Category Archives: Media/blogging

Encouraging signs with You Can Play in minor leagues

Look for the much-needed You Can Play project to soon add some minor league voices. Hockey fans hopefully know about You Can Play, a project that promotes equality, respect and safety in the athletic community regardless of an athlete’s sexual … Continue reading

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Spring is almost here … bring on the playoffs

Anyone who watched last night’s Penguins-Stars game on NBC Sports Network was treated to an early display of playoff hockey. As I tweeted, it’s too bad those teams don’t play in the same conference because this would make a great … Continue reading

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Minor leaguer suspended over gay slur

Kudos to the Minnesota Wild for suspending a prospect with their AHL affiliate for an anti-gay tweet this week. It’s rare for me to 1) post on consecutive days and 2) address social issues at this blog. Yet a response … Continue reading

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Friday TV coverage of juniors, college is good for overall game

I don’t see the tension between American college hockey and Canadian juniors resolving any time soon. The issue is about whether juniors or U.S. college hockey provides better opportunities for player development and education.  Multiple media outlets have covered this … Continue reading

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Federal Hockey League receives the media love

The low-level Federal Hockey League has lately received some nice media play. On Jan. 7, the New York Times ran a story under this headline “Far From the N.H.L., a League That Survived Hopes to Grow.” One of the most … Continue reading

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