Thursday, October 12, 2006

Stempniak helps Blues win home opener

Stempniak helps Blues win home opener [MLive.com, MI - 11 minutes ago]... Savard scored off a give-and-go with Brad Stuart at 3:09 of the third period to make it 2-0. Notes:@ Legace played in his 200th NHL game. ... No. ...
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New Hamilton's tip-in wins it for Hawks

New Hamilton's tip-in wins it for Hawks [Chicago Daily Herald (subscription), IL - 10 minutes ago]... made 28 saves. The Blackhawks and Predators entered the game with the two highest goals-against averages in the NHL. Chicago's was ...
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Stempniak gives Blues win in home opener

Stempniak gives Blues win in home opener [TSN.ca, Canada - 10 minutes ago]... Savard scored off a give-and-go with Brad Stuart at 3:09 of the third period to make it 2-0. Notes: Legace played in his 200th NHL game. . No. ...
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NHL Themes skate onto Marketplace

NHL Themes skate onto Marketplace [GamingNexus, OH - 10 minutes ago]... Microsoft announced today that themes from NHL '07 are now available to Xbox 360 owners for download on Xbox Live Marketplace. The ...
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Men's hockey: U has big plans for Wheeler

Men's hockey: U has big plans for Wheeler [Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 6 minutes ago]... It was because of Wheeler's blend of size and skill that Wayne Gretzky and the Phoenix Coyotes selected Wheeler with the fifth pick in the 2005 NHL draft. ...
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

NHL Game Summary - Carolina at Florida

NHL Game Summary - Carolina at Florida [Fall River Herald News, MA - 14 minutes ago]... Eric Belanger, Scott Walker and Andrew Hutchinson each had goals for the Hurricanes, who became the first team in NHL history to follow up a Stanley Cup ...
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NHL Game Summary - Boston at Atlanta

NHL Game Summary - Boston at Atlanta [Fall River Herald News, MA - 14 minutes ago]... Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Kari Lehtonen continued his hot play and stopped 22 shots to lead the Atlanta Thrashers to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins ...
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Schneider's Hat Trick Sparks Red Wings

Schneider's Hat Trick Sparks Red Wings [Tuscaloosa News (subscription), AL - 9 minutes ago]... Schneider, in his 18th season as an NHL defenseman, recorded his second career hat trick. "I got a lucky one early. ... Phoenix D Keith Yandle made his NHL debut. ...
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Schneider's Hat Trick Helps Red Wings Rout Coyotes

Schneider's Hat Trick Helps Red Wings Rout Coyotes [KFOXtv.com, TX - 6 minutes ago]... Babcock. "On the other side of it, its tough for them. They're proud guys on NHL teams and you don't want to get beat like that. You ...
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Houston: Blackberrys would struggle to find a network

Houston: Blackberrys would struggle to find a network [Globe and Mail, Canada - 10 minutes ago]... Still, if the Penguins did relocate to Ontario, the NHL would be forced to give them a broadcast region, as it did for Ottawa when it was awarded a franchise. ...
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Forsberg Leads Flyers Over Rangers 4-2

Forsberg Leads Flyers Over Rangers 4-2 [phillyBurbs.com, PA - 11 minutes ago]... advantages before Shanahan's goal. ... Shanahan tied Jari Kurri for 14th on the NHL career goal list with 601. ... Jaromir Jagr, who ...
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Bryan Little Named OHL Player of the Week

Bryan Little Named OHL Player of the Week [Hockey's Future - 2 hours ago]... Little, who was drafted 12th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in this past June’s NHL Entry Draft, registered 10 points in three games last week. ...
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Bruins could be left in the cold

Bruins could be left in the cold [Bangor Daily News, ME - 2 hours ago]... million contract. The rest of the NHL is waiting for the deal to look foolish and Snow says he can’t wait to prove them wrong. Maine ...
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Banged-up Leafs examining their options

Banged-up Leafs examining their options [Globe and Mail, Canada - 2 hours ago]... events and concerts damages the ice. No solution has been found, despite many attempts by the NHL and its teams. As for a solution to ...
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Phoenix Coyotes recall young defenceman Keith Yandle from AHL

Phoenix Coyotes recall young defenceman Keith Yandle from AHL [NHL.com - 1 hour ago]... The Boston native was selected by the Coyotes in the fourth round of the 2005 NHL entry draft and will join Phoenix in time for its game against the Detroit on ...
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More tests scheduled for Maple Leafs defenceman Kubina's injured ...

