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  • Disciplinary hearing today for Coyotes' Hanzal

    NEWS IN ENGLISH
    16 May 2012 | 9:09 am
    Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal will have a disciplinary hearing Wednesday with the NHL Player Safety Department following a boarding incident in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. Hanzal was penalized when he pushed the...

  • Ducks on Adjusting Play

    What's New
    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Playing for USA at the 2012 IIHF Worlds, Bobby Ryan, Cam Fowler and Kyle Palmieri talk about adjusting their playing style.

  • E.J. Express: Was Canucks' loss to L.A. all that bad?

    NHL FEATURE STORIES
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    There was wide-ranging disappointment in Vancouver after the Presidents' Trophy-winning Canucks, last spring's Stanley Cup runner-up, were eliminated from this season's championship chase in just five first-round games by the upstart Kings. Af...

  • Architects unveil new sketches, details for proposed arena for NHL Oilers

    NEWS IN ENGLISH
    16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    EDMONTON - Edmonton city councillors have been given their first formal look at the new proposed hockey home for the National Hockey League Oilers. Architects showed videos and detailed designs for a curving steel-and-glass arena built in the...

  • Annual Sharks Equipment Sale Set For May 19

    Sharks Recent Headlines
    15 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    San Jose Sharks fans have their chance to acquire one-of-a-kind Sharks memorabilia on Saturday, May 19 at the Sharks annual Equipment Sale which is open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sharks Ice at San Jose (1500 South Tenth Stre...
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  • Ducks on Adjusting Play

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Playing for USA at the 2012 IIHF Worlds, Bobby Ryan, Cam Fowler and Kyle Palmieri talk about adjusting their playing style.

  • HTC One Sights And Sounds Of The Playoffs

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Relive the best sights and sounds from week 4 of the Playoffs

  • Rangers-Devils Game 2 Keys

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Joe Micheletti previews game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Rangers and Devils.

  • WHC: Lowe QF Preview

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Canada GM Kevin Lowe sets up Canada's quarterfinal matchup against Slovakia.

  • Message to Teemu

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Playing for USA at the 2012 IIHF Worlds, Bobby Ryan, Cam Fowler and Kyle Palmieri send a message to Ducks teammate Teemu Selanne.
 
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    NHL FEATURE STORIES

  • E.J. Express: Was Canucks' loss to L.A. all that bad?

    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    There was wide-ranging disappointment in Vancouver after the Presidents' Trophy-winning Canucks, last spring's Stanley Cup runner-up, were eliminated from this season's championship chase in just five first-round games by the upstart Kings. Af...

  • Anisimov gradually acclimated to NHL life

    16 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    NEW YORK -- The early part of Artem Anisimov's career was all about finding a comfort level in the United States, with the language, the customs and, of course, the hockey. Anisimov spent the first 19 years of his life in Yaroslavl, Russia, bef...

  • Final four goalies playing at superhero levels

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The four remaining goalies in the hunt for the Stanley Cup all have played like puck-stopping superheroes to get their teams to the conference finals. Indeed, as "The Avengers" movie has been blowing up the box office, New Jersey's Martin Brod...

  • Seven reasons for Kings' flawless road record

    16 May 2012 | 11:13 am
    Two games into the Western Conference Finals, fans might need a reminder that the Los Angeles Kings, who lead the series 2-0, are the eighth seed. The way the Kings have rampaged their way through the playoffs -- needing just nine games to kno...

  • You Decide: Which East goalie is better?

    16 May 2012 | 10:10 am
    NHL.com wants you -- the fan -- to vote on the most compelling play, moment or topic of the week. We'll select goals, hits, saves, plus other clips and subjects that require your opinion. There's no wrong answer ... we simply want to know what you...
 
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    Sharks Recent Headlines

  • Annual Sharks Equipment Sale Set For May 19

    15 May 2012 | 12:20 pm
    San Jose Sharks fans have their chance to acquire one-of-a-kind Sharks memorabilia on Saturday, May 19 at the Sharks annual Equipment Sale which is open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sharks Ice at San Jose (1500 South Tenth Stre...

  • The Best Hits from the 2011-12 Season

    14 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    The "Best Of 2011-12" is a weekly feature of the best moments from this past Sharks season. Here is a compilation of some of the top hits by the Sharks during the 2011-12 season. Check out the list and vote on which hit you believe was the best fr...

  • Sharks Programming Earns Four Emmy Nominations

    9 May 2012 | 5:50 pm
    The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television has recognized San Jose Sharks programming on Comcast SportsNet California with four Emmy Award nominations. Those nominations are: Sports-One-Time Special ...

  • Mother's Day Sale at the Sharks Store

    8 May 2012 | 3:52 pm
    Mother’s Day is right around the corner and the Sharks Store will be holding a sale to celebrate this special day. Get that special “Hockey Mom” in your life a San Jose Sharks gift at a discounted price. All women’s apparel, caps, jerseys and acce...

  • The Best Goals from the 2011-12 Season

    7 May 2012 | 6:15 pm
    The "Best Of 2011-12" is a weekly feature of the best moments from this past Sharks season. Here is a compilation of some of the top goals scored by the Sharks during the 2011-12 season. Check out the list and vote on which goal you believe was th...
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  • An Agent of Change Leaving All Too Soon

    The OFB Team
    14 May 2012 | 3:55 pm
     

  • Pride, Regret, and Questions

    pucksandbooks
    14 May 2012 | 3:15 am
    If we are of mixed emotions about the end of this hockey season — proud and uplifted by a Capitals team of unlikely cohesion and stunning sacrifice, but also exasperated by the frustration of banishment earlier than forecast, again — that’s as it should be. This Capitals team engineered a vibrant unity of our region in short order, gelling dramatically under their coach and playing precisely the brand of hockey the NHL postseason prescribes. On a near nightly basis they managed to create riveting drama, and a region none too accustomed to that, with the stakes high, fell in…

  • Showers of Playoff Victories Bring a Flowering of Faithful Fans

    The OFB Team
    11 May 2012 | 4:33 pm
    The Big Guy’s blog, from earlier today — a must read. Jives with what we’ve seen about town, ever since the Caps bettered the Bs. And should Fate smile our way Saturday night, we can only imagine what this town might be transformed into. Also from today, NHL.com offered some fun and clever coverage of the Caps-Rags series, staking out a Manhattan sports bar named Standings this spring, which apparently for the past couple of years has been overtaken by Caps’ fans, many of them transplants with authentic D.C. roots who Rock the Red  still in the land of blue. Among…

  • An Evolution, and Event, To Savor

    pucksandbooks
    11 May 2012 | 2:15 am
    Of the NHL’s 30 member clubs merely five remain alive in the quest for Stanley, and one of them is ours. That’s a remarkable and wonderful thing, relative to the Capitals’ standing of just two months ago, but better still is the manner in which they’ve arrived at this competitive precipice: all the red-sweatered-wearers are buying into the system and creed and demeanor of their new coach, one of supreme sacrifice, supreme focus, and cohesion. One that works quite well in spring. Remember not so long ago when we evaluated Alexander Semin’s worthiness on a night by…

  • Taking a Punch or Two for the Team

    Elisabeth Meinecke
    10 May 2012 | 12:40 am
    The New York Rangers looked like they came ready to hit Wednesday night—not necessarily ready to win. For the Capitals, who got an early lead on an Alex Ovechkin power play goal, that meant they needed to be cautious about not getting drawn into any extracurricular activities–especially since they made plenty of trips to the penalty box without them (over the 60-minute time frame, they played 10 minutes total of penalty kill time, so basically half a period). “The start of the Bruins’ series, things got a little bit chippy, and we talked a lot about it, and that was one of the…
 
 
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  • Hanzal faces hearing; Winter Classic liquor news; Time to walk out on Tortorella? (Puck Headlines)

    Harrison Mooney
    16 May 2012 | 1:38 pm
    Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • And at right, we have a photo of Marc-Andre Fleury from 1997. [Reddit Hockey] • One man's journey from New York Rangers' fandom to New Jersey Devils' fandom. [Star-Ledger] • Martin Hanzal faces a hearing for boarding Dustin Brown. [USA Today] • Mike Smith's slash on Dustin Brown, however, is just impressive. The beauty is in the form! It's like the Mona Lisa of slashes! [Backhand Shelf] • Michael Farber, on…

  • Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Kevin Weekes, Michael Russo and the Coyotes get dirty

    Greg Wyshynski
    16 May 2012 | 12:25 pm
    It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Stars:Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune talks Minnesota Wild hockey, Todd Richards and the Blue Jackets as well as the Western Conference; Kevin Weekes joins us to talk NHL goaltending; Wyshynski's head cold also makes an appearance. • In which Marek and Wysh discuss the Coyotes getting all sorts of nasty against the Kings. • The Marty Brodeur non-controversy over shotblocking. • Can anyone stop the Kings? • Puck Headlines and Talking Points…

  • Penguins GM Ray Shero wants Jordan Staal in Pittsburgh, not on trade block

    Greg Wyshynski
    16 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Jordan Staal could be a No. 1 center in over a dozen NHL cities right now. Instead, he's like Bill Hader on SNL: Brilliantly talented, the glue that holds sketches together, but rarely in the spotlight save for Stefon on "Weekend Update" because Andy Samberg and Kristen Wiig get all the airtime. (Evgeni Malkin in this case being Kristin Wiig; Sidney Crosby being Andy Samberg, as Lindsay Lohan informed us earlier in the season.) Staal has one year left on his current deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and rumors are that he wants more responsibility (re: ice time, offensive chances) with the…

  • Puck Daddy Hockey Live Chat!

    Greg Wyshynski
    16 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    Can the Coyotes rally? Are the Devils done? Did the Blue Jackets make the right coaching call? And who takes over the Capitals, Canadiens and Flames? Please join us beginning at NOON ET/9 a.m. PT today for our weekly chat that includes a revolving door of panelists like Lyle (Spector) Richardson of Spector's Hockey and Katie Baker of Grantland; as well as your friendly neighborhood knuckleheads from Yahoo! Sports, Puck Daddy and Buzzing The Net. You bring the funny; we bring the abrupt changes in tone and Hamburger Women. That's how it works: Puck Daddy Hockey Rumors Live Chat!

  • Devils vow not to shoot pucks at Rangers’ faces, despite Marty Brodeur’s advice (UPDATE)

    Greg Wyshynski
    16 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    The risk these players are willing to take game after game, shift after shift is worthy of adulation." — Larry Brooks, NY Post, May 7 "They're hot at blocking shots. We might be able to hurt a few guys [by] hitting one-timers in the foot and their head or something." — Marty Brodeur via Larry Brooks, May 16 Shot blocking in the NHL has its perils. Sure, the overly padded players of today can lay out their bodies with reckless abandon, turning aside point blasts from opponents and then quickly transitioning to offense. But there are less protected areas: Like the foot, as James van…
 
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  • NBC’s Preakness Policy In Effect This Saturday

    stevelepore
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    For the second time this year, hockey will lead into horse racing. NBC has laid out a similar plan from the Kentucky Derby for the second leg of the triple crown, the Preakness. According to an NBC Sports spokesperson, Game 3 between the Rangers and Devils in the Eastern Conference Final will air on NBC, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET. NBC will stick with the game through two potential overtimes. If the games goes to a third overtime, viewers in the New York market will stay with the game until a winner is decided. The rest of the country will need to switch over to CNBC for the rest of the game,…

  • Game 1 Hits Record Numbers, as Expected, in New York

    stevelepore
    15 May 2012 | 6:28 pm
    It took two local teams, but New York appears to be all in for the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs at this point. Game 1 of the Devils/Rangers Eastern Conference Final series drew a huge 6.2 local rating in New York, the highest number for any Stanley Cup broadcast in the market so far this post-season. It beats out Game 7 of the Rangers-Senators first round series (a 5.7) on MSG for the top spot. Nine broadcasts from this post-season have broken the network’s record for a local broadcast in New York (a 2.14 for Rangers/Penguins in 2008 on VERSUS) between the Devils and Rangers. NBC Sports…

  • Devils/Rangers Series Opener Down From Last Year

    stevelepore
    15 May 2012 | 3:45 pm
    The Battle of the Hudson River in the Eastern Conference Final started off with a lower number than last year on the NBC Sport Network. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers drew 1.28 million viewers, down 20% from Game 1 between Boston and Tampa Bay in 2011, which scored 1.54 million viewers. Currently waiting on local ratings, which likely set a record in the New York market. Game 1 is the 15th game of the 2012 Playoffs to crack one million viewers, up from 10 at this point last year. Games Drawing Over One Million Viewers During the 2012…

  • Your Announcers and Open Thread for Night 33 of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    stevelepore
    15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Los Angeles vs. Phoenix, Game 2 (LA Leads 1-0), 9:00 p.m. ET US National TV: NBC Sports Network Play by Play: Dave Strader Color: Darren Pang Inside the Glass: Brian Engblom Canada National TV: TSN Play by Play: Chris Cuthbert Inside the Glass: Ray Ferraro

  • Kings/Coyotes Debuts to 1.1 Million

    stevelepore
    15 May 2012 | 9:41 am
    The 2012 Western Conference Final got off to a solid start on NBC Sports Network. The network drew 1.1 million viewers for the first game of the Kings/Coyotes series, up 9% from Game 1 of the 2011 Western Conference Final between San Jose and Vancouver (1.0 million). Game 1 of last year’s series ended up being the most-watched game of the entire Western Final. As was posted yesterday, Game 1 drew a 5.5 in Phoenix and a 2.1 in Los Angeles. The NBC Sports Network was the number one network in both markets for the evening. Another interesting barometer for NBCSN: 14 games to date have…
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  • Ben Scrivens Ask a Pro: High Gloves and a Longer Attention Span

    Kevin Woodley
    15 May 2012 | 1:29 pm
    You can read Ben Scrivens Ask a Pro: High Gloves and a Longer Attention Span at InGoalMag.comToronto Marlies goaltender Ben Scrivens talked to InGoal Magazine about his unusual stance and glove position in this week's Ask a Pro. (InGoal file photo) The Toronto Maple Leafs may be out of the playoffs again, but top goaltending prospect Ben Scrivens is still playing hockey through mid-May with the AHL affiliate Marlies, leading the crosstown farm club through two rounds and to the Calder Cup Semi Finals. Scrivens leads the AHL with a 1.61 goals-against average and .944 save percentage after…

