Blog: The Finnish Line

Victoria Cup Celebration 200909.27.2009 / 01:25 PM ET We  just finished here at the Victoria Cup Celebration 2009, which is Chicago's only public appearance here in Helsinki. The Hawks were warmly received upon arrival in Sihlcity...
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Rampage Defeat Stars 4-3 In Final Preseason Game

AUSTIN (September 27, 2009) - The San Antonio Rampage finished the preseason with a4-3 win over the AHL's newest team, the Texas Stars, at Cedar Par... - AHL San Antonio Rampage
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Brock Beukeboom has two points as the Greyhounds beat Ottawa 3-2

OTTAWA - Brock Beukeboom scored once and added an assist as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds continued their perfect start to the Ontario Hockey League season with a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa 67's.James Livingston, on the power play, an...
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Montreal Assigns Sergei Kostitsyn To Hamilton

MONTREAL, QC - Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today that forward Sergei Kostitsyn has been assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs ... - AHL Hamilton Bulldogs
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Admirals Release Seven

Milwaukee, WI-The Milwaukee Admirals announced today that they have released forwards Mark Derlago, Adam Krug, Jozef Sladok, and Mike Taylor and defen... - AHL Milwaukee Admirals
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Five third period goals pace Portland to a 6-1 win over Seattle

Six different Winterhawks found the back of the net during their home opener at the Memorial Coliseum Saturday as the Winterhawks defeated Seattle by ... - WHL Portland Winterhawks
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Saturday's WHL Roundup

The Chilliwack Bruins found their scoring groove a little too late Saturday night.Brett Connolly had three goals as the Prince George Cougars held on for a 7-6 win over the Bruins in Western Hockey League action Saturday. Greg Fraser, Br...
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Crunch Announce Roster Moves

Syracuse, NY (September 26, 2009) - The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the following players have been released from their AHL training camp try... - AHL Syracuse Crunch
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Malkin finding his comfort level in Pittsburgh

As he prepares to enter his fourth NHL season, Penguins center Evgeni Malkin finally feels at home in Pittsburgh."I'm so comfortable now. I come back (for the season) and I think it's my second home," Malkin told NHL.com. &qu...
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Jonas Gustavsson looks sharp as Maple Leafs beat Detroit 2-1

TORONTO - The Monster finally has his first memorable moment with the Toronto Maple Leafs.After spending most of training camp on the sidelines, Jonas Gustavsson was sharp in his debut at Air Canada Centre on Saturday night. He stopped a...
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Yan Stastny Assigned to Peoria

ST. LOUIS (September 24, 2009) - St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has reduced its roster to 28 players by assigning fo... - AHL Peoria Rivermen
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Ottawa Assigns Brodeur To Binghamton

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - The Binghamton Senators, in conjunction with the Ottawa Senators, announced that goaltender Mike Brodeur has been assigned to the A... - AHL Binghamton Senators
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Kings defenceman O'Donnell suspended five games for cross-check

TORONTO - Los Angeles Kings defenceman Sean O'Donnell has been suspended five games, including the first two of the regular season, for a match penalty during a pre-season game against the New York Islanders.The NHL announced the suspens...
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1959 European tour sparked Hull to stardom

How you say, gib mir ein Bier? Not every player was thrilled with the 1959 European tour. Bruins center Bronco Horvath, who had fallen to 19 goals and 39 points in his second season after breaking in with a 30-goal rookie season, was r...
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Answering a few of the critics

Kukla's Korner Three weeks ago, I wrote about taking in a new tenant, a tenant that knows nothing about hockey. I asked for your suggestions, and I am putting my game plan together. I hope to take Nikki (and another roommate who is mov...
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San Jose Sharks sign veteran free-agent forward Manny Malhotra

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks have signed free-agent centre Manny Malhotra to a contract.The team did not announce terms of the deal Wednesday. Malhotra has played 12 seasons in the NHL, posting a career-high 35 points last seas...
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Tippett reportedly next to coach in Phoenix

