Time to take concussions head-on

6 February 2012, 11:34 am

Sidney Crosby, Eric Lindros, Bobby Crawford, Kent Lewis and Steven Schmidt all have three things in common. First, each wasn’t wearing skates very long before he had a burning desire to play in the National Hockey League; second, certainly all of them had a love for hockey. Sadly, the third thread... Read More »

Royals Trade Forward Aaron Lewicki to Idaho

6 February 2012, 10:06 am

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, today announced that the team has traded forward Aaron Lewicki ["loo WICK ee"] to the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL... Read More »

Hurricanes Reassign Riley Nash to Charlotte

6 February 2012, 8:29 am

RALEIGH, NC - Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has reassigned forward Riley Nash to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).... Read More »

Canucks Bitz makes best of big break

6 February 2012, 7:03 am

It was his 88th National Hockey League game, but for Byron Bitz it felt a lot like the first.... Read More »

Flames playmaker slowly getting his groove back

6 February 2012, 12:08 am

The Loyal Order of National Hockey League Forwards, apparently, trumps the Battle of Alberta.Because, despite the provincial rivalry, Calgary Flames winger Alex Tanguay is thrilled by what is happening in Edmonton.Specifically, the handiwork of Sam Gagner.“It’s great to see,” said Tanguay. “... Read More »

National Hockey League Game Capsules

3 February 2012, 8:37 pm

Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Mark Eaton capped his 600th NHL game with the winner at the 2:35 mark of overtime to lift the New York Islanders past Ottawa, 2-1, at Scotiabank Place.... Read More »

Wild Trades Wellman to Rangers

3 February 2012, 11:21 am

HOUSTON --- Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired center Erik Christensen and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Casey Wellman.... Read More »

The Learning Network Blog: Should the National Hockey League Ban Fighting? Students Share Their Thoughts

3 February 2012, 8:49 am

It's the best of the readers' comments on The Learning Network Reading Club's latest article, "Derek Boogaard: Learning to Brawl." A live Facebook chat with the reporter John Branch will be on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Bring your classes!... Read More »

Harleston Magpies Ladies looking for home tonic in National Hockey League tie against Maidstone

3 February 2012, 6:36 am

Harleston Magpies Ladies return to National League action on Sunday when they play host to Maidstone (12.30pm).... Read More »

Hockey National Hockey League

2 February 2012, 10:45 pm

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.... Read More »