  • The USA and Canadian Goalies in the NHL – a closer look at the numbers

    Guest
    14 May 2012 | 3:29 pm
    You can read The USA and Canadian Goalies in the NHL – a closer look at the numbers at InGoalMag.comThis guest article is from Larry Sadler, the Director of Smartgoalie.com. Author Larry Sadler argues that the number of Canadian goaltenders in the NHL, like recent playoff phenom Braden Holtby seen here, actually exceeds the expected number, based on the number of registered players in Canada. Scott Slingsby photo The intent of Jeff Hall’s recent article here at InGoal comparing Canadian and American goaltenders was admirable: to take a look at the list of NHL goalies and to see which…

  • Off-square Rebounds and the “Snow-Angel” Save

    Tomas Hertz, MD BA
    11 May 2012 | 4:59 pm
    You can read Off-square Rebounds and the “Snow-Angel” Save at InGoalMag.com Winnipeg Jets Goaltender Chris Mason extends further, and faster, than he could otherwise by employing the “snow-angel” technique. Ken DeNardo photo Benoit Allaire says, “If you focus on technique and your technique is perfect, you will have success.” I definitely believe in developing proper technique and I believe in the comment by Allaire; however, there are times when proper form is of little value and I just want the goaltender to battle and make the save regardless of how it is done. It is…

  • Jonathan Bernier Ask A Pro: Staying Sharp, Customized Gear and More

    Kevin Woodley
    10 May 2012 | 9:22 am
    You can read Jonathan Bernier Ask A Pro: Staying Sharp, Customized Gear and More at InGoalMag.comThe last time InGoal caught up with highly touted Los Angeles backup Jonathan Bernier, he was coming off an up and down rookie season with the Kings, one that improved decidedly after adjusting some practice expectations, and coming a little further out of his crease midway through. Bernier’s second season was a struggle as well, but only to find playing time behind Vezina Trophy finalist Jonathan Quick. Just because he only played 16 games – a career low at any level – doesn’t…

  • Reformed butterfly goalie Brodeur adding to NHL records at 40

    Kevin Woodley
    8 May 2012 | 7:51 am
    You can read Reformed butterfly goalie Brodeur adding to NHL records at 40 at InGoalMag.comMartin Brodeur continues to set records in his 40s.Martin Brodeur continues to build on his place in NHL history, even adding a few records on his 40th birthday this week. Brodeur celebrated that milestone by making 20 saves in a 4-2 win over the Flyers on Sunday to give the Devils a 3-1 series lead. In doing so he became the first NHL goaltender to appear in a playoff game in both his teens – his first postseason game came in relief of Chris Terreri, now his goaltending coach, as a 19-year-old…
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  • Thunder Smash Lakers in Game 1

    Kori Ellis
    15 May 2012 | 1:48 am
    The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Los Angeles Lakers is the series everyone has been waiting for in the Western Conference. However, despite the hype, Game 1 turned out to be a laugher. The Thunder got up early and then destroyed the Lakers by a final score of 119-90. Russell Westbrook was the player of the game, scoring 27 points, dishing out nine assists and puling down seven rebounds in only 27 minutes of play. He hit 10-of-15 shots from the field and only turned the ball over once. The big run by the Thunder happened in the third quarter. With OKC already up by 15 points at the half,…

  • Chris Bosh Injury Update – Ab Strain

    Stephen Kersey
    14 May 2012 | 7:52 pm
    The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the NBA championship. However, their chances took a hit when Chris Bosh got injured in Game 1 of the Heat’s series against the Indiana Pacers. Although the Heat were able to win the game, they have lost Bosh to an abdominal strain. While the team hasn’t given a specific timetable yet, they are saying that Bosh is out indefinitely. If you read between the lines, it sounds like Bosh will miss the rest of this series against the Pacers. “This season has to be extended for me to play again,” said Bosh. “That’s…

  • Kobe Drops 43, Lakers Still Lose

    Stephen Kersey
    9 May 2012 | 12:04 pm
    The Los Angeles Lakers were attempting to eliminate the Denver Nuggets in Game 5. However, despite 43 points from Kobe Bryant, the Nuggets were able to survive by beating the Lakers by a final score of 102-99. Denver was led by Andre Miller and JaVale McGee, who both came off the bench. Miller had 24 points and eight assists on 8-for-11 shooting from the field. McGee added 21 points, 14 rebounds and two blocked shots on 9-for-12 shooting. Bryant added six rebounds, five assists and two steals to go along with his 43 points. He shot 14-of-32 from the field and played 43 minutes. Even with the…

  • Josh Hamilton Hits Four Homers

    Kori Ellis
    9 May 2012 | 9:25 am
    For only the 16th time in baseball history, a player has hit four home runs in one game. That player was Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, who did it Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. All four of Hamilton’s homers were two-run shots. Said Hamilton after the game: “Obviously it’s, other than being in the World Series, the highlight of my big-league career.” Hamilton’s home runs came in the first inning, third inning, seventh inning and eighth inning. He also added a double in the fourth inning. For the game, Hamilton was 5-for-5 with four runs and…

  • Video: Rajon Rondo Cameraman Fight

    Stephen Kersey
    8 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
    Rajon Rondo and a cameraman got into an altercation after Tuesday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. Apparently Rajon Rondo didn’t want to be on camera and went to the cameraman and told him to his face. You can watch the Rajon Rondo cameraman video below to see how it unfolded. The Celtics ended up losing to the Hawks, with Rondo failing to come through on the final play. The Hawks were up one and Rondo couldn’t get a good look for himself or a teammate and the Celtics were defeated. I’m assuming that’s part of the reason why Rajon Rondo…
 
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  • Brian Huddle: With the 30th Pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, Columbus (via LA) selects...

    16 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
    Follow @BrianHuddle Last year I ran a series utilizing a random mock draft to go over 30 prospects I felt could be in the Top 30. It was a mix of where I could see teams picking, mixed with how I felt the prospects should be ranked. This year I've given my Top 55 and will be publishing an even longer list, as to how I would rank them if I were employed by an NHL Team. But, with how succes...

  • Eklund: Are Some Big Teams Banking on Amnesty in the New CBA? (+I WAS WRONG)

    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    According to several well placed sources of mine familiar to the matter associated with both the NHL and the NHLPA.... Yes, yes they are. There is a growing belief that the new CBA will include a clause that will allow teams amnesty on one bad contract, similar to the one the NBA passed through where teams are given the chance to waive a single player contract... but teams are still bound to...

  • Travis Yost: Better Know a Draft Pick: Griffin Reinhart, Edmonton Oil Kings

    16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Make sure to follow Travis on Twitter! -- Over the next few weeks leading up to the 2012 NHL Entry Draft on June 23rd in Pittsburgh, I'll be covering some of the potential first-round selections for the Ottawa Senators. After their first-round elimination at the hands of the New York Rangers, Ottawa was locked into the fifteenth-overall draft pick -- a beautiful landing spot for a playoff-calibe...

  • Jan Levine: GAME 2: NYR-NJD, Rangers Have Chance to Grab Stranglehold on Series

    16 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    Much of yesterday's off-day was dominated by several blogs, including one by Ken Campbell of the Hockey News, as to the relative demerits of the Rangers' propensity for blocking shots on the NHL as whole and if that has been the scourge of the game. In addition, Martin Brodeur's comments on how he feels New Jersey should make the Rangers pay and find a way to deal with all those blocked shots was...

  • Todd Cordell: NHL ECF Preview: New Jersey Devils @ New York Rangers - Game 2

    16 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    *stats based on playoffs. Match-up - Devils (48 wins, 102 points) @ Rangers (51 wins, 109 points) Road/Home records - 24-15-2 -------------- 27-12-2 TV - NBCSN (HD), CBC (HD), RDS (HD) Puck drop - 8:00 PM ET Series score - 1-0 Rangers Projected starting goalies - Martin Brodeur (NJ) vs. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR) Battle of the stats Goals for/against per game * New York Rangers - 2.13...
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  • Avalanche Signs Three Goaltending Prospects

    11 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed goaltenders Sami Aittokallio (ay-toh-KAHL-ee-oh), Kieran Millan (KEER-uhn MIH-lan) and Kent Patterson each to an entry-level contract. “Our organization is excited to b...

  • Avalanche At The World Championship

    30 Apr 2012 | 3:34 pm
    The Colorado Avalanche will have four players competing at the 2012 IIHF World Championship, which begins this Friday in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden. Forward Gabriel Landeskog will play for Sweden, forward Ryan O’Reilly for Canada, f...

  • LANDESKOG NAMED ONE OF THREE FINALISTS FOR 2011-12 CALDER TROPHY FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

    20 Apr 2012 | 10:13 am
    NEW YORK (April 20, 2012) -- Center Adam Henrique of the New Jersey Devils, left wing Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers are the three finalists for the 2011-12 Calder Trophy, which is...

  • David Quinn Added as Assistant Coach for 2012 U.S. Men's National Team

    18 Apr 2012 | 10:11 am
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - David Quinn has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's National Team that will compete in the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship from May 4-20 in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, ...

  • Avalanche Extends Sacco's Contract

    11 Apr 2012 | 2:05 pm
    The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has extended the contract of head coach Joe Sacco for two years through the 2013-14 season. “Joe has earned the opportunity to lead this young team,” said Avalanche General Manage...
 
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    NHL FEATURE STORIES

  • Rangers' ability to survive forecheck key to victory

    15 May 2012 | 9:55 am
    NEW YORK -- The New Jersey Devils forged their way into the Eastern Conference Finals on the back of their relentless forecheck. The ability to harass the puck handler in his own zone and force turnovers led to the stunning five-game ouster of ...

  • Eighteen years later, rivalry reignites in Eastern finals

    14 May 2012 | 12:14 pm
    For older hockey fans in the metropolitan New York area, it seems like 18 minutes, not 18 long years, since the Devils and Rangers saw their border battle blossom into one of the elite rivalries in the League. And it was an unforgettable Easter...

  • Elite goalies lead Coyotes, Kings into rare territory

    8 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    A long drought will be slaked in the Western Conference Finals. The Phoenix Coyotes have never been to the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so clearly a trip to the Stanley Cup Final would also be history in the making. The Los Angeles ...

  • Why Vancouver will win the Cup

    8 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Why will the Vancouver Canucks win the Stanley Cup this June? Because they lost it last June -- and there is something to be said about learning from defeat on the biggest stage. Just ask the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins, who learned from a difficult ...

  • Why Boston will win the Cup

    8 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Since 1998, the Detroit Red Wings have proudly claimed to be the last team to win the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons. In 2012, the Boston Bruins will steal those bragging rights from the Red Wings. The Big Why: The core of the Boston team ...
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  • Rangers and Capitals hope to defy history

    11 May 2012 | 9:44 am
    Either the New York Rangers or Washington Capitals will keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive with a win on Saturday night. However, history says neither club should worry about planning a championship parade next month. The Rangers and Caps will ...

  • The day the Isles' dynasty almost died

    13 Apr 2012 | 11:12 am
    In their four years as Stanley Cup champions, the New York Islanders faced only one game in which their dynasty could have ended with a single loss. Thirty years later, longtime Isles forward Bob Nystrom and then-Pittsburgh defenseman Randy Carlyl...

  • Why Los Angeles will win the Cup

    8 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The Los Angeles Kings are one of the two "Second Six" teams never to drink out of the Stanley Cup. But after fighting their way through a wild scramble and overcoming a season-long offensive funk, the Kings are poised to end that drought and becom...

  • X-Factor: Karlsson holds keys for Sens in postseason

    8 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    To say that 2011-12 was a breakout season for Erik Karlsson would be putting it mildly. The Senators expected big things from Karlsson when they took him with the No. 15 pick in the 2008 NHL Draft. He was OK as a rookie in 2009-10 and improved ...

  • A final statistical look at the 2011-12 regular season

    8 Apr 2012 | 9:11 am
    It's hard to believe, but the 2011-12 regular season is over. The fourth 15-game day/night in League history sent the season into the history books with a bang -- the 1,230th and final game went into overtime before the San Jose Sharks determined ...
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    Blackhawks Recent Headlines

  • Blackhawks agree to terms with 2010 draft pick Flick

    15 May 2012 | 10:14 am
    The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Rob Flick on a three-year contract. Flick, 21, recorded 13 points (7G, 6A), a +2 plus/minus rating and 91 penalty minutes in 45 regular-season tilts with the American Hockey League’s Rock...

  • Quenneville on staying in Chicago, coaching move

    8 May 2012 | 8:22 pm
    Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville spoke with members of the media via teleconference Tuesday night. On his status as Blackhawks head coach: “I think over the last few days there was some speculation about other things that were going on...

  • Blackhawks relieve Haviland of coaching duties

    8 May 2012 | 5:13 pm
    The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has relieved Assistant Coach Mike Haviland of his duties. Haviland spent four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Blackhawks after being named to the coaching staff on July 23, 2008. He arrive...

  • Blackhawks promote Maciver to assistant general manager

    7 May 2012 | 9:13 am
    The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that the team has promoted Norm Maciver to assistant general manager. "Norm has proven to be a valuable asset to our hockey operations over the past five years, so we are excited to be able to elevate him ...

  • Hossa: Progress slow, but steady since injury

    3 May 2012 | 5:12 pm
    Marian Hossa remembers only a few seconds of the illegal hit that forced him out of Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series against Phoenix. That's the scariest part of his current ordeal, which finds the Chicago Blackhawks star fo...
 
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  • Jeremy Jacobs & Cam Neely to Hold Availability

    2 May 2012 | 8:59 am
    BOSTON, MA – Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs and President Cam Neely will hold their annual year-end media availability at a press conference on Thursday, May 3. Media interested in attending the availability should visit the Boston Bruins media sit...

  • The Boston Bruins Week Ahead

    30 Apr 2012 | 1:52 pm
    THIS WEEK’S NEWS, NOTES AND NUMBERS BRUINS AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Three members of the Bruins organization will play in the upcoming 2012 World Championships, which begin Friday, May 4 in Helsinki and Stockholm. Zdeno Chara will represent ...

  • Statement from the Boston Bruins

    26 Apr 2012 | 12:29 pm
    Statement from the Boston Bruins: "The Bruins are very disappointed by the racist comments that were made following the game last night. These classless, ignorant views are in no way a reflection of anyone associated with the Bruins organization."

  • Chara Named a Norris Finalist

    26 Apr 2012 | 10:29 am
    BOSTON, MA -- The NHL announced today that Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara is one of three finalists for the 2011-12 James Norris Trophy. The Norris Trophy is awarded annually awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the sea...

  • Chara, Karlsson and Weber are Norris finalists

    26 Apr 2012 | 10:13 am
    The responsibilities a defenseman faces are numerous. He has to be strong in his own end to prevent goals, make smooth passes out of the defensive zone and chip in offensively by getting pucks to the net. The best blueliners also have to be able t...
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  • Friends Christian Wins Two Titles at Honda Center Over the Weekend

    12 May 2012 | 5:40 pm
    Friends Christian School of Yorba Linda continued its reign of dominance at the S.C.O.R.E. Shootout street hockey tournament on Saturday, winning the tournament at Honda Center for the fourth straight year. Friends defeated Fairmont Private Ed...

