Hockey Puck NHL Arena Travel Community http://hockeepuck.com Hockeepuck.com NHL Arenas Wed, 18 May 2011 03:36:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 The Buffalo Sabres In Europe Next Fall http://hockeepuck.com/2011/05/17/the-buffalo-sabres-in-europe-next-fall/ http://hockeepuck.com/2011/05/17/the-buffalo-sabres-in-europe-next-fall/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 03:32:48 +0000 admin http://hockeepuck.com/?p=547 Start the next NHL season on a high note – travel to Europe to watch some NHL hockey.  The Buffalo Sabres are offering package deals through AAA to go to their games in Germany and Finland.  To find out more information, visit:

https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=HCTS10E&OID=50

]]> http://hockeepuck.com/2011/05/17/the-buffalo-sabres-in-europe-next-fall/feed/ 1 Round 2 – Stanley Cup Playoff Travel http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/28/round-2-stanley-cup-playoff-travel/ http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/28/round-2-stanley-cup-playoff-travel/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:06:49 +0000 admin http://hockeepuck.com/?p=540 Here’s the schedule for round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoff.  For those of you who are planning on traveling to any of these games, check out my arena pages for information on hotels, things to do, restaurants, bars, etc..   Who do you think/want to advance to the next round?

2011 EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES I

#1 vs. #5
Network
Friday, April 29 at Washington, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
Sunday, May 1 at Washington, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC
Tuesday, May 3 at Tampa Bay, TBD VERSUS, TSN
Wednesday, May 4 at Tampa Bay, 7:00 p.m. TSN
*Saturday, May 7 at Washington, 12:30 p.m. NBC, TSN
*Monday, May 9 at Tampa Bay, TBD VERSUS, TSN
*Wednesday, May 11 at Washington, TBD VERSUS, TSN
SERIES J

#2 vs. #3
Network
Saturday, April 30 at Philadelphia, 3:00 p.m. NBC, CBC
Monday, May 2 at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
Wednesday, May 4 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC
Friday, May 6 at Boston, 8:00 p.m. VERSUS (JIP), CBC
*Sunday, May 8 at Philadelphia, 3:00 p.m. NBC, CBC
*Tuesday, May 10 at Boston, TBD VERSUS, CBC
*Thursday, May 12 at Philadelphia, TBD VERSUS, CBC
2011 WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES K

#1 vs. #5
Network
Thursday, April 28 at Vancouver, 9:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Saturday, April 30 at Vancouver, 9:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Tuesday, May 3 at Nashville, TBD CBC, VERSUS
Thursday, May 5 at Nashville, TBD CBC, VERSUS
*Saturday, May 7 at Vancouver, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Monday, May 9 at Nashville, TBD CBC, VERSUS
*Wednesday, May 11 at Vancouver, TBD CBC, VERSUS
SERIES L
#2 vs. #3
Network
Friday, April 29 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
Sunday, May 1 at San Jose, 3:00 p.m. NBC, TSN
Wednesday, May 4 at Detroit, 8:00 p.m. VERSUS (JIP), TSN
Friday, May 6 at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
*Sunday, May 8 at San Jose, 8:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
*Tuesday, May 10 at Detroit, TBD VERSUS, TSN
*Thursday, May 12 at San Jose, TBD VERSUS, TSN
-  * denotes if necessary
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I look forward to your feedback after you watch the video.

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I look forward to your feedback after you watch the video.

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]]> http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/14/wednesday-nights-stanley-cup-playoff-highlights/feed/ 0 Top 10 Prospects For 2011 NHL draft http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/13/top-10-prospects-for-2011-nhl-draft/ http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/13/top-10-prospects-for-2011-nhl-draft/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:31:50 +0000 admin http://hockeepuck.com/?p=523 Edmonton, Colorado, and Florida will be first in line to make their picks this summer for the next NHL star.  For more information on each player, visit The Hockey News website.  This years NHL draft will take place in Minneapolis, MN.

1. Adam Larsson, D – Skelleftea (Swe.)

2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C – Red Deer Rebels (WHL)

3. Gabriel Landeskog, LW – Kitchener Rangers (OHL)

4. Jonathan Huberdeau, C – Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)

5. Sean Couturier, C – Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)

6. Ryan Strome, C – Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

7. Dougie Hamilton, D – Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

8. Joel Armia, RW – Assat Pori (Fin.)

9. Mika Zibanejad, C – Djurgarden (Swe.)

10. Duncan Siemens, D – Saskatoon Blades (WHL)

]]> http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/13/top-10-prospects-for-2011-nhl-draft/feed/ 0 NHL Travels Overseas 5th Time To Start 2011-12 Season http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/12/nhl-travels-overseas-5th-time-to-start-2011-12-season/ http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/12/nhl-travels-overseas-5th-time-to-start-2011-12-season/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:24:29 +0000 admin http://hockeepuck.com/?p=507 NHL EuropeThe NHL will be playing in 4 regular season games in three European capitals, Berlin, Stockholm, and Helsinki to begin the 2011-12 season.  The NHL games will feature the New York Rangers, Los Angels Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Buffalo Sabres.  These games will take place October 7-8.  It will start with the Ducks taking on the Sabres Friday October 7 at the Harwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland and the Rangers and Kings at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.  On Saturday, Octbober 8, the Sabres and Kings play at the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany and the Rangers vs. Ducks in Stockholm.  In addition to the NHL games, the Ducks will face off in a special exhibition game against the Jokerit hockey club of the SM-Liiga.

If you’re thinking about going to any of these games, I recommend you look for tickets ahead of time.  I tried to see a Jokerit game back in 2004 and it was sold out.  Not one person was scalping tickets so we didn’t have any luck getting into that game.

Tickets for the two games in Stockholm will be on sale starting Thursday, April 14. More information on tickets is available here: http://www.ticnet.se.

Tickets for the game in Berlin will go on sale Friday, April 15. More information is available here: http://www.o2world.com/nhl. Ticket information for

]]> http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/12/nhl-travels-overseas-5th-time-to-start-2011-12-season/feed/ 0 Stanley Cup Playoffs Start Wednesday http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/11/stanley-cup-playoffs-start-wednesday/ http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/11/stanley-cup-playoffs-start-wednesday/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:12:47 +0000 admin http://hockeepuck.com/?p=504 This is by far my favorite time of year ….Stanley Cup Playoffs.  After yesterdays wrap up of the regular season, the quaterfinals schedule is set.  The action will begin on Wednesday.  Sweet!  See the schedule below.  Leave your comments below that.

2011 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES A

#1 vs. #8
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Washington, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS (JIP)
Friday, April 15 at Washington, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Sunday, April 17 at New York, 3:00 p.m. NBC (HD), TSN
Wednesday, April 20 at New York, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 23 at Washington, 3:00 p.m. TSN, NBC (HD)
*Monday, April 25 at New York, TBD TSN
*Wednesday, April 27 at Washington, TBD TSN
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Take a look at the video and leave any comments below.

]]> http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/11/sunday-nhl-plays-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Adam Foote Plays His Last NHL Game http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/10/adam-foote-plays-his-last-nhl-game/ http://hockeepuck.com/2011/04/10/adam-foote-plays-his-last-nhl-game/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:51:50 +0000 admin http://hockeepuck.com/?p=481 Today Avalanche Defenceman Adam Foote skated in his final NHL game.  17 of the years with the Nordiques/Avalanche and 2 with Columbus.  He was selected 22nd in the 1989 draft by the Quebec Nordiques.  He is retiring with 259 points, 2 Stanley Cups,  and 170 playoff games.  He will be missed.  Leave your comments below.

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