ESPN Search

There is a wealth of qualified candidates to head up USA Hockey for the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia, but Brian Burke has proved he is the man for the job, writes Scott Burnside.

It's easy to be critical of the NHL as it once again muzzles its owners in a ham-fisted bid to ensure the league speaks with one consistent voice during this lockout. But all you have to do is listen to the meanderings of a star player such as Ale...

As the clock ticks down on another calendar year, it is time for a little reflection on the hockey memories that remain indelibly etched in our memory banks. Let's start with Winter Classic Part 3 in Boston: great event, pretty good hockey game wi...

As the clock ticks down on another calendar year, it is time for a little reflection on the hockey memories that remain indelibly etched in our memory banks. Let's start with Winter Classic Part 3 in Boston: great event, pretty good hockey game wi...

Although there are varying degrees of pressure and expectations on all 30 NHL coaches (from raw rookies to battle-tested veteran bench bosses), some may be feeling the heat earlier and more intensely than others heading into the start of training cam...

Although there are varying degrees of pressure and expectations on all 30 NHL coaches (from raw rookies to battle-tested veteran bench bosses), some may be feeling the heat earlier and more intensely than others heading into the start of training cam...

TORONTO -- Hockey is a curious thing.No other sport spends as much time worrying about itself and poking and prodding itself as hockey does.When was the last time there was a world basketball summit? Baseball? Football?Which brings us to this week&#0...

TORONTO -- Hockey is a curious thing.No other sport spends as much time worrying about itself and poking and prodding itself as hockey does.When was the last time there was a world basketball summit? Baseball? Football?Which brings us to this week&#0...

From Sedin's big win to Dave Tippett's line of the night, Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun recap the NHL awards show in Las Vegas.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Americans play at noon local time Friday, which will mark the fourth time they will play the lunchtime special at these Olympics. Obviously, it requires that players prepare differently than for normal NHL games i...

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are set to clash on the Olympic stage. Here's some of the top moments between the two NHL stars.

Heading into Wednesday's quarterfinal game between Canada and Russia, we take a look at what's at stake for both teams.

Has Canada mismanaged its goaltending assets? In the wake of its decision to start Roberto Luongo before Canada's first elimination game, we make the case for Marc-Andre Fleury.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- On a day that was being billed as a day for the ages in international hockey, this was undeniably a hit for the ages. Alex Ovechkin's devastating open-ice hit on Jaromir Jagr tilted their preliminary-round game in favo...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- In what may be the most important coaching decision Ron Wilson makes in these Olympics, don't underestimate the line switch in the third period of Thursday's 6-1 win over Norway. Jamie Langenbrunner finished the game w...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Now, it wouldn't be the Olympics if someone wasn't in a snit. And in the pantheon of snit-sters, the media rank far down the great "Who cares if they're ticked off?" list. Still, the NHL's best and brightest stars ...