  • Top 25 Moments: 6-10

    11 May 2012 | 1:52 pm
    By Matt Vevoda AnaheimDucks.com The 2011-12 season was one the Ducks ultimately looked at with disappointment. Anaheim finished the season with a 34-36-12 record (80 points, 13th in the Western Conference) and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs f...

  • Ducks Sign Boudreau to Two-Year Extension

    10 May 2012 | 4:15 pm
    The Ducks have signed head coach Bruce Boudreau to a two-year contract extension through the 2014-15 NHL season. Boudreau was originally under contract with Anaheim through 2012-13. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. “Since jo...

  • Kyle Palmieri Reports from Finland

    10 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Hello Ducks fans, all the way from Helsinki, Finland, where I’m playing for Team USA in the World Championships with Ducks teammates Bobby Ryan and Cam Fowler. I found out I got picked for the team late last month, and it was a pretty quick tu...

  • The Rinks and Ducks Announce Partnership with Pacific Premier Bank

    10 May 2012 | 1:14 pm
    THE RINKS Development Program and Anaheim Ducks today announced that the program and National Hockey League (NHL) club have signed a five-year partnership agreement with Pacific Premier Bank. As part of today’s announcement, Pacific Premier Bank i...
 
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  • World's Longest Hockey Game close to hitting $1.5 million goal

    16 May 2012 | 9:05 am
    CHESTERMERE, AB -- The World's Longest Hockey Game, which benefits the Pediatric Cancer Patients Ward of the Alberta Children's Hospital, has surpassed the $1 million mark after over 230 straight hours of hockey being played. The aim of the eve...

  • Butler & Team USA close out round robin with a win

    15 May 2012 | 4:49 pm
    EDITORS NOTE: Chris Butler played 18:24 in Team USA's final round robin game. HELSINKI, FINLAND -- Paul Stastny had a goal and two assists to lead the United States to a 5-2 win over Switzerland and give the Americans a 4-2-0-1 record in the ro...

  • Bouwmeester & Team Canada finish first in round robin

    15 May 2012 | 8:39 am
    EDITORS NOTE: Jay Bouwmeester finished the game with 18:17 of ice time and a plus-two rating. HELSINKI, FINLAND -- Ryan O’Reilly scored two goals and Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and assist to lead Canada to a 5-1 win over Belarus. In all, five p...

  • 2012 Memorial Cup schedule

    14 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    CALGARY, AB -- With their 4-1 win in Game 7 of the WHL Championships, Laurent Brossoit and the Edmonton Oil Kings will represent the WHL in the 2012 Mastercard Memorial Cup. The OHL will be represented by the London Knights while the QMJHL will...

  • Brossoit named WHL Championship series MVP

    14 May 2012 | 8:19 am
    EDMONTON, AB -- After the Edmonton Oil Kings claimed the WHL Championship on Sunday night with a 4-1 win over the Portland Winterhawks in Game 7, netminder Laurent Brossoit was named the series MVP. "It's a dream come true," the Flames prospect...
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  • A look at this season’s free agent list for the WorSharks

    Darryl Hunt
    27 Apr 2012 | 8:13 am
    With the off-season for the San Jose Sharks and Worcester Sharks coming far too soon for fans’ tastes, the focus now goes to the draft and free agency. Below is a list of free agents that spent time on the WorSharks roster this season and what this writer thinks the chances are they’ll be back in the organization next season. NHL UFA Ben Guite – While we’d like to see what Guite could do over a whole season without being injured the fact is he isn’t what the WorSharks really need. They need play makers and goal scorers, and Guite just doesn’t do either of…

  • A look back at some games where the WorSharks may have cost themselves some points

    Darryl Hunt
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:47 pm
    Every team can look back at some games during their season as say “if only…” in regards to contests they should have won or points they could have gotten for getting games into overtime. With the WorSharks finishing 13th of 15 teams in the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference and missing the playoffs by ten points they would need a lot of those “if only” type games to make a difference. Well, they did had a lot of them. This is a list of every game where the following happened to either team in a game the WorSharks were involved with: A three goal…

  • The “210 Awards” for the WorSharks 2011-2012 season

    Darryl Hunt
    20 Apr 2012 | 5:45 pm
    With the Worcester Sharks regular season campaign coming to an end without a playoff run for the second season in a row, it’s time to start with the end of season paperwork. Up first are the “210 Awards”. For those new to the “210 Awards”, they are a mix of serious and (hopefully) slightly humorous awards named for the moniker this writer uses on many message boards. This season’s winners are: Best Forward: John McCarthy is the easy winner here, and that explains why this team wasn’t very good offensively. McCarthy is a solid hockey player, but if he’s your best…

  • WorSharks are Gourde against Hershey Bears, win 3-2 in season finale

    Darryl Hunt
    16 Apr 2012 | 12:31 pm
    The Worcester Sharks ended the final weekend of the regular season on an up note as amateur try-out player Yanni Gourde scored his first professional goal and assisted on both other WorSharks tallies during a 3-2 victory over the Hershey Bears Sunday afternoon at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts in front of 5,810 fans. With neither team playing for anything other than pride–the WorSharks were out of the Calder Cup playoff race and the Bears had their spot in the standings secured–fans were unsure of what type of game they would be in store for. Those in attendance,…

  • WorSharks frozen by IceCaps 3-1

    Darryl Hunt
    14 Apr 2012 | 9:49 am
    The Worcester Sharks, playing out the string after being eliminated from Calder Cup playoff contention with Wednesday’s Portland Pirates win over the Connecticut Whale, dressed five players on amateur try-out contracts and 11 rookies overall against the number two team in the AHL’s Eastern Conference and for the most part played the St. John’s IceCaps pretty evenly before finally dropping a 3-1 decision Friday night at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts in front of 3898 fans. The 3-1 final is a little misleading because were it not for WorSharks goaltender Harri…
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  • The Key Three: May 15

    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Three key aspects of the Kings’ 4-0 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes... 1. SOME QUICK FRUSTRATION EARLY There’s no question that the game got away from the Coyotes in the second period, when they started delivering questionable hits and takin...

  • Fans Attending STAPLES Center Events on Sunday are Encouraged to Plan Ahead Before Coming Downtown

    16 May 2012 | 12:41 am
    LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2012) – It will be an unprecedented four days, not only for the fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Kings and International pro cycling but for a City that has long considered itself to be the sports capital of America. ...

  • Kings' stingy defense makes Quick's job easier

    15 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Matt Greene says the mere presence of Jonathan Quick makes the job of Los Angeles' six defensemen so much easier. "He is by far and away the biggest part of our defense," Greene told NH...

  • Johnson deal opened spot for Voynov

    15 May 2012 | 12:55 pm
    By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. -- In order to trade Jack Johnson to Columbus in exchange for Jeff Carter in February, members of the Kings' brass had to have confidence that Slava Voynov could fit right in and play in the ...

  • Kings hope to keep PK streak going in Game 2

    15 May 2012 | 12:40 pm
    GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Winning in the playoffs gets a heck of a lot easier when you can steal momentum while shorthanded. The Kings have been doing a masterful job of it since Game 5 against the Vancouver Canucks and their perfect penalty kill is a ma...
 
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  • New Downtown Arena Renderings

    16 May 2012 | 10:09 am
    Click "open in browser" to view the new Edmonton downtown images.

  • Worlds' quarterfinal matchups set

    15 May 2012 | 3:45 am
    As a result of Tuesday's games, the quarterfinal matchups are all set. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jordan Eberle, Devan Dubnyk and Team Canada will go up against Slovakia; Ales Hemsky's Czech Republic will go head-to-head with Sweden; Jeff Petry's Americ...

  • Oil Kings win WHL Championship

    13 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings are Western Hockey League Champions. It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? A record crowd of 12,514 at Rexall Place witnessed it all happen, as goals by Rhett Rachinski, Tyler Maxwell, Michael St. Croix and...

  • USA trounces Finland; Czechs fall to Russia

    13 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    USA 5 vs. FINLAND 0 The United States went into Sunday's action fighting for their quarterfinal lives in the World Hockey Championships and they came out of it with a shot now -- albeit slim -- at the top spot in the Helsinki Pool. Jimmy How...

  • WHL Championship to be decided tonight at Rexall Place

    13 May 2012 | 4:09 am
    Edmonton, AB - The 2012 Western Hockey League Championship Series presented by Kal Tire and Husky will be decided at Rexall Place tonight, Sunday May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at oilkings.ca for what promises to be an exciting f...
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  • Mollerisms: Calling A Hat Trick

    14 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Welcome to Mollerisms. FloridaPanthers.com takes a look at some of the best goal calls of 560 WQAM radio play-by-play man Randy Moller from the 2011-12 season. Moller's interesting goal calls actually date back to the 2007-08 season where he us...

  • Panthers Prospect Jonathan Huberdeau Advances to Memorial Cup

    11 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Florida Panthers prospect C Jonathan Huberdeau and the Saint John Sea Dogs advanced to the MasterCard Memorial Cup for the second consecutive year after sweeping Rimouski Oceanic in four games to claim the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champio...

  • Panthers Big RED BBQ Set For May 22

    10 May 2012 | 10:25 am
    Sunrise Sports & Entertainment announced today the Florida Panthers’ first Big RED BBQ of the offseason will take place on Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the BankAtlantic Center. The Big RED BBQ will feature Panthers players, other...

  • Rookie Petrovic Helps Transform Rampage Power Play

    10 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    There is an old hockey adage that states, “throw all stats out the window when the playoffs start.” That statement could not ring any truer for the San Antonio Rampage and their power play. After finishing 28th in the AHL during the regular sea...

  • Pantherland One Day Only Sale

    8 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    Pantherland will be open Wednesday, May 9 from 10am-4pm with a special discount on all playoff merchandise. After one of the best seasons in recent franchise history, Pantherland will offer 40% off all playoff merchandise, including hats and t-...
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  • Report says Fedorov to be GM

    14 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    DETROIT – Looks like Sergei Fedorov is headed back to the club that helped launch his pro hockey career 26 years ago. Reports out of Russia over the weekend indicate that the former Red Wings center will soon retire as a player to take over as ...

  • BY THE NUMBERS: Jiri Hudler

    10 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    By The Numbers will highlight the Red Wings on-ice accomplishments in the 2011-12 season. Each week during the off-season, By The Numbers will profile a different player on the team, focusing on their statistical highs. This week we focus on forwa...

  • Hull's expected role after sale of Blues

    10 May 2012 | 12:12 pm
    ST. LOUIS -- The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve the sale of the Blues to a group led by current minority owner Tom Stillman, CEO of Summit Distributing of St. Louis.   Stillman has a group of investors that will purchase the...

  • Quincey joins Team Canada

    7 May 2012 | 11:31 am
    It’s been a few years since Kyle Quincey missed a Mother’s Day tradition with his family. But last week he learned that he’ll be absent next Sunday when the family gathers at an Ontario golf course to honor his mom, Debbie. Last Friday, Quincey...

  • Konstantinov's Rite of Spring

    6 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    ROYAL OAK, Mich. – For the second time in six months, Vladimir Konstantinov’s artwork will be on display at the Gallery U Boutique on West 4th Street in downtown Royal Oak. The “Rite of Spring” is a collaborative exhibit between the former Red ...
 
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  • CATCHING UP WITH ANDREJ SEKERA

    16 May 2012 | 11:54 am
    Defenseman Andrej Sekera hasn’t let the disappointment of missing the playoffs in Buffalo hamper his play at the IIHF World Championship. The 25-year-old Sekera posted seven points (2+5) in seven preliminary round games for Slovakia, as they finis...

  • THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

    15 May 2012 | 2:37 pm
    The City of Buffalo’s Canalside area will have another “front door” thanks to the contribution of Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula. With blue skies and the bustling waterfront as the backdrop, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced today that Peg...

  • GOAL OF THE YEAR: SEMI-FINAL #2

    15 May 2012 | 7:34 am
    #2: MARCUS FOLIGNO VS. COLORADO AVALANCHE When Marcus Foligno made his NHL debut with the Sabres in Ottawa in December, one of the first questions he was asked was: “Will you do ‘the jump’ when you score your first goal?” Of course, every Sabr...

  • CATCHING UP WITH JHONAS ENROTH

    14 May 2012 | 2:06 pm
    Like many of his NHL counterparts, Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth is participating in the IIHF World Championship that’s currently taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki, Finland. Team Sweden occupies second place in the Stockholm pool w...

  • GOAL OF THE YEAR: SEMI-FINALS #1

    14 May 2012 | 7:55 am
    #1: TYLER ENNIS VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Billy Idol may have been dancing with himself back in the 80’s, but Tyler Ennis was passing to himself on February 19 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Sabres were up 5-2 on the Pens late in the third...
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  • World Championship Recap: May 15

    15 May 2012 | 4:31 pm
    CANADA Jamie Benn logged 11:08 minutes on the ice with one shot to help Canada defeat Belarus 5-1. Game Recap: Canada 5, Belarus 1 DENMARK Philip Larsen recorded one assist, three shots and recorded a team-high 22:41 minutes on the ice as...

  • The Bachman Beat: World Championship Day 15-17

    15 May 2012 | 9:04 am
    Days 15 - 17 - Saturday May 12 through Monday May 14 Saturday morning came very quick this time around, as I woke up at 9:30 in order to have time for Devyn and I to have breakfast before practice. I was a little more sore then I had bee...

  • Stars help build playground with Dallas LIFE

    14 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    The Dallas Stars exchanged their hockey sticks for hammers on Saturday as they helped Dallas LIFE, a local homeless shelter, construct a new-and-improved playground featuring designs imagined by the kids themselves. In 2011, the Dallas Stars Fou...

  • The Bachman Beat: Day 12-14

    14 May 2012 | 1:57 pm
    Day 12 - 14 - Wednesday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11 I am a little late in writing this blog because I have been battling with my computer charger for the last few days, while also having three games in four nights. Luckily for me, 'Goo...

  • US stuns defending-champion Finland

    14 May 2012 | 1:45 pm
    After appearing unbeatable in its first four games at the 2012 IIHF World Hockey Championship, defending champion and tournament co-host Finland followed up a 5-3 loss to Canada Friday with an unhinged and undisciplined performance against the Ame...
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  • Wild Names Broadcast Teams

    15 May 2012 | 8:15 am
    The Minnesota Wild has announced its television and radio broadcast teams for the upcoming season. The Wild named Anthony LaPanta television play-by-play announcer. The team also announced it has re-signed broadcasters Mike Greenlay (television a...

