The Weekly Links post highlights important or interesting writing from the hockey blogosphere and media. The IIHF cancelled the 2020 Women’s World Hockey Championships due to coronavirus concerns. [IIHF] The IIHF also cancelled six tournaments scheduled for March. [IIHF] Meanwhile, the NHL isn’t quite sure how to handle the virus. [Sportsnet] The NHL did decide…
Welcome to Part 1 of a 3-part series authored by Brett Pardy and myself, where we will bust three dominant myths associated with women’s hockey. We had planned this series before the CWHL announced its closure, and now these arguments become even more relevant. This first post will address the myth that the media only…
Formerly known as “Weekly Links,” our round-up of important and interesting pieces from the hockey blogosphere and media will now appear twice a month. Former NHL goalie, Ray Emery passed away during a recent swimming accident in Hamilton, Ontario. [The Globe and Mail] Stacy Lorenz from the University of Alberta discusses the deeply entwined culture…
Formerly known as “Weekly Links,” our round-up of important and interesting pieces from the hockey blogosphere and media will now appear twice a month. There has been some great sled hockey coverage these past couple of weeks. Here’s one from [The Link] looking at the growth of women’s sled hockey. A cool story about a…
*Cross posted on Engaging Sports.* My PhD research explores South Asian experiences in ice hockey. Why, you ask? Because the South Asian community in Canada has become some of the most devout and enthusiastic hockey fans you will find on this planet. We don’t talk about race in Canada; therefore, there is very little literature…
The Weekly Links post highlights important or interesting writing from the hockey blogosphere and media. Enjoy! Harrison Browne came out as transgender making him the first transgender professional team athlete in America. [Vice Sports] The NWHL is now working on a transgender inclusion policy. [ESPNW] And you can round out your Harrison Browne reading with these other…
The Weekly Links post highlights important or interesting writing from the hockey blogosphere and media. Enjoy! ICYMI: Bob Cole received the Order of Canada last week. [Sportsnet] To coach or play for your old team? This is Julie Chu’s conundrum as the new coach for the Concordia Stingers but still a valuable asset to Les…
If you are any kind of hockey fan you know that the Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi broadcast (herein referred to as Hockey Night Punjabi) was an integral part of the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup run this year. It all started with this call on April 28th during Game 1 of the Pens series against…
The Weekly Links post highlights important or interesting writing from the hockey blogosphere and media. Enjoy! Coal Harbour is considering naming a street at Sidney Crosby. [MacLeans] Taylor Swift has a squad and so does Alex Rigsby, goalie for the US Women’s National Team; she wants you to meet them. [Player’s Tribune] Mike Weaver reflects…
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