Archive for February, 2010

Edmonton Oilers News – IOC reprimands Slovakia’s Lubomir Visnovsky of Edmonton Oilers for – Los Angeles Times

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A Slovakian hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers has been reprimanded for a minor doping violation at the Vancouver Olympics. The IOC said Sunday that Lubomir Visnovsky tested positive for a stimulant contained Read more about this article

Sid the Kid has a new label: Olympic hero. Already considered Canada’s greatest player since Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby did something the Great One never did, scoring the winning goal in overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States Read more about this article

Edmonton Oilers News – Oilers Lubomir Visnovsky reprimanded by the IOC for an anti-doping – Edmonton Journal

Oilers Lubomir Visnovsky reprimanded by the IOC for an anti-doping – Edmonton Journal
VANCOUVER — Oilers defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky has been reprimanded by the International Olympic Committee for an anti-doping rules violation. While in Vancouver with the Slovakian Olympic team, he admitted to taking Advil Cold & Sinus medication

Oilers goalie Khabibulin to face upgraded extreme DUI charge – Edmonton Journal
EDMONTON — Nikolai Khabibulin’s blood-alcohol level exceeded the legal limit to the point where the Edmonton Oilers documents, the extreme DUI is one of four charges he faces. The 37-year-old, arrested near his Paradise Valley home, has been

IOC reprimands Slovakia’s Lubomir Visnovsky of Edmonton Oilers for – Los Angeles Times
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A Slovakian hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers has been reprimanded for a minor doping violation at the Vancouver Olympics. The IOC said Sunday that Lubomir Visnovsky tested positive for a stimulant contained

Edmonton Oilers – Chicago Tribune
Actress and singer Hilary Duff, who had a recurring guest role on the popular CW series last season, is engaged to Edmonton Oilers forward Mike Comrie. Publicist Nanci Ryder says the two were engaged

MLA hits gym to shed weight, add heft to health message – Edmonton Journal
Dr. Raj Sherman has handed himself a prescription to combat a condition that has attacked him relentlessly since he became Edmonton-Meadowlark’s MLA two years ago. “I’ve put on 20 pounds (9.09 kilos) since taking office,” says Sherman. “It

Oilers – MLA hits gym to shed weight, add heft to health message – Edmonton Journal

MLA hits gym to shed weight, add heft to health message – Edmonton Journal
Dr. Raj Sherman has handed himself a prescription to combat a condition that has attacked him relentlessly since he became Edmonton-Meadowlark’s MLA two years ago. “I’ve put on 20 pounds (9.09 kilos) since taking office,” says Sherman. “It

Olympic Capsules: Crosby’s goal wins gold, Canada beats U.S. 3-2 in OT – Brownsville Herald
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — This was the best possible way to end the Olympics for Canada. Sidney Crosby, shut down most of the tournament, wristed a shot past Ryan Miller 7:40 into overtime after the United States tied it with 24.4 seconds left

Edmonton Oilers – Chicago Tribune
Actress and singer Hilary Duff, who had a recurring guest role on the popular CW series last season, is engaged to Edmonton Oilers forward Mike Comrie. Publicist Nanci Ryder says the two were engaged

Final Day In Vancouver All About Hockey – NPR News
Only one thing mattered to most Canadians on the last day of the Vancouver Olympics, and it had nothing to do with who performs what in the closing ceremony. Canada vs. the United States. In the finale of the hockey tournament. Playing for the last

Edmonton Oilers Hockey – Murray thinking defence first as trade deadline looms – Toronto Sun

Bryan Murray is spending the weekend working the phones. While Senators coach Cory Clouston cancelled the club’s practice Saturday at Scotiabank Place, there was no rest for Ottawa’s GM as Murray tries to bolster his roster before Wednesday’s 3 Click here to learn more

EDMONTON — For the most part, the Edmonton Oilers maintain they won’t be living on uneasy street when the NHL trading window reopens on Monday. Perhaps there will be a: “are you hearing anything?” text fired off to an agent. Maybe there will be a Click here to learn more

Kathy Lewis makes a great point. “Peace Officer” Drew Boyle should be ashamed of himself (Letters, Feb. 23).As a society, we provide law enforcement excellent pay and the privilege of carrying restricted and prohibited weapons, not to mention the Click here to learn more

Edmonton Oilers Hockey – Worst part for Oilers is not knowing – Vancouver Sun

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'We take pride in American hockey' Edmonton Journal The friendly jabs and timely banter had not yet begun, but it will definitely be on display prominently today when the Edmonton Oilers hit the ice for … Oilers rooting for Canada-USA finalCANOE Quinn a homerEdmonton Sun Coaches aim to fine-tune team's play in own zoneEdmonton Journal Edmonton Journal -Edmonton Sun all 13 news articles »

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Home stretch FOXSports.com Shawn Horcoff and Dustin Penner have had distinctly different seasons with the Edmonton Oilers through 61 games. But both are looking for a solid finish as … and more »

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'Business as usual' Toronto Sun By Robert Tychkowski, QMI Agency Steve Staios takes part in an Edmonton Oilers' team practice at Rexall Place. (DAVID BLOOM,EDMONTON SUN) Hockey players are … and more »

