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CASEY | Reshaping Hockey, On and Off the Ice

By Erin Casey April 13, 2023

As the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs near, I can’t help but gush over how much I love watching the NHL. Unfortunately, it seems as if the number of Americans who share that sentiment is steadily declining,...

CASEY | Eastern Conference Teams Emerge Big Winners From NHL Trade Window

CASEY | Eastern Conference Teams Emerge Big Winners From NHL Trade Window

By Erin Casey March 3, 2023

CW: This article references sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  As we near the National Hockey League’s (NHL) trade deadline and big names...

CASEY | Dear NHL, Stop Failing Your Queer Fans

By Erin Casey February 3, 2023

The last few weeks have been deeply frustrating and disappointing for queer hockey fans, as two teams’ attempts to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and promote inclusivity with Pride Nights exposed the...

CASEY | Who’s Due for a Breakout Season?

By Erin Casey October 27, 2022

It’s an exciting time to be an NHL fan. The 2022-2023 season is underway, and while the best of the best chase spots among the all-time greats, some rising stars are looking to pocket a breakout season....

Casey | The Best, Worst and Weirdest of the NHL Offseason

Casey | The Best, Worst and Weirdest of the NHL Offseason

By Erin Casey September 28, 2022

It’s hard to believe a new NHL season is right around the corner, and if you’re just starting to parse through the offseason news, it might be surprising to see which teams have undergone drastic...

WEXELBLATT | Quarterbacks, Goalies, Pitchers Are More Similar Than They May Seem

WEXELBLATT | Quarterbacks, Goalies, Pitchers Are More Similar Than They May Seem

By Jake Wexelblatt July 20, 2020

When analyzing the greatness of professional athletes’ prowess, fans quickly compare within sports and not across them. Instead, fans should look across the athletic aisle for intersport comparison...

WELCH | NHL Trade Deadline Provides Opportunities for Teams Regardless of Playoff Contention

WELCH | NHL Trade Deadline Provides Opportunities for Teams Regardless of Playoff Contention

By Maddy Welch February 26, 2020

The NHL trade deadline on Monday, Feb. 24, forced teams to confront the difficult question of whether or not they are contenders for the 2020 Stanley Cup.  Many teams, if they are honest with themselves,...

WELCH | All-Star Games Have Lost Excitement, Competitive Edge

WELCH | All-Star Games Have Lost Excitement, Competitive Edge

By Maddy Welch February 12, 2020

The NHL, NBA and NFL each have their All-Star Weekends in January and February, sparking the annual debate about whether these games are worth the watch. Sports fans wax poetic about the all-star games...

WELCH | NHL Firings On the Rise As Coach Conduct Becomes More Prominent

WELCH | NHL Firings On the Rise As Coach Conduct Becomes More Prominent

By Maddy Welch January 30, 2020

 Recently, coaches in the NHL have been losing their jobs at an unusually high rate. Just two years ago, only one coach was fired over the course of the entire season. This season, seven coaches have...

WELCH | The NHL Lacks Serious Commitment to Reducing Head Injuries

WELCH | The NHL Lacks Serious Commitment to Reducing Head Injuries

By Maddy Welch January 16, 2020

Ice hockey has a concussion problem. Though I am going to focus on the NHL, I should note concussions are unfortunately prevalent across all levels of the sport. In fact, for youth players, hockey has...

WELCH | NHL Exhibits the Growing Importance of Star-Studded Rosters to Win Championships

WELCH | NHL Exhibits the Growing Importance of Star-Studded Rosters to Win Championships

By Maddy Welch November 20, 2019

Winning a championship is a blessing and a curse because ultimately the only move from that apex is down, as has been the case for many of this decade’s NHL dynasties.  This process of keeping...

WELCH | How Much a Rookies Debut Really Tells us About Their NHL Future

WELCH | How Much a Rookie’s Debut Really Tells us About Their NHL Future

By Maddy Welch October 11, 2019

At last, the time has come. The National Hockey League season is upon us. The first week is always a bit wild, since traded players are settling in with their teams, line combinations are being tested,...

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