Meg Smitherman, Author at GuysGirl

Falling in Love With a Team You Hated: An Oilers Story

Posted by Meg Smitherman | May 16, 2017 | Features, NHL

Edmonton Oilers fans are dedicated and passionate enough to make others hate them. Read about Meg’s journey from hating to loving this team and fans.

How to Survive the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Apr 20, 2017 | Features, Female Sports Fans, Funny, NHL

If you’re a hockey fan, there’s a pretty good chance you’re submerged in a vat of Certified Grade A Playoff Agony right now. After two weeks of Stanley Cup Playoffs action, tensions are high and you need a survival guide.

The Plight of the Long-Suffering Oilers Fan

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Apr 1, 2017 | Features, NHL

Why do sports fans go through years of misery and disappointment for seemingly nothing? Because when you experience emotional redemption, there’s nothing else quite like it. Four Oilers fans shared their stories of emotional redemption after making the playoffs for the first time since 2006.

Joe Thornton hits 1000, NHL General Managers meet in Florida PLUS hockey in Vegas!

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Mar 12, 2017 | Features, NHL

After a whirlwind Trade Deadline and several mumps outbreaks, we’re back to hockey news as usual this week. In this week’s roundup, Vegas Golden Knights make history by signing their first ever real life hockey player, Joe Thornton hits the 1,000 mark in assists, and the NHL general managers hold a fancy Florida meeting to discuss the future of the League.

How to cope after the NHL Trade Deadline

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Mar 2, 2017 | Features, NHL

Despite the lack of major trade drama this year, nobody leaves the Trade Deadline completely unscathed. Some of us mourn the loss of beloved players, some must come to terms with new faces on the team, and others are just having a hard time dealing with change. For those feeling lost and wondering how to go on with life, you’ve come to the right place.

The Mumps have infected the NHL and the Vancouver Canucks are the latest victim

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Feb 27, 2017 | NHL

Your hockey news roundup has only one item this week, and it’s the only item that should matter to the discerning hockey fan: the Vancouver Canucks have mumps.

Hockey News: Canadiens, Bruins head coaching drama, Sid gets to 1,000 points, Jaromir Jagr doesn’t age and more

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Feb 18, 2017 | NHL

Canadiens’ latest head coach drama with the Bruins, major point milestones for Sidney Crosby and Jaromir Jagr, the looming Trade Deadline, and Gustav Nyquist’s rogue hockey stick.

Five Ways the NHL Can Make the Hockey World a Better Place

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Feb 18, 2017 | Features, NHL

Mid-February means the NHL’s ‘Hockey is for Everyone’ campaign is in full swing. But what other areas can the NHL help to make their league more inclusive?

Hockey News Roundup: Pizza Toppings, Fatima Al Ali visits the Caps, ‘Hockey is for Everyone’ campaign and more

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Feb 10, 2017 | Features, NHL

Times are tough lately, especially if you’re not a Patriots fan, so let hockey be your light in the darkness. This week’s news roundup covers your three most star-worthy players, some of the good stuff going on during Hockey is for Everyone month, the inspiring UAE hockey player Fatima Al Ali’s visit with the Washington Capitals, and pizza. You can’t go wrong with pizza (unless you’re Tyler Seguin).

NHL’s Three Stars of the Week, Henrik Sedin Hits 1000 Points and Pop Music is Hockey Music

Posted by Meg Smitherman | Jan 26, 2017 | NHL

You owe it to yourselves to tune into the All-Star Game this weekend. It’s gonna be ridiculous. In a good way? That remains to be seen. In the meantime, enjoy your stars of the week, your Luongo/Sedin bromance, and – you guessed it – a little more All-Star Game news.

Author: Meg Smitherman