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Oilers back at it Toronto Sun By ROBERT TYCHKOWSKI, QMI Agency Head coach Pat Quinn watches an Edmonton Oilers' team practice at Rexall Place Wednesday afternoon. (DAVID BLOOM/ Edmonton … Only thing left to play for: prideEdmonton Journal Gagner expects to play in next game against NashvilleEdmonton Journal Gagner still on limpToronto Sun all 39 news articles »

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Oilers – Murray thinking defence first as trade deadline looms – Toronto Sun

Bryan Murray is spending the weekend working the phones. While Senators coach Cory Clouston cancelled the club’s practice Saturday at Scotiabank Place, there was no rest for Ottawa’s GM as Murray tries to bolster his roster before Wednesday’s 3 Continued

Edmonton Oilers News – Murray thinking defence first as trade deadline looms – Ottawa Sun

Bryan Murray is spending the weekend working the phones. While Senators coach Cory Clouston cancelled the club’s practice Saturday at Scotiabank Place, there was no rest for Ottawa’s GM as Murray tries to bolster his roster before Wednesday’s 3 Click here to learn more

Plans to place Alberta prominently at the Olympics were at least three years in the making, from building a plaza near B.C. Place dedicated to promoting the province, to renting a train to took people on the scenic trip from Vancouver to Whistler Click here to learn more

I’m Ryan Parfrey. I’m from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I’m 21 years old, and work full-time in the retail industry. I’m a huge fan of the Edmonton Oilers, and just hockey in general. I’m also a big fan of the MLB Click here to learn more

Finland and Slovakia have enjoyed impressive runs during the Olympics. Only one, however, will leave with a medal when they meet for the bronze on Saturday night. The Finns’ hopes of returning to the championship game ended in jaw-dropping fashion Click here to learn more

Edmonton Oilers – Finland-Slovakia Preview – NBC Sports

Finland-Slovakia Preview – NBC Sports
Finland and Slovakia have enjoyed impressive runs during the Olympics. Only one, however, will leave with a medal when they meet for the bronze on Saturday night. The Finns’ hopes of returning to the championship game ended in jaw-dropping fashion

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I’m Ryan Parfrey. I’m from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I’m 21 years old, and work full-time in the retail industry. I’m a huge fan of the Edmonton Oilers, and just hockey in general. I’m also a big fan of the MLB

Stelmach applauds $13M spent on Olympic presence – Edmonton Journal
Plans to place Alberta prominently at the Olympics were at least three years in the making, from building a plaza near B.C. Place dedicated to promoting the province, to renting a train to took people on the scenic trip from Vancouver to Whistler

Canada earns rematch with U.S. for hockey gold – Detroit News
Vancouver, British Columbia — It ended up being a nail-biter, but Canada survived to play the United States for the gold medal in Olympic men’s hockey Friday, beating an upstart Slovakia team, 3-2. “I can’t wait,” Canada forward Jarome Iginla said

Edmonton Oilers Hockey – Murray thinking defence first as trade deadline looms – Ottawa Sun

Murray thinking defence first as trade deadline looms – Ottawa Sun
Bryan Murray is spending the weekend working the phones. While Senators coach Cory Clouston cancelled the club’s practice Saturday at Scotiabank Place, there was no rest for Ottawa’s GM as Murray tries to bolster his roster before Wednesday’s 3

Stelmach applauds $13M spent on Olympic presence – Edmonton Journal
Plans to place Alberta prominently at the Olympics were at least three years in the making, from building a plaza near B.C. Place dedicated to promoting the province, to renting a train to took people on the scenic trip from Vancouver to Whistler

Quinn a homer – Edmonton Sun
Pat Quinn will be the same place just about everyone else in the country will be Sunday afternoon: parked in front of a television cheering for Canada. “It’ll be an incredible day of excitement,” the former Team Canada coach said after Oilers

Worst part for Oilers is not knowing – Vancouver Sun
EDMONTON — For the most part, the Edmonton Oilers maintain they won’t be living on uneasy street when the NHL trading window reopens on Monday. Perhaps there will be a: “are you hearing anything?” text fired off to an agent. Maybe there will be a

NHL teams ready to deal – Ottawa Sun
EDMONTON: GM Steve Tambellini has huge issues: He has players nobody wants. Teams are calling about D Ladislav Smid, but the Oilers want to keep him WASHINGTON: There is talk the Capitals will make a pitch for Vokoun or Thomas. Goaltending might

Edmonton Oilers News – Watch Team Canada go for gold – Edmonton Journal

Watch Team Canada go for gold – Edmonton Journal

Watch Team Canada go for gold Edmonton Journal All proceeds above the cost of running the event will go to the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association and Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, a charity which … and more »

Home stretch – FOXSports.com

Home stretch FOXSports.com Shawn Horcoff and Dustin Penner have had distinctly different seasons with the Edmonton Oilers through 61 games. But both are looking for a solid finish as … and more »

Oilers rooting for Canada-USA final – CANOE

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Oilers rooting for Canada-USA final CANOE By ROBERT TYCHKOWSKI, QMI Agency While most of the Edmonton Oilers flocked to sandy beaches all over the world during the Olympic break, their thoughts are … Game recap: Team Canada defeats Slovakia – 3-2Low On Oil (blog) Canada vs. United States in Olympic Men's Hockey, Men's Speed Skating and …Examiner.com Canada wins to set up gold medal game against USHouston Chronicle The Detroit News -ESPN all 7,090 news articles »