NHL ARCHIVES

February 4, 2012
Former Husky Vitale carving out role with Penguins
Dan Bylsma’s postgame scowl was replaced by a smile when a reporter asked him about Joe Vitale Saturday afternoon at TD Garden.

January 25, 2012
LaFontaine striving to end hockey's concussion epidemic
Nearly 16 years have gone by since Pat LaFontaine endured the scariest two months of his life, but when the NHL Hall of Famer took to the podium as a featured speaker in Play Smart’s concussion prevention seminar in Randolph on Monday night, he remembered every moment in vivid detail.

January 18, 2012
From NEHJ: Open hearts, open arms
Patrick Burke has picked up the torch his brother Brendan once carried, advocating for tolerance and trying to curb homophobia in sports. He doesn't plan on putting it down any time soon.

January 2, 2012
From NEHJ: Pandolfo starts over with Islanders
After 14 years as a pivotal role player in New Jersey, Burlington, Mass., native Jay Pandolfo hopes to lend a helping hand on Long Island.

November 20, 2011
From NEHJ: Ferriero a Garden-variety hero
Sharks' Ferriero no stranger to success at TD Garden.

November 16, 2011
Original Six: Best goalie masks in the NHL
Among all of the major sports, no position has a greater opportunity to be creative with their gear than an NHL netminder.

October 19, 2011
With retirement of all-time greats, NE lacks top NHL players
When New York Rangers captain Chris Drury decided to call it a career this summer, the Trumbull, Conn., native’s retirement marked the end of a special era for the region.

October 16, 2011
From NEHJ: Top 10 challengers to the Cup
NEHJ writer Jesse Connolly ranks the squads with the best chance of keeping the Bruins from repeating this season.

October 4, 2011
Pandolfo lands one-year deal with Islanders
The New York Islanders announced today that Jay Pandolfo has agreed to terms on a one-year deal.

October 3, 2011
Many New Englanders vying for NHL spots
NHL training camps are winding down, but many New England natives are still pushing for spots with their respective clubs across the league.

September 23, 2011
Original Six: Most underrated characters in hockey movies
Giving a proper stick salute to the iconic hockey-movie characters who don't get enough credit.

September 21, 2011
From NEHJ: Shannon teams up with role model St. Louis in Tampa
Since his junior year at Boston College, Ryan Shannon has looked up to Martin St. Louis as the perfect role model.

August 19, 2011
From NEHJ: Cronin turns over new Leaf
After a six-year run as head coach at Northeastern, Greg Cronin is looking forward to a new challenge alongside a number of familiar faces this fall.

August 1, 2011
Tkachuk selected for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Tkachuk gets call to U.S. Hockey Hall

July 22, 2011
From NEHJ: O'Connell reflects on Bruins glory
Prior to his dismissal as general manager in 2006, Mike O’Connell — a native of Cohasset, Mass. — put a number of pieces in place that would go on to carry the Bruins to their Stanley Cup victory.

July 15, 2011
Boyle's breakout year earns him three-year deal with Rangers
Breakout year earns Boyle new deal in NY

July 14, 2011
BC alum Shannon excited to join Lightning
Shannon ends run with Sens, joins Bolts

July 14, 2011
Mass. native Butler agrees to two-year deal with Sens
Sens re-sign former UNH star Butler

July 12, 2011
Jeff Gorton promoted to assistant GM of Rangers
Gorton now assistant GM of Rangers

July 6, 2011
Coyotes lock up Yandle with five-year deal
Keith Yandle staying put in the desert

July 5, 2011
Milton's Yandle signs big pact with Coyotes
Yandle signs big deal with Coyotes

July 3, 2011
Boyle, Yandle among New England natives awaiting new deals
Many New Englanders still on the market

June 28, 2011
Carpenter reflects on his days as the 'Can't-Miss Kid'
Three decades later, Carpenter reflects

June 24, 2011
New England draft candidates could yield big gains
From the mag: Choosing locals could pay off

June 9, 2011
Guerin joins Pens as player development coach
Retired Guerin joins Penguins' staff

June 9, 2011
From NEHJ: Schneider enjoys chance to share Canucks' success
Roberto Luongo dedicated plenty of his time toward helping out understudy Cory Schneider throughout the 2010-11 season, but the 29 seconds he gave the former Boston College star April 5 were extra meaningful.

June 8, 2011
Hurricanes move Rowe to pro scouting dept.
Carolina's Tom Rowe moved to scouting

June 6, 2011
Monarchs, Bruins, Kings will remember Ace Bailey
Stars will be out at Ace Bailey event

June 2, 2011
NHL draft prospects do interview circuit at combine
Calm before storm for draft prospects

May 11, 2011
Czechs oust U.S. men from Worlds in quarters
Ousted: Czechs beat U.S. at Worlds

May 9, 2011
U.S. men beaten by Swiss, draw Czechs in quarters
U.S. men lose, draw Czechs in quarters

May 7, 2011
Kreider, Conklin help U.S. men edge France
Kreider key, U.S. edges France at Worlds

May 6, 2011
Conklin strong but U.S. loses shootout to Canada
Conklin sharp but U.S. falls to Canada

May 4, 2011
U.S. men overpowered by Sweden at Worlds
Sweden too much for U.S. men at Worlds

May 2, 2011
Shannon, Kreider spur U.S. rally against Norway
Shannon, Kreider spark U.S. rally

April 24, 2011
From NEHJ: Anonymity? Not for long for Coyotes' Yandle
Bay State's Yandle a diamond in the desert

April 14, 2011
Kreider, Shannon among U.S. National Team picks
Shannon, Kreider named to U.S. team

April 12, 2011
Islanders remove interim label from Capuano
R.I. native Capuano named Isles coach

April 4, 2011
Free-agent Gibbons signs with Penguins
BC's Brian Gibbons signs with Pens

March 31, 2011
Merrimack's Da Costa signs deal with Ottawa
Merrimack's Da Costa turns pro

March 15, 2011
Brighton's Welch recalled by Atlanta Thrashers
Thrashers recall Brighton native Welch

February 27, 2011
From NEHJ: Thrashers' Hainsey eyes playoff push
From the mag: Hainsey eyes playoffs

December 26, 2010
Matthew Wuest: The man behind CapGeek.com
Matt Wuest: The man behind Cap Geek

June 22, 2010
Lightning snap up Yzerman in a flash
Jeff Vinik, a Red Sox minority owner and now the new owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, figured before the playoffs began that he would have a new CEO and GM for the Bolts in place by the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.

December 23, 2009
Local pros reach winner's circle
Bill Guerin and the Penguins may have skated off with the big prize, but plenty of other New England natives celebrated championships this spring.

December 21, 2009
Fighting behind enemy lines
From the mag: Pacioretty among those fighting in enemy territory in B's-Habs rivalry.

December 2, 2009
Pioneer spirit celebrated at induction
BOSTON – It was hard not to feel a pioneering spirit Tuesday night on Boston’s waterfront during the induction of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2009. An icing call away from ...

November 23, 2009
Poti a winner in this battle
From the magazine: Poti's triumph over food allergies a winning tale.