...
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 11:37
Kings sign Anderson to 8-year, $33M extension
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 12:14
Regional sports net skips $140M interest owed
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 08:35
Ovechkin steps away from Caps for family matter
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 04:06
Ranking the NHL's top goaltenders for 2023: Why Vasilevskiy is the clear top choice
Monday, 13 February 2023 21:13
Sabres prospect lifts Northeastern to Beanpot title
Monday, 13 February 2023 12:06
Coyotes park Chychrun as trade deadline looms
Monday, 13 February 2023 19:46
Ukraine youth hockey team wins again in Quebec
Sunday, 12 February 2023 12:29
Sens' Forsberg out indefinitely with MCL tears
Saturday, 11 February 2023 20:53
Kings retire former captain Brown's No. 23 jersey
Sunday, 12 February 2023 00:34
Pens' Crosby gets 1st game misconduct of career
Saturday, 11 February 2023 16:05
Anthems unite Ukraine, U.S. youth hockey teams
Saturday, 11 February 2023 12:07
Vegas G Thompson week to week with injury
Friday, 10 February 2023 21:15
Tarasenko thrills crowd with goal in Rangers debut
Friday, 10 February 2023 11:47
Kane: Not thrilled to see Rangers add Tarasenko
Friday, 10 February 2023 04:33
NHL Power Rankings: Player to watch the rest of the way for all 32 teams
Friday, 10 February 2023 09:00
Breaking down how the Bruins have been so dominant -- and how long it can last
Thursday, 09 February 2023 10:14
Flames' Andersson out after scooter hit by vehicle
Thursday, 09 February 2023 12:20
Leafs goalie Murray back on IR with ankle injury
Thursday, 09 February 2023 08:42
Kraken place leading scorer Burakovsky on IR
Thursday, 09 February 2023 05:42