Month July 2011

Off-Season Treadmill Training

With the off-season upon us, there is no better time than now to get into shape for the fall. If you are like me, and perhaps like most beer leaguers, dropping a few pounds and building up the strength and…

Khabibulin to Serve Jail Time in DUI Case

No one wants to spend time in jail, but Edmonton goalie Nikokai Khabibulin will spend 30 days between jail and house arrest after not continuing to appeal his DUI charge in Arizona earlier this week. The DUI occurred February 8,…

Bauer Vapor XR4 Roller Hockey Skates

The  Bauer Vapor XR4 roller hockey skates will fall in the middle of the new skate line. This skate will still offer great features and materials to more advanced recreational and competitive players, but will also help your wallet out…

Red Wings forward Kris Draper announces retirement

After 17 years with the Detroit Red Wings, grinder Kris Draper announced his retirement from the National Hockey League this afternoon at a press conference at Joe Louis Arena. “This is the most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make because…

Islanders confirm interest in Alexei Yashin

There appears to be some truth to the rumors that Alexei Yashin is considering a return to the NHL after spending the last four seasons playing abroad. New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow confirmed today that he has had…

Ty Conklin and Red Wings Reunite for One Season

Reunited and it feels so good. The Detroit Red Wings solidified their goaltending situation after the retirement of veteran Chris Osgood with the free-agent signing of Ty Conklin. The deal is for one year and Conklin will receive a salary of $750,000.…