Hockey

Hockey's Hottest Teams Hit The Ice In Stanley Cup Final

David Schaper — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:33:00 +0000

The National Hockey League's Stanley Cup championship gets underway in Chicago Wednesday night, with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins facing off in the first game of the best-of-seven series. It's a classic matchup between two of the NHL's original six teams.

Both teams are recent champs, which is helping passionate hockey fans and players put the bitter labor dispute that almost iced the season behind them.

Chicago is crazy about the Blackhawks right now.

NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs Open Tonight

Korva Coleman — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:15:00 +0000

Yes, the NBA finals are well underway, and yes it's mid-June, but tonight marks Game 1 of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup championship. A strike-shortened season pushed the finals later into the spring than usual.

The Chicago Blackhawks, who just knocked off defending champion Los Angeles Kings, will face the Boston Bruins, the NHL 2011 victors. Chicago will have home ice, which is probably a good thing, as the Chicago playoffs against L.A.

Blackhawks Beat Wings, Will Meet Kings In NHL Conference Final

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:58:00 +0000

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DAVID GREENE, HOST:

As nail-biting hockey fans know well, there has been a lot of drama in this year's playoffs. Last night in the NHL, no different. The Chicago Blackhawks advanced to the semifinals with a thrilling Game 7 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Chicago had the best regular season record in the NHL this year.

WATCH: A Train Wreck Of A 'Star-Spangled Banner' Performance

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:44:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKQ0fY3lrEo

Derek Boogaard's Family Sues NHL Over Player's Death In 2011

Bill Chappell — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the NHL by the family of hockey enforcer Derek Boogaard, who was 28 when he died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and oxycodone in May of 2011. The suit accuses the NHL of being negligent and with supplying the painkiller to Boogaard.

"The NHL drafted Derek Boogaard because it wanted his massive body to fight in order to enhance ratings, earnings and exposure. Fighting night after night took its expected toll on Derek's body and mind," attorney William Gibbs said in a statement after filing the suit.