At some point in the quite-near future, two major individual records are going to fall in Russia’s KHL, and they’re going to fall to the same man. Vadim Shipachyov (or Shipachev) is 37 now, and his last couple of seasons at Ak Bars have seen a fairly significant drop-off in his once-prodigious point totals. This […]
Vadim Shipachyov Closes in on Some Major KHL Records Read More »
Back in 2017, the IIHF World Championship was held in Paris and Cologne. As I was working in Cologne at the time, I took the opportunity and sacrificed 3 weeks of my annual leave to work as a volunteer at the World Championships. I applied to the transportation service and was soon accepted. Our job
How I met Wladislaw Alexandrowitsch Tretjak (Both in English & German) Read More »
The Iconic 5: Hockey’s Mount Rushmore In the annals of hockey history, certain names stand out like beacons, their brilliance illuminating the sport and leaving an indelible mark on generations of fans. These are the individuals who have not only dominated the game but have also shaped its culture and defined its legacy. They are
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have had quite the rollercoaster of a season. After having a busy off-season with some major acquisitions,, the team was supposed to be competitive this season (2023/24) and in the mix for the playoffs. But they are currently 18-28-10, and in 29th place in the league with only 46 points. They
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in Search of an Identity to Blast Them Forward Read More »
With training camp slowly starting up, and players returning back to their respective clubs, we know there is a lot of movement for all 32 NHL teams, as they begin to plan out their season, learn the respective systems, and GM’s making roster cuts to get under the cap. Therefore we know there will be
10 Key Storylines to Keep an eye on this coming NHL season Read More »
Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights are going into Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals up 3-1. They have the opportunity to capture their 1st Stanley Cup in their young existance in the NHL. What feels even weirder writing this article is it seems not that long ago on Dec 12 – 2012,
EICHEL – ‘THE GOLDEN JACK’ Read More »
It will only be a matter of time before Houston will have their moment in the NHL. They have been a hot topic of location now for quite some time. Relocation or Expansion? Time will tell but just as I mentioned in 2012 that Las Vegas was a good bet to place as a future
News came down that the Chicago Blackhawks will land the 1st overall pick at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The draft is expected to be held on June 28–29, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Blackhawks, as determined a team as any in the NHL, found themselves in the #1 spot, after securing
Bedard has landed in Blackhawks Nation Read More »
A big welcome to all you hockey fans who may be taking a moment to jump on the Blog and take a read. First want to say thanks for considering TWO GUYS & HOCKEY TALK as a source to ‘Read, talk & Chat’ about hockey. This has been a work in progress since May 2020
Las Vegas becomes a reality Read More »