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Road to 2014: A Look at Czech Republic
Posted on 15 Mar 2012 by Corey Krakower.
With just under 2 years to go until the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, ProSportsBlogging.com will run a 6-part feature that will identify the hockey players that will likely represent their respective countries at the Olympic Games. The 6 hockey super powers to be covered include Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Sweden and USA. Today’s featured country: Czech Republic 2010 Result: Lo...
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Devils Win; Prospect Shines for Canada
Posted on 29 Dec 2011 by Jordan DiRisio.
The Devils beat the Sabres with relative ease last night to get back on the winning track. After dropping 2 of 3 the Devils won against Buffalo 3-1 and if not for the strong play of Ryan Miller New Jersey could have scored 5 goals. Brodeur and the defensive was particularly impressive in their own zone and did a great job of minimizing quality scoring chances for the sabres. The Devils got 2 go...
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Penguins Sign D Zbynek Michalek
Posted on 1 Jul 2010 by Black&Yellow.
Ex-Coyotes defenseman, Zbynek Michalek has signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins for 5 years at $20M. That's a $4M per year cap hit. Michalek is a 6'2 210 pound right-handed Czech Republic Olympian. In 72 games, Michalek notched 3 goals and 17 assists in 2009-2010. He was a +5 last season Zbynek is a defensive defenseman and appears to have placed Mark Eaton. He is half of the Pens new shutdown d...
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Bouncing Czechs Too Much For Latvia
Posted on 20 Feb 2010 by Dan Rakusan.
You have to give Latvia credit; they did not lay down and die, even when they went down 4-0 in the second period. The game, at that point, looked to be heading towards a blowout, but a renewed commitment to defence propelled the Latvians and their immense throng of fans to within two of what looks to be a very strong Czech team. I will admit, I fell in love with Latvia at the 2008-09 World Ju...
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Bruins start a new streak
Posted on 10 Feb 2010 by Jim Mulligan.
Two “U's” Two “K's” Two points. It's officially Tuukka Time. Tim Thomas hasn't seen game action since the Bruins lost at home to the Washington Capitals last Tuesday. Will he see game action before the Olympics? I'm going to go out and say Thomas will be the third goalie this month for team U.S.A. If Ryan Miller isn't careful, the Olympics...









