National Hockey League

Concussions in sports have become a significant problem, there is recent headlines and reports about the effects and consequences of returning to play too soon and also researches about the long-term effects of the damage from the concussion. There are about 200,000 people who suffer from concussions a year while playing sports. Athletes with concussions who continue to play will never fully heal because the key to healing is rest, physical and mental. The blows to the head can cause…

Born of Fire: Chrysler 200 Commercial Analysis The year 2008 represented struggle and despair. The American automobile manufacturing industry especially felt the hit of the economic crisis. The energy crisis spiked fuel prices, discouraging the purchase of pick up trucks and SUVs due to their low fuel economy. Chrysler was a part of the American “Big Three” and their company began to crumble. Unable to withstand the economic downfall, Chrysler was forced into bankruptcy in 2009. This 2011 Super…

Lucroy may seem like the Rangers are giving up on 2017, they aren’t. Throughout the past few seasons, Texas has consistently dealt prospects to help fill holes on the major league team. This approach has drained their resources quite a bit, so Lucroy gives the Rangers the ability to make a move, without compromising the big league team, or the…

For Season 18 Episode 11: Great Expectations the show begins in the middle of a hockey game with 3.5 seconds left. The victim, Jack is racing to the goal but just barely misses; of course, his parents greet him with cheers of “you did great! You'll get them next time honey!” But in the locker room is a different story as his teammates show anger towards the missed “wide open shot”. The camera then cuts to Jack and his mother as they're leaving the ring and when asked if he wants to stop at the…

decision to be made in a small English village. Wright was originally known to be a field hockey player until one day when she decided to participate in her village’s local fun run. She ended the run doing surprisingly well and her passion for running sparked. At the age of fourteen, Wright had a decision to make; field hockey or running? Well, considering she wasn’t as robust as a typical field hockey player and she enjoyed the competitiveness and individuality of running, she committed her…

Alright, fantasy basketball fans, it’s time for another one of my GF2 fantasy basketball team previews! Today, we’ll look at one of a young Milwaukee Bucks team who have a plethora of talented fantasy stars. Not only we’ll these players have Milwaukee in the mix in the Eastern conference, they’ll also help to guide your team to fantasy glory. From new Buck Greg Monroe to Khris Middleton, this Bucks squad is scary good! So, here’s my 2015-16 Milwaukee Bucks fantasy basketball preview: Khris…

Jack Eichel, Center, Boston University (Hockey East) 6’2”, 196 pounds, Chelmsford, MA More than just the player available after McDavid, Jack Eichel would be the sure-fire first overall selection in most other draft years. Eichel is a consistent scoring threat and an elite-level offensive talent…

G- Chris Paul: 2011-Present On December 15, 2011 the entire fate of the Clippers’ franchise changed upon the acquisition of Chris Paul. His presence immediately propelled the team from an exciting team to watch into a legitimate NBA championship contender. In his five seasons with the team, the Clippers have made the Western Conference playoffs as many times as they had prior to his arrival. Paul has been an All-Star and has appeared on one of the three All-NBA Teams (3x First Team, 2x Second…

After sitting comfortably at #3 in the Eastern Conference for a month, the Boston Celtics have hit a little bump in the road. With 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Celtics are now tied for the third spot in the conference with the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks. Another .5 games back is the Charlotte Hornets at 40-30 with 12 games remaining on its schedule. With three more teams (Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons) within 3.0-3.5 games of the Celtics, a…

He drew the league's highest salary, $16,500, not solely because of his playing ability, but also due to his front office duties as the team's publicity director and business manager. Philadelphia's star scorer, Joe Fulks, pulled in $8,000 for his league-leading 23.2 points a game (King's rookie season was a bit less successful. He averaged 5.1 points in his only year and the Falcons went out of business following the season). From 1946 to 1949 the top players…