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Hockey 101 – Hooking (Rule 55)
Written on September 22nd, 2009 | 3 CommentsHooking, broken down is … “Impeding the progress of another player by “hooking” them with the blade of your stick.” I could stop there – however, this is another one of those “interpretation” rules. Its up to the on ice official if a player has impeded another player by hooking them with the blade of his stick. I have had this called on me quite a few times in error (Looking at you Highfield!) In my defense, I believe there IS a difference in “impeding” and “manipulating the play” – allow me to explain! Continue reading...
Hockey 101 - Tripping (Rule 57)
Written on September 7th, 2009 | 1 CommentSo there you are, on the edge of your couch … yelling at Patrick Marleau skating the puck up the boards - he dekes right, he dekes left (usually by now the puck has been stolen and the other team has a 3 on 1 breakaway … but in this instance … ) Patrick is up the ice and *boom* he is down! *said in my best John Madden voice* - whistle blows, the play is stopped! Continue reading...
Hey NHL is this The Year Of The NEW Fan?
Written on September 6th, 2009 | 0 CommentsLast year there were a few times on the Deke we would talk about new fans and what it will take the NHL to attract and retain new fans to the sport. My friend Danielle and I were talking the other day and I asked if she would like to watch hockey this year and blog about her experience - learning the game, teams, players … the passion! I asked her to send me a little bio that I could use to introduce her to the Deke family. Please, everyone, welcome my good buddy Danni to the Deke! Continue reading...
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of a Cup
Written on September 1st, 2009 | 1 CommentOver the past 2 months my life has been completely turned upside down. Hockey is in its transitional phase, my own personal hockey play has been put on hold and my weekly podcast (The Weekly Deke) has been handed over to Schrembs. My routine was normal and consistent – Monday nights I play hockey, Tuesday nights I talk about hockey on The Weekly Deke and Wed – Sunday I watch, read, blog, dream, discuss at length and argue the many amazing opinions that surround this incredible sport. Continue reading...
The Deke’s 2009 NHL Awards
Written on July 27th, 2009 | 0 CommentsBrian Schrembs (@saucerpass) and I were talking a few weeks ago about the NHL and some of the craziness surrounding the teams, players, GM’s and Owners. It seems like in our small world of Hockey there is enough drama to fill quite a few prime time slots on any of the major networks. Brian suggested we do some type of award ceremony, not a “Rocket Richard, Lady Bing or Vezina” type award ceremony, but one more focused on the lighter side of hockey. So, with the recent NHL Awards that were held in Las Vegas, we at the Deke are going to share our thoughts regarding what awards should be doled out. Continue reading...
Lauren Shares Her Thoughts On Last Season
Written on June 26th, 2009 | 0 CommentsI have been following Lauren on Twitter for quite some time now (pretty much all of last season) and the one thing I can tell you about her is that she is passionate about her sports! Reading her Tweets about the games she worked and the games she watched gave me hope for the Carolina Hurricanes, and during the playoffs the excitement level and pure adrenalin was apparent in every one of her posts. Lauren and I have talked via email throughout the season (she also contributed a post to the Deke back in Feb - 7 Questions With The Carolina Hurricanes Storm Squad) and I asked her to give us a wrap up of the Hurricanes season through the eyes of someone that was there, integrated with the Organization and mingling with the fans! So - Here is Laurens take on the ‘Canes 08/09 Season … Continue reading...
My Nike Bauer Apollo Vapor Hockey Stick
Written on June 8th, 2009 | 0 CommentsWhen I first started playing hockey a year ago I picked up this white Reebok wooden stick at Play It Again Sports. At that time my only criteria for a stick was “Cheap!” POW - Reebok Wooden Stick - $19.99 … how could I beat that price? I mean, I have never played before, it was shaped like a hockey stick (it actually IS a hockey stick), so I thought I would just use this to learn and then work my way into a nicer stick later when I know what I am doing! Boy - was that the wrong way to think … Continue reading...
Florida Panthers’ Randy Moller on The Weekly Deke this Tues June 2nd
Written on May 29th, 2009 | 0 CommentsAmazing News - the greatness that is the Florida Panthers’ play by play announcer, Randy Moller, an ex-player who has taken a fondness to using pop culture references during goal calls, will be our special guest this Tuesday, June 2nd on The Weekly Deke! Continue reading...
Amazing NHL Saves and Post Season Observations
Written on May 3rd, 2009 | 0 CommentsOver the past few days I have witnessed some of the hardest hitting, physically taxing and absolute amazing playoff hockey! I was talking to a buddy last night about the Varlamov and Luongo saves, and how this post-season has to be “The Year of the Goalie!” Every analyst will tell you goalies win playoff games, and every year there is that one or two goalies that stand out and own the playoffs. This year, there seems to be a greater number than two! Hiller in Anaheim, Thomas in Boston, Luongo in Vancouver and Osgood in Detroit have all been amazing! Now, add to that mix Varlamov in Washington! Continue reading...
2009 NHL Calendar Breakdown - How Time Flies!
Written on April 30th, 2009 | 1 CommentWe have 6 weeks left in the 2008/2009 NHL season. Here are the highlights left for the players, coaches, general managers, owners and future hockey hopefuls. I have broken down a few of the dates and explained what is going to happen and what to expect … and also, what to look for. I am anticipating July 1st and the RFA/UFA season - do you know where your favorite player is going? Many people talk about the off season being a slow NHL time … however, keep an eye on the RFA/UFA list (link below) and hang on for the ride! Beside the NHL Trade Deadline - July 1st and the Free Agency period are my 2nd most favorite non-game NHL time. Continue reading...
