Topic: Rick Rypien

Regina Pats honour Rick Rypien

Regina Leader-Post, Canada - 18 days ago
Tweet It's Rick Rypien Bobblehead Night at the Brandt Centre.. . With a minimum donation of $2 to KidSport, fans attending tonight's game between...

Canucks refuse to slam Thomas

Edmonton Journal, Canada - 18 days ago
With goaltender Tim Thomas not even trying to mask his distate for how the U.S. government runs things — ergo his refusal to go the White House...

Why Derek Boogaard's death must not kill fighting in hockey

Full Comment - 70 days ago
What do you remember about the 2004 Stanley Cup final?. . If you live in Calgary, you probably remember the Flames, a so-called Cinderella squad...

Remembering Rick Rypien

Slap Shots - 174 days ago
Although it's belated (and likely repetitive), I feel compelled to offer a few words about Rick Rypien.I learned about the death of the former...

It's all good

Kudos and Kvetches - 175 days ago
It's been a while since we stopped kvetching and started kudoing, so K&K would like to take this opportunity to give "mad props," as the kids used...

Recent deaths shine light on athletes' depression

Reuters US Online Report Health News - 180 days ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - The recent deaths of three North American athletes have nudged the spotlight away from doping and concussions to shine a light on another of elite sport's darkest secrets -- depression.It has been a tragic off-season for National Hockey League ...

NHL to review player assistance after deaths

AFP American Edition - 181 days ago
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman has said the league might need to examine its programme for troubled players following two deaths during the offseason.Former Vancouver Canucks forward Rick Rypien died Monday at his home in the Canadian province of Alberta ...

NHL player Rick Rypien dead at 27

AFP American Edition - 182 days ago
Winnipeg Jets player Rick Rypien was found dead in his Crowsnest Pass, Alberta home on Monday, the National Hockely League club said Tuesday. He was 27.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they received a call about a "sudden and non-suspicious" death ...

Talk Amongst Yourselves: How Are You Feeling As The Playoffs Loom?

Orland Kurtenblog - 313 days ago
Most internet commenters are either no-fun moral crusaders or people who like the taste of Fantastik. But KB commenters are awesome. They've been...

Rypien to play for Moose on Friday

Canadian Voices - 334 days ago
Rick Rypien is expected to play his first game in four months Friday night when he joins the Manitoba Moose for their game against the Texas Stars...