Whether or not you personally enjoy hockey, it’s tough to deny that hockey fans are about as passionate as they come. Between our entire office, we’ve all been to a bunch NBA games and not once have we seen some of the genius that has been put into these NHL jerseys. From the haters to the puck-sluts, ice hockey fans aren’t afraid to speak thei… Click to read more

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, so your girlfriend might have been wondering what all your hootin’ and hollerin’ has been about. Instead of having her try to pry you away from the television screen, you should try to get her onboard the hockey train. No, we’re not talking about the puck-sl*t train (unless that’s what… Click to read more

Hockey players don’t tend to need a lot of motivation to get going. The professionals are getting paid to do what they love: score, hit, fight, and win. The amateurs? Well they’re either trying to make it to the pros or they’re just sickos into pain and exhaustion. Either way they look like they have a good time. Even if you’re not a die… Click to read more

What a f*cking week you’ve got in store for you. Three major albums, three sweet video games, three big time NBA matchups, two hilarious movies, a hockey showdown that is sure to go down as a knock-down drag ‘em out classic, plus four huge college basketball matchups amongst ranked teams. I’m personally looking forward to Lepre-Con in Ho… Click to read more

As the NFL season has officially ended, some football fans might be looking for another sport to sink their teeth into. You could watch the NBA or college basketball but with the exception of Jeremy Lin the NBA’s boring and NCAA doesn’t heat up ’til March Madness. Soccer is well…soccer. However, I’ve got a solution for you football… Click to read more

The two things we can count on to bring people together are holidays and sports. Everyone likes a day off from work and when you couple that with a sporting event, you’re staring down at a pair of aces. For some families, watching sports can be a bonding experience while others use it as a diversion or escape from family issues. And, if you don’t have a fam, these sports will keep you company. Tri-State Sports Guys’ Mike D has 5 great marriages of holidays and sports – check ‘em out after the jump.

The NHL season kicked off last night – October 6th – and with it comes the beginning of a new era for the NEW Winnipeg Jets, who relocated from Atlanta where they were the Thrashers. Winnipeg’s one of 5 teams that doesn’t have a mascot (Stars, Oilers, Rangers, Flyers). We understand the appeal of a mascot, you need to something to balance out the titillation from the Ice Girls and it has to be kid-friendly. Got it. But, that doesn’t mean they have to be super lame. Here’s our list of the 8 lamest mascots currently sucking it up in the NHL. Vote for the lamest in our poll after the jump.

Seems like just yesterday the Bruins hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup above their heads as the entire city of Vancouver collectively lost their sh*t and rampaged. Well, the NHL 2011-12 season is upon us as the first puck is scheduled to drop October 6th at 7pm ET. Also scheduled to drop? Your jaw. Why? Ice Girls and their colossal cleavage. With the Atlanta Thrashers now the Winnipeg Jets we wonder if the Ice Girl tradition will continue. We certainly hope so. Check out all the ice-melting hotties in our gallery below then let us know which team’s got the best babes in our poll after the jump.

For years and years, video game developers have been churning out awesome hockey games. EA Sports has been the most consistent, dropping their always incredible NHL series every year, and never seeming to disappoint. Other developers have made successful games, too, but some have tried and failed miserably. Since not everyone is a hockey enthusiast, I have catered this list to include not just the best games, but the best games that appeal to even the average gamer. We’ve also pinpointed the worst games… so developers can learn from their mistakes. Check out our list after the jump.

The Western Conference Finals is history in the making, folks. Neither the San Jose Sharks nor Vancouver Canucks have EVER won the Stanley Cup. While the Canucks have never raised Lord Stanley’s hardware, the city of Vancouver has one Stanley Cup to its credit – the Vancouver Millionaires won it in 1915. While the NEW Ottawa Senators have never won the Stanley Cup, the city celebrated 11 Stanley Cups with the original Ottawa Senators in the 1920s. The Bay Area, on the other hand? Not so much. So, we decided to take a look at other cities that currently have a NHL franchise who’ve never touched the Cup. If you’re a fan of one of these teams, we salute your loyalty. Don’t forget to vote for the city you think will win its first Stanley Cup first at the bottom of the post.

When it comes to the overall design of their jerseys, hockey beats all other major sports leagues: they have the ability to make sweet jerseys featuring cool logos, and mascots on the front instead of the standard and mundane team or city name or just a boring old number. While some of these teams take full advantage of that and have awesome uniforms – such as the Chicago Blackhawks or the Buffalo Sabres – some have made jerseys so unsightly, even a homeless guy would be embarrassed to wear it. So take a look at this list of 5 NHL teams in need of new uniforms after the jump!

The Arena Football League (AFL) was founded in 1987 by a former executive of the United States Football League and the National Football League named Jim Foster. Large debts forced the league to suspend operations indefinitely in 2009. After some retooling, fans everywhere can experience the triumphant return of the league that gave us Kurt Warner tonight on the NFL Network. To honor its comeback, we take a look at other leagues that deserve another crack at entertaining the masses. See our picks after the jump!

There have been reports Mark Wahlberg has stated he wants to turn “The Fighter” into a trilogy. Is this the next Rocky franchise? Most likely not, since this one’s based on actual events, but one wonders if Mickey Ward’s story warrants three feature length films? Prior to The Fighter’s release, his name rang few bells, but judging by its critical and box office success, one has to take a look around at other sports figures to see who’s ripe for the Hollywood treatment. In April 2009, Bleacher Report published their list of athletes who deserve celluloid dedications, now we have our list. See our selections after the jump!

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Through the history of the NHL, there have been many so-called “goons” that specialize in protecting their team’s star players and possibly have little more value than their fighting ability.  That said, some of these players also have a decent overall skill set that is overshadowed by their pugnacity. With that in mind, here is our list of the NHL’s Most Badass Enforcers of All-Time.