Recent Articles written by Braden Hill

A Rock in a Hard Place

A Rock in a Hard PlaceThe Chicago Tribune asked Antti Niemi about his experiences in last yearʼs Stanley Cup playoffs and what that brought him this year. His response was “Iʼm way more conﬁdent, and I donʼt stress about games so much”. His performance gave him a 2.30 GAA and...

Slanted Series

Slanted Series If somebody would have prophesied that the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals would go collectively 0 and 12 in the second round of the playoffs, the hockey world would have thought they were mad. However, hockey fans are on the brink of this...

Welcome to the Wild Wild West

Welcome to the Wild Wild WestThe ﬁrst round of the playoffs out west was full of teams overcoming great obstacles in dramatic fashion. Each series was fast, hard hitting and just downright entertaining. I hope that you guys have enjoyed the ﬁrst round as much as I have, capping it...

Death to the Dynasty?

Death to the Dynasty?The Chicago Blackhawks managed to make a statement Tuesday night at the United Center. The fans showed their lack of respect for the Canucks’ brass and the players showed their firepower, beating Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo four times in the 2nd period en route to...

A Detailed List of Playoff Pointers

A Detailed List of Playoff PointersIt’s playoff time baby, the best time of the year! It’s okay for all of us to grow big beards, over-consume alcohol, learn about the benefits of CBD hemp oil, and chirp our friends who cheer for rival teams. Fantasy playoff pools are being chosen as we...