Avs' Stastny, Galiardi make for unlikely roommates

"I know how 'Footy' took in 'Duch,' and 'Tucks' took in O'Reilly, but it's pretty funny how the guys talk about how Paulie took me in, when we're only two years apart."-- T.J. GaliardiCALGARY  -- Quite the big-hearted...
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Report: Gagne on long-term injury list

Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren is quoted on CSNPhilly.com that Simon Gagne will go on long-term injury.Holmgren said the Flyers also have placed defenseman Randy Jones on re-entry waivers. Jones was on the re-entry l...
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National Team Development Program Weekly Update

THIS WEEK: Both National Team Development Program squads will be in action on home ice this week. The U.S. National Under-17 Team will meet United Sta... - USHL U.S. National Team
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Canucks star goalie Roberto Luongo has rib fracture, out until pain subsides

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Roberto Luongo will miss at least the next two Vancouver Canucks games after suffering a hairline fracture in one of his ribs.The star goaltender isn't sure how long he'll be out, but expects his absence to be far short...
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Rangers forward Gaborik to sit out against Isles

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -Star forward Marian Gaborik was ruled out of the New York Rangers' game against the New York Islanders on Wednesday because of an undisclosed injury sustained earlier this week.Gaborik, the NHL's third-leading scorer with ...
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Spitfires' Taylor Hall Named CHL Player Of The Week

Toronto, ON - The Canadian Hockey League today announced that forward Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires is the CHL Player of the Week for the week ... - OHL
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Kopitar's scoring fuels Kings' hot start

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens left wing Mike Cammalleri and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau have been named the NHL 'Three Stars' for the week ending Oct. 25.The Los Angeles Kings knew they needed mor...
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Getting Kings into playoffs is Kopitar's top priority

Kopitar proved his worth from Day 1 It didn't take long for Anze Kopitar to prove his draft-day value. In fact, his coming out celebration was in his first NHL game against the Ducks at the Honda Center in Anaheim Oct. 6, 2006."My...
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Olympic Countdown: Boyle proving he belongs

2010 OLYMPIC GAMES INFO The countdownDays until the opening game of the 2010 Olympic tournament -- 112Canada at the Winter Olympics2006: Seventh place2002: Gold medal1998: Fourth place1994: Silver medal1992: Silver medal...
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Edmonton Oilers confirm defenceman Ladislav Smid has contracted swine flu

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that defenceman Ladislav Smid has contracted swine flu.The Oilers made the announcement Tuesday night following their 3-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Smid did not miss any games due to hi...
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Sharks and Blue Jackets wrap up road trips Sunday

The San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets will be looking forward to getting on a plane and heading home Sunday night. Both teams wrap up long trips -- the Sharks to the East and Southeast, the Blue Jackets to Western Canada and Southern Calif...
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Avs confirm backup goalie Budaj has swine flu

DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Avalanche confirm that backup goalie Peter Budaj has the swine flu.Budaj didn't accompany the Avalanche on their four-game road trip that begins Tuesday night in Edmonton. There's a chance Budaj could rejoin the team l...
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Flyers Simon Gagne could need surgery on hernias

WASHINGTON -- Flyers left wing Simon Gagne's bid to play in his third Olympic Games could be in serious jeopardy. Perhaps the rest of his season is as well. Gagne has two small hernias in one of his groins, and the team is mulling surg...
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Quebec City mayor eyes return of Nordiques to NHL

QUEBEC CITY, Quebec (AP) -The mayor of Quebec City has spoken with the NHL about the possible return of the Nordiques to the NHL.Mayor Regis Labeaume said Saturday he met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman along with former Nordiques owner Marc...
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Bakersfield Condors vs. Stockton Thunder tonight

TEAM RECORDS:Bakersfield (1-0-0) - in preseasonStockton (0-1-0) - in preseasonTime: Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.Pl... - ECHL Bakersfield Condors
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Ethan Werek leads the way for Kingston as the Frontenacs beat Ottawa 3-1

OTTAWA - Ethan Werek had a goal and an assist Friday night as the Kingston Frontenacs knocked off the Ottawa 67's 3-1 in Ontario Hockey League action.Brian Lashoff scored a power-play goal late in the third period to close out the scorin...
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Babcock shuffles pairings after Franzen injury

Mike Babcock is going to spend Friday night and probably some of Saturday morning trying to figure out the best way to configure his lineup now that forward Johan Franzen is on the shelf for the next four months.The Red Wings host Wash...
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Checkers Sweep Stingrays In Preseason Series

INDIAN TRAIL, NC-The Charlotte Checkers got two second-periodgoals 25 seconds apart and hung on to defeat the South CarolinaStingrays, 3-2, sweeping... - ECHL Charlotte Checkers
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Spokane scores three in third period to down Prince Albert 5-2

SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane scored three unanswered goals in the third period to end its two-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Prince Albert Raiders in Western Hockey League action Friday night.Matt Marantz, Steve Kuhn and Tyle...
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Anderson's long NHL journey leads to Colorado

Craig Anderson could have a chip on his shoulder over never really being given an opportunity to be a No. 1 goaltender until now. Instead, he whimsically talks about the twists and turns in his life."If I wasn't a goalie, I'd prob...
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Storm Windproof Sealable Lighter - F-Storm Brunton

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Tennessee boy's imitation of "Miracle" speech gets cheers at Preds game

NASHVILLE - Josh Sacco does a pretty spot-on impersonation of actor Kurt Russell as U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks from the movie "Miracle."The Tennessee boy's recitation of the speech before the Americans' game with the Soviet Un...
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Goaltending dilemmas highlight coming days

Fantasy Forecast for Thursday, October 8WEDNESDAY'S ROUNDUP:In addition to the Fantasy Forecast, this season we are introducing Top Picks to help you make those tough active lineup decisions. Top Picks will highlight which players ...
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Americans fight hard in first preseason game, lose 4-3 to Brahmas

ALLEN, Texas - The Americans played the first game in the club's history tonight after only four days of practicing together. Despite a strong showing... - CHL Allen Americans
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Zajac forces OT with last-second goal, leads Devils to SO win over Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. - Travis Zajac helped make sure a strong outing by Martin Brodeur was not wasted.Zajac scored with one second left in regulation, and the New Jersey Devils went on to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thu...
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Goaltender Kevin Regan Assigned To Reading

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Toronto MapleLeafs and the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and the Toront... - ECHL Reading Royals
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Olympic Countdown: Swiss roster takes form

OLYMPIC GAMES INFO The countdown Days until the opening game of the 2010 Olympic tournament -- 131 Switzerland at the Winter Olympics 2006: Sixth place 2002: Eleventh place 1992: Tenth place 1988: Eighth place 1976...
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