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On December 23rd in 2010, Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic delivered a bare-knuckle sucker punch to an unsuspecting Freddy Meyer in response to being up-ended by the Atlanta Thrashers defenseman. Despite cowardly striking a defenseless player, whilst being restrained by a linesman no less, Lucic miraculously escaped suspension for his classless act further fueling speculation of league
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Heading overseas for his holiday break.
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The Polar Express is one of my son’s favourite Christmas movies. It has become an annual tradition in our home to watch it before Santa arrives. It is a story of a young boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, embarking on an adventure that teaches lessons about friendship,…
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Since Calgary Flames president Don Maloney declared to the world that rebuilds are for losers in late November (I’m paraphrasing here), the team on the ice is backing it up, to both the excitement and chagrin of their fanbase. They are 9-3-1 since the rejection of the rebuild, and visions of playoffs aren’t inconceivable anymore,…
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Connor McDavid has been on a heater in recent weeks. Every time he touches the puck, he’s managed to create something for the Edmonton Oilers and in his last 10 games, he has scored 12 goals and 26 points. It feels like he has returned to his human-highlight reel form that fans were so used…
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The Edmonton Oilers acquired Adam Henrique ahead of the 2024 trade deadline to play in their top nine, mainly as the third-line centre. While he had some short-lived success on a line with Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown that spring, Henrique has become an offensive blackhole. The Oilers are only scoring 1.13 goals per hour…
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If you’re a Seinfeld fan or have been hanging around the site for a while, you already know that December 23rd is Festivus, which means it’s time to air out our grievances and celebrate feats of strength. And with the calendar only being a few short days away from flipping over to 2026, there are…
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Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
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While Kris Knoblauch acts as the teacher for this Edmonton Oilers team, it’s Connor Ingram’s dad who taught the coach a thing or two back in the day. Imperial, Saskatchewan, some 679 kilometres away from Rogers Place, is a town northwest of Regina that fans may already know as the hometown of Knoblauch. But now,…
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Last night, Christmas came early for Connor Ingram. It was his first NHL start in 272 days, the 100th NHL start of his career and first as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. It was a big moment for him and the team. Ingram left the Utah Mammoth last February and entered the NHL/NHLPA assistance…
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There’s a very real possibility we’re watching one of Connor McDavid’s best stretches unfold in front of our eyes. The shackles have seemingly broken free on his game, as in the most recent 10 games, McDavid has racked up 10 goals, 14 assists, 26 points and a staggering 47 shots on goal. His next-level play…
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The Edmonton Oilers like to keep you on your toes — trades, goalie injuries, call-ups, and returns to the lineup, all during the busiest stretch leading up to Christmas. It’s pure hockey cinema. To make things even spicier, add in the fact that Connor McDavid is playing lights out right now, and with the way…
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The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights both came into Sunday’s game in the second half of a back-to-back weekend, and with each club missing key pieces, it was tough to predict what to expect in their first matchup of the season. Unsurprisingly, the game featured plenty of ebbs and flows, as both sides took…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unless it isn’t. The first half of the season is filled with checkpoints for NHL teams. There’s the curse of November 1st, when you’d better be within four points of the playoffs. By U.S. Thanksgiving, you’d better be in there, somewhere, or else you've really got your work cut out for you. But by the holiday freeze? At this point, for most teams, you are what you are. And when some teams open up their presents at this time of year, they find a lump of...
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Good morning, everyone, and a happy Christmas-week Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing Tristan Jarry’s injury, an Oilers wishlist for Santa, Trent Frederic, and more. If you’ve got…
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Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
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With the Edmonton Oilers getting back to town from Minnesota late Saturday night, the team held an optional morning skate on Sunday ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights. It didn’t glean any information about what the Oilers lineup would look like, but when Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch met with the media…
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For the first time this season, the Edmonton Oilers have won the second game of a back-to-back. On Sunday evening, the Oilers hosted the Vegas Golden Knights, defeating their Pacific Division rivals 4-3. They nearly blew a four-goal lead, but were able to hold on to secure Connor Ingram his first Oilers win. Let’s take…
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Recap of the game.
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Recap of the game.
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With it being the holiday season, there's likely a chance that you'll be at a family gathering where you'll encounter extended family. Most of these people you know, but there could be that odd aunt, uncle, or cousin whose attendance at those family functions isn't as regular. That's what today's edition of The Rundown is all about - catching up with those former U SPORTS players who are playing in faraway lands, but still helped to build the programs into what they are today. I started thi...
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The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are squaring off for the first time this season, and with the Pacific Division standings being as tight as they are, it’s never too early to label tonight’s game as a crucial game with four-point potential. And with Connor Ingram getting his first start as an Oiler, all…
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On December 21st in 2011, Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin deflected a high clearing pass from linemate Alex Burrows past Detroit Red Wings superstar Pavel Datsyuk with his head, utilizing a soccer move rarely employed in ice hockey. Daniel's move decidedly raised the brotherly bar set by a stickless Henrik in last season's playoff against the Nashville Predators, when his fancy footwork
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Struggling Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic has found his way to the press box. With the news that Jack Roslovic is set to return from injury against the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday night, Frederic is a healthy scratch. Meanwhile, head coach Kris Knoblauch said in his pre-game media availability that Tristan Jarry will be out…
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On December 21st in 2011, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette shoved Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott aside upon being blocked from exiting the benches through the tunnel after the first period of play at the American Airlines Center. Afterwards, Ott outed Laviolette's actions as arrogant, adding "It's disrespect of our building, just let our team off, it's not that big of a deal."
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