  • Coyle Earns QMJHL Playoff MVP

    11 May 2012 | 9:21 am
    The Head Coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs, Gerard Gallant, called Charlie Coyle the most complete hockey player he has seen at the major junior level. Coyle backed up his coach’s high praise by leading the Sea Dogs to the President’s Cup, the Queb...

  • Wild Adds Orlando As Affiliate

    10 May 2012 | 3:06 pm
    The Minnesota Wild has added another minor league affiliate to help place its burgeoning pool of prospects within the organization. The Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL will be Minnesota’s second minor-league affiliate beginning next season. Th...

  • Wild For Wounded Warriors At Tough Mudder

    10 May 2012 | 2:02 pm
    Minnesota Wild Head Coach Mike Yeo and the Wild for Wounded Warriors Team is preparing for Tough Mudder, a 12-mile endurance challenge that is the ultimate test of strength, grit, stamina and camaraderie. Wild staff members will participate in the...

  • Wild Signs Stoner To Extension

    10 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    The Wild’s first move of the offseason locks up a tough, steady defenseman for two more seasons. Minnesota has re-signed Clayton Stoner to a two-year contract extension. Coming off of his second season with the Wild in 2011-12, Stoner totaled...
 
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  • Sophomore Subban

    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    MONTREAL – In a season that started with critics questioning his convictions and ended with them singing his praises, P.K. Subban took one step closer towards realizing his full potential in 2011-12. This past season may have only been Subban’s...

  • Unbeatable

    15 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    MONTREAL – There’s a new champ in town. After claiming Play of the Year honors for three-straight seasons, Carey Price has finally met his match in Lars Eller. It took two weeks of intense match-ups to determine this year’s winner, but th...

  • Here comes the Boom

    14 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    MONTREAL – Canadiens fans couldn’t wait to see the kind of impact Alexei Emelin would have in Montreal. His opponents weren’t quite as enthusiastic. Drafted by the Canadiens in 2004, Emelin finally made the jump to the NHL last summer. He may ...

  • There can be only one!

    11 May 2012 | 11:01 pm
    MONTREAL – Incredible goal or unbelievable save? This is the question you’ll need to ask yourself over the next couple of days. Just like every year, Habs fans came out in huge numbers to visit canadiens.com and help trim down a list of the 32 ...

  • The new kid

    11 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    MONTREAL – Being the new guy on a team is never easy, and it’s even tougher when you arrive in a new locker room with less than 20 games to go. That’s why Brad Staubitz made sure his teammates knew he had their backs from day one. The Canmore, ...
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  • Resilient Devils comfortable coming back

    15 May 2012 | 3:23 pm
    NEWARK, N.J. -- So the New Jersey Devils find themselves down in a playoff series. What else is new? For the third straight time this spring, the Devils will be forced to rally from behind in a playoff matchup in order to earn the right to adva...

  • Devils focused on rebounding in Game 2

    15 May 2012 | 12:31 am
    NEW YORK -- The New Jersey Devils knew all along that opposing bodies would be in their crosshairs when winding up for shots on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. They weren't disappointed in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Mo...

  • 5.13: DeBoer conference call transcript

    13 May 2012 | 3:34 pm
    Q. Pete, how are you feeling and what's wrong? COACH DeBOER: You know what, I just felt a little under the weather after practice. Nothing serious. I stayed away out of concern for your guys' health and me spreading it to you. La...

  • 5.13: Brodeur & Kovalchuk interview transcript

    13 May 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Q. Marty, what does it say about you that you were here in '94 for that memorable series and you're still here today for this one? MARTIN BRODEUR: Keep my job for that long. I don't know. I guess it's kind of amazing when you look at...

  • 5.13: Elias & Parise interview transcript

    13 May 2012 | 3:08 pm
    An Interview With:PATRIK ELIAS & ZACH PARISE Q. Your thoughts on facing the Rangers, both of you? ZACH PARISE: Kind of get the sense that we were going to run into them sooner or later, if we kept winning. And it will be exci...
 
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  • First Annual Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational Features Robert Morris, Penn State, Ohio State, Miami

    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    NCAA Division 1 newcomer Penn State will join Robert Morris, Ohio State and Miami (O.) in the first annual Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational Dec. 28 and 29 at CONSOL Energy Center. The inaugural event comes during a special year for colle...

  • Neal Endorses Malkin

    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    It’s not just fans that are campaigning to get Pens center Evgeni Malkin on the cover of EA Sports NHL 13, but Geno’s teammates as well. Pens winger James Neal supported his linemate via Twitter on Tuesday evening, sending this endorsement from...

  • Alice Cooper Interview

    16 May 2012 | 8:49 am
    Steve Mears catches up with Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper.

  • Mears Analysis: Western Conference Finals Game 2

    16 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    Steve Mears breaks down Game 2 of the Western Conference finals between the Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes.

  • Cowher's Love for Hockey Grows Over Time

    15 May 2012 | 8:36 pm
    Bill Cowher reached the pinnacle of his sport by leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl victory. But through all his years on NFL sidelines, he never forgot about another sport he loved. Cowher grew up in Pittsburgh as a fan of the AHL...
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  • Record TV Ratings Indicative of Growing Predators Fan Base

    14 May 2012 | 2:19 pm
    The Nashville Predators saw a record number of fans come through the Bridgestone Arena turnstiles during the 2011-12 campaign, with a franchise-record 25 sellouts during the regular season and five more during the playoffs. The growing Predators f...

  • Preds Prospect Austin Watson Named OHL Playoff MVP

    14 May 2012 | 9:38 am
    Preds 2010 First Round pick Austin Watson was named the Ontario Hockey League's Playoff MVP after leading the London Knights to the OHL title --- and the OHL's spot in the Memorial Cup Tournament. Watson is the first US-born player to ever earn OH...

  • Hornqvist Added To Team Sweden; Becomes 8th Preds Player At This Year's Tournament

    10 May 2012 | 4:09 pm
    Preds forward Patric Hornqvist was added to Team Sweden's roster today for the 2012 World Championships, currently underway in co-host countries Finland and Sweden. Hornqvist becomes the eighth Preds player/prospect at this year's tournament. Pros...

  • 4 Preds Set To Join Teams For 2012 World Championships

    9 May 2012 | 12:12 pm
    Preds forwards Andrei Kostitsyn and Sergei Kostitsyn have both agreed to join Team Belarus for the 2012 World Championships, while Martin Erat is expected to join the Czech Republic squad and defenseman Roman Josi is expected to join Team Switzerl...

  • Craig Smith Added to 2012 U.S. Men's National Team

    9 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    from USA Hockey Press Release Team USA Competing in IIHF Men's World Championship in Helsinki, Finland HELSINKI, Finland - Center Craig Smith (Madison, Wis./Nashville Predators/Univ. of Wisconsin) has been added to the U.S. Men's National ...
 
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  • Swedish Sens off to quarter-finals on winning note

    15 May 2012 | 4:11 pm
    Call it a Sens-ational finish to the preliminary round for Sweden at the 2012 IIHF World Hockey championship. Ottawa Senators forward Jakob Silfverberg notched a first-period goal, defenceman Erik Karlsson added two assists and captain Daniel Alf...

  • Fans asked, Alfie answers in IIHF.com's Q and A

    15 May 2012 | 9:20 am
    STOCKHOLM — Daniel Alfredsson has come full circle. In 1995, he made a name for himself in Stockholm as he scored an overtime goal versus Canada in the World Championship semifinals. Now this 2006 Olympic gold medallist hopes to add more hardwar...

  • Senators never imagined Stone 'would be that good'

    14 May 2012 | 11:37 am
    He's the kind of low-round pick that can make a scout look like a genius. But even Bob Lowes, the man the Ottawa Senators credit the most with bringing Mark Stone into their ranks, will tell you he never imagined the offensive monster that the 17...

  • Karlsson, Swedes book spot in world quarter-finals

    12 May 2012 | 4:49 pm
    Erik Karlsson and Sweden have ensured they'll be among the last eight standing at the 2012 IIHF world hockey championship. The Senators defenceman notched his third goal of the tournament Saturday as the Tre Kronor blanked Italy 4-0 at the Ericss...

  • Russia's huge rally overpowers Sens trio, Swedes

    11 May 2012 | 3:24 pm
    Sweden's perfect start at the 2012 IIHF world hockey championship came crashing to earth with a major thud on Friday. Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins exploded for five points, including a hat trick, as Russia overpowered the Swedes 7-3 b...
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  • Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. New Jersey

    15 May 2012 | 11:02 pm
    Tonight's Game The Rangers will face-off against the New Jersey Devils tonight at Madison Square Garden (8:00 p.m.), in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Blueshirts opened up their third round series with a 3-0 win over the Devils in ...

  • Rangers call up six from Connecticut

    15 May 2012 | 2:30 pm
    New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has recalled six players from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) –- goaltender Cam Talbot; defensemen Tim Erixon and Dylan McIlrath; an...

  • Rangers overwhelm Devils in opener

    14 May 2012 | 9:42 pm
    The Devils may have been the team with more rest, but it was the Rangers who came through late in the game Monday night. As a result the Rangers scored a 3-0 victory over the Devils in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Ga...

  • Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. New Jersey

    14 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    Tonight's Game The Rangers will face-off against the New Jersey Devils tonight at Madison Square Garden (8:00 p.m.), in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. New York is coming off a 2-1 win on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, in Game 7 of ...

  • MSG to air extensive postgame coverage

    13 May 2012 | 12:26 pm
    MSG Networks, the regular-season television home of the Rangers and Devils, will simulcast a one-hour postgame show on MSG and MSG+ following every game between the rival teams in the Eastern Conference Finals starting Monday. The postgame show...
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  • Beard-a-thon Raises Over 40K for Charity

    15 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    Doug Rasmussen raised more than $7,000 for charity by doing, well, almost absolutely nothing. Usually clean shaven, Rasmussen stopped shaving and grew a Playoff beard to help support the Blues in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Rasmussen joined mo...

  • Local Group Completes Purchase of Blues

    10 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    St. Louis – The St. Louis Blues have been purchased by an all-local group led by Tom Stillman, previously a minority owner of the club. The new ownership group includes several prominent business and civic leaders. “We are honored and humbled ...

  • Blues to Hold Press Conference at 11 a.m.

    9 May 2012 | 2:04 pm
    The Blues will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 10 to make a special announcement. The press conference will be attended by Tom Stillman, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Mayor Francis Slay. The event is not open to the p...

  • Season Wrap Up Airs Thursday on KMOX

    9 May 2012 | 8:38 am
    Don't miss the St. Louis Blues Season Wrap Up Show on KMOX 1120 AM on Thursday, May 10 beginning at 9 p.m. The show will be hosted by radio play-by-play broadcaster Chris Kerber and will feature interviews with GM Doug Armstrong, Head Coach Ken...

  • Halak Ruled Out for Round 2 vs. Kings

    1 May 2012 | 10:24 am
    Blues Head Coach Ken Hitchcock said Jaroslav Halak won't be available during their Western Conference Semifinals series with the Los Angeles Kings. The announcement came after Monday's 5-2 loss in Game 2 to the Kings at Scottrade Center. "Ja...
 
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  • Canes Sign Jiri Tlusty to Two-Year Deal

    24 Apr 2012 | 11:15 am
    RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Jiri Tlusty to a two-year contract. The deal will pay Tlusty $1.5 million in 2012-13,...

  • Canes Sign Beau Schmitz to Entry-Level Contract

    23 Apr 2012 | 10:02 am
    RALEIGH, NC – Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed free-agent defenseman Beau Schmitz to a three-year, entry-level contract. The ...

  • Canes Sign Brian Dumoulin to Entry-Level Contract

    10 Apr 2012 | 3:09 pm
    RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Director of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed defenseman Brian Dumoulin (DOO-moh-lihn) to a three-year, entry-level contract. At the NHL Leve...

  • Eric Staal Nominated for King Clancy Trophy

    6 Apr 2012 | 4:26 pm
    RALEIGH, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that Captain Eric Staal has been selected by his teammates as Carolina’s nominee for the 2011-12 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. It marks the second time that Staal has been nominated for this hon...

  • Canes Sign Jeremy Welsh to Entry-Level Contract

    5 Apr 2012 | 10:42 pm
    RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Director of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Jeremy Welsh to an entry-level contract. The one-year deal will pay Welsh $832,500 on t...
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  • Canucks centre Ryan Kesler has successful shoulder surgery

    8 May 2012 | 2:29 pm
    Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that centre Ryan Kesler had successful shoulder surgery to repair torn labrum. “After consultation with our team physicians following the playoffs, i...

  • Mike Gillis agrees to contract extension with Canucks Sports & Entertainment

    7 May 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Vancouver, B.C. – Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced today that President & General Manager Mike Gillis has agreed to terms on a contract extension. “This is a significant announcement for our hockey club,” said Francesco Aquilini, Chair...

  • Canucks re-assign Byron Bitz to Chicago

    24 Apr 2012 | 11:02 am
    Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that forward Byron Bitz has been re-assigned to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. Bitz, 27, played 24 regular season games with the Wolves in 2011.12, re...

  • Canucks announce Game 5 Western Conference quarter-final start time

    21 Apr 2012 | 12:47 am
    Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks, in conjunction with the National Hockey League, announced today a 5:00pm PT start time to Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarter-Final on Sunday, April 22 between the Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kin...

  • Canucks launch playoff initiatives

    9 Apr 2012 | 4:30 pm
    Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that the club is launching several playoff initiatives for their fans. The 2012 Playoffs are presented by Save-On-Foods Pharmacy and initiatives include exclusive Canucks.com playoff content,...
 
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  • Day 8 World Championships Round Up

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    The Lightning players collectively enjoyed an all-around successful day at the World Championships on Tuesday, as each helped guide their teams to victory. Teddy Purcell assisted Team Canada in earning a 5-1 victory over Belarus, while Nate Tho...

  • Chili's Radio Show continues with stop in Sarasota on May 16

    15 May 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Tampa Bay Lightning alumnus Brian Bradley will appear as the featured guest at the Chili’s Summer Tour live radio show on Wednesday, May 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The show is set to broadcast from the Chili’s located at 5851 Bee Ridge Rd. in Saraso...

  • No. 2 Reason the Lightning are Primed for Success: Young Defensive Core

    15 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    It was apparent that when Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman acquired three defensemen prior to the NHL trade deadline in February, he was not only looking to add some size to the Bolts’ blue line, but some youth too. In adding B...

  • Dale Hunter steps down as Capitals coach

    14 May 2012 | 1:28 pm
    The Washington Capitals said Monday that Dale Hunter will not return as coach, two days after the club was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Game 7 of the eastern Conference Semifinals. Hunter informed general manager George McPhee of...

