Category Archives: Grow the Game

Hockey is Back, But Where Did it Go?

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

“Hockey is back,” the National Hockey League proudly proclaimed late Saturday night to go along with its stunningly produced return video. That’s the new marketing slogan coming out of the lockout at least. Really that’s all it is, a marketing … Continue reading →

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Posted in Grow the Game, Junior Hockey, Minor League Hockey, NCAA, NHL, USA Hockey | 4 Comments

Big Ten Expanding, College Hockey Speculation Follows

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

It appears the Maryland will announce later today that it will be joining the Big Ten Conference (possibly by the 2014-15 academic year) and it is expected that Rutgers will announce the same Tuesday. Now that the Big Ten is also … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, NCAA | 3 Comments

Could College Hockey Expand Through Atlantic Hockey Association?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

The Atlantic Hockey Association doesn’t always get a lot of respect around college hockey as a conference. If you were to rank the five conferences, AHA would come in fifth, but it is of vast importance and has played a … Continue reading →

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Living with the Lockout — Northwest Division

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

The players are already playing games in Europe. The preseason through Sept. 30 has been canceled. This is what a lockout feels like. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe December, hopefully not … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, High School Hockey, Junior Hockey, Living with the Lockout, Minor League Hockey, NCAA, NHL

Living with the Lockout — Central Division

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

With the Sept. 15 negotiating deadline now passed, it appears the NHL is headed for a delayed season. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe December, hopefully not all year. No one is … Continue reading →

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Living with the Lockout: Southeast Division

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

With the Sept. 15 lockout deadline looming (Saturday? Already?), optimism is shrinking that a deal will be done between the NHL and NHLPA in its collective bargaining negotiations. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until … Continue reading →

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Living with the Lockout — Northeast Division

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

With the Sept. 15 lockout deadline looming, optimism is shrinking that a deal will be done between the NHL and NHLPA in its collective bargaining negotiations. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, High School Hockey, Junior Hockey, Living with the Lockout, NCAA, NHL, USA Hockey | 4 Comments

Living With the Lockout — Atlantic Division

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

With the Sept. 15 lockout deadline looming, optimism is shrinking that a deal will be done between the NHL and NHLPA in its collective bargaining negotiations. It appears there will be a void to fill, at least until November, maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, High School Hockey, Junior Hockey, Living with the Lockout, Minor League Hockey, NCAA, NHL, USA Hockey | 1 Comment

Potential Lockout Could Halt Record Hockey Growth in U.S.

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

With the most recent comments coming from Gary Bettman and the NHL owners regarding next season, there is valid concern that there might not be a next season. Everyone knows how bad another lockout could be for the NHL, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, USA Hockey | 3 Comments

Brown, Quick Make American Hockey History with Kings

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

The Seattle Metropolitans of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association won the Stanley Cup in 1917, becoming the first American-based team to win a prize that was previously meant only for Canadian teams. On Monday night, LA Kings captain Dustin Brown … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow the Game, NHL, Uncategorized, USA Hockey | 2 Comments