Tag Claude Giroux

2015-16 Philadelphia Flyers Season Preview

As one of seven teams with a new head coach entering this season, the Philadelphia Flyers have one of the biggest question marks behind the bench. General manager Ron Hextall went outside the box and hired University of North Dakota coach…

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Gatorade Surprises Sledge Hockey Players

Gatorade recently released an awesome couple of videos featuring the Cruisers Sledge Hockey organization. They teamed up in what the players thought would be a documentary, but turned out to be one of the greatest surprises they’ve experienced. Soon after…

Claude Giroux skates through Colorodo defense

In addition to the breakout season for right wing Jakub Voracek, who is on pace for career highs in goals, assists and total points this season, the steady play of Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux has been a welcome site…

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Claude Giroux Injured, Will Miss Preseason

The bad news came early from Flyers training camp where Claude Giroux sustained an injury less than 20 minutes into the teams first practice. Giroux is now suffering from an undisclosed lower body injury, and will likely miss the rest…

Giroux Suffers Bizarre Golf Injury

Philadelphia Flyers fans received scary news when word came down that captain Claude Giroux suffered a cut to his right index finger when the shaft of his golf club shattered during a swing. He’s expected to miss 5-6 weeks, meaning…

Giroux Returns to States for Neck Exam

One of the many dangers for NHL players skating is the high risk of injury and lack of quality medical care seen in North America. I am glad to see that the owners aren’t in any rush to get their…