  • Lightning prospects set to face each other in 2012 Memorial Cup

    14 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    There is a possibility that Bolts prospects Vladislav Namestnikov and Danick Gauthier could one day win a championship as Tampa Bay Lightning teammates But for now at least, they’ll each try to win one as merely the other’s opponent. Both Na...
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  • Entire Marlies AHL West Final To Air On TV

    15 May 2012 | 8:23 am
    The Toronto Marlies, a proud member of the American Hockey League, announced Monday that all Western Conference Final games between the Marlies and Oklahoma City Barons, AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, will be televised. All Toronto home gam...

  • Komarov Hopes To Join Leafs

    7 May 2012 | 8:56 am
    HELSINKI, Finland -- If Leo Komarov has his way, he'll be wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater in the fall. The 25-year-old Finnish forward finally feels ready to make the jump to the NHL and hopes a deal can be worked out to make it happen o...

  • Marlies Second Round Broadcast Scheulde

    2 May 2012 | 9:08 am
    The Toronto Marlies, a proud member of the American Hockey League, announced Tuesday that all Western Conference Semi-Final games between the Marlies and Abbotsford Heat, AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, will be televised. All Marlies’ home ga...

  • Liles Nominated For Foundation Award

    30 Apr 2012 | 10:26 am
    Numerous players around the NHL do their part to raise money for charity and improve their community. Mike Fisher of the Nashville Predators, John-Michael Liles of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Matt Moulson of the New York Islanders stood out a...

  • Marlies To Face Heat In Round Two

    28 Apr 2012 | 7:23 am
    A proud member of the American Hockey League, the Toronto Marlies announced today that they will play the Abbotsford Heat, AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, in their second round best-of-seven Calder Cup Playoff series. Abbotsford finished seco...
 
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  • Habs Prospects, Just One Reason to Watch the Memorial Cup

    AllHabs
    16 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    Written by EP31, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC. — Spring is in full swing. The leaves on the trees are coming out; the flowers are in full bloom… Normally I’d be ignoring all of this as I sit in front of my computer watching the NHL playoffs.  But with all the teams I decided to cheer for now out of the running (or never in the running to begin with), I’m not too interested in the NHL playoffs these days. Thankfully for me, the Memorial Cup is just around the corner (to quickly refresh your memory, the Memorial Cup is a tournament that involves the winners of the Canadian Hockey…

  • Christmas in June: Nail Yakupov

    JHabs
    16 May 2012 | 1:44 am
    Written by JHabs, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC — Welcome to the Nail Yakupov show! At least that is what the OHL color commentators say every time Yakupov dazzles the crowd with an astounding array of skill and speed that often ends up with a puck in the back of the net. Born in Nizhnekamsk Russia, Nail was drafted second overall by the Sarnia Sting in the 2010 Canadian Hockey League import draft and has since then caught the eye of every scout and general manager in the NHL. Nail Yakupov is a physical beast — while he may not be the tallest, or the strongest, the way he carries…

  • McDonagh : L’erreur de la décennie?

    alexandraphilibert
    15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm
    par Alexandra Philibert, AllHabs.net « On sait depuis longtemps que le Canadien a commis une erreur bête, grave, monstrueuse en cédant Ryan McDonagh aux Rangers en retour de Scott Gomez. » — François Gagnon, La presse  Ryan McDonagh , le naturel MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC — Il serait faux de dire que le Canadien n’a commis aucune erreur lors des 10 dernières années, si ce n’est pas plus. Cette organisation qui fut jadis glorieuse et emplie de succès n’est aujourd’hui qu’une équipe à la recherche d’une identité, qui fait office de roman-savon depuis belle lurette par…

  • Your Guide to Former Habs in 2012 NHL Playoffs

    Rookie
    15 May 2012 | 3:06 am
    By Rookie, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC. — I wasn’t expecting this to happen. This year’s playoffs have been incredibly entertaining so far, and yet all I could do in the second round is think about the players who used to be Habs. Can’t I just watch games? Apparently not. Here’s a refresher on which playoff hopefuls once wore the CH: OUT OF THE RACE FOR THE STANLEY CUP Chris Chelios, front office of the Detroit Red Wings: The Habs have a rich history, and Chelios has been around to see every minute of it. It’s a shame that the Wings are out of the playoffs,…

  • First Look at 2013 Draft Prospects: Finland, Russia, Germany, Denmark

    AllHabs
    14 May 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Written by Radoslav Vavřina, Czech Correspondent for AllHabs.net Brno, Czech Republic —  The future looks bright. Not only for Canada, Sweden and the United States, but also for other countries that participated in the 2012 U-18 World Championship. This time, we’ll take a look at Finnish, Russian, German and Danish prospects, who won’t be draft-eligible until 2013. Rasmus Ristolainen (photo by Ivo Dostál) Team Finland did a terrific job at their own end and while I’ve already praised their goalie Joonas Korpisalo and some of their defencemen, there’s room for…
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  • AMHL Championship Week: Top Twelve Quotes and the Koffey CUPdates

    Jim Dwyer
    12 May 2012 | 7:02 am
    The venerable Koffey Cup (KC) has been stolen, or mayhap last season’s champions have forgotten to return the hardware to Valley Sports Arena, where this week’s championship games have commenced. Where is KC? An inquiry to AMHL Commissioner Mitchell Weiss is in order. Until we determine KC’s whereabouts, we celebrate another stellar season of morning hockey. I present then, to AMHL fans worldwide, the top twelve quotes (what the hey, I’ll make it a baker’s dozen) from last week’s action.  TuesdayMay 1, 2012Leafs vs. Penguins1.      “Penalty shot!”…

  • The Evolution of Hockey: Food for Fought

    Jim Dwyer
    4 May 2012 | 4:55 am
    Survey the Internet to learn what fans, players, NHL management, parents, media—an overlapping cross-section of the hockey kingdom—think of fighting in hockey, more specifically whether fisticuffs should be banned from the NHL. I did so because in the last year or two, I’ve become more conflicted about the answer to this question: Should fighting be completely banished?When I was a teenager, I loved watching the replay of my favorite players pummeling an opponent who had it coming to him. Slap Shot: The more foil and high-sticking and blood the better. And now, as a forty-eight-year-old…

  • Five-holes and Donut-holes: True Stories about Professional Hockey Players and Their Favourite Donuts

    Jim Dwyer
    21 Apr 2012 | 10:40 am
    There’s a hole in the title. Professional goalies aren’t the only players featured here. The title, courtesy of creative collaborator Msr. Jean-Pierre Plouffe, (a.k.a. Puckbite) is a teaser, an appetizer à la the Timbit or Munchkin, to introduce those whose skills and diligence are or were sharp enough to play professional—at any position. Regardless of their goals-against average or plus/minus rating, each of the players listed below, like those of us not destined for hockey divinity, share an affinity; dare I say weakness, for that oft-round and tasty treat: We are all rendered…

  • Shining STARs: Skating and Sled Hockey in Houston

    Jim Dwyer
    30 Mar 2012 | 4:26 pm
    “You’re a shining star, no matter who you are.”-Earth, Wind & FireFunk music may not have spurred STARskaters founder Jim O’Neill to form his non-profit organization, which assists disadvantaged children and adults, but Earth, Wind & Fire’s hit song could be the unofficial theme song for those who volunteer time and money and who participate in Skating for Therapy And Recreation. O’Neill’s inspiration came not from Motown but rather from the City of Light, via an HBO show hosted by Bob Costas. The episode featuring Buffalo’s Skating Athletes Bold At Heart (SABAH)…

  • Pittsburgh Flour Power: Peace and Love (and Little Donuts)

    Jim Dwyer
    17 Mar 2012 | 4:03 pm
    Saturday March 10, 2012Pittsburgh, PADonuts, little ones, man. Here in the City of Bridges, feeling the love. “Feed Your Inner Hippie,” is the catch phrase on Smallman Street, here in the Strip, the historic market district. It ain't Vegas, but it ain’t square. Far from it, you dig?Groovy donuts (and the Bruins vs. Penguins game tomorrow) have prompted a ten-hour road trip from Milltown (Maynard, MA) to Pittsburgh. It’s a Steel Town Saturday morning, and the line in the hole-in-the-wall donut shop just off 21st Street is short. Cool.A cat in a dark pullover accepts the plain ringlets,…
 
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  • Are Some Big Teams Banking on Amnesty in the New CBA? (+I WAS WRONG)

    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    According to several well placed sources of mine familiar to the matter associated with both the NHL and the NHLPA.... Yes, yes they are. There is a growing belief that the new CBA will include a clause that will allow teams amnesty on one bad contract, similar to the one the NBA passed through where teams are given the chance to waive a single player contract... but teams are still bound to

  • Your Call: Has Shot-blocking Hurt Quality of Playoff Hockey?

    15 May 2012 | 3:08 pm
    I have always had a soft spot in my heart for shot-blocking, defensive minded defensemen. Players such as Brad Marsh, Kjell Samuelsson and Craig Ludwig were always some of my sentimental favorites in the league. They may not have put up many points but they were very valuable to their teams. Over the last 15 to 20 years, though, shot blocking has gone from a specialized ability to something th

  • On NJ vs. NY (aka: The Short Hills Mall meets Saks Fifth Avenue)

    14 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    History ah...just a little... This season the Rangers took the series 3-2-1 outscoring the Devils 14-12 in the process. The Rangers have had the Devils number since the lockout as well going 27-15-6 against them outscoring them 119-103 and beating them 4-1 in the '08 playoffs.... And then of course there was 1994 and the shot heard 'round the world. Watch this.... On the Range

  • Dale Hunter NOT Returning to Coach Caps per Sportsnet. Semin News Coming?

    14 May 2012 | 11:38 am
    According to Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet, Dale Hunter will step down as Caps coach today. Been hearing all sorts of rumors about this today, ranging from the Caps still don't think he is ready for the NHL, to Hunter is really enjoying coaching Juniors better... I recall talking to a source about this last month who said, "In the NHL coaches are more Psychologists than coaches. In Juniors you

  • On Phoenix and LA. (aka Mr. Smith Goes to Hollywood) + Crazy Matchup Stats.

    13 May 2012 | 10:56 am
    First off, Happy Mother's Day to my lovely wife and amazing Mom. I am so blessed to have you both in my life and not a day goes by where I don't feel like I won some lottery somewhere. Thanks for all you do (and watching all the hockey you have both had to watch over the last 40 years.) On the Matchups In the second round of the playoffs the regular season matchups again proved to be a
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  • Robertson Cup Finals: Someone Always Left Behind

    James
    9 May 2012 | 8:17 am
    Tonight was the final game of the NAHL Robertson Cup, between the host team Texas Tornado, and the St. Louis Bandits.  The weird thing about this particular game was, no matter the outcome, the Bandits were over.  The team is folding, but I don’t have a lot of information beyond that. I would like to tell you that St. Louis skated off victorious, but – spoiler alert that I’ve already spoiled – they did not.  Texas scored on a weird rebound and broken coverage in overtime, making the local fans ecstatic, and leaving the Bandits empty. I’ll let the photos tell…

  • NAHL Robertson Cup Semifinals Photo Essay

    James
    7 May 2012 | 11:38 pm
    The NAHL Robertson Cup gamse are being held in Frisco, TX, and I happen to be here.  There isn’t a lot to say about the games, mostly because I don’t know the teams or players well.  But I did want to throw some photos up for you to enjoy. The Robertson Cup format is a bit like the Memorial Cup of the CHL.  6 teams (5 division winners and the host city team) are invited, play a round robin, and the top 4 go to the semifinals.  Those were today. I will say that the first period of the first game (St. Louis Bandits vs. the Amarillo Bulls) was some of the hardest hitting hockey I…

  • Good Timing for a Small Cup Finals

    James
    2 May 2012 | 7:35 pm
    The NHL is starring down the possibility of a Stanley Cup final with some uninspiring names, and people seem to think that the league is sweating bullets over the possible ratings. And I don’t see a reason why. The NHL already has a broadcast contract with NBC for the next few years. It’s the best deal with the most attention they could get (I haven’t heard a single complaint about hockey not being on ESPN this offseason). Had the league gone with the World Wide Leader, would you have seen as much of the first round as you have? No way.  There isn’t the room for the…

  • Two Sets of Eyes, Not Four

    James
    18 Apr 2012 | 8:28 am
    I keep hearing about how four sets of eyes missed the Torres check last night, but this is a misstatement.  Two sets of eyes missed the play, and two had no influence on it.  Like it or not, the job of the linesman is to call the lines, not penalties like this. Coming out of the lockout, the director of officiating at the time, Stephen Walkom, and the league told the linesmen to stick to calling the lines, and a few other penalties, like too many men on the ice.  They can stop the play for a premature substitution (like a skater getting on the ice before the goalie is off the ice), or…

  • What do you mean, We?

    James
    6 Apr 2012 | 11:20 am
    One of the big reasons I want to see bloggers get their place in the press box with the Avalanche is so we can stop reporting on the reporting, and start really generating our own.  In Colorado, we wind up with fodder like Dater Watch.  I don’t care for it, but here I am, doing it myself. I’ve talked about what bugs me about Dater’s approach to the team and reporting before, but today’s wrap up of the woes and the end of the playoff push (or lack of push in the end) neatly sums up what I don’t like and fail to understand about his writing about the Avalanche,…
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  • Columbus Makes A Safe But Boring Decision

    Paul
    16 May 2012 | 10:10 am
    from Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch, The news that Blue Jackets interim coach Todd Richards was having the interim tag removed from his title was first posted on Dispatch.com yesterday morning. Accompanying the story was a file photo of Richards, shown standing behind the bench, wearing a placid look on his face, his hands in his pockets. Behind him, there is a woman in the stands — and she is yawning large. That about covers it. The Blue Jackets are in desperate need of a cultural shakeup. With Richards, they took the safe route and maintained the status quo. Yawwwn. The fans…

  • Cup Contenders?

    Paul
    16 May 2012 | 10:04 am
    from Josh Cooper of The Tennessean, While it’s understandable that some forecasts predict an offseason of gloom and doom for the Predators — there are 15 unrestricted and restricted free agents on the current roster — with a few minor tweaks, this team can contend for the Stanley Cup next season. Ownership says it has the money to re-sign its important unrestricted free agents, namely All-Star defenseman Ryan Suter. Defenseman Shea Weber’s restricted free-agent status means his return is likely. If forward Alexander Radulov decides not to come back to the Predators,…

  • Penguins Plan To Sign Crosby And Staal

    Paul
    16 May 2012 | 9:52 am
    from Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal have one year left on their contracts, and Evgeni Malkin has two. Negotiations with Crosby and Staal can’t begin until July 1, so there’s no way of knowing precisely what they’ll be asking for, but Shero reiterated that his goal is to retain all three. “I’d like to do that, if possible,” he said. “We’re looking at hopefully getting extensions with [Crosby and Staal].” While it is conceivable that Staal, the team’s No. 3 center, might want to play…

  • Video- Hanzal With 5 For Boarding And A Game

    Paul
    15 May 2012 | 11:03 pm
    I say at least two games for this hit on Dustin Brown, anyone else agree/disagree?

