Posted on October 13 2008 by J. Donetelli.
RUSSIA – Alexei Cherepanov, the New York Rangers’ first pick (No. 17) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, has died after suffering an apparent heart attack Monday during a game with Avangard Omsk, his club in the Kontinental Hockey League.
The 19-year-old Cherepanov had 8 goals and 13 points in 15games this season, his third with Omsk.
Posted on October 11 2008 by Tom Ferda.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Thrashers opened their 2008-09 season with a 7-4 win at home against the Washington Capitals.
In a game that saw Washington out-shoot Atlanta 43-31; goaltending proved to be the difference. Washington goaltender, Jose Theodore, the only addition to the Capital roster this year, was pulled at the halfway point of the game after letting in 4 goals on just 17 shots.
Posted on October 09 2008 by Tom Ferda.
ATLANTA – Zach Bogosian possesses strong work ethics and was born competitive to the core so it was no surprise when the seventeen-year-old American was selected No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2008 NHL draft.
The 6′ 2″, 200 pound hard-hitting blue liner is a fierce competitor, capable of playing with a mean streak. Watching him compete and battle on the ice, it’s no surprise his favorite movie is “Gladiator”.
Posted on October 03 2008 by Tom Ferda.
ATLANTA – GM Don Waddell made an aggressive attempt to sign premiere veteran free agents like Brian Campbell and Brian Rolston before they decided to sign in NHL cities where it snows several times a year. Working against him was the fact Atlanta is considered one of the least desirable places to play in the NHL.
Posted on September 24 2008 by Tom Ferda.
LOS ANGELES – After years of hiding in the shadows of the rival NBA, the NHL made its way back into the ratings and into Hollywood’s spotlight last season. Just days after the Red Wings sent the Penguins packing, the Stanley Cup made a trip down the red carpet for ‘The Love Guru’ and appeared on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’.
Posted on September 11 2008 by Tom Ferda.
The NHL got their ass kicked in a toe-to-toe bout with Sponge Bob. The dorky-looking yellow sponge rammed Bettman head-first into the glass and skated away hoisting the cup and the NHL Playoffs were nowhere in sight on the ratings stat sheet.
It’s time for the NHL owners to set down their martini glasses and take notice.