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The Sports Archives – The NHL Is Now A Billion Dollar Business

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

Conn Smythe Fonds [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons From its humble beginnings a century ago, the NHL has grown into a world-famous, billion-dollar industry.  TV deals, prize money and the investment of wealthy benefactors have combined to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How to Improve at Ice Hockey: Stanley Cup Finalists’ Tips

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

Ice hockey is one of the most grueling sports in the world, and yet it requires so much skill to play. It’s a grand mix of physicality, speed, and technique. With so many very different skill sets needing to be … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Five Canadian Teams Have Returned To The NHL Playoffs, and That’s a Good Thing!

Posted on April 22, 2017 by

Years from now, when the wounds are somewhat healed and the sting is less potent, fans will speak of the time in Spring of 2016 when not one of the seven Canadian hockey teams made the playoffs. Arenas were empty, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Could this be Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals Year?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

The 2015-16 Washington Capitals have won the NHL President’s Trophy but still have a tough path to the treasured Stanley Cup.  They have never won the ultimate prize, but if Alexander Ovechkin has his way, there may be a celebration … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Skating Through Women’s Ice Hockey History!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

The infographic below, Skating Through Women’s Ice Hockey, is presented to you by Tucker Hockey (www.tuckerhockey.com). The Sports Archives would like to summarize some of the facts regarding Women’s Hockey as illustrated in the infographic.  Girl’s and women’s hockey is growing … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The History Of Hockey In Canada

Posted on October 4, 2014 by

The following is a timeline which marks some of the most famous historical events that were instrumental in the evolvement of the sport of hockey in Canada.   The game was first called shinny or hurly and was played in Nova … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – A Brief History of Ice Hockey!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

The name hockey is most likely derived from the word hoquet, a word in Middle French used for describing a shepherd’s stave, which had a curved or hooked end.  Throughout the ages, there have been many recordings of a game played with curved … Continue reading →

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