  • Kings Defeat Coyotes 4-0 In Game 2 Of Western Conference Finals

    Paul
    15 May 2012 | 10:50 pm
    I don’t write this very often, but this series could very well be over in 4 games. The Coyotes are frustrated and have lost their offensive game. It’s only going to get tougher now that games 3 & 4 will be played in Los Angeles. The story of the game, 24 PIM for the Kings, 54 for the Coyotes. See the penalty box score below… Continue reading "Kings Defeat Coyotes 4-0 In Game 2 Of Western Conference Finals"
 
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  • Marc Bergevin named GM

    Mats Naslund
    2 May 2012 | 9:53 am
    So after a long search it has finally been leaked that Marc Bergevin will replace Pierre Gauthier as General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Bergevin has been the assistant GM to Stan Bowman in Chicago since June of 2011. Though he has a little less than 1 season`s experience in that position, he has spent 2 seasons as Chicago`s Director of Player Personnel, among other positions for the past 7. Bergevin is an interesting choice. A Montreal-born defenseman who played just under 1200 games in the NHL, Bergevin is an ideal candidate – but lacking in the knockout experience that someone…

  • Playoffs

    Mats Naslund
    13 Apr 2012 | 10:52 am
    So this is what it feels like to be a Leafs fan huh? Have you selected another team to follow as they make their way towards the Stanley Cup finals? (Barf). Or have you moved seamlessly into the baseball season – waiting for nights where shorts and a t-shirt won’t result in hypothermia? I have to say its been tough for me to watch the post-season without the Habs. There are teams that I hate less than others – so there is always the simple option of cheering AGAINST those teams that I can’t stand.. (aka the Bruins and Flyers). For the first time in a long while there…

  • Game 82: Habs/Leafs

    Mats Naslund
    7 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    At the start of the season – most would have guessed that this final Saturday Night matchup between the Habs and Leafs would have more meaning to the playoff picture. Yes, the outcome could effect whether the Habs or Oilers pick second overall in the draft – but ultimately this is not what the schedule makers envisioned when they chose to end the season with this classic match.  With a win the Habs will “lock-up” the third worst record in hockey. If they lose and the Oilers win – the Oilers would finish in 28th spot by virtue of more wins. This is hardly what…

  • Game 81: Habs/Hurricanes

    Mats Naslund
    5 Apr 2012 | 8:40 am
    At game 81 its easy to look back at this season as an utter failure. It was in many respects. From the firing of coaches on game-days, to terrible panic trades, to the trading of players in games – the season was a bit of a sh!t show. Still, 81 games ago did you think it was even remotely possible that Eric Cole would have 11 goals on the powerplay and rank 13th over-all for goals? Having played in all 80 games to date, the former Hurricane has destroyed his critics who said he couldn’t play away from Carolina and Eric Staal – putting up the best numbers of his career next…

  • Game 80: Habs/Bolts

    Mats Naslund
    4 Apr 2012 | 1:48 pm
    The bad news is that Carey Price has been diagnosed with a concussion following a collision with David Desharnais in practice prior to the team’s 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers last Friday(edit* I’ve since read that the injury occurred on March 20). The Habs have decided to shut Price down for the remainder of the season, which is certainly the best move given how meaningless the final 3 games will be for the Canadiens this season. The good news is that Montreal has even less of a chance at gaining points over the final 3 games which could have an impact on which position that…
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  • Inaugural Pittsburgh Invitational slated for CONSOL Energy Center

    Matt Mackinder
    16 May 2012 | 11:58 am
    Robert Morris will host the inaugural Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational on Dec. 28-29 at the CONSOL Energy Center, also the site of the 2013 Frozen Four. Joining the Colonials in the event will be Penn State, Ohio State and Miami. “We are very excited about this new tournament and the opportunity to host it at CONSOL Energy Center,” Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley said in a news release. “The Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational will be [...] Possibly related:Penguins To Host “Pittsburgh Showcase” Game In 2007 (December 29, 2005)Robert Morris, RIT Get…

  • Fargo tapped to guide Colgate women’s team

    Matt Mackinder
    16 May 2012 | 9:20 am
    Colgate has announced the hiring of Greg Fargo as the new head coach of the Colgate women’s team. Fargo spent the last four seasons coaching the Elmira women’s squad, where he was the 2009 ECAC West co-coach of the year and a two-time nominee for top AHCA coaching honors. He was also a goalie at Elmira from 2002-06. “We’re excited to have Greg Fargo coming to Colgate to be in charge of our women’s ice [...] Possibly related:Saul Tapped At Potsdam (March 23, 2007)Dartmouth Sweeps Top ECACHL Womens’ Awards (March 2, 2007)Seeley Named to Guide Clarkson Women…

  • Boston College receives anonymous $5 million coaching endowment

    Matt Mackinder
    15 May 2012 | 9:09 pm
    Boston College has received a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor to endow its coaching position, the school announced Tuesday. The largest gift ever in support of a BC athletics team, the donation pays tribute to head coach Jerry York. The donor cited a long love for BC hockey, admiration for Jerry York and his leadership, and the commitment that BC has to student-athletes as demonstrated by its high graduation rates as the catalysts [...] Possibly related:Penn State receives $1 million gift from local family (February 15, 2011)Engelstad Gives UND $100 Million, Will Build New Hockey…

  • Pieces falling into place for Gadowsky, Penn State

    Site Administrator
    15 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
    The program's transition from club to Division I is generating enthusiasm in Happy Valley. Roman J. Uschak reports. Possibly related:Penn State names Gadowsky its first varsity men’s coach (April 24, 2011)Gadowsky to lead Penn State’s final club season (May 27, 2011)Gadowsky hires familiar assistants at Penn State (May 4, 2011)

  • Big Ten names Piotrowski coordinator of officials

    Matt Mackinder
    14 May 2012 | 8:14 pm
    The Big Ten announced Monday that Steve Piotrowski will assume the role of coordinator of men’s ice hockey officials for the conference at the conclusion of the upcoming 2012-13 season. A CCHA on-ice official for 26 years, Piotrowski has served as the director of officials for the CCHA the last five years. “I am excited to join the Big Ten and truly appreciate this wonderful opportunity which will allow me to contribute in a very [...] Possibly related:Fulton Named A Coordinator Of Officials For ECAC D-III, SUNYAC (July 23, 2007)ECAC Names New Supervisor of Officials (July 26,…
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  • Q&A with NCHC Commissioner Jim Scherr

    10 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Jim Scherr was named commissioner of the NCHC in January. Scherr spent nine years (2000-09) with the United States Olympic Committee, first as Chief of Sport Performance, then as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, he was the head of USA Wrestling for 10 years. Since January, Scherr has been working on building a staff and getting the new conference ready to play in 2013-14. The NCHC was born ...

  • Doctor: Study Supports Eliminating Full Shields

    9 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    As a health science researcher and sports medicine clinician, I am in agreement with the coaches that removing full-shields and wearing three-quarter visors will likely decrease blows to the head. Intuitively, one would think that more protection to the face and head would equate to less face and head injuries. However, more protection often gives players a sense of security that they are unlikely ...

  • NCHC Names Novak Dir. of Hockey Ops.

    8 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has named Air Force administrator Joe Novak as its Director of Hockey Operations. Jim Scherr, the commissioner of the new league, set to begin play in 2013-14, said that Novak will primarily be responsible for the internal hockey operations and administration for the NCHC. Novak’s immediate tasks will include "developing, in consultation ...

  • Biggs Decides to Bolt Miami After One Year

    5 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Miami forward Tyler Biggs has decided to leave school after one season. A first-round pick of Toronto in last summer's NHL Draft, Biggs, 19, hopes to either sign a pro deal or play major junior in Oshawa. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Ohio native had 17 points last season for the RedHawks. “It was a decision that me and my family took our time with,” Biggs told the Dayton Times. "Ultimately ...

  • 4-on-4 Gets Little Support Among Coaches

    5 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    While the face shields issue is dominating the rules discussion this year, there are a variety of other issues on the table. The most prominent of those is whether to go to 4-on-4 in overtime. According to NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee chair Ed McLaughlin, the athletic director at Niagara, there was little support for 4-on-4 overtime among coaches during the recent convention in Naples, and the ...
 
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    Let's Go Amerks!

  • Sabres Signed Nathan Lieuwen to Entry Level Contract

    Keith Wozniak
    9 May 2012 | 3:06 pm
    A few days late but up for anyone who missed it and archive purpose.  As of right now, the Sabres have Nathan Lieuwen and Connor Knapp under contract for the minor leagues.  David Leggio and Drew MacIntyre are unrestricted free agents. You can always click on roster at the top of the site to get a list of players currently under contract.  This isn’t speculation of who may or may not return, it’s players signed.  http://www.letsgoamerks.com/roster/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2012 SABRES SIGN GOALTENDER LIEUWEN TO ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACT (Rochester, NY)… Buffalo Sabres General…

  • The Morning After: Fan Support Returned but A Let Down of a Season

    Keith Wozniak
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:20 am
    Battled. Potential. Disappointed. Those are three words to describe the 2011/2012 Rochester Americans season and in the end what was dubbed “Sabres University” was a big let down. It was a fun season at times but it was far from a great season. It was a miracle the team found a way to make it into the playoffs (thanks for the most part to the overtime point) but no one should accept that and be happy.  If the team would have missed the playoffs the easy excuse would be that all of the call ups and injuries throughout the season had a major impact but they found a way in and they…

  • That was It. Marlies Dominate and Sweep the Amerks. Season Over.

    Keith Wozniak
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:00 am
    It’s time to be honest for a moment and simply say that game stunk.  The Toronto Marlies swept the Rochester Americans in three games to advance to the second round of the playoffs.  The series was a dominating performance by the Marlies that just completely exposed the faults of the Rochester Americans roster, especially in game three.  The Marlies scored three goals and shut the Amerks out, the first game out of 13 played that was decided by more than one goal. The Amerks had heart and gave it there all but the Marlies had more talent and it showed. (Photo by David Sturm, view more…

  • This is it. Time for an Amerks Winning Streak

    Keith Wozniak
    23 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    This is it.  That’s been a common theme throughout the 2011/2012 season for the Rochester Americans in needing to find ways to turn the season around and stay alive.  At times when they’ve seemed down and out they’ve found a way to rebound and win some games.  Can they find a way to go on a three game winning streak?  The odds are against them being down by two games in a best of five series but we should expect a decent hockey game Monday night at the War Memorial. (Photo courtesy of Dave Sturm, you can see his entire album here) As of Monday morning it looks like…

  • Amerks vs Marlies Game 2 Video Highlights

    Keith Wozniak
    22 Apr 2012 | 11:42 pm
    There hasn’t been anything to say about the game two loss that hasn’t been said elsewhere.  If you watched the game you saw the same thing as everyone else. The Marlies were the better team for most of the game.  Rochester found a way to stay in the game like they have with just about all games all season but it wasn’t enough. (Photo courtesy of Dave Sturm, you can see his entire album here) The Marlies 4-3 win game them a 2-0 series lead in a best of five first round matchup. David Leggio gives the Marlies the lead early in Game 2 as Jerry D’Amigo has the whole net…
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    NY Islanders 7th Woman

  • Do You Feel a "Draft"?

    16 May 2012 | 6:52 am
    I was sort of reluctant to start talking about this NOW while our dreaded rivals are battling for a chance to win the Stanley Cup; but it's time to start planning for Draft Day. Okay, cue the haters and the nasty comments. Yeah, yeah. Nothing we haven't heard before. Go ahead, talk about booking "tee times" until September, but what really is filling alot of the summer calendar is promotional events and appearances. So the NHL Draft is Friday, June 22nd at 7 pm and once again the Islanders are opening the Coliseum doors for an evening of fun, games and face time. Tickets are free but they…

  • HockeyBuzz.com - Tick Freakin' Tock Nassau

    14 May 2012 | 7:04 am
    HockeyBuzz.com - Dee Karl - Tick Freakin' Tock NassauMore from Ed Mangano in today's Newsday article by reporters Robert Brodsky & Randi F. Marshall.  Two journalists who have stayed on top of this story as much as possible while Isles fans lose faith in being able to keep their team.

  • HockeyBuzz.com - Isles: 'Focusing' on the Open Practice Debate

    12 May 2012 | 6:48 am
    HockeyBuzz.com - Dee Karl - Isles: 'Focusing' on the Open Practice DebateThis is a topic that has been debated for a few years now.  Each side has their valid points.  This is the Islanders side based on an excellent explanation by Ann Rina, Community Relations Manager.I sort of left out the valid point Garth Snow made -- not everyone who comes looking for player autographs is a fan.  ahem ... ahem...

  • NHL Booster Clubs: A Dying Breed

    10 May 2012 | 8:12 pm
    Last night the NYIBC held a dinner meeting at Borelli's in Uniondale.  A 40th Anniversary is a special occasion and it was a special night.  Members filled the entire back room of the local family eatery where everyone feels like family -- especially if you're in anything with an Islanders' logo.Long before the Internet, message boards and Twitter there were NHL Booster Clubs.  They served a valuable purpose for the teams as well as the local community.  But in today's world of Social Media being run by the League and the teams themselves, the role of the Booster Club has…

  • HockeyBuzz.com - Dee Karl - USA Taken Down By Satan

    8 May 2012 | 7:06 am
    HockeyBuzz.com - Dee Karl - USA Taken Down By Satanand a few other notes from the IIHF Championships.You know, I really like the fact that NBCSports is airing these games.  Too bad they are all at times I can't watch them!  And YouTube Live feed is blacked out in the USA due to the deal with NBC.Interesting.
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    On the Forecheck

  • A Devilish Plan: Wednesday's nooner

    Dirk Hoag
    16 May 2012 | 1:31 pm
    It seems like the running theme of these 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs has been the blocked shot - are there too many of them in today's game, and what, if anything can be done about it? New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur had something to say on the topic, and it's got tongues a-wagging in response... Quit wasting money on jerseys, t-shirts, and other NHL fan apparel - get the Hockey Gear HQ email newsletter! Nashville Predators News Preds in review: Pekka Rinne - Predators InsiderJosh starts what is presumably a series of player profiles... ours will launch here in the next day or two.

