Feature

Leapin' Lizard

Super Trooping From Hollywood To Hockey-wood With Broken Lizard’s Eric Stolhanske

Eric Stolhanske, left, with Jay Chandrasekhar on the set of their new movie, ‘The Slammin’ Salmon.&rsquo...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 11:03

Tags: Broken Lizard, Eric Stolhanske, Movies, Q&A, Feature

Rhode Island Rocker

Young Goalie Strikes A New Chord With Homemade Guitar

When Brendan Ryan puts down his modern equipment and brings out his wooden goalie stick, he can really make some noise. Literally...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 10:55

Tags: Goalie, Music, Rhode Island, youth hockey, Feature

Senior Moment

Former Hockey Star Finds Local Support Still Strong At U.S. Senior Open

It would be a miracle shot even for Tiger Woods. But for an amateur golfer who barely qualified for a spot at the 2008 U.S. Senior Open, it would be one in a million...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 10:49

Tags: Colorado College, Dave Delich, Golf, U.S. Olympic Team, Feature

Robbing The Cradle

What’s Behind Early College Commitments?

Paul Thompson, University of New Hampshire - The freshman from Derry, N.H., played 35 games with the Wildcats last season. Prior to joining UNH, he played for the New Hampshire Monarchs of the...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 10:29

Tags: Blake Wheeler, College Hockey, Colorado College, Don Lucia, Early commitments, Mike Testwuide, Paul Thompson, University of Minnesota, University of New Hampshire, Yale, Feature

Winds of Change

Chicago Enjoying A Hockey Revival Thanks To New Way Of Marketing Original Six Team

“The pride is back,” read a homemade sign hanging off a balcony in Chicago’s United Center late last season. The simple spray-painted message on a white bed...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 10:14

Tags: Chicago, Chicago Blackhawks, John McDonough, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Feature

Second City Star

Fresh Off His Rookie Of The Year Campaign, Patrick Kane Is Ready For An Encore Season In Chicago

We all know Patrick Kane should be living high on the hog right now. Or at least high on the chicken wing. After all, he’s the most recent winner of the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 10:02

Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, NTDP, Patrick Kane, Feature

Directing Success: How to be a Hockey Director

Help wanted: Passionate hockey person to fill vital role within the local youth hockey organization. Must be a high-energy people person with a wide range of skills, including a love of the game,...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 08:48

Tags: Hockey director, Feature

Red Hot Firecrackers

New Jersey Sisters Sparkle On The Ice While First Family Of Fireworks Lights Up Sky Above

As the patriarch of one of the oldest and biggest fireworks families in the country, Nunzio Santore has spent much of his life bringing thrills and chills to millions of fans at home and abroad...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 08:27

Tags: Girls Hockey, New Jersey, Rutgers University, USA Hockey National Championships, Feature

On The Fly

Hockey Families, Local Associations And Rink Owners Adapt In The Face Of Challenging Economic Times

Against the backdrop of what’s happening on Wall Street, hockey moms and dads on Main Streets all across America are sharpening their budgetary pencils as well as their kids’ skates in...

Friday, July 17, 2009 - 07:57

Tags: economy, hockey families, Feature

The Shirts Off Their Backs

The Rags To Riches Story Behind The Hobby Of Collecting Game Worn Jerseys

The list of game-worn jerseys in Raifie Bass’s collection reads like a roster for the Hockey Hall of Fame...

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 15:29

Tags: hockey memorabilia, jersey collection, Miracle On Ice, Wayne Gretzky, Feature