Well, what is there to say? The hardcore hockey fans are still here, but th= e pomp and circumstance has left the building. The lower bowl has been opened up for fans, getting us closer to the action. Even the press ranks have thinned out. Of course, there are no jerseys being brought to the…

For all my love of hockey, 6:00 AM is not my best hour, but that’s what it took to make it to the airport and catch my flight to Columbus for the Draft. There was a Draft info booth right at the baggage claim, with basic information. A kid in a Team Canada hat went…

So, I booked my flight and hotel for the NHL Draft in Columbus, OH today. I get in the day before, leave the day after, stay just a couple of blocks away, and may even get to skate at the Ice Haus at Nationwide (where the Blue Jackets practice). If you want to go to…

Since the Appleton Radison does not have Versus, I am out and about watchin= g the game. I am guessing I’m the only one in downtown Appleton barhopping= and watching the game, much less walking around in a hockey jersey. Since the game is about to start, I’m going to say Ducks in 6, but…