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To the non-sporting world, a hockey stick can be construed as a weapon. For safety reasons, “your stick, your responsibility” is the mantra. Good life advice. Rules are Rules It is the hockey player’s duty to be in command of his stick at all times. There are rules about high-sticking, slashing, tripping, and the like to curb how players use…

The NCAA men's basketball tournament, or "March Madness," may be the greatest time of year for college basketball fans. The first two days of the event are filled with enough games for even the biggest hoops junkies, but after all the upsets and nail-biting finishes we're left with the winners from each region for the three most important games of…

Welcome to Behind the Plate With DJ, a weekly look at what is going on in the world of baseball. This series will weigh in on the interesting, the controversial, and the downright cool. The play of the week could be an incredible play or an unusual one. If something made you scratch your head, you will probably find it here. So sit back, relax,…

The History Behind the Calder Memorial Trophy In 1933, the NHL awarded its first rookie of the year, Carl Voss of the Detroit Red Wings. It was not until the 1936-37 season that NHL President Frank Calder actually went out and bought a physical trophy for the recipient. After his death in 1943, the award was named the Calder Memorial Trophy in…