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Calling All Saskatchewan Roughriders Fans!

Let me draw your attention to a newly improved, must-see website designed especially for fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 8 months ago 124 reads 0 comments
Annual NHL Postseason Predictions, Part Two

In this, Part two of my NHL postseason predictions, you will find my Western Conference predictions for the 2008-09 Playoffs...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 8 months ago 199 reads 2 comments
NHL Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference

To continue my yearly tradition, I have made my predictions for the 2008-09 NHL postseason, for both the Eastern and Western Conferences. I know that teams have an average of eight games remaining...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 8 months ago 298 reads 2 comments
Why the NHL All-Star Game Is Worth It

This may not be true of all places, but around here, almost everyone I spoke with finds the NHL All-Star Game is nothing but a big bore. They say it is an overrated event. Many believing in a cheated Montreal Canadiens voting system...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 10 months ago 79 reads 5 comments
Canadiens-Senators: Wake-Up Call for Habs After Win Over Sens

The game played Saturday night (Jan, 19, 2009) was a possible wake-up call for the Montreal Canadiens. Across Canada, the viewers who started watching Montreal visiting the Ottawa Senators early in the game were already likely assuming an easy win...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 10 months ago 108 reads 5 comments
Are The Habs Truly Guaranteed Playoff-Bound?

Since the beginning of the 2008-2009 NHL season, hockey fans, analysts, and experts have had the predominant assumption that the Montreal Canadiens are a shew-in for the post-season—but ...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 11 months ago 95 reads 6 comments
CFL: Interview With the Saskatchewan Roughriders' Biggest Fan

In anticipation of the 2009 CFL season, Roughrider fans are waiting impatiently. Now they have seen what the up-and-coming players are capable of, and have lived through the ridiculous amounts of injuries as well as the quarterback controversies...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 11 months ago 280 reads 3 comments
December 9, 2008: Montreal Canadiens Put Out Flames with a 4-1 Victory

Tonight's victory over the Calgary Flames was full of surprises, but—is that really surprising? It was nice to see Montreal's penalty killing methods show signs of improvement...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 11 months ago 91 reads 9 comments
Montreal Canadiens: 2008-09 Evaluation to Date

Although it is still early in the season, there seems to be many surprising facts we can find to the 2008-09 Montreal Canadiens. Some of these facts are good, and some are rather bad...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about 12 months ago 191 reads 6 comments
NHL Injuries: The Undisclosed Mystery

The NHL's post-season is famous for two things. One, the playoff beards. Even those who are not fans of hockey know this is part of the ritual. The second, a typical standard for any hockey team, is hiding the injuries...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 220 reads 0 comments
Retiring Patrick Roy's No. 33: A Deserving Honour

Patrick Roy's Jersey, the infamous No. 33, was just retired by the Montreal Canadiens (November 22, 2008). The video presentation prior to the hanging of the jersey to the rafters was very well put together...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 108 reads 6 comments
Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years, 100 Moments (Part Two)

Here is the second installment of the 100 greatest people and events in Canadiens history. 21. Carey Price When the Habs drafted unknown goalie Carey Price fifth-overall in the 2005 NHL entry draft, it sent the province into an uproar...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 452 reads 3 comments
Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years, 100 Moments: Part 1

In celebration with the Montreal Canadiens' 100th anniversary in the National Hockey League, here is a list of 1-20 of 100 of the most memorable Habs moments (in no particular order of significance or date): 1...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 428 reads 6 comments
Koivu Gets the Habs Off To a Good Start

Despite what the current Eastern Conference standings are showing, the Montreal Canadiens are playing good hockey. They are among the few teams that do not have a regular season loss...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 123 reads 2 comments
September 20/08: BC Lions + SK Riders = Madness

The September 20, 2008 match-up between the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders certainly had its up and down moments. A once again sold out stadium, filled to above capacity at 30,945, got to witness possibly the most exhilarating game ever...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 798 reads 9 comments
Labour Day Classic A Dream Come True for CFL Fans

You don't know what it is like until you try it—it is the best quote to describe being at the most important CFL game of the season—the Labour Day Classic (LDC), with the Saskatchewan Roughriders hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 722 reads 2 comments
Overpaid, Underplayed, Trapped by Cap

The title says it all—it is the new trend in the NHL's free agency frenzy. The first few days after the trade deadline were a bit of a shock with the ludicrous deals involving unheard of players...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 233 reads 1 comments
Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders Prep for Labour Day Classic

The Labour Day Classic between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders is coming up soon. It will take place at 1:00 PM on Sunday, Aug. 31 (in Regina, of course). Trying to prepare for such an event is becoming difficult to do...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 800 reads 9 comments
Roughriders Set Record with Unbelievable 6-0

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are continuing to set CFL records. They are currently undefeated this season, and the only team still remaining so. This 6-0 record is a new one...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 319 reads 8 comments
2008-09 NHL Schedule: A Blast from the Past

The 2008-2009 NHL season schedule was released on July 17, 2008. As expected, the season starts off early in Europe, on October 4. Tampa Bay and the New York Rangers face off for a two-game stint in Prague...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 650 reads 4 comments
Open Mic: A Sport is a Sport

When it comes to defining the name of a sport, the sky is ultimately the limit. A physical element is always an obvious component...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 288 reads 0 comments
Hockey Night in Canada Loses its Song

The infamous Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) theme song is thankfully still going to be a part of Canadian hockey (via TSN and RDS). But you will not hear the song where it has belonged for over 40 years...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 301 reads 1 comments
CFL: Roughrider Fans Set Record

In the CFL, you will find passionate, die-hard fans who will do anything to cheer on their favourite team. The craziest of them all, without a question, are those who love the Saskatchewan Roughriders...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 689 reads 9 comments
NHL Season Just Right

As you will see, the NHL season should be left the way it is instead of listening to the many suggestions of change. Lisa Boychuck explains

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 323 reads 5 comments
Open-Mic: Racism a Real Issue in CFL

Racism is an apparent issue for any sport, but it doesn’t seem to get enough attention when involving the Canadian Football League. Comparing the CFL to the National Football League, the CFL is smaller in all ways...

Written by Lisa Boychuk about about 1 year ago 889 reads 19 comments

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Lisa Boychuk Article Archive

Calling All Saskatchewan Roughriders Fans!

Annual NHL Postseason Predictions, Part Two

NHL Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference

Why the NHL All-Star Game Is Worth It

Canadiens-Senators: Wake-Up Call for Habs After Win Over Sens

Are The Habs Truly Guaranteed Playoff-Bound?

CFL: Interview With the Saskatchewan Roughriders' Biggest Fan

December 9, 2008: Montreal Canadiens Put Out Flames with a 4-1 Victory

Montreal Canadiens: 2008-09 Evaluation to Date

NHL Injuries: The Undisclosed Mystery

Retiring Patrick Roy's No. 33: A Deserving Honour

Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years, 100 Moments (Part Two)

Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years, 100 Moments: Part 1

Koivu Gets the Habs Off To a Good Start

September 20/08: BC Lions + SK Riders = Madness

Labour Day Classic A Dream Come True for CFL Fans

Overpaid, Underplayed, Trapped by Cap

Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders Prep for Labour Day Classic

Roughriders Set Record with Unbelievable 6-0

2008-09 NHL Schedule: A Blast from the Past

Open Mic: A Sport is a Sport

Hockey Night in Canada Loses its Song

CFL: Roughrider Fans Set Record

NHL Season Just Right

Open-Mic: Racism a Real Issue in CFL

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