Category Archives: Hockey
Blackhawks Move One Win Closer
Sports and Health – The Chicago Blackhawks finally figured out how to beat Chris Pronger, the Philadelphia defenseman who had been a one-man wrecking crew through the first four games of the finals, and they beat him again and again Sunday night.
With Pronger on the ice or in the penalty box for every one of [...]
Canadiens’ Goalie May Not Be Familiar, but Theme Is
SPORTS AND HEALTH – When it comes to the Canadiens, there is always a proud tradition of one kind or another, like that of a young, relatively green goalie rising from obscurity to lead them on a surprising run through the playoffs.
In 1971, there was Ken Dryden; in 1986, there was Patrick Roy. Now there [...]
Once-Mighty Devils Tumble Out in First Round Again
SPORTS AND HEALTH – It has become a grim rite of spring: the Devils crashing out of the playoffs, either meekly or spectacularly, but always ingloriously and early.
On Thursday night, the Devils took the meek route, losing to the Philadelphia Flyers by 3-0 and surrendering the series, four games to one. It was the Devils’ [...]
Rookie In Middle Of Border Rivalry
SPORTS AND HEALTH – Frans van Riemsdyk did not see his son, James, score his first N.H.L. goal live, so there was no way he was going to miss James’s first Stanley Cup playoff game Wednesday. He bumped up a few appointments and caught an earlier flight.
Van Riemsdyk, who had been out of town, arrived [...]