Friday, December 18, 2009

Former ECHL Goaltender Quick Named NHL First Star - OurSports Central

NEW YORK - The National Hockey League announced that former Reading Royals and current Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick, Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin and Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov were named the NHL \'Three Stars ...

Hockey transactions - The Canadian Press

Hockey transactionsThe Canadian PressMovements in the world of hockey Thursday: National Hockey League MONTREAL CANADIENS-Recalled D Yannick Weber from Hamilton (AHL). Released F Ryan Murphy. ...and more »

National Hockey League Game Capsules - Bellingham Herald

Rich Peverley scored a short-handed goal to break a tie in the third period and netted the game-winner at the 1:16 mark of overtime, as the Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Dallas Stars, 6-5, at Philips Arena. Maxim Afinogenov registered a power-play ...

The new \'old\' face of the NHL - Vancouver Sun

The fleeting scene at GM Place was like something from the old days in the National Hockey League when players made less, seemed happier and were detached ... Washington led the NHL at 21-7-6 before the Pittsburgh Penguins won in a shootout Thursday ...

Possible outdoor game in Canada interests Flames - NHL.com

\"It\'s a nice tradition in hockey that\'s been started. If it is, we\'ll be ready to play. But I don\'t mind watching \'em on TV, too.\" -- Calgary captain Jarome Iginla on the possibility of the Flames playing in next year\'s Winter Classic CALGARY ...

National Hockey League Game Capsules - WSB-TV Atlanta

Atlanta, GA -- (Sports Network) - Rich Peverley scored a short-handed goal to break a tie in the third period and netted the game-winner at the 1:16 mark of overtime, as the Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Dallas Stars, 6-5, at Philips Arena. Maxim ...

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Spec's notebook: Pebble Beach edition « Nhl News

PEBBLE BEACH – Quebec City wants back into the National Hockey League, so much so that mayor RĂ©gis Labeaume went to New York to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Jim Balsillie wants to bring a team to Hamilton. ...

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Potential No. 1 pick in NHL draft Seguin released from Canada junior camp (Ottawa Citizen)

Hockey Canada released four players from the national junior team selection camp Tuesday morning, including Plymouth Whalers centre Tyler Seguin, the potential first overall pick in the 2010 NHL entry draft.

Earl, Khudobin Recalled From Houston (Minnesota Wild)

Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled left wing Robbie Earl and goaltender Anton Khudobin (who-DOH-bin) from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). Earl,...

NHL Power Rankings: Week 11 (CBC.ca)

Each week, Hockey Night in Canada\'s Scott Morrison breaks down the balance of power in the National Hockey League.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

National Hockey League Game Capsules - WBIR

Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Erik Cole netted his first hat trick of the season, as the Carolina Hurricanes snapped a five-game slide with a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Ray Whitney added a goal and two assists for the Hurricanes, who ...

Cherry And Orr To Coach The 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (OurSports Central)

Toronto, ON - The Canadian Hockey League in association with Home Hardware Stores Limited today announced that Canadian hockey icons Don Cherry and Bobby Orr will serve as coaches in the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Windsor, ON.

Kings To Host 2010 NHL Entry Draft Weekend At Staples Center And L.A. Live (OurSports Central)

LOS ANGELES, CA - The Los Angeles Kings, the parent club of the Manchester Monarchs, will host the 2010 NHL Entry Draft at STAPLES Center, the National Hockey League and the Kings announced today.

Shanahan a boon for NHL (Barrie Examiner)

Brendan Shanahan will be a success in his new job with the NHL -- he\'s basically in charge of quality control -- but the National Hockey League Players Association missed an opportunity in letting the bright and articulate former player rep go to the other side.[...]

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Flyer Files blog: \'JVR Named NHL Rookie of the Month \' (Courier-Post)

The National Hockey League announced today it has named Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk the NHL Rookie of the Month for November.

Darren Eliot: NHL\'s connection to the college game growing (Sports Illustrated)

During the hectic pace of the NHL season, it\'s easy to get lost in the week-to-week doings. It\'s not a schedule that very often allows one to step back and assess the game of hockey in the overall -- to see the connections between youth hockey, the college game, and the NHL.

