Connecticut Whale head coach resigns, circumstances unknown (Report) The Connecticut Whale are in first place in the NWHL despite seeking their third general manager in the first season of the league/team and now are looking for a new head coach. As first reported by Kate Cimini of Today's Slapshot, Jake Mastel, head coach of the Whale, has resigned from his position. Puck Daddy has … [Read more...]

Behold, the Velveeta Cheese Fountain at NHL All-Star Game (Photos) NASHVILLE – There’s a lot of curiosity surrounding the 2016 NHL All-Star Game in Nashville, from the new 3-on-3 tournament format to the selection of noted enforcer John Scott as captain.  But none of it matches the hype surrounding a giant cheese fountain. Every since it was announced that Velveeta was going to bring it to … [Read more...]

Ryan McDonagh living out childhood dream in NHL skills competition Picture a young Ryan McDonagh.  A kid who lived and breathed hockey, as so many did growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota. A kid who would devour any chance he had to watch his NHL heroes exhibit their abilities – like catching the NHL All-Star Game skills competition on TV, for example. He’d watch Ray Bourque snipe pucks in the … [Read more...]

Milan Lucic hits linesman with punch during scrum (Video) Los Angeles Kings forward Milan Lucic seemed to accidentally punch a linesman in the face in a Wednesday game against the Colorado Avalanche.  The play came off a scrum in front of the Colorado net in the first period when the hulking Lucic tried to hit Colorado’s Cody McLeod and nailed linesman Jay Sharrers in the face instead. … [Read more...]

Jonas Gustavsson left Boston's Tuesday game due to 'elevated heart rate' Boston Bruins goaltender Jonas Gustavsson left Tuesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks for “precautionary reasons due to an elevated heart rate” the team announced Wednesday.  After leaving the game following the first period, he spent the night at Massachusetts General Hospital. “All preliminary tests came back … [Read more...]

Steven Stamkos, Sergei Bobrovsky and hockey puppies (Puck Daddy Countdown) 8. Telling your kids you'll get them a puppy if an NHL player scores a goal So this is a thing now? Parents got sick of forcing their small children to cry when a moderately popular local player was traded in a cloying and transparent attempt to get a signed jersey they will probably put on eBay within the week. So … [Read more...]

NHL Three Stars: Nikolaj Ehlers tricks Coyotes; Eichel leads Sabres No. 1 Star: Nikolaj Ehlers, Winnipeg Jets  The Jets rookie tallied his first NHL hat trick in their 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. The reason for the spark? It might have been a new line with Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele. Dustin Byfuglien had two goals and an assist in the win. No. 2 Star: Marc-Andre Fleury, … [Read more...]

Canadiens give puck to young fan, then scare crap out of child (Video) Few things bring a smile to a young hockey fan’s face more than seeing one of their heroes toss a puck over the glass to them during warm-ups.  Look at this Montreal Canadiens fan on Tuesday night, as Dale Weise flips into the stands … and right into the hands of a nearby adult. Uh-oh. Fear not: This was not another … [Read more...]

Max Pacioretty leaves game after taking shot to the face (Video) Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty exited his team’s Tuesday game against the Columbus Blue Jackets midway through the second period after taking a P.K. Subban slapshot to the face.  A video of the play is above. There were no immediate further details on Pacioretty’s injury. Losing Pacioretty for any length of time … [Read more...]

Boston's Jonas Gustavsson taken to hospital for illness Boston Bruins backup goaltender Jonas Gustavsson left their Tuesday game against the Anaheim Ducks with an illness and was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for “observation” the team announced.  Gustavsson started Tuesday against the Ducks but exited after the first period. There have been no other details at this time. … [Read more...]