Category: NHL
After being a mainstay of Hamilton, Ontario for eighty-four years, the iconic Ivor Wynne Stadium closed its door for the last time in October 2012, and was then demolished in the months that followed to bring about an end of an era of sport in Hamilton. In its exact place, now stands Tim Hortons Field … Continue reading The Short, but Eventful History of Tim Horton’s Field
April 16th, 2022. The NHL's regular season is reaching its conclusion, and before the Toronto Maple Leafs can begin their postseason, they have to come up against their provincial rivals, the Ottawa Senators. While these two have only been playing against each other for thirty years, Ottawa - the nation's capital, and Toronto - Canada’s … Continue reading Canadian Sports Rivalries – Ottawa Vs Toronto
They say that Canada is hockey. It’s the nation's most popular sport and has been played by generations of Canadians all across the country. Perhaps no better story encapsulates Canada’s love of the game than the 1905 Stanley Cup challenge series, between the nation's capital, and a small northwestern City in the Yukon Territory. This … Continue reading Gold Rush: The Story of the Dawson City Nuggets
It’s March 21st, 2022 at TD Garden, Boston Massachusetts and the latest chapter in one of North America’s most iconic and historic rivalries is about to begin, the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. For almost a century, the Canadiens and Bruins have battled each other on the ice providing some of the most famous … Continue reading Canadian Sports Rivalries – Montreal Canadiens Vs Boston Bruins
It has only been three weeks since the last power rankings article, the games are coming thick and fast! With the trade deadline looming, we are well and truly in the business end of the regular season, and there is plenty at stake for Canada’s seven NHL teams. Heading into the last twenty-two games, let's … Continue reading NHL Power Rankings – Canadian Teams 60 Games In
The Olympics have come and gone, fans are returning to the arenas, and before you know it, the playoffs will be just around the corner! With many Canadian teams having caught up from their COVID-19 induced backlogs, the playoff picture is starting to become more clear, and as we approach the final thirty-something games of … Continue reading NHL Power Rankings – Canadian Teams 50 Games In
As the NHL reaches its halfway point, we still have a lot of hockey to look ahead to. COIVD hasn’t been as destructive as it has been in previous months, but while no team had been forced to shut down recently, it's still able to have an effect on NHL rosters and unfortunately, in the … Continue reading NHL Power Rankings – Canadian Teams 40 Games In
It’s January 22nd, 2022. The Edmonton Oilers are playing at home in the National Hockey League against the Calgary Flames. Despite both teams' recent downturns in form, the Flames and Oilers have been in playoff contention so far all season, and both teams will look at a rivalry game as the perfect opportunity to not … Continue reading Canadian Sports Rivalries – Edmonton Vs Calgary
Well, it's safe to say a lot has happened since the last power rankings update. We’ve had drastic winning streaks, losing streaks, personnel changes and even more COVID chaos. As such, there has been a changing of the pecking order for Canada’s seven teams. 1. Toronto Maple Leafs Record: 20-8-2 Toronto takes the top spot … Continue reading NHL Power Rankings – Canadian Teams 30 Games In
December 27th 2021, Rogers Arena, Vancouver British Columbia. Back in October, the Seattle Kraken opened their new stadium and played their first-ever game at home to the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks won the game 4-2 and now are looking forward to hosting the first major league hockey match between Vancouver and Seattle in Vancouver in … Continue reading Canadian Sports Rivalries – Vancouver Vs Seattle & Portland