TSN is reporting former Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippett will be named the next coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.The Coyotes have said they will make a major announcement regarding the structure of their hockey operations department at 6 p.m. ET. T...
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Marlies Sign Pair of Defencemen to AHL Contracts

Jeff Jackson, General Manager of the Toronto Marlies, announced today that the club has signed defencemen Todd Perry and Eric Werner to American Hocke... - AHL Toronto Marlies
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Blog: Taking Stockholm

Clock is ticking09.21.2009 / 2:45 PM Exactly one week from today, Taking Stockholm is going to, well, take Stockholm. Although I'm going to be a tourist in a foreign land, I will also use this blog to be your tour guide through the Stockholm...
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ECHL's Florida Advances To Elite Eight In The Hockey News Jersey Rankings

The Florida Everblades have advanced to the Elite Eight in the ... - ECHL
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Admirals General Manager Mike Butters Re-assigned by Lightning

TAMPA BAY, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL parent club of the Norfolk Admirals, announced today that Admirals General Manager Mike Butters has bee... - AHL Norfolk Admirals
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Blog: The Finnish Line

Off we go!09.21.2009 / 1:45 PM The 2009 Compuware NHL Premiere Series will be here before you know it.Here at the Finnish Line, we will cover the excellent adventures of the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers as they head to Europe....
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Windsor Acquires Draft Picks from Guelph Storm

(Windsor) Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel today announced that the Spitfires have acquired a 7th round pick in the ... - OHL Windsor Spitfires
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Rampage Announce 2009 Training Camp Roster

SAN ANTONIO (September 21, 2009) - San Antonio Rampage General Manager Brad Treliving today announced that the club will open training camp with 35 pl... - AHL San Antonio Rampage
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Moose to hold 4th annual Season Ticket Holders Reception Tuesday

The Manitoba Moose would like to advise the media they will be holding their fourth annual Season Ticket Holder Reception in the Exchange Restaurant a... - AHL Manitoba Moose
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Carolina Assigns Nine To Albany

ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats announced today that the club has been assigned nine players by the parent Carolina Hurricanes and will open traini... - AHL Albany River Rats
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Chiefs To Hold Press Conference

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - The Johnstown Chiefs announced today that they will be holding a press conference this Friday to introduce new head coach Jeff Flanag... - ECHL Johnstown Chiefs
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Wolves Add Sipotz and Buckley to Training Camp

The Chicago Wolves have signed defensemen BRENDAN BUCKLEY and BRIAN SIPOTZ (SIHP-ihts) to Professional Tryout Contracts (PTO). BUCKLEY racked up e... - AHL Chicago Wolves
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Worcester Sharks Announce Training Camp Roster

WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks General Manager Wayne Thomas announced the training camp roster for the Sharks in preparation for the teams\' fourth seas... - AHL Worcester Sharks
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Red Wings, Farjestad follow similar paths to success

"The Farjestad language. Everybody is familiar with that tone and nobody has to feel bad about it. It's high pitched sometimes. We have reasons to get mad and we show that. We want to be together in madness, sadness and gladness."-...
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Blaze Reaching High With Two Signings

Rolling Meadows, Illinois - The Chicago Blaze are pleased to announce that defensemen Kevin High and forward Tim Spryszak have signed contracts for th... - AAHL Chicago Blaze
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Helber's Swedish adventure becomes a career

Swedish hockey in jeopardy says Helber Unless pro hockey teams in Sweden find new ways to create revenue, the future of Swedish hockey is very much in jeopardy, Linkoping Hockey Club President Mike Helber, a native of Ann Arbor, Mich.,...
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Niemi Returns to Blades Defense

The Saskatoon Blades welcomed the return of defenseman Jyri Niemi (Hameenkyro, Finland) from the camp of the New York Islanders on Sunday night.Ni... - WHL Saskatoon Blades
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Blades Get Kytnar Back in the Fold

The Saskatoon Blades received a major boost on Sunday night with the reassignment of forward Milan Kytnar (Topolcany, Slovakia) from the Edmonton Oile... - WHL Saskatoon Blades
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PEI Rocket Acquire Marco Cousineau from Voltigeurs

