http://gty.im/505583324 Arizona Coyotes has named Dawn Braid as their full-time skating coach, making her the first female full-time coach in the NHL. Last season, Braid worked part-time for the Coyotes as their skating coach. General Manager, John Chayka, believes that Dawn Braid can bring a competitive advantage for the Coyotes as ...
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Las Vegas granted NHL franchise
Embed from Getty Images Las Vegas has been awarded with an NHL franchise. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Wednesday that the league had granted the expansion, with the team beginning play at the start of the 2017-18 season. The 2017-18 season will see 31 teams compete in the NHL. With ...
Read More »What happened to Chicago?
Embed from Getty Images Defending Stanley Cup Champions, Chicago Blackhawks, were eliminated from the first round of the Playoffs on Monday night, where the St. Louis Blues beat them in the final game of their series. The Blackhawks lost 3-2 in the Seventh game of the series, Blues forward Troy ...
Read More »Mike Babcock to coach Team Canada at 2016 World Cup
View image | gettyimages.com Toronto coach, Mike Babcock, has been announced as the coach for Team Canada for the 2016 World Cup. Babcock is an experienced coach in the NHL but also on an international level. The 52-year-0ld coached Canada to back-to-back golds at the Olympics in Vancouver and Sochi. He ...
Read More »Connor McDavid out with long-term injury
No. 1 draft pick from 2015, Connor McDavid, will be out for a long period after sustaining a broken collar bone in Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia Flyers. The Edmonton Oilers forward was checked into the boards last night after attempting a shot on goal, causing the 18-year-old to receive an upper-body injury keeping ...
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