About

 

Est. 2018 · Sudbury/Newmarket, Ontario

Hockey Knowledge Lives Here.

The Big Faceoff is an independent NHL media outlet covering the full league — news, analysis, features, and prospects — with the rigour of a front office and the honesty of a fan who still actually cares.

1,000+ Articles published

8+ Years covering hockey

32 Teams. One site.

Who we are

The Big Faceoff was founded by Christopher Hodgson — a sports writer, digital media operator, and lifelong hockey fan based in Ontario. What started as a deep-dive hockey blog outlet has grown into a full NHL coverage destination, with over 1,000 published pieces spanning every corner of the league.

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The Big Faceoff has been cited alongside Forbes, NHL.com, CBC, and The Athletic for its hockey coverage — a testament to what independent sports media can achieve.

Swift Hockey press page recognition

What we cover

From the draft lottery to the Stanley Cup Final, from Scotiabank Arena to every rink in the league — The Big Faceoff covers the NHL the way it deserves to be covered.

News & rumours

Fast, accurate reporting on trades, transactions, and breaking developments from around the NHL.

Analysis

Data-informed breakdowns of roster construction, line combinations, and front office decisions league-wide.

Prospects

Pipeline coverage across the league — who's developing, who's ready, and who to watch at every level.

Trades

Every NHL transaction report with speed and accuracy. Never miss a trade

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The person behind the site

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Christopher Hodgson

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Christopher is a sports writer and digital media operator with over eight years covering professional hockey. He writes for TheHockeyWriters,TheHockeyNews,SportMockery and LastWordonHockey. His work has been recognized alongside Forbes, NHL.com, CBC, and The Athletic. The Big Faceoff is where his most serious hockey writing lives.

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Our editorial standard

We write like we talk hockey. No filler, no hot takes for the sake of engagement, no recycling wire copy. Every piece on this site is written to add something real to the conversation — backed by data, shaped by experience, and held to a standard we publish openly.

The Big Faceoff is editorially independent. We have no affiliation with the NHL, any of its franchises, or their corporate partners. The opinions expressed here are our own.

Independent. Accountable. Hockey to the core.