Archive for February, 2010

Stanley Cup News – Wolves To Host John Anderson Night On Saturday – OurSports Central

Wolves To Host John Anderson Night On Saturday – OurSports Central
The Chicago Wolves will host “John Anderson Night,” presented by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, at their game against the Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena on Sat., Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. The team will honor its longtime head coach, who now

Stanley Cup – Babcock on coaching Canada: ‘It’s the ultimate’ – Modesto Bee

Babcock on coaching Canada: ‘It’s the ultimate’ – Modesto Bee
Being the best hockey nation in the world means a lot to Canada.” Babcock seems about as prepared and qualified as possible for the job. He helped the Detroit Red Wings hoist the Stanley Cup in 2008 and was a win away from repeating last year.

Minnesota Wild ship goalie Wade Dubielewicz back to minor leagues – FOXSports.com
The Wild sent goaltender Wade Dubielewicz back to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League on Sunday, leaving them with three goalies. Backup goalie Josh Harding has been sidelined off and on by an injured hip. Harding’s status will be re

NHL at the Olympic Break – Bleacherreport.com
The NHL has come to a halt for two weeks while the world’s best fight for gold in Vancouver. What better time than to look at who may or may not have the best shot at winning the Stanley Cup. There are three powerhouse teams in the league this year

Stanley Cup – Welcome to the NFL ‘offseason’ – CNN Sports Illustrated

Welcome to the NFL ‘offseason’ – CNN Sports Illustrated
LOS ANGELES — Yes, Los Angeles. Out here for a little R&R and hockey; I saw the Kings and the new Brodeur manhandle Colorado 3-0 Saturday night. (OK, maybe I’m jumping the gun 400 wins early for Jonathan Quick , the NHL wins leader at the Olympic

A little PR creativity can go a long way in selling a story – Sports Business Journal
The following letter is addressed to guest columnist Andy Furman, who wrote “Social media can’t replace good salesmanship, creativity,” in the Feb. 1-7 issue of SportsBusiness Journal. I wanted to send you a note and let you know how I

Women’s hockey must be fixed or dropped – YAHOO!
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The opening rounds of women’s hockey at the Winter Olympics are not sport. They are ritual slaughter. The sport’s beasts – all two of them – put such savage, severe beatings on their feckless opponents that

After Olympics, NHL faces frantic finish – NBC Sports
When the Olympic flame is snuffed out on Feb. 28, and hockey’s best and a brightest return to their pro teams, the NHL will be in a six-week free fall to the Stanley Cup playoffs. On average, each club will have to play roughly 20 games over 40 days

Let’s Predict the NHL 09-10 Stanley Cup – Associated Content
If you’re a true sports fan then you know trying to predict something in the sports world is almost impossible, there are no give me’s in sport just look at last Sundays Super Bowl; the “professionals” expected the Colts to win. So I am interested in

Stanley Cup News – After Olympics, NHL faces frantic finish – NBC Sports

When the Olympic flame is snuffed out on Feb. 28, and hockey’s best and a brightest return to their pro teams, the NHL will be in a six-week free fall to the Stanley Cup playoffs. On average, each club will have to play roughly 20 games over 40 days Learn more

If you’re a true sports fan then you know trying to predict something in the sports world is almost impossible, there are no give me’s in sport just look at last Sundays Super Bowl; the “professionals” expected the Colts to win. So I am interested in Learn more

LOS ANGELES — Yes, Los Angeles. Out here for a little R&R and hockey; I saw the Kings and the new Brodeur manhandle Colorado 3-0 Saturday night. (OK, maybe I’m jumping the gun 400 wins early for Jonathan Quick , the NHL wins leader at the Olympic Learn more

Stanley Cup Hockey – Welcome to the NFL ‘offseason’ – CNN Sports Illustrated

LOS ANGELES — Yes, Los Angeles. Out here for a little R&R and hockey; I saw the Kings and the new Brodeur manhandle Colorado 3-0 Saturday night. (OK, maybe I’m jumping the gun 400 wins early for Jonathan Quick , the NHL wins leader at the Olympic For more info click here

The 2010 Winter Olympics are underway and already we have seen tragedy and triumph. As the last couple of games get over today, most NHL fans will look to the Olympics next. Instead of watching NHL teams face each other, they will be cheering for For more info click here

Stanley Cup News – Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry hits new level – YAHOO!