NHL promoting Bruins\' \'Winter Classic\' products (Boston Herald)

The National Hockey League is ramping up promotion of its third annual Winter Classic that\'ll pit the Boston Bruins against the Philadelphia Flyers in an outdoor game...

Ice Hockey Canada - Mike Grier, First American Born Black NHL Player

It is well known that Willie O\'Ree of the 1958 Boston Bruins was the first National Hockey League player of African descent. But, except for seven games that Val James played for Buffalo in 1981, it wasn\'t until Mike Grier played for ...

Five Los Angeles Kings Prospects Invited to Selection Camp for ...

Once the team is named at the conclusion of the selection camp, Canada\'s National Junior Team will play in three exhibition games before the start of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships, which begin on January 2. ... Deslauriers, 18, was selected by the Kings in the third round (84th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He has played in 30 games with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and has 20 points (5-15=20) and 50 penalty ...

32 Top Junior Players Invited to Canadian National Junior ...

REGINA (SASKATCHEWAN) – Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced on Wednesday that 32 of the CHL\'s top junior-aged hockey players (born in 1990 or later) have been invited to take part in Canada\'s National Junior ... Hockey Canada may still add additional players prior to the opening of the selection camp on December 12, in the event that any other NHL teams loan Canada\'s National Junior Team junior-aged eligible players currently playing in the NHL. ...

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

American Pro Hockey: Syracuse Crunch to Host First-Ever AHL ...

Outdoor hockey games, which honor the heritage and roots of the sport being played by children on frozen lakes and ponds growing up, have been a proven success at the collegiate level as well as the National Hockey League level, with the NHL's Winter Classic now ... the AHL's sixth-longest tenured franchise (16 years-tied) and longest-running independently owned team, against their Interstate-81 rivals, the Binghamton Senators (AHL affiliate of the NHL's Ottawa Senators). ...
[original post by Stephen Heisler]
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Briere Suspended Two Games by NHL - Philadelphia Flyers - News

The National Hockey League announced on Tuesday that it has suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Danny Briere for two games for his hit on Colorado's Scott Hannan during the Flyers-Avalanche game on Monday night at the Pepsi Center. ...
[original post by philadelphiaflyers.com]
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Abe Pollin | Abe Pollin Death | Abe Pollin Health | Abe Pollin ...

Abe Pollin,owner of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Washington Wizards, the National Hockey League's (NHL) Washington Capitals and Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) Washington Mystics, real estate developer ...
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

NFL takes NHL's lead on concussions - Globe and Mail

Globe and MailNFL takes NHL's lead on concussionsGlobe and Mail“The NHL/NHLPA concussion program was jointly initiated during the 1997-98 season and was the first of its kind in professional sports,” National Hockey ...and more »
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Flames' Iginla serves as inspiration - OCRegister

Seattle Post IntelligencerFlames' Iginla serves as inspirationOCRegisterFor several years Iginla has been the best black skater in the history of the National Hockey League, and certainly the first African-American to serve as ...Tavares coming home to TO highlights busy night in the NHLTSN.caIginla making his blistering shots countNational PostFlames denied win again at PondCalgary Heraldall 231 news articles »
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National Hockey League Game Capsules - ClickOnDetroit.com

Nashville, TN -- (Sports Network) - Martin Erat's pair of goals led Nashville past Detroit, 3-1, at Sommet Center. Jason Arnott also tallied for the Predators, who have won six consecutive games. Pekka Rinne stopped 31 shots for the victory. Drew ...
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NFL takes NHL's lead on concussions - Globe and Mail

Globe and MailNFL takes NHL's lead on concussionsGlobe and Mail“The NHL/NHLPA concussion program was jointly initiated during the 1997-98 season and was the first of its kind in professional sports,” National Hockey ...and more »
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National Hockey League Game Capsules - ClickOnDetroit.com

Nashville, TN -- (Sports Network) - Martin Erat's pair of goals led Nashville past Detroit, 3-1, at Sommet Center. Jason Arnott also tallied for the Predators, who have won six consecutive games. Pekka Rinne stopped 31 shots for the victory. Drew ...
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Atlanta's "Russian Express" line compared to Histories Great NHL ... - Bleacherreport.com

The National Hockey League has built a solid foundation on great teams and greater players. In past years the game has seen legendary performers and marvelous forward combinations. In the old six team NHL forwards lines that could work in concert and ...
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How Maurice 'The Rocket' Richard revolutionized the NHL | The Puck ...

