Shaved Ice – September 11

MiHockey editor Michael Caples here for a Tuesday afternoon edition of Shaved Ice. We’re grinding out the latest issue of MiHockeyMag right now, but I’m taking a break to fill you in on whatever I think you should know about…hockey-wise, at least. #NeverForget

Quick hits

The latest installment of the EA Sports NHL franchise was released at midnight (no, I didn’t wait in line anywhere). If you’re not fired up for it, well, then here’s the commercial to get you fired up about it.

Helene St. James of the Free Press says Darren Helm’s ready to play. She also shares a photo of the nasty scar he’s now got on his arm.

A new book sheds light on how players like Petr Klima had to sneak into the United States to play in the NHL.

Highlight reel

How’s this for a “this is why we love this game” video? Great video by Gongshow.

Outside the Mitten

NHL.com remembers the two members of the Los Angeles Kings lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, on the 11th anniversary of the horrible, horrible day.

Getting lost in the “who said this, who said that” whirlwind of the CBA talks? Here’s a timeline put together by TSN to help you out. I needed it too.

Former Whalers star Tyler Seguin has a new six-year deal with the Boston Bruins.

Check it out

Only one day left to vote for your favorite college/junior team in our “Pride of the Mitten” cover contest. Cast your vote right here.

Next up

Tomorrow we send the latest issue of the magazine to press. And I’ll still find the time to write another edition of Shaved Ice for you.