More tests scheduled for Maple Leafs defenceman Kubina's injured ... [NHL.com - 1 hour ago]... TORONTO (CP) - It wasn't immediately clear Tuesday just how long defenceman Pavel Kubina of the Toronto Maple Leafs would be out after injuring his left knee ...
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A new start for Stanton

A new start for Stanton [Cowichan Valley News Leader, Canada - 1 hour ago]... Chemainus product Kyle Stanton is typical of many young hockey players who aren’t on a fast track to the NHL, but still want to make the most of every hockey ...
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Ballard out with injured hand; Coyotes call up rookie defenseman

Ballard out with injured hand; Coyotes call up rookie defenseman [NHL.com - 1 hour ago]... AP. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -Rookie defenseman Keith Yandle was recalled Tuesday by the Phoenix Coyotes from their AHL affiliate in ...
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Q & A with Derek Booth

Q & A with Derek Booth [Bloomington Pantagraph, USA - 48 minutes ago]... It’sa path I’ve always wanted to do in my life. Is your ultimate goal to be an NHL head coach? 100 percent. Will I ever make it? I don’t know. ...
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Broncos' Wudrick bucks drought against Bruins

Broncos' Wudrick bucks drought against Bruins [Abbotsford News, Canada - 34 minutes ago]... "I got a little excited, like (Washington Capitals winger) Alexander Ovechkin," Wudrick said. "I think he's the most exciting player in the NHL right now. ...
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Craig off to a red-hot start

Craig off to a red-hot start [Abbotsford News, Canada - 33 minutes ago]... Craig, 24, hasn't set specific statistical goals for his first full NHL season - more important than the numbers, he said, is building a reputation for rock ...
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Monday, October 09, 2006

Filppula nears return, but where?

Filppula nears return, but where? [Detroit Free Press, United States - 2 hours ago]... But where will he do so? Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said he didn’t know, but added that, “ I think Fill’s an NHL player.”. ...
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Over-analyzed Kessel quickly flashing A skills for B's

Over-analyzed Kessel quickly flashing A skills for B's [CBS SportsLine.com - 2 hours ago]... Several hours before his NHL debut, as he quietly went about his business in a near-empty Boston Bruins dressing room, Phil Kessel had to repeat an answer he'd ...
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Scoring in bunches

Scoring in bunches [Roto Times Fantasy Sports - 1 hour ago]... You can see them talking on the bench.". Given all the power-play opportunity in the new NHL, highly skilled youngsters are having an easier time making a mark. ...
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The poolies dilemma - finding top-line talent sure to stay there

The poolies dilemma - finding top-line talent sure to stay there [Metro Toronto, Canada - 1 hour ago]... wasted waiver pick. We're talking here about the undrafted player who finds himself on the top scoring line on an NHL team. It's a ...
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Bill Meltzer | NHL.com correspondent

Bill Meltzer | NHL.com correspondent [NHL.com - 1 hour ago]... That's why many NHL players are extremely fussy about their sticks, down to the amount of tape applied to the stick blade and shaft. ...
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Germany's most famous beer maid is made in Arizona

Germany's most famous beer maid is made in Arizona [AZ Central.com, AZ - 1 hour ago]... But I do have an escort. Question: In 2003, you were the in-arena host and spokesperson for the Coyotes. How much do you know about hockey and the NHL? ...
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Preview of the "U"

Preview of the "U" [OurSports Central (press release), WI - 1 hour ago]... Muzzatti has been in net for 62 career National Hockey League (NHL) games and was the goaltender for Team Italy during the 2006 Winter Olympics. ...
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Wild Prices Among NHL'S Highest

Wild Prices Among NHL'S Highest [Charlotte Business Journal, NC - 5 minutes ago]... The average NHL team has a Fan Cost Index of $258.08. ... The Wild's average ticket price of $51.37 ranks sixth in the NHL. The league average is $43.13. ...
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Sunday, October 08, 2006

Extraordinary Joe anchoring ordinary team

Extraordinary Joe anchoring ordinary team [Canada.com, Canada - 1 hour ago]... The world has essentially crumbled around the best player BC has ever produced, the magnificent star entering his 18th season in the NHL surrounded by ...
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Under The Radar?

Under The Radar? [WagerWeb, Costa Rica - 1 hour ago]... Author Bio: Tim Sullivan is the Deputy Sports Editor of the New York Post, in charge of the NFL, NHL and NCAA football and basketball. ...
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Ducks power past Coyotes

Ducks power past Coyotes [AZ Central.com, AZ - 1 hour ago]... Nagy returned to the ice minutes later. ... A survey by Team Marketing Reports found that the Coyotes' average ticket price, $25, is the NHL's lowest. ... ...
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Jackets' Zherdev ready to play

Jackets' Zherdev ready to play [CBC News, Canada - 1 hour ago]... 28. Zherdev, a 21-year-old from Ukraine, was the runner-up in goals (27) and points (54) for the Blue Jackets last season, his second in the NHL. ...
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Kopitar Gives Kings 4-1 Win Over Blues

Kopitar Gives Kings 4-1 Win Over Blues [KFMB, CA - 48 minutes ago]... LOS ANGELES -- Anze Kopitar is off to a fast start in the NHL. The rookie forward had three assists, including one on Alexander ...
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With sniper Zherdev set to return, Jackets assign Platt to ...

With sniper Zherdev set to return, Jackets assign Platt to ... [CBC News, Canada - 41 minutes ago]... 28. The 21-year-old Ukrainian was second in goals (27) and points (54) with the Blue Jackets last season, his second in the NHL. ...
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NFL, NASCAR, NHL, Other stuff

NFL, NASCAR, NHL, Other stuff [SportingNews.com - 30 minutes ago]... 18.5 points for an NFL team??? Take em Peyton, Harrison and Wayne play at most 3 Q. TN scores late for the back door cover. Saints ...
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