Tyler Madden has been wandering around hockey rinks since he was a tyke. His dad, John, has a lot to do with that, considering he played in the National Hockey League for 13 seasons and won three Stanley Cups — in 2000 and 2003 with the New Jersey Devils and in 2010 with the Chicago Blackhawks — … [Read more...]
Cicero-native Joel Farabee taken 14th overall in 2018 Entry Draft
Acliché brought to you by Joel Farabee: "Every hockey player dreams about getting drafted and playing in the National Hockey League." Farabee doesn’t have to dream about getting drafted any longer. And neither do six other prospects with connections to New York and New Jersey who were plucked at the … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Devils’ winger Kyle Palmieri
Notable: Drafted 26th overall by Anaheim in 2009 NHL draft. Totaled 89 points (43-46-89) in 198 regular-season games and 12 points (7-5-12) in 33 Stanley Cup playoff contests over five seasons (2010-15) with the Ducks, before being traded to New Jersey at the 2015 NHL draft. Set career highs in … [Read more...]
Ryan Schmelzer sizzles in Kelly Cup playoffs for the Adirondack Thunder
Ryan Schmelzer didn’t set statistics goals when he signed with the ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder on March 22 following a four-year career at Canisius College. The 24-year-old forward was simply seeking to join a team where he could make a name for himself, get some valuable playing time and experience … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Carolina Hurricanes’ RW Lee Stempniak
Notable: Selected 148th overall by St. Louis in the 2003 NHL draft. Has totaled 469 points (203-266-469) in 909 regular-season games and six points (3-3-6) in 28 Stanley Cup playoff games during his 13-year NHL career with St. Louis, Toronto, Phoenix, Calgary, Pittsburgh, N.Y. Rangers, Winnipeg, New … [Read more...]
Mathew Barzal: Fit to the core
Mathew Barzal is one of the most dynamic offensive players in hockey today. After witnessing him score 22 goals and lead the 2017-18 National Hockey League rookie class with 63 assists and 85 points while appearing in all 82 games, you already know that. But do you know how active the New York … [Read more...]