Eddie

Eddie

I love hockey. I love writing about hockey. I have an extensive background in and around hockey. I played the game going on 21 years and have been officiating the last 13. You'll see me write and give fair honest opinions on controversial plays, rules questions and other realms of hockey such as college hockey.

Allen, Darling Unveil Winter Classic Gear

Just days away from the 2017 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, the special game day equipment have arrived and the players are beginning to wear it in practice ahead of the annual outdoor showcase. Earlier this week goalies Jake Allen of…

Clock Running Out for NHL Participation in Olympics

Russia Olympics Sochi

The 2018 Winter Olympics are just over 13 months away but the deadline is rapidly approaching for whether or not NHL players will be making the trip to South Korea for the games. As Larry Lage written two weeks ago, the decision…

NWHL Players to Receive Attendance-Based Bonuses

The National Women’s Hockey League announced Friday that players will receive a bonus from ticket revenues retroactive to December 1. The agreement between the NWHL and the NWHL Players Association that represents players from all four teams worked on the…

Firefighter Saves The Day for Utah Grizzlies

We’ve written and read stories before about a goalie getting a phone call from a professional team, telling them that they need an emergency goalie and to bring their gear to the arena immediately. It’s the phone call every beer…

All-Star Fan Voting Begins Today

With the calendar turning from November to December, NHL fans are now able to determine the four captains in the 2017 NHL All-Star Game. The game will take place January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles and fans will have until…

37th Anniversary of Billy Smith’s Goal

On a November night early in the 1979-80 season, a New York Islanders goalie became the first goaltender to be credited with a goal. As the only goalie inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in the 1990’s, Billy Smith…

Vegas Golden Knights Unveil Name, Logo

The 31st NHL franchise now has a name, logo, and color scheme. All that’s left for the Vegas Golden Knights are uniforms and players to wear them. Tonight in front of a crowd of thousands outside of T-Mobile Arena –…