Zdeno Chara uses Warrior Diablo stick to win 5th straight Hardest Shot Competition (VIDEO)

January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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After using an Easton EQ50 to win the 2011 Hardest Shot competition at the NHL All-Star weekend, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara decided to switch things up this time around, choosing the Warrior Diablo as his weapon of choice.

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Coming in as a 4-time defending champion, Chara successfully made it 5 straight victories by setting a new NHL record with a 108.8 mph blast on his second attempt. Shea Weber (using his trusty Easton S19) came in second, just as he did in 2011.

What will it take for someone to knock Chara off his throne?

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NHL All-Star Game Fantasy Draft Odds Posted

January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

One of the more recent additions to the NHL All-Star weekend is the Fantasy Draft, in which the captains on each team (this year, Daniel Alfredsson of the host Ottawa Senators and Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins) pick their teams schoolyard-style, taking turns picking players to round out their rosters.

But which players are favored to be picked first, or worse yet, suffer the “humiliation” that Phil Kessel did last season, of being the last All-Star selected? Well, it turns out that Vegas has the numbers for you… [Read more...]

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New world record set for Hardest Slap Shot at KHL event?

January 21, 2012 By 2 Comments

The KHL has issued a press release claiming that a new world record has been set for the Hardest Slap Shot, with Alexander Ryazantsev recording a 114.1 mph blast at today’s KHL All-Star festivities. Take a look at how he got it done… [Read more...]

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Where To Buy 2012 NHL All-Star Game Gear Online

January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The 2012 NHL All-Star Game is just a couple weeks away, and with today’s announcement of the full list of players, fans all over North America are looking for the latest jerseys, hats, t-shirts and other items to commemorate their favorite player’s selection to this annual event.

But where are the best places to buy 2012 NHL All-Star Game apparel online? Let’s review some of the best options: [Read more...]

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