Month August 2014

Drug Testing Now Extended to AHL

It was only a matter of time before the American Hockey League (AHL) implemented drug testing for its players. Players who play in the second-highest level of professional hockey in North America are now subjected to the same testing guidelines…

Daniel Alfredsson still undecided on future

Daniel Alfredsson’s future in the National Hockey League remains uncertain, but the veteran Swedish forward continues to train hard for another potential season. “He’s training hard,” said Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland. “He’s training to play.” Alfredsson, 41,…

Is the NHL Making Expansion Plans?

Although the NHL insists that plans for expansion are not imminent, rumors have been circulating about four new teams being added within the next few years. Cities among the top candidates for expansion are Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Quebec…

Ric Del Basso

Ric Del Basso Incredible Goal Celebration

When you think of where top goal celebrations may take place, I’m certain that the Australian Ice Hockey League would not have crossed your mind. After this, you may change your mind. Ric Del Basso of the Perth Thunder scored…

Rich Clune Nashville Predators

Rich Clune Calls Out Twitter Bully

While high paid professional athletes often face the criticism of an online bully, the tweets or other messages typically remain ignored. Usually there is no opportunity for confrontation, but Rich Clune of the Nashville Predators found himself in a different…

NHL Announces Draft Lottery Changes

Taking in hopes of drafting top prospect Connor McDavid just got a little more difficult. The NHL announced earlier this week a 2-year set of changes to the NHL Entry Draft lottery for teams who didn’t make the playoffs. Under…

Josh Ho-Sang scores beauty in BioSteel Camp shootout

Poor Malcolm Subban. The Boston Bruins prospect had already been upstaged by younger brother Jordan at the annual BioSteel Camp, and then New York Islanders prospect Josh Ho-Sang went ahead and added insult to injury. Ho-Sang, 18, was selected 28th…

Jordan Subban scores sick goal against brother Malcolm

Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban has quickly emerged as one of the league’s premier defenseman, and he has certainly set the bar high for his younger brothers Malcolm and Jordan. But they seem up for the challenge. Malcolm Subban, the…