‘I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out!’ That is the old joke in regards to the frequent fighting that used to define the NHL. Years have gone by and the fighting remains, albeit with fewer bench clearing, epic beat downs the sport witnessed in the early years through the 1980s. After […]
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Atlanta Goes 0 for 2 with the NHL
Well it’s finally official, the Atlanta Thrashers are moving to Winnipeg. Atlanta becomes the first city to go “0 for 2” for NHL franchises. Previously, the Flames left Atlanta back in 1980 for greener (or multi-colored, like Canadian money) pastures and Nelson Skalbania’s check book in Calgary. The failure of hockey in Atlanta will ultimately […]
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Warm-up to the 2011 Winter Classic on HBO Sports
The 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals is still a few weeks away, but HBO Sports will whet the appetite of fans with their critically acclaimed 24/7 series debuting tonight. The award-winning 24/7 series has delved deep into the lives of Boxers preparing for title fights and NASCAR drivers chasing championships, […]
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Atlanta Thrashers Host Sports Sales Combine
Looking for your big break into the Sports Industry? Don’t miss your chance to be discovered by the pros! Join the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers for a Sports Sales Combine at Philips Arena January 14 – 16, 2011. This innovative sales training program combines real life experience with career development opportunities, making it a […]
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Best Gifts for the Hockey Fan in Your Life
Top gifts for the Hockey fan in your life, as voted on by the editors of SportsTVJobs.com. Part 4 of a week long series, tomorrow will focus on top gifts from Individual Sports (…think Boxing, MMA, Golf & Tennis). Best Hockey Books Released in 2010 One Goal Achieved: The Inside Story of the 2010 Stanley Cup Champions- In […]
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Blackhawks Release Stanley Cup Book
After 49 years without hoisting the Stanley Cup, fans of the Chicago Blackhawks can relive the excitement of the 2010 season with an insiders perspective. ”One Goal Achieved: The Inside Story of the 2010 Stanley Cup Champions” is set to be released on hardcover November 25th. The book follows the Blackhawks unforgettable season from the NHL premiere […]
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Philadelphia Flyers Host Sports Career Fair
Looking for a way to break into the Sports Industry? December 8th the Philadelphia Flyers are hosting a Sports & Entertainment Career Fair that could lead to your big break. Meet with representatives of the Flyers (NHL), Phillies (MLB), Eagles (NFL), Sixers (NBA), Wings (NLL), Camden Riversharks (Minor League Baseball), Lakewood BlueClaws (Minor League Baseball) and more. Find […]
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Nashville Predators: “Breaking into Sports” Workshop in November
You already spend 20 hours a week working on you fantasy team and another 20 watching live sports, so why not turn your sports devotion into a sports career? To help get started, the Nashville Predators are hosting their 3rd annual “Breaking into Sports” workshop Saturday November 13th from 2-6pm before their game against the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago […]
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NHL using Superheroes to Attract Younger Fans
In an attempt to revitalize their younger fan base, the NHL has turned to comic book legend Stan Lee. Lee, the creator of Iron Man, The Hulk, Spiderman and countless other Superheroes will launch the ‘Guardian Project’ to create 30 new characters, one to represent each team. Ever since the 2004-05 NHL season was lost […]
