It’s time to take a step back and re-evaluate the concept of a hockey franchise.We’ve all heard of “team sports” in sports like basketball, soccer, and football, and while it might seem obvious to some that a team is more than just a collection of players, they’re still not really considered franchises anymore. It’s a common […]
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NHL to make ice hockey skaters eligible for playoffs
NHL officials said Wednesday they will allow hockey skater entry into the 2018 playoffs as part of a new rule that is intended to keep the game safe.The announcement comes as more than 1,400 hockey players, coaches and other professionals have been killed in ice-related collisions since March, and the number of people injured in […]
