Olympic Report: 2/26
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Friday February 26, 2010
Two big games today!
Olympic Report: 2/25
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Thursday February 25, 2010
Third-seed Russia had a monumental collapse in a blowout loss to Canada, while Team USA narrowly defeats an impressive Switzerland team, plus more!
Olympic Report: 2/24
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday February 24, 2010
No upsets in the qualifying round, but that could change today, as matchups are much more even heading into the quaterfinals.
Olympic Report: 2/23
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Tuesday February 23, 2010
The qualifying round of the medal tournament begins today with four games. Have a look at the matchups and gold medal odds.
Olympic Report: 2/22
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Monday February 22, 2010
A look at yesterday’s results, and the first look at the medal tournament brackets, as well as a glance at the Olympic individual leaders.
2010 Olympic Medal Tournament Brackets
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Monday February 22, 2010
See which teams will match-up and keep track of results.
Olympic Report: 2/21
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Sunday February 21, 2010
Big day for Olympic hockey, as the preliminary round raps up with three games featuring the six teams that have won every gold medal, except for 1936, when Britain won.
Olympic Report: 2/20
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Saturday February 20, 2010
Teemu Selanne becomes the leading scorer in Olympic history with a Friday afternoon assist, Jaromir Jagr continues to impress with another goal, and more.
Olympic Report: 2/19 (Belated)
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Saturday February 20, 2010
My apologies for no report yesterday. I had the majority of this report written Thursday evening and had intended to finish and publish yesterday morning upon arriving at work.
Olympic Report: 2/18
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Thursday February 18, 2010
Teemu Selanne moves into a four-way tie for first place in Olympic scoring history. This story, plus yesterday’s scores, today’s games, and more inside!
Olympic Report: 2/17
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday February 17, 2010
Day one went about as expected, but day two could be a bit different, as a big rivalry game between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will make things interesting.
Olympic Report: 2/16
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Tuesday February 16, 2010
Starting today, and hopefully everyday until the Olympics end, I’ll put together a compilation of hockey-related tidbits out of Vancouver.
In today’s edition, we look at expected lineups for Team USA, Canada, Russia, and the Czech Republic.
Update: Team Finland line combos added
USA 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Friday January 1, 2010
Brooks Orpik will patrol the blueline, while former Penguin and Pittsburgh native Ryan Malone will provide some offensive grit for the Americans in February.
Team USA Could Be Better Than Expected
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Thursday December 31, 2009
Anchored by strong goaltending in Ryan Miller, Team USA could be a team worth watching during the Olympics.
Canada 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Sidney Crosby will wear an “A” for his country, while Marc-Andre Fleury will serve as the third-string goaltender.
Switzerland 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
NHLers Jonas Hiller and Mark Streit and former NHLers Martin Gerber and Luca Sbisa make up the recognizable names on a traditionally weak Swiss roster.
Germany 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Not much to write home about with this roster, as one would suspect.
Finland 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Combining sandpaper with skill, the Finnish roster looks to be strong from goaltender out. While not an elite team heading into the tournament, Finland certainly looks to have a competitive roster.
Czech Republic 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Speckled with NHL players, the Czech Republic team doesn’t appear to have the star power it once had. Even so, they have enough to make their games interesting, at the very least.
Slovakia 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
A large number of NHL stars, including large Zdeno Chara will lace ‘em up for Team Slovakia. Penguins fans may recall a few players: Marian Hossa, Zigmund Palffy, Miroslav Satan, Richard Lintner, and Martin Strbak.
Norway 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Flyers defender Ole Kristian Tollefsen is the sole player currently in North America on the Norway roster. Oh, and try saying Per-Åge Skrøder. Good luck with that.
Latvia 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Not much to talk about with Team Latvia aside from the fact that 15 of the 23 players are from Dinamo Riga. Oh, and apparently there is a team in Germany called “Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg.” That alone makes this roster worth looking at.
Sweden 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Just three non-NHL players have earned a roster spot with Team Sweden, which has no Pittsburgh representatives.
Russia 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Evgeni Malkin and Sergei Gonchar will anchor what promises to be a strong roster.
Belarus 2010 Olympic Roster
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 23, 2009
Belarus is the first to release their preliminary Olympic roster. Penguins fans will see a familiar face…
The Tale Of Two Cities
Jesse Marshall | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Wednesday December 2, 2009
Sidney Crosby is red hot right now; notching up his ever improving faceoff numbers, catching the league point leaders, and commandeering the Pittsburgh Penguins back into the win column. Meanwhile, in Washington…
Penguins To Be Well-Represented At Olympic Camps
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Thursday August 13, 2009
A look at current and former Penguin players who will compete for Olympic roster spots, as well as links to rosters for each of the more prominent countries.
Open Mike Night - 4/27/09
Michael Farkas | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Monday April 27, 2009
The NHL playoffs are in full swing, but the world’s eyes may be set on another tournament.
They Can Keep Him
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Monday October 6, 2008
Chris Simon’s antics have held up in the KHL.
Radulov Wants Out of KHL
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Friday September 12, 2008
Alexander Radulov has been the center of attention in the slow news portion of the offseason for his return to Russia in the midst of an NHL contract. Now word has broken that, after a handful of games, the young forward is ready to return to the NHL...on his own will.
KHL President Extends "Open Hand" to NHL
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Monday September 8, 2008
“We would like to create an environment where mutual respect of contracts is more than just a nice slogan,” KHL president Alexander Medvedev said.
KHL Drama Continues
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Friday July 18, 2008
KHL President Alexander Medvedev has spoken out against the recent suspensions by the IIHF of six forwards involved in transfers between the NHL and KHL.
KHL Conundrum
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Friday July 18, 2008
The newly-formed Kontinental Hockey League has presented a significant challenge to the NHL that could have severe ramifications.
Update: Radulov and five others suspended by IIHF.
Jagr Signs With Omsk of New Russian League
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Friday July 4, 2008
Jaromir Jagr won’t be returning the the NHL for the 2008-09 season.
Russia threatens young players
Ashley Gallant | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Tuesday July 1, 2008
As some of Russia’s top young players decide what career path to take, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation has stepped in to try to make the decision easier. Five Russian players are being told to stay home or suffer the consequences.
New Russian League Trying To Lure Malkin
Matt Bodenschatz | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Friday June 20, 2008
The newly founded Continental League based in Russia apparently is willing to pony up significant cash to lure Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin away from the NHL.
World Championships Coverage
Ashley Gallant | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Tuesday May 20, 2008
The World Championships are over, but there remains plenty to read about.
The WC: Stats and Standings
Ashley Gallant | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Sunday May 18, 2008
A final look at the scoring leaders, group standings, playoff results, Directorate awards, and the All-Star team.
The WC: Gold Medal Game
Ashley Gallant | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Sunday May 18, 2008
Canada and Russia will face each other in the World Championships this afternoon, with a gold medal and bragging rights on the line.
Inside is a preview of the game, but be sure to check back as I will be updating the score throughout the afternoon as the game progresses.
UPDATE: End of game
The WC: Bronze Medal Game Recap
Ashley Gallant | General Hockey (IIHF, Olympics, etc)
Sunday May 18, 2008
Would Backstrom score on Backstrom?
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