Monthly Archives: March 2007

More Foul Winds Under Wirtz

Posted on March 31, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

Today’s Chicago Tribune details what is perhaps the nadir of the Chicago Blackhawks under Bill Wirtz: free tickets there can’t even be given away: “One of the National Hockey League’s charter franchises, the Blackhawks have been so desperate to attract … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Blackhawks, National Hockey League | 3 Comments

For Those About To Rock, OFB Salutes You

Posted on March 31, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

The soundtrack of the pro hockey arena the past two-plus decades, perhaps predictably, has nightly included one of Canada’s most idiosyncratic exports: Geddy, Alex, and Neil — Rush. I’m not sure I’ve watched an NHL game on TV the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Rush, Video Clips | 5 Comments

Who Is Janne Lahti?

Posted on March 30, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

His name arose this afternoon during a WaPost chat with Tarik: “Fredericksburg, Va.: “Tarik, Janne Lahti scored another goal for HPK in the Finnish playoffs to send the game to OT. He has seven goals in seven games now. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Washington Capitals | 5 Comments

10 Questions for a Full-Time NHL Scout, Part II

Posted on March 30, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

[The following continues a conversation with NHL Scout started Thursday, March 29, 2007] In Part II of my dialogue with NHLScout, I examine the contemporary American hockey development landscape, particularly with respect to college hockey, as this is his primary … Continue reading →

Posted in College Hockey, Entry Draft, OFB Interviews, USA Hockey | 7 Comments

Hobey Baker Finalists Announced

Posted on March 29, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

Notre Dame’s David Brown, Air Force’s Eric Ehn, and North Dakota’s Ryan Duncan today were announced as finalists for this year’s Hobey Baker award. The award will be made next Friday in St. Louis at the Frozen Four.

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10 Questions for a Full-Time NHL Scout

Posted on March 29, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

If you were to compile a list of the most intriguing and alluring professions (outside of being a highly paid pro athlete), what might be called “dream jobs,” you might include a ski instructor at Vail, a photographer for Hugh … Continue reading →

Posted in American Hockey League, College Hockey, DraftGeek, Entry Draft, National Hockey League, OFB Interviews | 5 Comments

The Pain and Suffering Index

Posted on March 28, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

ESPN’s Page 2 debuted their Pain and Suffering formula today for the four major sports. The writers calculate just how much misery has been inflicted upon a given team’s fans (any team that won its sport’s championship in the past … Continue reading →

Posted in Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Newborn Penguins, Waddling in Very Winning Ways

Posted on March 28, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

A non-startling confession: I haven’t been in that many professional sports team locker rooms — fewer than 10, including visits during this landmark season of blogger access courtesy of owner Ted Leonsis — and so perhaps what I’m about to … Continue reading →

Posted in Morning cup-a-joe, Ted Leonsis | 2 Comments

Out with the New Look, Back in with the Beloved Old

Posted on March 27, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

Fans of every team sport enjoy owning and wearing the uniforms of their heroes, but the relationship between the hockey fan and the sport’s sweater is distinctive in the sporting landscape. We’ve documented this in some detail at OFB, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Morning cup-a-joe, Sweaters | 10 Comments

From Boston, With Love — Redux

Posted on March 27, 2007 by PucksAndBooks

Yesterday we posted a blurb from boston.com about Vincent Lecavalier calling Milan Jurcina one of the toughest defensemen he’s had to play against. Well NHL.com has jumped on the Jurcina bandwagon, with this feature article by Tom Worgo about the … Continue reading →

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