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As a follow up to my recent post regarding the GOJHL, attached is an article regarding its players' presence in the NHL's mid-term rankings. https://lnkd.in/g_cB2T8k

Wayne Gretzky's Trade to LA! Craig Simpson Breaks down one of the biggest trades in NHL History In this segment from Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show, NHL player Craig Simpson reflects on the significant moment when Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers. Simpson describes the surreal experience of being with Gretzky in Los Angeles when the trade occurred in August 1988. He emphasizes Gretzky's impact as a teammate and person and discusses the challenges of dealing with rumors and the abrupt change in the team dynamic. Simpson recounts the day of the trade, mentioning a phone call from Bruce McNall, the Kings' owner, confirming the deal. The conversation touches on the shock and life-changing nature of the trade for both the NHL and Gretzky. The discussion also addresses the subsequent season, where the Oilers faced the Kings in the Stanley Cup Final. Simpson admits that the team wasn't adequately prepared to face Gretzky and the Kings, resulting in a loss. He acknowledges that they didn't approach Gretzky the same way they would other great players and reflects on the missed opportunity to close the series when they were up three to one in the first round against the Kings. The clip concludes with Simpson expressing the uniqueness and impact of the Gretzky trade on the NHL and the changing landscape of hockey. #GreatCanadianSportsShow #CraigSimpson #WayneGretzky #EdmontonOilers #LosAngelesKings #NHLTrade #Gretzky #HockeyHistory #TeammateTales #LifeChanging #StanleyCup #MissedOpportunities #TheGreatGretzkyTrade #Hockey #McNallConfirmsTheDeal #FromOilersToKings #Changing #Edmonton #Facing #UnpreparedForGreatness #Kings #Throne #LearningFromTheTrade #Missing #Landscape

Taken from the WHL injury report for February 20th, 2024. I have said previously that injury affects all levels of play, from Pro’s to minor hockey. WHL is Major Junior. Easy to see from the attachment how injury affects a lineup. Every year, regardless of league, rosters are selected, prepared or built to give the best opportunity to win. When injury happens roster continuity goes out the window along with chemistry and morale. Getting players back fully recovered both mentally and physically is essential for a successful season. Functional sport specific on ice recovery, filling the gap betwee rehab and RTP does just that. John McGill BPEd, ETC, CMC, FMSC, NCCPT On Ice Rehab®️ [email protected] Brandon Wheat Kings Victoria Royals Hockey Club Edmonton Oil Kings Tri-City Americans Western Hockey League Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) Glasgow Clan PWHL USA Hockey Hockey Canada Rink Hockey Academy Athol Murray College of Notre Dame NHLPA Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club Group23 Sports Medicine Concussion Legacy Foundation Shift Concussion Management Inc. #injuryrecovery #injuryprevention #injurymanagement #rostercontinuity #qualitymatters #qualityresults #professionalstandards

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"Coach, counselor, confidante; motivator, educator, champion." If you'd like to learn more about legendary NHL coach Ken Hitchcock ahead of his Hockey Hall of Fame Induction on Monday the 13th, check out the article below ⬇️ #Hockey #HallOfFame #NHL #Coaching #KenHitchcock #Induction #HockeyHallOfFame

Check out my latest article for The Hockey Writers! In this piece, I analyze the impact Luke Hughes had during his rookie season, as well as how he could become a top defenseman for New Jersey!🏒📓

((NOT) PUTTING THIS STORY ON ICE RICHARD GUBBE’S BOOK ON VEGAS HOCKEY! This week, Richard Gubbe, author (along with Robert Lawson) of “Vegas Hockey, Vegas Strong,” joins me on “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” https://lnkd.in/gXeNZhih & all your favorite platforms, including #YouTube (https://lnkd.in/gWt6mTCy). In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Richard talks about the early days (and teams) of hockey in Las Vegas; what happened to the proposed hockey team that was going to be brought in by producer Jerry Bruckheimer in 2008; why promotion can help a team even if it’s poorly managed; how there were 30 failed professional teams in Las Vegas until the Vegas Golden Knights came along; how Bill Foley had the combination of skills and resources to establish a team in Las Vegas; why hockey is a sport that crosses genders; the most surprising thing he found out about hockey while writing the book; why the book is not just historical, but fun; how the VGK is a “fellowship”; and why motivation is the key to hockey success. #hockey #VGK #NHL #Vegas #VegasBorn QUICK CLIP (Richard on one of many reasons VGK is successful):

Please check out my Latest article for LastWordOnSports.com which covers the Boston Bruins's biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into the 2024 NHL Entry Draft! https://lnkd.in/exKfwRKS

The new National Basketball Association (NBA) season starts tonight and the league is more global than ever! A record 125 players born outside the United States are on NBA opening-night rosters from 40 countries and territories represented across six continents. It marks the 10th straight year opening-night rosters have had 100 or more international players. All 30 teams have at least one foreign-born player. The previous record for international players was 121, set at the start of the 2017-2018 season and repeated at the beginning of the 2021-2022 season. Canada is once again the most-represented country outside the United States, with 26 players. France is second with 14 players, including San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in this year's draft and the most highly anticipated NBA prospect to take the court in recent memory. Wembanyama will make his regular-season debut Wednesday when the Spurs play the Dallas Mavericks. Overall, 64 European players were included, with Serbian star and two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic hoping to lead his Denver Nuggets to a title repeat. The Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder each have eight international players, followed by the Toronto Raptors and the Spurs with seven each. The Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns each have six. The past five MVP awards have gone to international players: Joel Embiid (Cameroon, 2022-23), Jokic (Serbia, 2021-22 and 2020-21) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece, 2019-20 and 2018-19). #nba #basketball #sports #openingnight

Here's an article I recently wrote for the ToTimes about the NHL draft https://lnkd.in/gEKCmaQY