Category: Zdeno Chara
That time Zdeno Chara approached tough guy during warmups, only to shock him with the most unexpected request
Zdeno CharaHe didn't see it coming The post That time Zdeno Chara approached tough guy during warmups, only to shock him with the most unexpected request appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
Read moreNHLPA program preps players for life after hockey
Darnell NurseThe NHLPA is formally launching a program where players can take a personality analysis and delve into real estate, business or other avenues while still in the NHL in the hope of easing the difficult post-retirement transition.
Read moreNHLPA launches a new program to help players prepare for life outside of hockey
Zdeno CharaEarly in his time in the NHL, Darnell Nurse says he did not notice a lot of players talking about what to do after hockey. Going into his ninth season, the chatter is now normal.
Read moreBoston Marathon Fans Cheer on Zdeno Chara as He Finishes in Style
BruinsFormer Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara decided to take on another challenge by running the Boston Marathon. Running a marathon is something most people would never dream of doing, but Chara is not the average person. Chara arrived in style, wearing a custom #3333 bib (Chara’s NHL number was 33). Zdeno...
Read moreZdeno Chara, wearing bib number 3333, completes Boston Marathon in 3:38:23
CapitalZdeno Chara joined around 30,000 other athletes as he competed in the annual Boston Marathon on Monday. The legendary Boston Bruin and former Capital towered over his competition in his first-ever marathon. He finished the […]
Read moreChara announces he will run Boston Marathon next month
BostonFormer Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara announced on Instagram on Sunday that he will be running the Boston Marathon on April 17 in support of two charities with Boston ties.It will be Chara's first marathon.
Read moreZdeno Chara’s response to pinning Howie Rose against the glass on the team bus is the funniest we’ve heard
Zdeno CharaZdeno Chara is a one-of-a-kind person. Before he got drafted into the NHL, scouts were uncertain that he would make it. Chara is the tallest player in NHL history, and it doesn’t just come with ... The post Zdeno Chara’s response to pinning Howie Rose against the glass on the team bus is the funnies...
Read moreBruins score late, down Maple Leafs, 4-3
Zdeno CharaIn Boston, scored with 76 seconds left in regulation to give the Bruins a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. “We pride ourselves in not losing two in a row, so that was the focus tonight,” Grzelcyk said. “We can play with any team in the League,” Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said...
Read moreZdeno Chara reveals his toughest ever opponent: ”He played the game the right way”
New York IslandersZdeno Chara had big dreams and goals growing up. Already before getting drafted, he set up to be the greatest defenseman of all time, and he wasn’t far off. Chara was passed over in the ... The post Zdeno Chara reveals his toughest ever opponent: ”He played the game the right way” appeared first on...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin checked Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins into the Capitals bench
LeafsAlex Ovechkin once checked Zdeno Chara into the bench. Now Conor Timmins had his turn. During a raucous second period where every Ovechkin touch of the puck made the crowd make loud noises, it was […]
Read moreCanucks-Bruins Rivalry Resparked by Chara’s Comments
Boston BruinsAnother chapter was added to the historic 2011 Stanley Cup Final rivalry between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins, thanks to allegations made by former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara. On…
Read moreMike Rupp shares awesome story on fight with Zdeno Chara, and Big Z’s amazingly polite words afterward
Zdeno CharaYou just don’t want to fight Zdeno Chara. The Slovak is one of the biggest guys ever in the NHL, and he had the reach and power to cause some serious harm. Chara wasn’t a ... The post Mike Rupp shares awesome story on fight with Zdeno Chara, and Big Z’s amazingly polite words afterward appeared firs...
Read moreSoderblom trying to hit new heights in rookie season with Red Wings
John ScottDETROIT -- Elmer Soderblom isn't just tall. He's historic by NHL standards.
Read moreChara honored by Bruins during pregame ceremony
BruinsBOSTON -- After the ceremonial puck was dropped, Zdeno Chara shared a round of handshakes with the two captains in front of him, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon and Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron. From the handshake, Bergeron and Chara embraced and, as Bergeron skated away, he point...
Read moreA foot apart, Matthew Phillips and Adam Klapka are going head-to-head in camp competition
Matthew PhillipsRespectively, Adam Klapka and Matthew Phillips are the tallest and shortest players remaining at Calgary Flames training camp. Twelve whole inches separate the two players in height. They’re 80 pounds apart. It’s not exactly the same as Nathan Gerbe lining up next to Zdeno Chara, but it’s close. pic...
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