One of the issues that fans of the NCHC have been very concerned about is the officiating. Who’s going to be the officials? How are the games going to be called? There has also been no consistency from game-to-game on how the games are officiated. Are the “big hits” going to be penalized?

In my opinion, college hockey officiating during the past few years has been shoddy at best; there have been a lot of blown calls with little explanation of why the calls were made. Legal checks have been called five minute majors. Obstruction and stick fouls in the offensive zone have gone uncalled. Line calls have been bad as well.

One of the issues that fans of the NCHC have been very concerned about is the officiating. Who’s going to be the officials? How are the games going to be called? There has also been no consistency from game-to-game on how the games are officiated. Are the “big hits” going to be penalized?

In my opinion, college hockey officiating during the past few years has been shoddy at best; there have been a lot of blown calls with little explanation of why the calls were made. Legal checks have been called five minute majors. Obstruction and stick fouls in the offensive zone have gone uncalled. Line calls have been bad as well.

Former New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs squashed any hope of a return to Big Blue on Thursday, saying he would not play fullback — even if asked.

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A look inside the Buffalo Sabres’ record books in points and penalty minutes still showcases Gilbert Perreault, Pat Lafontaine and Alexander Mogilny, but Buffalo’s bad boys, Rob Ray and Matthew Barnaby also get recognized.Read the full original article…

Former Fighting Sioux forward Jonathan Toews had a rough night for the Chicago Blackhawks, he beat a path to the penalty box, taking three minor penalties, this one was laughable based on some of the calls the on-ice officials have missed this season. Sure there was a penalty but, come on! Abdelkader sold this one big time with his Academy Award winning acting job. On this play, Johnny was assessed a two minute minor for high sticking Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader. So, what do think? Was there was some embellishment on the play from Abdelkader? I do believe there was. Thoughts and feelings…

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Former Fighting Sioux forward Jonathan Toews had a rough night for the Chicago Blackhawks, he beat a path to the penalty box, taking three minor penalties, this one was laughable based on some of the calls the on-ice officials have missed this season. Sure there was a penalty but, come on! Abdelkader sold this one big time with his Academy Award winning acting job. On this play, Johnny was assessed a two minute minor for high sticking Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader. So, what do think? Was there was some embellishment on the play from Abdelkader? I do believe there was. Thoughts and feelings…

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The New York Giants bolstered their defensive line to improve on a down season in 2012. To do so they added several new big bodies to help cloge the middle of the defense.

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One thing the New York Knicks like to do is shoot three’s. Could they add Kyle Korver to the mix and add to their three-point prowess?Read the full original article…

On Thursday night, the NFL Network continued its Top 100 players list. Two New York Giants players made it at #55 and #58.

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The All NBA Teams come out for the 2012-13 season and the Atlanta Hawks are not represented.Read the full original article…