The 4th Annual Supergirl Jam wrapped Sunday, August 22 in Venice Beach, Calif. … [Read more...]
A big week for women’s hockey
As the NHL season gets set to gear up, some historic happenings have enlivened the women's hockey world.* … [Read more...]
Canada, hockey, women and the Hall of Fame
Been in Canada this week--hence the lack of posts. (Always an excuse, I know!)Saw some very good tennis Tuesday at the Rogers Cup. (I've included a few photos below.)Last night at the hotel bar, where I was watching a most excellent match between Kim Clijsters and Bethanie Matteks-Sands but drinking … [Read more...]
Kovy Deal Rejected Yet Again
The question asked by this blog, 'who signs a 17-year contract in his late twenties?' was answered conclusively by the NHL: someone who is trying to circumvent the salary cap. … [Read more...]
Have the Devils lost their actual minds?
The 17-year (SEVENTEEN YEAR!) deal they reached with Kovy has to be symbolic, based on his jersey number. … [Read more...]
Hockey - Toe Drag Tricks (video)
I'm not sure exactly when this happened, but sometime within the last 10 years, the toe drag became the "move to have" when it came to getting around the opposition. I have to admit that I've been toe-dragged around more than a few times in my career, but the best toe drag I ever saw belonged to … [Read more...]
Blackhawks and Stanley Cup roll in Chicago pride
For one day, and for a very good reason, I say "Go Hawks!" The Stanley Cup and recently traded Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel and his wife appeared in today's Chicago Pride Parade on the Chicago Gay Hockey Association's float. … [Read more...]
#WIN Women make Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey players Angela James and Cammi Granato have been voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Let's also not forget that Angela Ruggiero earned her place in the Hockey Hall of Fame as the first brother-sister duo to play pro hockey together. In most of the press about James can Granato, their hockey … [Read more...]
First women elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is no longer just for men. Hockey pioneers Cammi Granato and Angela James changed that on Tuesday when they became the first … [Read more...]
Women’s sports: Visibility matters
This winter, the worst thing about Canada defeating the U.S. in the women's Olympic hockey final was that Angela Ruggiero did not win the gold. Ruggiero is an amazing athlete and has always struck me as genuine, authentic and outspoken. She's the … [Read more...]