The PEI Rocket announced today that they have acquired goaltender Marco Cousineau from the Drummondville Voltigeurs in exchange for their first round ... - QMJHL P.E.I. Rocket
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Cats Coffee Talk

Home Opening Weekend a Winner:More than 10,000 fans helped the Wildcats celebrate the beginning of their 14th during Home Opening Weekend. With T... - QMJHL Moncton Wildcats
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Mignardi Becker Shoes Attacker Of The Week

The Owen Sound Attack has named fourth year forward Bobby Mignardi the Becker Shoes Attacker of the Week for the week ending September 23rd, 2009.... - OHL Owen Sound Attack
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Lagac and Clermont earn TELUS player of the week awards

BOUCHERVILLE, Monday, September 21, 2009 - Chicoutimi Saguenens forward Jacob Lagac and Gatineau Olympiques goaltender Maxime Clermont today were na... - QMJHL
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Storm Lose To Stars In Shootout, 3-2

LINCOLN, NE - The Tri-City Storm rallied from a two goal deficit after the first period, however loss to the Lincoln Stars on Sunday night in a shooto... - USHL Tri-City Storm
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Ranger hopefuls help team to first win

LATEST NEWSDubinsky, Rangers agree to termsNHL.comNew York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Brandon Dubinsky. READ MORE ›&nb...
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Rowinski, Howden each score twice as Warriors hammer Raiders 7-2

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Brendan Rowinski and Quinton Howden each scored twice as the Moose Jaw Warriors beat the Prince Albert Raiders 7-2 Saturday night in Western Hockey League action.Travis Hamonic, Spencer Edwards and Jesse Paradis also s...
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Kassian scores game-winner as Peterborough edges Belleville 3-2

BELLEVILLE, Ont. - Zach Kassian scored midway through the third period to give the Peterborough Petes a 3-2 victory over the Belleville Bulls in Ontario Hockey League action Saturday night.Kassian - selected 13th overall by the Buffalo S...
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Peters makes 39 saves to lead Spirit to 3-2 win over Attack

OWEN SOUND, Ont. - Anthony Peters made 39 saves and the Saginaw Spirit beat the Owen Sound Attack 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action Saturday.Barry Sanderson, T.J. Brodie and Stephen Francella scored for Saginaw (2-0-0).Bobby Mig...
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Boston Bruins say they did best to keep free agent Phil Kessel

BOSTON - The Bruins did their best to keep restricted free agent Phil Kessel before giving in to his desire to be traded and making a deal with Toronto."This is not about frugality," Boston general manager Peter Chiarelli said on Saturda...
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Rangers agree to terms with Dubinsky

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Brandon Dubinsky.Dubinsky, 23, has skated in all 82 regular season games in each of the las...
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Bruins say they did best to keep Kessel

BOSTON (AP) -The Bruins did their best to keep restricted free agent Phil Kessel before acceding to his desire to be traded and making a deal with Toronto."This is not about frugality," Boston general manager Peter Chiarelli said on Saturday. "...
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Time to Speak Up

Time to Speak UpThe City of Ottawa has organized a series of public consultation sessions to inform people on the Lansdowne Partnership Plan, wh... - OHL Ottawa 67's
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Jackals Players Receive Opportunity To Succeed At Next Level

Nine players contracted by the Elmira Jackals are scheduled to participate in an American Hockey League (AHL) exhibition game tonight with the Bingham... - ECHL Elmira Jackals
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Rangers and Sting Complete Trade

The Kitchener Rangers Head Coach and General Manager Steve Spott announced today that the team has completed a trade with the Sarnia Sting. In the dea... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Bobcats Fall in Showcase Finale 4-1

BLAINE, MN - The Bismarck Bobcats got in trouble early as a big first period from Traverse City carried the North Stars to a 4-1 win over the Bobcats ... - NAHL Bismarck Bobcats
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Raiders Whip Wheat Kings In Opener

