By Jim den Hollander Editor/Publisher Saukhockey.info Two Midwest-based NHL teams met up on Wednesday (Nov. 16) possibly heading in opposite directions. The St. Louis Blues continued its winning streak, capturing a 5-2 win against the host Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in the Windy City. After the game, the Hawks remain a point ahead
Depending on your disposition the Red Wings face a little, or a lot of pressure as it heads into Training Camp in Traverse City, beginning Friday (Sept. 15, 2017). Coming off a season where numerous players finished below expectations, pre-season previews give the team a better shot at finishing in the Atlantic Division basement than
The game on Tuesday (Oct. 25) between the Minnesota Wild and Boston Bruins at the TD Center in Boston was a clear case of haves vs. have-nots with the ‘have’ Wild coming out on top 5-0. In other action involving Midwest based teams, the Detroit Red Wings doubled the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 at Joe
Both the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets started the regular season with losses in their first two games. For both, that seems like a long time ago now. While the offense is starting to come around, stellar goaltending has helped in a huge way for both clubs. The Blue Jackets entered the weekend
There are several veteran players who appear to have been given a new lease on a new National Hockey League club this fall. Add Eric Staal to the list as the NHL veteran who had his struggles in Carolina and New York seems to to off to a good start in the Twin Cities with
By Jim den Hollander Midwesthockey.info The American Hockey League’s Central Division standings sees sometimes drastic changes on a week-to-week basis. That’s what makes it so great. This season the Lake Erie Monsters had a hot and cold season. At different times, the squad found itself among the top four positions or out of the post
