Author: Eugene Helfrick
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J.T. Brown honing his keyboard craft for Fortnite
J.T. Brown made adjustments in more areas than hockey this past year. The Lightning-turned-Ducks forward is an avid gamer with a long history playing video games of all forms. Starting 12 months ago, Brown brought his passion for gaming to the world when he started live-streaming his gameplay to audiences of tens or even hundreds. Over…
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5 years post-lockout, 5 years left on CBA
Consider this point the midlife crisis of the NHL CBA (collective bargaining agreement) established following the last lockout. And whether it is based on mere illusion or not, no one is fretting more than the fans. The start of October is arguably the best time of the year for hockey fans. With it comes a fresh slate…
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Hockey after the hurricane: Life off the ice in Florida
Editor’s note: It goes without saying that the Pucks and Recreation staff, like the rest of America, works, eats and sleeps with heavy hearts as we follow Puerto Rico’s recovery effort after Hurricane Maria. We pray for the day our fellow citizens clear the hurdle back to a sense of normalcy. And as the hockey…
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10 best Mighty Ducks soundtrack songs
The Mighty Ducks arguably introduced Queen to the ’90s-kid generation. But other than that throwback to the 1977 two-in-one track, the film series took on and conveyed a decisive ’90s vibe for its playlist. The 1994 sequel, D2, was the first of the three movies to come with a soundtrack on CD. When the third…
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Mighty Ducks legacy at Disney World
It is easy to forget that The Mighty Ducks is a Disney movie. The three-part film franchise of the ’90s does not look or feel like the Pixar hits and live-action remakes the company has been best known for since the turn of the century. However, the popularity of the film is undeniable, especially when you look at…
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NBC schedule needs more MVP
With the release of the 2017-18 NHL-NBC schedule, both for the main network and the subsidiary NBCSN, there were few surprises. It is clear that the NHL’s higher-ups know who they can rely on to keep viewership high. Traditional markets like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Detroit have a lion’s share of the nationally televised games, with…
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How the latest NFL CTE study should concern pro hockey
Brain injuries have been at the forefront of all contact sports as more as more findings link long-term brain damage to concussions and other violent head trauma. The newest data from Boston University’s ongoing NFL CTE study initiative have all but reached the ceiling for concern, as 110 out of 111 brains of pro football…
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Jagr is hockey’s own measuring pole for a changing globe
Few players in any sport will have a career as long and fulfilling as Jaromir Jagr. In his 27-year pro hockey career, Jagr has seemingly done it all. From being in the Triple Gold Club (winning Olympic gold, the Stanley Cup and the IIHF World Championship) to taking multiple scoring titles and MVP honors, there are…
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Back-release flood saturates digital revolution in gaming
With July a week old and the year half over, it is a good time to look back at what has been an incredible year for gamers so far. While it might seem easy to seem a bit overeager when calling this the best six-month stretch for games ever, there is a case to made.…
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Milwaukee most ideal for a 32nd NHL team, but not too soon
It is funny to think that after the last year of speculation and discussion of the NHL expansion draft, it may already be time to start discussing the next one. A 32nd NHL team may not happen in the near future. In fact, it would be better if it didn’t happen too quickly. But it seems clear that…