Tag: NHL

2017 Preview: Canada’s 150th marking its place in Sport

January 5, 2017

2017 is set to become a milestone for Canadians. Not only is the country celebrating its sesquicentennial, or 150th birthday, but this year also has some marquee sports events fixed into the calendar. From historic annual traditions to first-time occasions, there will be no shortage of high-profile sports across the country over the next 12 … More 2017 Preview: Canada’s 150th marking its place in Sport

The NHL’s Olympic Saga

December 8, 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have had their back-and-forths for what seems forever now. Professional hockey players from the NHL have participated in the Winter Olympics consistently since the Nagano Games in 1998. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last month determined a fee for player participation in Pyeongchang 2018 and the NHL … More The NHL’s Olympic Saga