:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66146020/1197547059.jpg.0.jpg)
Day two of the long winter is upon us. Meanwhile the Colorado Avalanche are enjoying fun and sun until February 1st.
The memory of Nathan MacKinnon’s last game in which he scored to mark his third consecutive 30 goal season will keep us warm.
Nathan MacKinnon is the fifth player in Avalanche/Nordiques history to score 30 goals in at least three straight seasons. More from Facts and Figures https://t.co/SpOZmDoN5W
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) January 21, 2020
Speaking of warm thoughts, it’s expected the announcement of Florida hosting the all-star game in 2021 will occur during this weekend’s event in St. Louis.
Florida may not get an outdoor game any time soon, but bringing the NHL All-Star Game back will make for a good show. It’s back in Miami/Fort Lauderdale in 2021: https://t.co/5JA9kfVzSV
— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) January 21, 2020
For subscribers to the Athletic, as always fun responses to a poll of nearly 400 NHL players.
Our NHL player poll is back. We talked to nearly 400 players to find out who they think the best player in the game is, who is the worst referee, the player they'd most like to have a beer with and more. https://t.co/e3XMlcOhFY
— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) January 21, 2020
The Edmonton Oilers announced the return of the rookie showcase in Penticton, BC. The interesting part of this is the reveal of the date of rookie camps over the weekend of September 11th which then can extrapolate to main training camps on September 18th and place the start of the season around October 7th. Start your travel plans now!
After a two-year hiatus, #Oilers prospects will be returning to Penticton this fall to meet the Canucks, Jets & Flames rookies in the #YoungStars Classic! https://t.co/ZUCvtdbXZX
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 21, 2020
Just because the Avalanche are away doesn’t mean all hockey is on hiatus. Go support the Colorado Eagles during this weekend’s set of games on Friday and Saturday with the latter being a special Eagles Fight Cancer night with many special events and touches.
How you, or a cancer warrior you know, can get involved in Eagles Fight Cancer Night #EaglesHFC #EaglesCountry https://t.co/7ygaD7v3kg
— Colorado Eagles (@ColoradoEagles) January 17, 2020
Remember Ty Lewis? He’s still scoring in Utah and was named the ECHL player of the week.
Ty Lewis has been named the @ECHL Player of the Week! He had 3 goals and 3 assists on the week, including a hat trick against Allen! Congratulations, Ty! Read More: https://t.co/K7V8KnzbYh #WeTheGrizz #GoGrizzGo pic.twitter.com/DRnEREsrF7
— Utah Grizzlies (@UtahGrizzlies) January 21, 2020