As the final donations trickle in, Hockey World Blog wraps up a successful fundraiser, raising $265 for Pancreatic Cancer. During the month of November, silent bids on used hockey sticks were accepted with a minimum starting bid of $20 dollars,…
The NHL lockout has offered a different looking American Hockey League (AHL) this season. Most teams have two to three skaters playing in the AHL who would normally be in the NHL, but because of their two-way contracts, it allows…
The NHL and the NHLPA cannot agree to terms to start a new hockey season. So, instead of bargaining in good faith, the players are currently voting on filing a disclaimer of interest. A disclaimer of interest is where the…
Although the NHL is currently in limbo, hockey teams are still preparing for the upcoming season. One such team perhaps has a bit more to work to do than the rest; the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the off-season, the Blue…
Here we are in December and still no NHL hockey. Depressing. When this first happened, many were, and still are, quick to blame NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Sure, he is an easy target, that is his job. The truth though,…
With the NHL still not being played due to a lockout, hockey fans may be enticed by the Bikini Hockey League (BHL) forming. But, if you are someone about their wits, you’ll see it for what it is; continued degradation…
While the lockout ensues, many teams are still partaking in charitable causes that are going unnoticed. One such cause, The St. Louis Blues 14 Fund, will hold a raffle for a chance to win a private skate. The St. Louise…
From the fans perspective, the lockout has gone on for way too long. Not only because of the games not being played, games through December 14th as well as the All-Star Weekend in Columbus the most recent to be cancelled,…
Tomorrow starts the holiday season with Black Friday. While some may tackle the insanity of long lines and a lot of people, the smart ones can order online. Below is a list Hockey World Blog recommends for your hockey gift…
Sometimes you just shake your head at the things people do. An Ontario lawyer now owns a toilet from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ former locker room. The lawyer, Jim Vigmond, purchased the toilet at a Maple Leafs auction. To his…