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This is the second installment of Last Word on Hockey’s five-part series breaking down the top 50 personalities in the hockey world during 2016. They were picked based on skill, accomplishments, notoriety, or compelling narratives. Last Word on Hockey’s Top 50 Personalities of 2016: 40-31 40. Johnny Gaudreau After winning the Hobey Baker Award in 2014 […] READ MORE
As first expected at locker room clean out day when the entire Red Wings team signed a #13 jersey for Pavel Datsyuk, an official news conference at Joe Louis Arena confirmed his future. Pavel Datsyuk makes it official, announces he’s leaving Detroit Red Wings, returning to native Russia. pic.twitter.com/nYyl4frFN5 — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) June […] READ MORE
On Halloween Night, 2014, a capacity crowd at Joe Louis Arena was getting a workout early on, as the Red Wings had four past Jonathan Quick and the Kings in a barrage that took less than 10 minutes time. However, after the first tally by Gustav Nyquist, the usual commercial break in play took place. […] READ MORE
According to news reports from multiple sources, Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe, known to hockey fans for generations as simply “Mr. Hockey,” has died at the age of 88 in Ohio. #BREAKING: Gordie Howe died this morning at the age of 88, a source close to the family confirms to @Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/jjunq28J9o — 680 NEWS […] READ MORE
Czech-born phenom Jaromir Jagr celebrated his birthday February 15th by becoming just the ninth player in NHL history to occupy an active roster spot at the age of 44. With 23 NHL seasons to his credit, Jagr was selected 5th overall in the 1990 NHL entry draft behind Owen Nolan, Petr Nedved, Keith Primeau, and Mike Ricci. […] READ MORE
Nothing brings the hockey community together quite like rallying around a great cause. Hockey Fights MS Founder Candice Arnold has created such a cause. READ MORE
We at Last Word On Sports are always on the hunt for the most relevant, interesting infographics to give our regular readers. Today we present you a fantastic infographic prepared by Christyne Kavanagh and our friends at Tucker Hockey that discusses the History of Women’s Hockey. The folks at Tucker have done a fantastic job in […] READ MORE
As 2014 draws to a close and people around the hockey world look ahead optimistically to 2015 (and the NHL’s own New Year celebration, the Winter Classic), it seems only fitting to pause for a moment of reflection. That’s exactly what the Last Word On Sports hockey department has done, as we present our own […] READ MORE
Hockey legend Gordie Howe has reported suffered a serious stroke and is now at home resting, according to his son Dr. Murray Howe. gordie howe has suffered a serious stroke, i am sad to report, according to his son, dr. murray howe. http://t.co/6NhpcrGK9k — gregg krupa (@greggkrupa) October 28, 2014 The 86-year-old Howe suffered the […] READ MORE
Hockey fans and social media go hand in hand. We all have tweeted during games, whether giving play by play analysis or just stating our opinions on anything hockey related. I guess the same could be said for any topic or sport, but when it involves hockey, you know it’s about to get heated really […] READ MORE
