Welcome to Hockey News. If you want to know what's going on in the NHL, you've come to the right place. We've got information on the hottest players in NHL.


First, let's talk about Niklas Lidstrom. He is probably one of the greatest defensemen of all time. He's 6'1" and weighs about 190 pounds. He was born inVasteras, Swedenon April 28th 1970. He wears #5 and is the captain of the Detroit Red Wings.

Next, let's talk about Alexander Ovechkin. He's one of the fanciest players in the NHL. He's 6'2" and weighs about 225 pounds. He was born in Moscow, Russia on September 17th 1985. He wears #8 and is the captain of the Washington Capitals. Here's a fun fact: Alexander Ovechkin just became the captain of the Capitals right in the middle of the 2009/2010 regular season.

Next, let's talk about Sidney Crosby. He's the youngest captain to ever lift the Stanley Cup. He's 5'11" and weighs about 200 pounds. He was born in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia (Canada) on august 7th 1987. He wears #87 and is the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. ( P.S. did you know that Sidney Crosby's nicknames are The Next One and Sid the kid.)

Next, let's talk about Dion Phaneuf. He's a big defenseman. He's 6'3" and weighs about 210 pounds. he was born in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) on april 10th 1985. He wears #3 and plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs. ( Here's a fun fact: Dion Phaneuf was drafted by the
Calgary Flames but was then traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs).

Next, let's talk about Henrik Sedin. He's the twin brother of Daniel Sedin. He's 6'2" and weighs about 190 pounds. He was born in Omskoldsvik, Sweden on September 26th 1980. He wears #33 and plays for the Vancouver Canucks. He was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 1999.

Next, let's talk about Daniel Sedin. He's the twin brother of Henrik Sedin. He's 6'1" and weighs about 190 pounds. He was born in Omskoldsvik, Sweden on September 26th 1980. He wears #22 and plays for the Vancouver Canucks. He, just like his brother, was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 1999.

Now, let's talk about Drew Doughty. He's the youngest player to ever play on Team Canada. He's 6'1" and weighs about 220 pounds. He was born in London, Ontario (Canada) on December 8th 1989. He wears #8 and plays for the Los Angeles Kings. (Did you know that the first year that Drew Doughty played for Team Canada, they won the Gold Medal.)