  • Your Weekly OTF Photo Caption Contest

    Dirk Hoag
    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    What's Patric Hornqvist doing here? This comes from a recent Sweden/Italy game at the IIHF World Championships...

  • Coyotes lose cool as Kings take 2-0 series lead: Wednesday's notes

    Dirk Hoag
    16 May 2012 | 6:55 am
    The Los Angeles Kings took a big step towards returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993 last night, taking a 4-0 victory at Phoenix in a game which saw the Coyotes come unglued. The Western Conference Finals will now move to L.A. for Game 3 & 4, giving the Kings a chance to close things out quickly and see what happens in the East. Our morning hockey notes start from there, and move on to cover the Nashville Predators' roster decisions this summer, a look at the NHL coaching market, and insight from hockey's keenest mind on where all this shot blocking is coming from...

  • Western Conference Finals Game 2 Thread

    Dirk Hoag
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The Kings took the opener Sunday night at Phoenix, and another win tonight would give them a real choke-hold on the Coyotes before taking this series back to Los Angeles for Games 3 & 4... Next Game Los Angeles Kings @ Phoenix Coyotes Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 8:00 PM Central (NBC Sports) Jobing.com Arena Complete Coverage > WCF: Phoenix Coyotes vs Los Angeles Kings: Game 2 Preview - Five For HowlingCarl looks for the Coyotes to dust themselves off and get back to work after getting dominated for most of Game 1.

  • Why the NHL Needs the Sunbelt

    stackiii
    15 May 2012 | 11:35 am
    Why the NHL Needs the Sunbelt Good stuff here from Slate blogger Matt Yglesias: The issue is the bifurcated cable television markets in North America. Right now, hockey has a national broadcast deal in Canada and it has another one in the United States. Losing the national deal in the USA would be very costly to the entire enterprise. But to maintain that national deal, the NHL has to present itself as offering a true nationwide sports league which means you need teams in the sunbelt. Atlanta's departure didn't leave too much of a hole in the map since there are teams in North Carolina…
 
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    Fantasy Knuckleheads, Covering Fantasy Football and Breaking NFL News and Analysis

  • Top Third-Year Receivers Poised For A Breakout Season

    Ray Tannock
    15 May 2012 | 3:22 pm
    One of the many rules of thumb in fantasy football is to make sure you are fully aware of the many receivers entering their third year of play. The reason for this is because the third year of play often becomes the player’s potential “breakout” season. One shining example of this theory is Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin, who broke out last season—with a rookie quarterback, mind you—posting career numbers in catches (87), yards (967) while tying his record in TDs (6) from his rookie campaign back in 2009. This theory does, however, come with its fair share of risk involved.

  • Must Own Recievers Who Aren’t Number 1 Selections

    Ray Tannock
    14 May 2012 | 7:26 pm
    The fevered pitch that comes with the anticipation of a new fantasy football season is almost as paramount as the apparent state of awe most television viewers are currently in as they wait for the Desperate Housewives Wives series finale. With that anticipation, however, comes the daunting task of not only getting ramped up for a new season, but also having the fortitude to rifle through the myriad of articles that offer keen advice. Like this one. With that said, we all know that 2012 fantasy football mock drafts and ADP info are in full swing  because fantasy football owners are trying to…

  • Fantasy Football 2012: Current Top 20 Fantasy Players By ADP

    Greg Brosh
    14 May 2012 | 3:31 pm
    One of the greatest tools Fantasy Football owners can start using right now in preparations for their Fantasy Drafts, even if they are still a few months away, is to use ADP lists. For those who don’t know, ADP stands for Average Draft Position and could be used as an excellent tool in helping us construct the base of our cheat sheets. Below is a small top-20 sample from our friends at MyFantasyLeague.com, followed by a quick summary from yours truly. This list is based on a normal 12-team league and a combination of PPR and non-PPR scoring. For a complete listing, make sure you check…

  • Adrian Peterson Is No Longer Number One Material?

    Ray Tannock
    9 May 2012 | 8:37 am
    In 2011 Minnesota Vikings phenom running back Adrian Peterson tore both his MCL and ACL ending his 2011 season, which now begs the question whether Adrian Peterson is no longer number one material in Fantasy Football. But the news pouring over the wire is that Adrian Peterson is right on track with his recovery, otherwise continually showing he is in fact a freak of nature. Just recently it was reported that Peterson is not only running—one month after beginning dryland running, mind you—but he beat his teammates during wind sprints according to ESPN TwinCities 1500. As unbelievable as…

  • 5 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers You’ll Wish You Didn’t Draft In 2012

    Greg Brosh
    8 May 2012 | 3:23 pm
    Every year we see a growing number of new faces at the wide receiver position who put up surprisingly high stats in Fantasy Football. Whether it be from a rookie, or from a 5-year journeyman, there is always going to be a few receivers who go undrafted in your Fantasy Football Drafts that will make a name for themselves. But what about those guys who should be avoided? Below are a few guys who I won’t be taking this year. When it comes to receivers, it’s always good to keep saying to yourself JUST BECAUSE HE STARTS, IT DOESN’T MAKE HIM FANTASY WORTHY!!! The Seahawks may have…
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    Backyard-Hockey.com

  • The Coolest Hockey Bedroom EVER – The Corner Shelf

    Joe Proulx
    11 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    The Coolest Hockey Bedroom EVER is a series of posts chronicling the transformation from a boring bedroom to a hockey heaven for my son. You can read about his dresser here, his locker here, his headboard here, and his hockey stick hooks here. Have an idea for the room? Comment below. When you’re a little kid, you have popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and Elmer’s glue. When you’re an adult, you have broken composite hockey sticks, screws, and a power drill. *GRUNT GRUNT GRUNT* This is when you know you've 'made it'.I don’t know what it is, but…

  • In The Cards All Along

    Joe Proulx
    19 Apr 2012 | 12:31 pm
    February 26th, 2012 didn’t start out so great. “I don’t feel good,” mumbled the five-year-old a few minutes shy of five in the morning. “Hop in bed with us, buddy,” they invite. He obliges, nestles in between them, and throws up all over their comforter. The next five hours are not for the weak-of-stomach. He finally falls asleep again at 10. Exhausted. Empty. It’s January 1990. Report card day. The nine-year-old is a good student, but his mind often wanders and his attention isn’t always as crisp as it should be. He opens the envelope and…

  • The Coolest Hockey Bedroom EVER – The Hooks

    Joe Proulx
    13 Mar 2012 | 11:57 am
    The Coolest Hockey Bedroom EVER is a series of posts chronicling the transformation from a boring bedroom to a hockey heaven for my toddler son. You can read about his dresser here, his locker here, and his headboard here. Have an idea for the room? Comment below. Just about six years ago when we found out we were having a boy, I had visions of all-day backyard rink sessions, traveling to tournaments as a proud hockey dad, and having mini sticks and hockey gear strewn about the house. Of course I wouldn’t pressure him into anything, but with a little luck, I was going to have my…

  • New England Hockey Fest Is Winter’s Last Hurrah

    Joe Proulx
    9 Mar 2012 | 11:28 am
    As I type this, my rink a slushy mess and our 4-foot-tall snowman reduced to an inches-high lump of snow, it’s hard to deny that spring is on its way. Lucky for us outdoor hockey folk, there’s one more event to savor. That event is the inaugural New England Hockey Festival, taking place March 17th and 18th in Providence, RI. Held at the refrigerated outdoor slab at the Bank of America City Center in downtown Providence, the New England Hockey Festival will showcase the sport and a handful of local companies through two days of on- and off-ice action. Sunday morning will see youth…

  • The Elite Backyard Rinks Skaboots Blowout!

    Joe Proulx
    6 Mar 2012 | 5:00 am
    Our sister company, Elite Backyard Rinks, is now officially an authorized dealer of Skaboots walkable skate guards, and to celebrate, they’re selling their first batch at over 30% off retail prices. You’ve read how awesome these things are (and if you haven’t, then check out our review), so now’s your chance to get a pair (or several pairs) for only $20 each. Skaboots retail between $26 (for size small) to $33 (for XLs), but all sizes are only $20 from EBR, and only until this case is gone. As a bonus for Backyard-Hockey.com readers only, type in…
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    Philadelphia Flyers

  • The Philadelphia Flyers Season is Over as They Lose Game Five 3-1; Series 4-1

    Johnny Machurek
    9 May 2012 | 9:51 pm
    Just as every year since 1975 the Philadelphia Flyers will not hold Lord Stanley’s Cup, as they lost the game and series last night against the New Jersey Devils. The Flyers were without star Claude Giroux last night who was serving a one-game suspension.  With how the game went last night, he could have made an impact. Philadelphia took the lead and sealed their fate when Max Talbot banged home a puck 7:18 in the first period.  The lead would not last long as Bryce Salvador scored just over two-minutes later. Just under three-minutes later the Devils scored a goal that would be…

  • Flyers Forward Claude Giroux is Suspended for Game Five

    Johnny Machurek
    7 May 2012 | 2:39 pm
    The Philadelphia Flyers dropped game-four to the New Jersey Devils  4-2, but today they get more bad news.  Today the league announced that Flyers superstar Claude Giroux will be suspended for his hit on Dainius Zubrus in the second period. Brendan Shanaban Shanahan decided to suspend Giroux today.  As always these things are puzzling with Shanny and good luck trying to figure out his logic.  Giroux has no prior history and it hard to say for sure he is targeting the head, so shouldn’t he get the benefit of the doubt?  According to Shanahan the answer is no. Let’s…

  • Claude Giroux Targets The Head Of Dainius Zubrus In Brutal Hit

    Randy Holt
    6 May 2012 | 8:52 pm
    Throughout these playoffs, Claude Giroux has been a big bright spot for the entire league, taking his elite game to a national stage and getting some real recognition for it. But after a strong start to Sunday’s Game 4 against the New Jersey Devils, the Philadelphia Flyers start is going to be recognized for one big part of the action, and it’s not positive. With just seconds remaining in the second period of Game 4, Giroux took his shoulder to the head of Dainius Zubrus. Zubrus dumped the puck into the offensive zone and Giroux skated in front of him, thrusting his shoulder up…

  • The Flyers Spoil a Great Effort From Ilya Bryzgalov, Drop Game Two 4-1

    Johnny Machurek
    2 May 2012 | 2:05 pm
    The Philadelphia Flyers have had no problem scoring so far in the playoffs, the only thing that has hindered them at times is the play from their netminder.  Last night Ilya Bryzgalov gave them a solid effort, but Philly could generate no offense. Matt Read struck first for the Flyers just 2:53 into the game.  That would be the last time Philly would see the back of the net, not so much because of the play of New Jersey Devils netminder Martin Brodeur but because of Philly’s ineptitude on offense ability to generate shots. The best power play in the first round was shutdown…

  • Mr Playoffs Danny Briere Strikes Twice as the Flyers Take Game One in Overtime

    Johnny Machurek
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:21 pm
    The Philadelphia Flyers came out very rusty, playing their first game since they eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins last Sunday.  The win yesterday over the New Jersey Devils was a lot close than than last Sunday’s contest. Philadelphia as usual fell behind in the first when Zach Parise scored 3:16.  If it was not for the play of Ilya Bryzgalov in the first period, the Devils could have easily ran away with the game in the first.  New Jersey had the first 11-shots in the game and Bryz only allowed one-goal. In the second period Philly notched two-goals in the span of less than…
 
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    The Hockey Writers

  • UFAs Spotted Over Washington

    Matt Stephen
    16 May 2012 | 11:50 am
    What can be said for the Washington Capitals 2012 Cup drive? It was a team effort. They got OT winners from fourth liners, divvied up ice time so that everybody got a slice, won as a team, lost as a team, and now it looks like the team will be broken up. By July 1st Alex Semin, Dennis Wideman, Keith Aucoin, Jeff Halpern and Mike Knuble all need to find a home.Tomas Vokoun not likely to return to the Caps next season (Icon SMI)The Write Offs:All signs suggest Tomas Vokounwill be withdrawing his name from contract renegotiations with GM George McPhee. It is heavily rumoured that Vokoun will be…

  • Women In Fantasy Hockey: Let’s “Cap” This One!

    Chris Wassel
    16 May 2012 | 11:15 am
    We all battle for our "Stanley Cup" of Fantasy Hockey but without someone like Angela Lewis, you may not get that advice you need. (cr: mastermaq@flickr)As we move onward, here is the fourth installment in our series of Women In Fantasy Hockey. Today or interview is with Angela Lewis, who does some excellent freelance writing for The Sports Forecaster Magazine. Angela has a different angle with fantasy hockey so we asked her a half dozen very simple questions.It is often interesting when writers get into this because their answers are either long or they are simply blunt and to the…

  • The 5 Worst Chicago Blackhawks Trades

    Sal Barry
    16 May 2012 | 7:50 am
    This post is brought to you by our friends at NHL Memorabilia – check them out, they have some stunning NHL rings and watches. It is always easy to determine the winner and loser of a trade long after the fact.  The Chicago Blackhawks have made some awful trades that looked like mistakes the very moment they made them. Here are the five worst trades in franchise history.5. October 25, 1991 – Blackhawks trade away offense to get better defensivelyCoach and General Manager Mike Keenan shook up the ‘Hawks roster after their 1st round exit in the 1991 playoffs. The one…

  • Florida Panthers Should Seriously Consider Alexander Semin

    Charlie Crespo
    16 May 2012 | 6:43 am
    When the Florida Panthers season came to an end,  General Manager Dale Tallon made it clear that once free agency began on July 1st he would be looking for goal scorers to improve the Panthers’ offense, which was ranked 27th in goals scored.Mr. Tallon needs to look no further than Alexander Semin.Alex Semin (Anna Armstrong)Recently, Semin’s agent Mark Gandler stated that his client no longer fit in with the Caps and would be hitting the open market, telling ESPN The Magazine, “Alex doesn’t fit into that system obviously. It just doesn’t make any sense to him. He…

  • Dale Hunter leaves lasting impression on Capitals

    Darren Coslov
    15 May 2012 | 7:19 pm
     (Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE)The Washington Capitals parted ways with Bruce Boudreau during the 2011-12 season. Luckily for Boudreau, the Anaheim Ducks came calling.The Capitals however, felt just as fortunate to be able to hire a coach they had sought after for quite some time in long time former Capitals forward Dale Hunter. When Hunter arrived, the atmosphere changed immediately. A new voice, a new challenge and plenty of work to do to salvage a season that seemed at the time, a road to somewhere outside the elite eight in the Eastern Conference.Less then six months on the job though,…
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    Pittsburgh Penguins

  • On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 15) / Penguins Trivia

    Stephanie Lewark
    15 May 2012 | 9:38 am
    1991 the first Stanley Cup Finals game was played at the Civic Arena; the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the Minnesota North Stars (it was a 5-4 loss to the Stars) 1970 Penguins rookie Michel Briere was involved an automobile accident that would leave him in a coma for nearly a year before he died on April 13, 1971 The Penguins selected Briere in the third round of the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft (26th overall).  He helped lead Pittsburgh through the second round / semifinals of the playoffs in the 1969-70 season and came just two wins short of the Stanley Cup Final (losing to the St. Louis Blues).

