Former Islanders great Mike Bossy reportedly enters palliative care
Hall of Fame member and New York Islanders great Mike Bossy has entered palliative care in his battle with lung cancer, The Hockey News reported Monday.
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NHL Power Rankings: Bruins, Wild peaking at right time
In this week’s edition of the NHL Power Rankings the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild continue to inch their way closer to the league’s elite thanks to their great play in recent weeks. While they may not be on the same level as Colorado, Florida, or Carolina in terms of overall record for the season, they are definitely starting to hit their stride at the right time.
Oilers' McDavid named NHL first star of week after hitting century mark
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid has been selected the National Hockey League's first star of the week after collecting five goals and three assists in four games.
FIH Pro League: We Have Habit Of Not Finishing Games When We Are In Control, Says Indian Men's Hockey Team Coach Graham Reid
The Indian men's hockey team might have won its FIH Pro League double-header against England but head coach Graham Reid is not completely pleased with its performance, especially the tendency of allowing opponents to come back into the game. India pulled off wins in both the games against England, winning the first one in the shootout after being locked 3-3 in the regulation time before registering a 4-3 victory in the second on Sunday. With the twin wins, India climbed to the top of the Pro League table, with 21 points in 10 games so far.
We have a habit of not finishing games when we are in control, says India's hockey coach Graham Reid
hockey team might have won its FIH Pro League double-header against England but head coach Graham Reid is not completely pleased with its performance, especially the tendency of allowing opponents to come back into the game. India pulled off wins in both the games against England, winning the first one in the shootout after being locked 3-3 in the regulation time before registering a 4-3 victory in the second on Sunday. With the twin wins, India climbed to the top of the Pro League table, with 21 points in 10 games so far. "We seem to have a habit of not finishing those games when we have control of them. We let the other team get back into it. But I suppose that's hockey nowadays. In the third quarter (of the second match against England on Sunday), we lost control a bit and we need to look into that," Reid said. "The corners went in tonight and we had opportunities to try some variations. It was a really good fight with them, and our boys showed a good heart and good spirits. Games like these help in building characters, and it's always good to come out on top," the coach added. India next play against Germany at the same Kalinga Stadium in another two-legged tie on April 14 and 15. "It's good to win and reach top of the table, but now we have to prepare for Germany, who are also a very tough team. They will always bring a competitive team. They are a great hockey nation. So we can look forward to some good games coming up in two weeks," Reid said.
Pakistan hockey coach, Dutchman Siegfried Aikman, joins players in Ramzan fasting
Siegfried Aikman is doing is perhaps something very new. Aikman, acclimatising to his surroundings in his role as the coach of the Pakistan men's hockey team, decided to join the players in something that is very significant to them. It's the month of Ramzan, leading up to Eid al-Fitr in less than 30 days. Amid the month-long day-time fasting, meals can only be had before and after sunset. Members of the Islamic community, including top-flight sportspersons, follow the Ramzan rituals, which could be a very difficult thing to do alongside training for high-performance sports. Schedules can go for a toss, diet plans demand a break and training programs are required to be re-drawn. It is Aikman's first such experience. As the Pakistan players were allowed a break from the national camp to be with their families for the first day of Ramzan, Aikman made a decision: he started fasting as well.
Young Yukon hockey player thrilled to meet idol and fellow Yukoner Dylan Cozens
A young Yukon hockey player got the chance to meet her idol in Vancouver in late March, when she saw Dylan Cozens and the Buffalo Sabres take on the Canucks.