Tag Archives: Hockey

Five Games In

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

The Toronto Maple Leafs are five games into their annual quest of getting my hopes up, only to crush my dreams in May – or dare I say, June? Man, if the Leafs are still playing in June, that’ll mean … Continue reading →

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Hockey Is Back

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

Happy Hockey! It’s officially opening night. Can you smell it? It’s the smell of popcorn and spilled beer in a brisk environment of 13 degrees Celsius, with little kids kicking the back of your head. True story. Last year, I … Continue reading →

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O Captain! No Captain!

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

No, this post isn’t about me, but if you stick around long enough, it eventually will be. Yes, the title of this post was inspired by Dead Poets Society. No, I have not seen the movie. Yes, I’ve watched the scene … Continue reading →

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John Tavares is a Toronto Maple Leaf

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

…there’s a party goin’ on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years, so bring your good times, and your laughter too, we gonna celebrate your party with you, come on now, celebrat… Oh, hi! Didn’t see you there. … Continue reading →

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50 Thoughts: 2018 NHL Draft

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

The first 31 thoughts will follow the draft order and pertain to the team picking at each position. Thoughts 32-50 won’t follow the draft order and will be about anything.  1. It’s no secret that Buffalo is taking Rasmus Dahlin. He’ll … Continue reading →

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2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

The first time I ever wrote a playoff preview article was in Grade 6 for a group assignment about newspapers. Newspapers! What an inventive way of preparing us for the future. I still remember doing a preview for a series … Continue reading →

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Winnipeg Jets 2017-18 Season Preview

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

Nothing against Atlanta, but I’m happy Winnipeg has a hockey team and they don’t. Sorry. Though I guess if you really cared, Atlanta, you would’ve attended more hockey games. Oh well. I’m not a fan of the Jets logo. I … Continue reading →

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Washington Capitals 2017-18 Season Preview

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

In the playoffs last season, Washington faced the #8 seed in the first round – the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs gave them a run for their money and were actually winning the series at one point. Ultimately, Washington got … Continue reading →

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Vegas Golden Knights 2017-18 Season Preview

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

The NHL was the first of the big four professional sports leagues to break into Las Vegas. So far, so good. The team is off to a 12-6-1 start, which is far better than anyone could’ve ever expected from an … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Canucks 2017-18 Season Preview

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

The Vancouver Canucks have never won the Stanley Cup, but in 2011, they hosted Game 7 of the Finals against the Boston Bruins. Win the game, they lift the Cup. Lose the game and well, they probably cry in the … Continue reading →

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