  • On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 14) / Penguins Trivia

    Stephanie Lewark
    14 May 2012 | 11:43 am
    1995 Pittsburgh Penguins winger Luc Robitaille scored 4:30 into overtime to beat the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals The Penguins were the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference while the Capitals were the #6. The series between the Penguins and Capitals would go on for two additional games with Pittsburgh finally taking the series over Washington in seven games; they went on to the Eastern Conference final and were matched up with the #5 seed, New Jersey Devils, who beat the Penguins in five games (4-1). 1993 the New York Islanders‘ David Volek scored…

  • On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 13) / Penguins Trivia

    Stephanie Lewark
    13 May 2012 | 12:52 pm
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER PENGUIN DARRYL SYDOR!! (he turns 40 today) 2009 the Pittsburgh Penguins overpowered the Washington Capitals to win Game 7, 6-2, to end the series and return to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive year 1997 the Civic Arena’s address at 300 Auditorium Place was renamed 66 Mario Lemieux Place 1992 Penguins Shawn McEachern was stopped on a penalty shot by New York Rangers‘ John Vanbiesbrouck, but the Pens defeated the Rangers in six games to capture the Patrick Division playoff title The Penguins went into these playoffs as the defending…

  • Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Eliminated in Second Round of AHL Playoffs

    Troy Pfaff
    12 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    The Pittsburgh Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lost in game seven of their second round playoff series with the St. John’s IceCaps (Winnipeg Jets) tonight. The Penguins defeated Dany Sabourin and the Hershey Bears – who had won two of the last three Calder Cups – in five games in the opening round of the playoffs, but couldn’t get past the IceCaps in round two. Aaron Gagnon had two goals for the IceCaps tonight, including the unassisted game-winner early in the third period. Penguins forward Colin McDonald recorded…

  • On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 12) / Penguins Trivia

    Stephanie Lewark
    12 May 2012 | 7:50 pm
    2010 the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Montreal Canadiens, 5-2, in Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals; it was the final game ever at the Mellon Arena and Jordan Staal scored the last goal for Pittsburgh The Penguins went into the playoffs as the defending Stanley Cup Champions and the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference.  Prior to playing the Canadiens in Round 2, Pittsburgh played the #5 seed, Ottawa Senators, beating them in six games with the final two going into overtime. 2001 Pittsburgh lost to the New Jersey Devils, 3-1, in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals…
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    Puckgamer

  • 14 May 2012 | 2:43 pm

    Puckgamer
    14 May 2012 | 2:43 pm
    The first teaser video for NHL 13 has been released. What do you think the big improvement will be?

  • NHL 12 Playoff Conference Final Predictions

    Puckgamer
    13 May 2012 | 5:29 pm
    EA SPORTS correctly predicted the winners of half of the 1st round and continued the same trend in predicting half of the second round games. NHL 12 correctly predicted the Rangers and the Kings advancing. Heading into the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals the game predicts that both the Rangers and Kings will advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Kings last reached the Finals 20 years ago and the Rangers in 1994. EA SPORTS is giving away a chance to win 2 tickets to the 2012 NHL All-Star game if you pick correctly. Enter here.

  • Big Win Hockey Downloads

    Puckgamer
    12 May 2012 | 8:27 am
    AppData has some interesting information available for Big Win Hockey. The information shows that the game, for the iPhone and iPad, is doing well in terms of the number of downloads. Stats: #335 Top Grossing Apps Games Genre #291 Top Grossing iPad Apps Games Genre

  • NHL 13 Cover Vote Quarterfinals

    Puckgamer
    11 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    The votes have been cast and the results are live! NHL 13 Cover Vote Quarterfinals Breakdown Bracket A Claude Giroux vs. Anze Kopitar Scott Hartnell vs. Evgeni Malkin Bracket B Pavel Datsyuk vs. John Tavares Henrik Lundqvist vs. Pekka Rinne NHL 13 Cover Athlete Voting Schedule: May 11 – May 17: Quarterfinals – Bracket A matchups open for voting May 18 – May 23: Quarterfinals – Bracket B matchups open for voting May 24 – May 28: Semifinals May 29 – June 4: Finals Vote For the NHL 13 Here:

  • NHL 12 on Xbox

    Puckgamer
    10 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    NHL 12 continues to be a popular game on Xbox live. NHL 12 ranked 14th in March and jumped a spot as the NHL playoffs got underway. As the playoffs progress and we get closer to the NHL 13 release date, it will be interesting to see if the rank climbs even further. NHL on Xbox Live stats here.
 
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    Vancouver Canucks

  • Will The Vancouver Canucks Seek To Trade Roberto Luongo?

    Randy Holt
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:44 am
    The Vancouver Canucks are fresh off of their most recent disappointing showing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that doesn’t mean we’re done talking about them. Though trade rumors usually tend to pick up once the Cup has been hoisted and the summer has officially begun, rumors have already begun to swirl about a certain high profile goaltender. Roberto Luongo didn’t make it all the way through the Canucks’ loss to the Los Angeles Kings this postseason. He was replaced by backup Cory Schneider after allowing seven goals in the first two games. Schneider figured to be a…

  • Daniel Sedin to be in full practice with Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday

    vincentkuo
    16 Apr 2012 | 9:27 pm
    The Vancouver Canucks received some good news. Daniel Sedin will participate in the Vancouver Canucks full practice on Tuesday. Sedin, who missed 12 games with a concussion that was caused by Duncan Keith’s elbow to the face on March 21, 2012. The Canucks are down 3-0 to the Los Angeles Kings and getting Daniel Sedin back will help the Canucks offensively. But, it’s going to be too late to help the Canucks to win the series. The Canucks are struggling to score goals, scoring only 4 goals in 3 games. Sedin is questionable on Wednesday night for Game 4. The biggest reason why the Kings are…

  • Jonathan Quick’s shutout help Los Angeles Kings get by Vancouver Canucks

    vincentkuo
    16 Apr 2012 | 1:03 am
    No one saw this coming. The Vancouver Canucks lost to the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 in tonight’s game and are now down 3-0. Yeah, you’re not reading a typo. The Canucks are down 3-0. Dustin Brown scored the only goal of the game. Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar would get the assists on the goal. Jonathan Quick would stop all 41 shots fired his way today. His counterpart, Cory Schneider stopped 19 of 20 shots. The Canucks were the Presidents’ Trophy this year. The Canucks are trying to not just avoid losing to the #8 seed, but also are avoiding to be swept by the Kings. Since the merger of…

  • Vancouver Canucks-Los Angeles Kings Game 3 Preview

    vincentkuo
    14 Apr 2012 | 8:29 pm
    The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Los Angeles for Game 3 to take on the Kings on Sunday night. The Kings shocked the NHL by defeating the Canucks in Vancouver twice by the score of 4-2 in both games. In Game 1, it was Mike Richards that led the Kings to victory as he got a goal and 2 assists. In Game 2, it was Dustin Brown who led the Kings to victory with 2 short-handed goals and an assist. Jonathan Quick have been solid for the Kings as he have stopped 70 of 74 shots that were fired at him. The Canucks will start Cory Schneider in net for Game 3. There’s a good chance that the 8th…

  • Dustin Brown’s 2 shorthanded goals help Los Angeles Kings crown Vancouver Canucks

    vincentkuo
    14 Apr 2012 | 1:08 am
    The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Dustin Brown had 2 shorthanded goals and also tallied an assist. Brown would tie an NHL playoff record with 2 short-handed goals in a game. He would become the 13th player to score 2 short-handed goals in a playoff game. John Madden was the last person to score 2 short-handed goals, which he did it in 2006. Trevor Lewis and Jarret Stoll also scored for the Kings. For the Canucks, Jannik Hansen and Samuel Pahlsson scored. Jonathan Quick is showing why he should win the Vezina Trophy this…
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  • Finnish Forward Leo Komarov will play for Toronto Maple Leafs Next Season

    Jeff Zeffer
    15 May 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Leo Komarov, a Finnish Forward, will play for the Toronto Maple Leafs next season. Komarov was born in Estonia but moved to Finland at a young age. Right for the get go, Komarov has built a career as a winger and will continue this into the NHL level. Komarov was originally drafted by the Maple Leafs in the 6th round (180th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Leo Komarov will join the #Leafs this summer, according to his KHL team’s official website (s/t @IgorEronko) May 14, 2012 9:37 am via webReplyRetweetFavorite @dchesnokov Dmitry Chesnokov Team Finland forward Leo Komarov will play…

  • Matt Lashoff’s Leadership Helping Toronto Marlies to a New Level

    Jeff Zeffer
    13 May 2012 | 7:36 pm
    Matt Lashoff possesses the type leadership qualities every teams needs to succeed and with Lashoff’s leadership, he has help lead the Toronto Marlies to a whole new level. After Lashoff played 11 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs towards the end of the 2010/11 NHL season. This former first round pick was hoping to be among the team’s first AHL call-ups this season by the Maple Leafs. Those hopes were all ruined when Lashoff injured his knee during a game in October, during an incident that was called a “questionable hit” by Toronto Marlies Head Coach Dallas Eakins.

  • Toronto Maple Leafs Select 100th Anniversary Logo

    Jeff Zeffer
    12 May 2012 | 2:51 pm
    Even though the Toronto Maple Leafs 100th year anniversary is five seasons away, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment has already formalized a trade mark logo for this special occasion. As I look at the logo it appears with the images and wording, that this logo is clearly to commemorate the Toronto Maple Leafs 100 years in the NHL. I would also expect that this logo would be sown onto the shoulder part of each game worn jersey. With this 100th season coming up I would like to think the City of Toronto and the Air Canada Centre will likely get to host the All-Star game to co-inside with their…

  • Toronto Marlies Advance to the AHL Western Finals

    Jeff Zeffer
    11 May 2012 | 1:08 pm
    The Toronto Marlies have advance to the American Hockey League Western Conference Finals after a 3-2 win in Game of five the AHL Western Conference semifinals. The overtime game five winner by the Marlies’ playoff hero Mike Zigomanis was the series clincher, when he was able to knock home in a rebound, during a player play at 9:02 of the first overtime. Marlies Head Coach Dallas Eakins had this to say about his playoff star. “He’s a leader, he’s our guy that is probably 75-80 per cent on face-offs over a whole season,” Eakins said. “He’s an excellent…

  • Dave Andreychuk Foundation Will Celabrate Three Maple Leaf 50-goal Scorers

    Jeff Zeffer
    8 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    The Dave Andreychuk foundation will be holding an annual fundraising event on Monday, June 4th at Carmen’s Banquet Hall in Hamilton. To raise funds, this event will feature the only three players who have ever scored at least 50 goals in as season as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. This small group of individuals include Rick Vaive, Gary Leeman and Dave Andreychuk. For an evening with the Maple Leafs legends, tickets are on sale at $75 each, or $15 for VIP seats; to purchase a ticket or a table cal 905-483-7276. For more information about the Maple Leafs Legends; Rick Vaive Vaive…
 
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  • AHL Eastern Conference Finals Preview

    Charles Dart
    15 May 2012 | 12:30 am
    (1) Norfolk Admirals vs. (2) St. John’s IceCaps In what looks to be an outstanding 1 vs. 2 match-up, The IceCaps and Admirals will play a fast-paced, thrilling Eastern Conference Finals series, set to begin Thursday in Virginia. The IceCaps are fresh off their Game 7 series win versus the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, while the Admirals finished off the Connecticut Whale in 6 games. Top Scorers (Playoffs) ST. JOHN`S: Brock Trotter           11GP 5G 5A Aaron Gagnon          11GP 5G 4A Derek Meech            11GP 4G 4A Paul Postma              11GP 1G 7A…

  • Penguins Fall on Ice

    Charles Dart
    14 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    B.C. Boys get it done:IceCaps down Penguins 3-2 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Norfolk Admirals In a series that every game was won by less than two goals and featured three straight overtimes, Game 7 was the game to watch. Game 7 Recap John Albert fed a crisp cross-crease pass to B.C. native Raymond Sawada, who buried his third of the playoffs past a sprawled Brad Thiessen with 8:08 left in the first. After a turnover on the Penguins blue-line by the IceCaps, Eric Tangradi passed the puck to Pens Captain Ryan Craig who sprung free on a breakaway and scored…

  • Getting the Goods on Garbutt

    Alison Duffy
    11 May 2012 | 10:06 am
    Sitting down with a 6’0” built Ryan Garbutt of the Dallas Stars, we talk shop – about what it’s like to play his first NHL game, what he thinks about being home, the Winnipeg Jets, how he made it to where he is, and just how he plans to stay there. Growing up in Edmonton, his favorite team was the Edmonton Oilers, at 13 years old his family made the move to Winnipeg where he would become an instant hockey prospect.  Playing hockey 6 days out of 7 and rigorous training regiments throughout Garbutt’s teenage years, Winnipeg had guessed it right; that we would see Ryan in the…

  • JHP 23: Bieber got in free

    Marshall Stevenson
    10 May 2012 | 5:03 pm
    There’s no Justin Bieber with us, but from Studio “A” it’s Marshall along with “That guy” Jeff to chat about the Winnipeg Jets on another episode of the winnipegwhiteout.com Jets Hockey Podcast. Today’s episode talked about a lot of topics: Quick recap of the NHL Playoff picture round 2 St. John’s IceCaps & Colorado Eagles updates Follow Charles Dart on Twitter – @CharlieDart – for all your IceCaps tweets Winnipeg Sun – More dirt uncovered in Jets Ticketgate Scandal Sign up for info on PCSN.tv Take our quick listener survey And of…

  • A Bunch of Bolshevik!

    Davide (Dave) Capone
    8 May 2012 | 9:32 pm
    It’s easy to blame the Russians. Canadian hockey fans love doing it. If the team fails, it’s the fault of the Russians.  It’s easy, most people just accept the generalized ethnic stereotype and it’s become part of hockey culture in Canada. For me personally, it’s getting old, kind of sickening, and just sounds like caveman mentality that too often finds its way into the game I love. You don’t have to look very hard to find recent examples of this, just look at the Nashville Predators. Not long after (and even before) the Phoenix Coyotes eliminated the Predators the McCarthyist…
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