Hockey Stories

CBJ Defenseman Seth Jones Talks Food, Movies And CBD

Blue Jackets star Seth Jones represents the success of hockey's growth in the United States.
1919 Stanley Cup: Why No Champion Was Crowned

Ken Rosen, author of "1919: The Search for Mankind's Greatest Killer," explains how the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Seattle Metropolitans ended with several players hospitalized because of the flu -- defenseman Joe Hall died -- and without a winner.
Nicklas Lidstrom's Crowning Moment At The Olympics In 2006

Iconic defenseman helped Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and won the Norris Trophy seven times, but his effort for Sweden in Torino was a defining achievement.
When Teemu Met Paul ...

Anaheim traded for Teemu Selanne in 1996, and he immediately clicked with Ducks star Paul Kariya, even though their personalities were complete opposites.
Willie O'Ree, The Jackie Robinson Of Hockey, Has Amazing Jackie Robinson Story

The hockey pioneer met the Dodgers icon in Brooklyn, and 13 years later, their paths crossed again in Los Angeles.
Curtis Joseph: My Mom Was 'Mean And Angry And Petty -- And Compassionate'

Longtime NHL goaltender provides vivid details from childhood in his new book.
Cigarettes, Nudity And The Ozone Layer: Tales From The Al Iafrate File

Defenseman was one of the true characters in the NHL with his unique perspective on the world.
Philadelphia Flyers' Mascot 'Gritty' Is Sort Of Terrifying

Philadelphia Flyers unveil a new mascot, "Gritty," with a questionable appearance and persona.
Ovechkin Joins Select Club With Lemieux, Crosby, Kane And 3 Others

Since the WHA merger, just seven players have been first overall draft pick and won Stanley Cup for franchise that selected them.
21 Facts About Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals And Stanley Cup Final

If the Capitals win, Alex Ovechkin would become just the seventh player since the WHA merger in 1979 to be the first overall pick in the draft to capture a Stanley Cup title for the franchise that selected him.