Prince Albert, SK -- The Brandon Wheat Kings kicked off the 2009-10 Western Hockey League season Friday night with a 6-1 loss to the hometown Prince A... - WHL Brandon Wheat Kings
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Ocampo Released

The Owen Sound Attack has announced they have released forward Josh Ocampo. Ocampo, a Brampton, ON. native tallied 5 goals and 9 assists in 46 games d... - OHL Owen Sound Attack
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Blue Jackets' Jason Chimera wheeled off ice on stretcher

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera has been wheeled off the ice on a stretcher after being checked into the boards by Minnesota Wild centre Eric Belanger.The hit came with 6:17 to play in the second period of F...
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Olympic camp gave Morrow confidence in knee

2009-10 PREVIEW: STARSStars have something to prove in 2009-10Eric Stephen - NHL.com CorrespondentAfter missing the playoffs last season, the Dallas Stars enter the 2009-10 season with a new coach and general manager and a mandate to r...
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Friday's QMJHL roundup

Taylor Lambke scored twice in the third and Nicholas Champion made 35 saves for Acadie-Bathurst as the Titan downed the Halifax Mooseheads 3-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Friday.The Mooseheads (0-3-0) jumped out to 1-0 le...
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Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa caps four-goal rally as Anaheim beats Coyotes 4-3

PHOENIX - Defenceman Luca Sbisa scored on a power play 1:23 into overtime to cap the Anaheim Ducks' four-goal rally in a 4-3 exhibition victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Friday night.Joffrey Lupul scored twice and Dan Sexton added a go...
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Jason Blake scores, adds assist as Maple Leafs slip past Penguins 4-3

PITTSBURGH - Jason Blake played a part in two of four power-play goals scored by Toronto in the second period and the Maple Leafs downed the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in an exhibition game Friday night.Blake scored, then assisted on defenc...
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Mayer and Cizikas score 56 seconds apart as Majors beat Battalion

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Jordan Mayer and Casey Cizikas scored 56 seconds apart in the second period to lead the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors to a 3-2 win over the Brampton Battalion in Ontario Hockey League action Friday.The Majors, playing...
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Mike Comrie stellar in return as Oilers pound Panthers 4-0

EDMONTON - Mike Comrie couldn't have asked for a better hockey homecoming.Comrie had four assists in his return engagement to Edmonton as the Oilers remained perfect in exhibition play, defeating the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Friday night....
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Wolf Pack Start Training Camp Saturday

HARTFORD, September 18, 2009: Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Wolf Pack\'s 2009 training camp will begin t... - AHL Hartford Wolf Pack
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Rivermen Announce Training Camp Schedule

PEORIA, Ill. (September 18, 2009) - Peoria Rivermen General Manager Kevin McDonald announced the schedule and invitees for the 2009 Rivermen Training ... - AHL Peoria Rivermen
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Report: Leafs acquire Kessel from Bruins for three draft picks

Phil Kessel has been rumored to be on the go for months now, and he landed Friday night in Toronto.According to TSN, the Boston Bruins traded the talented young forward to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a pair of first-round draft picks a...
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Bulls Dedicate 2009-2010 Season to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton

The Belleville Bulls OHL franchise announced today that it will dedicate the entire 2009-2010 season to the men and women of the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton ... - OHL Belleville Bulls
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Mavericks Sign Two Rookies to Roster

INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - Missouri Mavericks\' Head Coach Scott Hillman announced Friday the Central Hockey League (CHL) club has signed rookie forward... - CHL Missouri Mavericks
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Tigers Help Hospice Palliative Care Society

Medicine Hat, AB - The Medicine Hat Regional Hospice Palliative Care Society has a little more cash in their coffers thanks to the Medicine Hat Tigers... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Former Sens forward Dany Heatley joins the Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Dany Heatley said he enjoyed his first day of practice with the San Jose Sharks on Friday.The 28-year-old left-winger was introduced at a news conference in San Jose, where he said he wants to put the past behind him a...
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National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) and National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) team up on campaign to raise concussion awareness

