General, Hockey Media

NHL 14 – Live The Life

The developers of NHL have released more details on their upcoming NHL 14, scheduled to release September 10 in North America.

Details about the new Be A Pro mode, entitled ‘Live The Life’ have been released!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnBIWi-MQHA[/youtube]

This mode is set to resemble the My Career mode in the NBA 2K series, players can now talk to the media through player interviews, conduct off-the-ice moments which influences stats and receive endorsements just like the pros, isn’t that right Doug Gilmour?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Q-fDldTkk[/youtube]

Full details on the new Live The Life mode can be found at the link below:

http://www.easports.com/nhl/news-updates-gameplay/article/nhl-14-live-the-life

Don’t forget to pre-order NHL 14 for exclusive pre-order content at your favourite game retailers! Details on NHL 14 pre-order bonuses can be found at the following link:

http://www.easports.com/nhl/news-updates-gameplay/article/nhl-14-pre-order

General, Hockey Media

NHL 14 Gameplay Improvements – Stick Skillzz.. Skills

The developers of NHL have released more details on their upcoming NHL 14, scheduled to release September 10 in North America.

You want to pull off some sweet skillz in NHL 14? Check out this trailer yo..

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkytiyUDUMg[/youtube]

Puck chops now work using the RB/R1 button on your particular controller, and then using the right analog stick, to direct it every which way but loose.

Faceoffs now don’t favour spammers, with those getting in early with their initial grip, and with good timing and skillz, getting the faceoff, and the momentum.

Full details on the new Stick Skills can be found at the link below:

http://www.easports.com/nhl/news-updates-gameplay/article/nhl-14-gameplay-improvements-stick-skills

Don’t forget to pre-order NHL 14 for exclusive pre-order content at your favourite game retailers! Details on NHL 14 pre-order bonuses can be found at the following link:

http://www.easports.com/nhl/news-updates-gameplay/article/nhl-14-pre-order

That Damn Hockey Blog

That Damn Hockey Blog: Ryan Miller and the Seattle Metropolitans

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyLBXYqt3nM[/youtube]

Ah, Ryan Miller. Hero of Team USA at the 2010 Olympics. Nowadays though, it’s a completely different story. The Sabres want him gone for some reason because they believe Jhonas Enroth is this king goalie or something I dunno. Anyway, if the Sabres were to trade Ryan Miller this season, where would they possibly trade him? Let’s go through the other 29 other teams and see if anyone would want a 33 year old Goaltender.

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Final

8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week saw Bob Probert defeat Matthew Barnaby to advance to the Final Four!

This week sees our last Quarter Final and the final spot in the Semis up for grabs with two men that never fought, finally going head to head.

(WC) Joey Kocur
RW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
6′ 220 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 14.5 FPY

Tie Domi
RW CAN
Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs
5’10″ 207 lbs
6×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
278 NHL Fights 17.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Joey Kocur:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPxvsCX71P0[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Tie Domi:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeFC9A4qyhM[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Finals

8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week, Stu Grimson defeated Ian Laperriere.

This week, two heavyweights clash to see who will advance to the semis.

(WC) Matthew Barnaby
RW CAN
Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars
6′ 188 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
206 NHL Fights 14.7 FPY

Bob Probert
LW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks
6’3″ 225 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
240 NHL Fights 15 FPY

Why you should vote for Matthew Barnaby:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTV63Bz3JA4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt3rrdlyZqI[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Bob Probert:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU0EwN2bUus[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POuh0IqYdio[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Finals

8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week, Rob Ray defeated the lone European in the field in Krzysztof Oliwa.

This week sees two experienced fighters compete in the second quarter final.

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

(WC) Ian Laperriere
C CAN
St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers
6’1″ 197 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
216 NHL Fights 14.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Stu Grimson:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDz-5V0Sw5U[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Ian Laperriere:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpa3SwY9688[/youtube]

[poll id=”28″]

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week, Joey Kocur advanced to the Quarter Finals, defeating Peter Worrell.

This week, a co-favourite to take out the whole shooting match, takes on a fighter with a wealth of experience.

Mike Peluso
LW USA
Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames
6’4″ 210 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
7×15 NHL Fights in a season
179 NHL Fights 19.9 FPY

Tie Domi
RW CAN
Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs
5’10″ 207 lbs
6×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
278 NHL Fights 17.4 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e7cO9ffJ1A[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Mike Peluso:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1q374l5eM0[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Tie Domi:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeFC9A4qyhM[/youtube]

[poll id=”26″]

BHF Fantasy, General

Bored Hockey Fan Fantasy League – Fantasy Stanley Cup Playoffs

Quebec Nordiques. DarkSideOfTheMoen. One week to decide just who will skate away with the Stanley Cup.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aONkVwsdQmw[/youtube]

This is the final week of the Bored Hockey Fan Fantasy League, only one team can walk away with the Cup. Let’s see how both teams got to this point.

Quebec Nordiques decimated their opponents as the third seed going in. They easily accounted for the sixth seeded GreatNessPerSonified 10-1-2, then steamrolled the second seeded It’s The Flying V! 9-3-1 in the semi finals, and went into the final week, as not only the highest seed left, but as favourites,

DarkSideOfTheMoen however struggled, pulling out all the moves to beat arch-rival @GoftheInternet 7-6 in the first round, before beating surprise packet FistCity CaPs 6-5-2 in the semis, after the CaPs upset the #1 seeded Legs in the first round.

So there it is, the third seeded Quebec Nordiques, against the four seed, DarkSideOfTheMoen. It was 3 vs. 4 in the finals last season, with the four seed winning out. Will the four seed take it again this season? Let’s find out if lightning strikes twice for the 4 seed.
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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week, Bob Probert easily accounted for Craig Berube.

This week, the last wildcard in the second round, takes on a 6 foot 6 Canadian.

Peter Worrell
LW CAN
Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche
6’6″ 225 lbs
2×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
133 NHL Fights 19 FPY

(WC) Joey Kocur
RW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
6′ 220 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 14.5 FPY

Why you should vote for Peter Worrell:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMs8leKx66Q[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmyb8HOVxSg[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Joey Kocur:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sdTNZX3nFM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38g6CFM_3sk[/youtube]

[poll id=”25″]

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week, Ian Laperriere defeated Kelly Chase via the dreaded tiebreaker.

This week, a modern day Maple Leaf, go fist to fist with a wildcard of the tournament.

Colton Orr
RW CAN
Boston Bruins, New York Rangers. Toronto Maple Leafs
6’3″ 222 lbs
1×20 NHL Fights in a season
4×15 NHL Fights in a season
111 NHL Fights 15.9 FPY

(WC) Matthew Barnaby
RW CAN
Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars
6′ 188 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
206 NHL Fights 14.7 FPY

Why you should vote for Colton Orr:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6cIptG9_VY[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aJE7F6PZE0[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Matthew Barnaby:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKleGMoxFFo[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwQb5nn__fI[/youtube]

[poll id=”23″]