Monthly Archives: September 2012

Vancouver Giants record first win of the season

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

The Vancouver Giants got their first two points of the season Sunday, a 3-2 victory over the visiting Spokane Chiefs, thanks in large part to rookie netminder Tyler Fuhr.He allowed two goals on 15 shots — both inside-out dekes on … Continue reading →

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Belfast Giants yet to lose a regulation league game

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

As many of you know, I vowed to follow the Belfast Giants this season as my personal snub of Gary Bettman and his travelling shit show insistence upon another NHL lockout. Instead of writing substandard game recaps from afar, I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012-13 Season, Articles, Hockey | Tagged Belfast, Belfast Giants, British Elite League, Doran, Giants, Jim Doran, Northern Ireland, UK Elite Ice Hockey League | Leave a comment

Victoria Royals 2012-13 home opener

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

Well, I was wrong. After letting in 5 goals on 17 shots in Friday’s opening night loss at the Pacific Coliseum, Giants goaltender Liam Liston did not ride the bench in the next day’s rematch. He performed better, but got … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012-13 Season, Articles, Hockey | Tagged Adrian Charlie, Giants, hockey, junior hockey, Mark Donnelly, Royals, Vancouver, Vancouver Giants, Victoria, Victoria Royals, WHL, WHL hockey | Leave a comment

Vancouver Giants 2012-13 home opener

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Jason Kurylo

Some things never change. Even with the NHL locked out, hockey fans in Vancouver are wondering just who will be the #1 goaltender for the home team. No, not the Canucks — pretty much everyone agrees, for better or for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012-13 Season, Articles, Hockey | Tagged Giants, Liam Liston, Liston, Patrik Polivka, Polivka, Royals, Vancouver, Vancouver Giants, Victoria, Victoria Royals | Leave a comment

Of Movie Stars and Hockey Players

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Chris Withers

Approximately 4am on Sunday morning, I had an epiphany. I realized what the fundamental difference is between the positions of the NHLPA and the NHL. Please note that, in order to achieve this epiphany, I consumed large amounts of sugar … Continue reading →

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September 14 – Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg at Hamburg Freezers

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Chris Withers

Opening day on the road is always a tough game. Wolfsburg found that out on Friday as they traveled north to Hamburg to take on the rival Hamburg Freezers. Packing the O2 World Arena Hamburg were 10,183 rabid, flag-waving fans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Hockey | Tagged Euro hockey, Freezers, German Elite League, Grizzly Adams, Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg, Hamburg, Hamburg Freezers, Wolfsburg | Leave a comment

Episode 46 – Pardon The Interruption

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Chris Withers

In an unprecedented show of ambition, Pucked in the Head is today releasing its second podcast episode in as many weeks. This is sure to prove to be an unsustainable production level, so get in while you can! In a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012-13 Season, Articles, Episodes | Tagged Avalanche, Avs, Bettman, Canucks, CBA, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Colorado Avalanche, Donald Fehr, Fehr, Gabriel Landeskog, Gary Bettman, Landeskog, NHL, NHLPA, social media, twitter, Vancouver Canucks | 2 Comments

Belfast Giants Season Preview

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Chris Withers

Knowing little and less about the British league, we’ve reached across the pond to long-time Belfast Giants supporter Jim Doran. Jim’s kindly agreed to keep us updated on the Giants’ 12-13 campaign. Make sure to give Jim a follow on … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Hockey | Tagged Belfast, Belfast Giants, British Elite League, Euro hockey, Fleury, Giants, Jim Doran, Theo Fleury, Theoren Fleury | 1 Comment

EHC Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams… uber Alles?

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Chris Withers

With the prospect of an NHL lockout looming, Pucked in the Head is taking measures to ensure our hockey nerdery can continue unabated. So it is that we delve into the hitherto unexplored realm of European hockey. Jason has chosen … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Hockey | Tagged Euro hockey, Freezers, German Elite League, Grizzly Adams, Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg, Wolfsburg | Leave a comment

Episode 45 – When Millionaires Fight Billionaires

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Chris Withers

After way, way, WAY too long, we at Pucked In The Head have finally found the time to not only record, but actually edit a podcast and upload it to the server. Yes, thank you. We’re a little out of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012-13 Season, Articles, Episodes | Tagged Bettman, CBA, Chris Withers, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Donald Fehr, Fehr, Gary Bettman, hockey, Jason Kurylo, Kurylo, NHL, NHLPA, Withers | Leave a comment