On the surface, there is nothing spectacular about Jim Dowd who, if you didn’t know, is a center for the Philadelphia Flyers.
There is no reason to feel bad if you weren’t aware of that...
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How New Jersey Native Jim Dowd Built A Solid NHL Career
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 11:57
With another hockey season in the books, many officials settle in to watch the NHL playoffs. ...
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 16:47
Finger On The Pulse Of an NHL Heartbeat
You don’t have to possess the biggest name, hail from the largest city or be a top draft pick to enjoy a solid career in the National Hockey League. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jeff Finger is...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 15:22
Anaheim Enforcer George Parros Has The Right Combination Of Brains And Brawn
Just a little off the top and sides for Anaheim Ducks forward George Parros, who is a little concerned about letting Vincent de Mey, Evan Somoza and Robert Jacobson near his famous...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 14:17
What Can Be Done To Develop Skills And Puck Poise Among Our Defensemen?
“Get there fast, move it fast and move it accurately.” – Willard Ikola, legendary Minnesota high school coach, describing his breakout philosophy.
When Sergei Gonchar went...
Monday, July 20, 2009 - 16:42
Ceglarski Was More Than A Hockey Coach
Good coaches have the ability to extract talent hidden deep within their players. Great coaches also have the gift to forge a lasting impression on the lives of...
Friday, July 17, 2009 - 13:27
Many Scouts Accuse Players Of Being Too Small For the NHL. But Many Under 6 Feet Are Surviving And Thriving In The Land Of The Giants.
When Penny Gionta first introduced her kids to skating, she was hoping a winter extra-curricular activity would enrich their lives while at the same time keep them away from the television. ...
Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 12:21
How Hockey Sense Allows Top-End Players To See The Game Better Than Others
Growing up in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie, Chad Rau spent hours playing hockey at city parks, local ponds and on a backyard rink his father made. That doesn’t even take into account...
Friday, June 26, 2009 - 13:40
Hall Of Famer LaFontaine’s Greatest Assists Come To Those Who Needed It The Most
Pat LaFontaine speaking at podium.
Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, Pat LaFontaine was sitting home in Long Island, N.Y., watching a computer feed of Shattuck-St. Mary’s play...
Monday, June 1, 2009 - 07:09
Minnesota Prep Star Moves From NHL Trivia Question To Find True Calling On Life’s Journey
For baby boomers growing up in the early 1960s, the name Jay North was associated with the actor who played the lead role in the television series “Dennis the Menace.”
But for...
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 16:40
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