[Editor’s Note: Today we have a guest entry from Thomas weeks, who had a remarkable uni-related encounter on the streets of New York last week. — PL] By Thomas Weeks …
Category: NHL
Seeing Red, in All Its Wide Variety
As most of you know, I’ve been trying to compile a visual catalog of hockey red line designs. It’s an interesting project, because the blue lines are always solid blue, …
Cutting Goalies Down to Size
My recent ESPN column about goalie pads prompted an interesting note from Mark Coale. “I was listening to HNIC radio the other day and they said goalie pads next season …
Auction Action
Bruce Menard recently informed me that the folks at Heritage Auction Galleries have a ton of good stuff in their current auction catalog. Here’s a sampling: • According to the …
Now Can Someone Please Create Similar Sites for the Other Leagues?
At the risk of having Teebz cross me off of his Christmas card list, I have to admit that my knowledge of NHL jersey patches is somewhat less than encyclopedic. …
What Is Your “Anti-Uni Secret”?
By Phil Hecken … with Dave Ribar and Mike Engle In yet another interesting bit of serendipity, last weekend’s “What Is Your Uni Secret?” column generated so much ‘buzz,’ I …
What is your “Uni Secret”?
By Phil Hecken, with Mike Engle A short while ago, in the comments, a reader mentioned what we’re going to call a “dirty little uni secret.” That is to say, …
Jordan Reveals Longstanding Dream of Playing Hockey
Tired of those unsightly Reebok logos on NHL jerseys? So is Michael Jordan! In fact, we could probably eliminate the Reebok mark from the NHL altogether if we just cloned …
Uni Watch DIY Project: I Am That Masked Man
[Editor’s Note: Today’s entry has been guest-written by Les Holmlund, whose childhood DIY project went above and beyond the call of duty. — PL] By Les Holmlund Way back around …
They Even Trademarked Landry’s Hat Patch
By Phil Hecken, with Mike Styczen A couple of weeks ago, in the comments, reader “Mike2” (Mike Styczen) mentioned “TESS,” which is an acronym for “Trademark Electronic Search Service.” Not …
The Mask
By Phil Hecken (with a glove save and a beut by Teebz) A couple of weeks ago, I was approached by a reader who asked me about goalie numbers. Being …
All Star Puck Returns To Montreal
By Phil Hecken (with another big assist from Teebz) The 2009 NHL All-Star Game will be played today as part of the celebrations surrounding the Canadiens’ 100th anniversary. It will …
Secret of Crosby’s Success Revealed!
Last week there was a brief thread in the comments about an interesting point brought up during a recent Penguins/Capitals game broadcast on FSN. It took a while, but I’ve …
What a Lovely Way to Ring in the New Year
You all know how I feel about yesterday’s “Where’s Waldo?” promotion. But here’s an ironic twist: By the start of next season, the Reebok logo might be gone from all …
A New Year’s Day Classic
By Phil Hecken (with a big assist from Teebz) The NHL’s annual Winter Classic will get the new year started in style, as Blackhawks host the Red Wings at Wrigley …