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Gambling graphic. - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

What makes sports betting so appealing to college students?

Tyler Delpercio April 17, 2024

This is a busy time of year for sports. MLB’s Opening Day happened less than three weeks ago. March Madness concluded last Monday. The Masters just ended on Sunday and the NBA and NHL playoffs are around...

"The Whit staff believes that if a pro sports league is not willing to support change in protecting athletes, then universities should." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Editorial: Universities need to protect student-athletes from CTE

The Whit Staff April 10, 2024

Former National Hockey League (NHL) player Chris Simon tragically took his own life on March 18, 2024. In 2017, Simon filed for bankruptcy due to not being able to work because of the physical toll that...

Wayne Simmonds graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Czerwonka: The Wayne Train is coming back to Philly

Eric Czerwonka March 27, 2024

Fifteen total seasons in the NHL, and Wayne Simmonds has officially retired from the game.  But, there’s no better way to go out than to end it on the team you loved, spent, and played the most...

NHL trade deadline graphic. - Graphics / Jadyn Beyer

Schaller: NHL trade deadline guide

Ryan Schaller March 20, 2024

The NHL trade deadline is always special for people who are avid hockey fans. Seeing your favorite team acquire players to improve is compelling. Follow along as I reveal the most important trades that...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes November 16, 2022

The Best of the Best This past Monday, Nov. 14, the hockey world celebrated the newest class to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada. Six former hockey athletes had their names called and plaques...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes November 9, 2022

The Metro is Firing on all Cylinders  One of the most competitive divisions in professional hockey is back to playing some of the best hockey on television for the 2022-2023 season.  Currently,...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes November 2, 2022

Jersey Shocks the World The Garden State is known for its turnpike, tomatoes and aggressive drivers, but you can add the first-place team in the Metro Division for the NHL to that list. The New...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes October 25, 2022

The New Ironman is Suiting Up  Having a long career doesn’t only take skill, it means taking care of your body as well. Athletes are often commended for staying healthy for so long or being...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes October 19, 2022

New York Ranger Expected to Play After 11-month Rehab Right winger Sammy Blais will step onto the ice this week in a Rangers uniform for the first time in almost a year. He has been rehabbing his knee...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes October 11, 2022

The 2022 Season Opens in the Czech Republic The National Hockey League opened its 2022 season in “the city of a Hundred Spires” on Friday night, Oct. 7, when the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes October 3, 2022

The Fremont Troll’s Nephew Makes a Splash in Seattle The newest NHL team, the Seattle Krake,n named their first mascot during their second season of existence. Buoy the six-foot sea troll becomes...

Logo for Flashing the Leather column. - Graphic / Spencer Reyes

Reyes: Flashing the Leather

Spencer Reyes September 28, 2022

Ten-Year NHL Veteran is out for Season  Longtime Nashville Predators defenseman, Ryan Ellis, was traded last season to the Philadelphia Flyers for two younger Canadian-born players, Philippe Myers...

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