DALLAS, DENVER -- Concussions are by far the most common, and one of the most difficult to manage injuries seen in sports today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are between 1.6 million and 3.8 million brain injur...
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Stampede Individual Game Tickets on Sale Monday at 10 AM

Sioux Falls, SD-The Sioux Falls Stampede announced today that individual game tickets for all 30 regular season home games will go on sale on Monday, ... - USHL Sioux Falls Stampede
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Messier, Richter, Devellano to receive Patrick Trophy

Hockey Hall of Fame center Mark Messier, New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter and Detroit Red Wings Senior Vice President Jim Devellano are this year's recipients of the Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the Un...
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Gladiators Individual Game Tickets On Sale October 3rd

The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that individual game tickets for the 2009-10 season will go on sale beginning Saturday, October 3, 2009 starti... - ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators
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Hall prepared to thrive in year of expectations

"I haven't been thinking about that (Entry Draft) too much. Hopefully I'll have a good year and at the end of it, I'll hopefully go as high as I can."-- Taylor HallIn preparation for the 2010 World Junior Championship, Hoc...
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ECHL Board of Governors Preseason Meeting

PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL Board of Governors held their Preseason Meetingon Wednesday in Chicago. Chicago Blackhawks President John McD... - ECHL
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Sea Dogs And Can Am Charters Launch Write Your Favourite Player Campaign

SAINT JOHN, NB --- The Saint John Sea Dogs and Can Am Charters have partnered in a new initiative for the 2009-10 QMJHL season which aims to enhance t... - QMJHL Saint John Sea Dogs
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Blades Kick Off with Banner Raising Night

The Saskatoon Blades open the 2009-10 regular season tonight at Credit Union Centre against the Regina Pats. Doors open at 5:30 pm.The 2008-09 Ea... - WHL Saskatoon Blades
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Cautious start, but Theoren Fleury caps comeback game with shootout goal

CALGARY - Theoren Fleury's first NHL game in over six years didn't definitely answer the question if he can be a regular in the league, but he punctuated his return in storybook style.The 41-year-old scored the winning goal in a shootout...
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Rookie Colin Wilson records three points as Predators blank Thrashers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Rookie Colin Wilson had a goal and two assists, and Nashville captain Jason Arnott had a goal and an assist in a 5-0 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night in the pre-season opener for both.Wilson signed ...
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Duchene is Avs' next great hope

2009-10 PREVIEW: AVALANCHE

Sakic-less Avalanche start to rebuild
Rick Sadowski - NHL.com Correspondent
The Colorado Avalanche have a new GM, a new coaching staff and a lot of new players in what figures to be a rebuilding year after a las...

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Tavares scoreless in debut as Islanders fall to Oilers

John Tavares didn't light up the scoreboard in his first professional game. Then again, neither did the rest of the New York Islanders.

The No. 1 pick in the Entry Draft last June didn't have a goal or an assist and went more than 47 m...

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St. Louis Blues get goal from Paul Kariya in pre-season win over Wild

ST. LOUIS - Paul Kariya scored in his first game action in almost a year to help the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the Minnesota Wild in the pre-season opener for both teams.




Erik Johnson also returned for St. Louis,...

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Pro hockey returns to Zagreb

Ice hockey in the Croatian capital city of Zagreb has a long tradition, spanning 93 years since the first game was played between the HASK (Croatian Academic Sport Club) and PHSD (First Croatian Sport Community). As the only city in Croati...

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Marc-Andre Fleury's save erased doubts about big-game ability

PITTSBURGH - Marc-Andre Fleury spent the summer of 2008 being constantly reminded about the save he didn't make.




With the Pittsburgh Penguins desperate to win Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final against Detroit and force a Game 7, Fleury defl...

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Tavares goes scoreless in debut as Isles lose

John Tavares, the first pick in the 2009 Entry Draft, played in his first NHL game Wednesday night but was held without a point in the New York Islanders' 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place.

He was credited with only one shot on go...

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