These men have been dubbed 'heroes' because of their on-ice performance, but only one National Hockey League player has earned the right to call himself a genuine hero. Maurice 'The Rocket' Richard was not only a great player on the ice ...
[original post by bMac]
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Friday, November 20, 2009

KuklasKorner : Hockey

The NHL At The Quarter Mark. by Paul on 11/20/09 at 03:11 PM ET Comments (0). NEW YORK (November 20, 2009)—Fewer than five months after hearing their names called as first-round selections at the National Hockey League Entry Draft, ...
[original post by Paul]
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NMU Hockey inks seven to National letters of Intent - UpperMichigansSource.com powerd by WLUC TV6

“This is a big recruiting class with the bulk of them have been committed for two years,” said Kyle. “We have big holes to fill beginning next year and they will have the opportunity to fill the holes which will be created. I am extremely ...
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Sharp Becomes 420th ECHL Player To Reach NHL - OurSports Central

PRINCETON, N.J. - Former Bakersfield Condors center MacGregor Sharp became the 420th player to play in the National Hockey League after the ECHL when he made his debut with the Anaheim Ducks in a 4-3 overtime win against Tampa Bay on Thursday. Sharp ...
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Minnesota Wild Recalls Nathan Smith - OurSports Central

HOUSTON - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled center Nathan Smith from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Wild also placed center/left wing Benoit ...
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Sharp Becomes 420th ECHL Player To Reach NHL (OurSports Central)

PRINCETON, N.J. - Former Bakersfield Condors center MacGregor Sharp became the 420th player to play in the National Hockey League after the ECHL when he made his debut with the Anaheim Ducks in a 4-3 overtime win against Tampa Bay on Thursday.
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Minnesota Wild Recalls Nathan Smith (OurSports Central)

HOUSTON - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled center Nathan Smith from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Wild also placed center/left wing Benoit Pouliot on injured reserve.
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Islanders Assign Hughes To Grizzlies - ECHL.com

ECHL.comIslanders Assign Hughes To GrizzliesECHL.comWEST VALLEY CITY, Utah - The Utah Grizzlies announced that the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League have reassigned forward Bobby Hughes from ...Islanders Assign Bobby Hughes To UtahOurSports Central (press release)all 6 news articles »
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National Hockey League Game Capsules - WSB-TV Atlanta

Atlanta, GA -- Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Patrice Bergeron got the lone goal of the shootout, and Tuukka Rask produced a solid effort with 32 saves, as Boston got by a hot Atlanta Thrashers club, 4-3, at Philips Arena. Michael Ryder scored twice ...
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Four on NHL preliminary draft list (Brampton Guardian)

BRAMPTON - Brampton natives Tyler Seguin and Scott Wedgewood of the Plymouth Whalers have caught the eyes of the National Hockey League’s Central Scouting Bureau.
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Florida Panthers To Play NHL Preseason Game In Rochester (OurSports Central)

(Rochester, NY)... Florida Panthers General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the Florida Panthers will play a National Hockey League preseason game against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, September 23rd at The Blue Cross Arena. Further details will be announced at a later date.
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National Hockey League Game Capsules (The Sports Network)

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Brutal elbow to Moreau's head is more proof that NHL's needs to ...

The NHL routinely hands out one or two or three game suspensions when five or ten times the penalty is warranted. The National Hockey League Players Association is also culpable here, as it refuses to call for longer suspensions and ...
[original post by David Staples]
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Thoughts: Would a Single European League Challenge The NHL? - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportThoughts: Would a Single European League Challenge The NHL?Bleacher ReportWould a single European professional hockey league provide direct competition for the National Hockey League? Would European players be torn between staying ...
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Carolina Hurricanes Recall Goalie Justin Peters from Albany River Rats of AHL - MLN - The Raw Feed (blog)

Carolina Hurricanes Recall Goalie Justin Peters from Albany River Rats of AHLMLN - The Raw Feed (blog)RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled ...Hurricanes Recall Patrick Dwyer, Staal On Injured ReserveMyNC.comRats help a rookie goalieAlbany Times UnionConroy's return bolsters Rats 'D'Troy RecordNHL.comall 19 news articles »
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