Hockey is back! The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 28th as hockey returned for exhibition games in Toronto, Canada with a final score of 3-2. The first period started off strong with both teams moving to create a fast-paced start to the return of ice hockey and the first exhibition game for… Continue reading Flyers Begin the Bubble With a Win
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Hockey’s Issues With Acceptance
During Pride month, it is important to look at the NHL's efforts to appeal to LGBTQ fans and recognize that there are issues that penetrate the entire culture of the sport. While teams being publicly accepting of LGBTQ fans is a step in the right direction of making fans feel welcome, true progress won't happen… Continue reading Hockey’s Issues With Acceptance
NWHL Northern Expansion
On Wednesday April 22nd, the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) announced that they would be expanding to Toronto, Canada, adding a sixth team to the five team league and extending the league further into North America. https://twitter.com/TorontoNWHL/status/1253334410314649603?s=20It wasn't long after the CWHL ceased operations in May of 2019 that the NWHL announced it's plans to expand… Continue reading NWHL Northern Expansion
2020 NWHL Draft Day Two
Night two of the NWHL 2020 draft was just as exciting as the first with more special guests taking part to announce the future of the league. This year was not one you wanted to miss, but if you did below will catch you up! In round three the 13th overall pick went to the… Continue reading 2020 NWHL Draft Day Two
The 2020 NWHL Draft
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) took Wayne Gretzy’s advice to heart on April 28th, as they began the first round of the 2020 NWHL draft on Tuesday night. In this uncertain time, the NWHL made due with what they had: six teams to fill, support… Continue reading The 2020 NWHL Draft
Autism Awareness Month: Canucks Autism Network
For an athlete to begin playing the sport they love, or to fall in love with it at all, they need a support system. A place to hit the ice or run onto the field. For most athletes, they can join the local recreational league, travel league, or find private lessons, if applicable. But not… Continue reading Autism Awareness Month: Canucks Autism Network
Autism Awareness Month: Walker Aurand
April is Autism Awareness Month, and to celebrate the month Abby will be profiling hockey players who have been diagnosed with Autism and sharing their stories and achievements in the sport. If you go into your local hockey rink, you will find young skaters buzzing around the rink with their parents and coaches helping where needed… Continue reading Autism Awareness Month: Walker Aurand
Pigeon Coop Postgame: Broad Street beats Broadway in first game of home-and-home weekend.
FEBRUARY 28 FLYERS 5 /RANGERS 2 The Flyers came in to Friday night’s opener of a home-and-home match-up against the New York Rangers with a crucial two-points on the line. With the Rangers being on a nine game win streak on the road, it was set to be an entertaining game. The first half of… Continue reading Pigeon Coop Postgame: Broad Street beats Broadway in first game of home-and-home weekend.
NWHL Flyover: All-Star Plans and Open Ice
Around the NWHL: The month of January was filled with preparation for the upcoming All-Star Weekend (Feb 8th - 9th). By January 9th, the All-Stars had been selected and captains Jillian Dempsey and Madison Packer drafted their teams. Full team lineups can be found on the NWHL site. The League also named honorary coaches for… Continue reading NWHL Flyover: All-Star Plans and Open Ice
Pigeon Coop Post-Game: Avalanche of Goals
In the second game of a back-to-back, the Flyers returned home to face the Colorado Avalanche. With an overtime loss to the Penguins the night before, the Flyers are desperate for points as the playoff race gets even tighter in the Metro. With Carter Hart still sidelined with an abdominal injury, Alex Lyon stepped in… Continue reading Pigeon Coop Post-Game: Avalanche of Goals
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