VANCOUVER (AFP) – Canada’s Sidney Crosby and Russia’s Alex Ovechkin, the National Hockey League ‘s two top stars, carry their heated personal rivalry into the Vancouver Olympics and a possible showdown for gold. As the best playmakers on favored Read more about this article

NHL referee Kerry Fraser, whose first Stanley Cup final gig was the 1985 matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers, will work his last league game on April 11 with the Flyers facing the New York Rangers. Fraser has a book due out in Read more about this article

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP): Pavel Datsyuk will be a Russian first and foremost over the next two weeks. His ties to the Detroit Red Wings will lag far behind. “You don’t have friends on the ice,” the dazzling center said when asked about Read more about this article

“I thought it was huge to get this win – especially against a powerhouse like Pittsburgh,” said Weber, also a defenceman for Canada who was sharing an evening flight with Crosby to Vancouver after the game. “They’ve got one of the most complete teams Read more about this article

If you’re a true sports fan then you know trying to predict something in the sports world is almost impossible, there are no give me’s in sport just look at last Sundays Super Bowl; the “professionals” expected the Colts to win. So I am interested in Read more about this article

Stanley Cup Hockey – Fond memories – Edmonton Journal

Fond memories – Edmonton Journal
NHL referee Kerry Fraser, whose first Stanley Cup final gig was the 1985 matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers, will work his last league game on April 11 with the Flyers facing the New York Rangers. Fraser has a book due out in

NHL: Gill’s career keeps thriving – Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Gill was a big guy who didn’t throw his body or his fists around enough. He had a hard shot, but hardly ever scored. His skating was more grinding than gliding. All of those things were true to varying degrees. But my response back then was always

Deadline-day deal? Not likely for Penguins – PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
There are expectations for the Penguins, but the one fans figure on more than retaining the Stanley Cup is a roster move by general manager Ray Shero before the March 3 NHL trade deadline. But don’t bet on a trade, even though the Penguins have never

Stanley Cup Hockey – It has been quite a year for Dan Bylsma – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It has been quite a year for Dan Bylsma – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
On this very weekend a year ago, in the Not Quite Bermuda Triangle that is Pittsburgh, Toronto, and beautiful Scranton-Wilkes Barre, a deafening ricochet of hockey reverberations launched a sports story so fantastic its protagonist still doesn’t

Dealing’s not done for Sens – Faceoff
Just in case there was any doubt, the Ottawa Senators made it clear Friday they are taking a serious run at the Stanley Cup. Even after a whirlwind day during which the Senators acquired Matt Cullen from the Carolina Hurricanes for defenceman

Let’s Predict the NHL 09-10 Stanley Cup – Associated Content
If you’re a true sports fan then you know trying to predict something in the sports world is almost impossible, there are no give me’s in sport just look at last Sundays Super Bowl; the “professionals” expected the Colts to win. So I am interested in

Deadline-day deal? Not likely for Penguins – PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
There are expectations for the Penguins, but the one fans figure on more than retaining the Stanley Cup is a roster move by general manager Ray Shero before the March 3 NHL trade deadline. But don’t bet on a trade, even though the Penguins have never

Stanley Cup News – Sullivan: Devils finally find their goal scorer – NorthJersey.com

Sullivan: Devils finally find their goal scorer – NorthJersey.com

New York Daily News

Sullivan: Devils finally find their goal scorer NorthJersey.com You don't refuse $101 million over 12 years or $70 million over seven years if you're not desperate to escape Atlanta for a chance to win a Stanley Cup, … New Jersey Devils (37-20-3) at Carolina Hurricanes (23-30-7), 7 pmMiamiHerald.com Ilya Kovalchuk admits he hasn't lived up to expectations in first four games …The Star-Ledger – NJ.com all 282 news articles »

Rangers Acquire an Enforcer, Then Win – New York Times

Rangers Acquire an Enforcer, Then Win New York Times Blair Betts, who as a member of the Rangers was injured in the Stanley Cup playoffs last season when he was elbowed by Brashear, then playing for the … and more »

Stanley Cup Hockey – Clune Becomes 435th ECHL Player To Reach NHL – ECHL.com

Clune Becomes 435th ECHL Player To Reach NHL – ECHL.com

ECHL.com

Clune Becomes 435th ECHL Player To Reach NHL ECHL.com The ECHL was represented for the ninth year in a row on the Stanley Cup champion with Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma, player Ruslan Fedotenko, … and more »

Steve Cameron: Olympic break could cure the Sharks’ playoff woes – Merced Sun-Star

Steve Cameron: Olympic break could cure the Sharks' playoff woes Merced Sun-Star … San Jose celebrates its first Stanley Cup — or at the very least, Sharks fans should be whooping and hollering very, very deep into the NHL playoffs. … and more »

Hull was awed by the Olympics – NHL.com

Times Online

Hull was awed by the Olympics NHL.com … during the Olympics, but there also was one other aspect of the Olympics that can't be duplicated during the NHL season, or in the Stanley Cup playoffs. … Johnson can see an NHL-less OlympicsESPN (blog) Olympic Hockey: Trying not to Canuck it upOPENSports.com (blog) Murphy's luck: Dover native, veteran NHL official will work Olympic GamesFoster’s Daily Democrat Madison.com -University of Hartford Informer -Bleacher Report all 4,533 news articles »