Results matching “back to junior”
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Canada crushes U.S. 4-1 in WJC semifinal; America will face Sweden in bronze medal game Wednesday
Jan 3, 2011, 10:20 PM EDT
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People expected a great rematch after last year’s heart stopping World Junior Championships gold medal game. Instead, Canada pulverized the U.S. and will move on to a gold medal showdown vs. Russia while America must settle for a bronze medal match against Sweden.
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A pair of marquee match-ups highlight the schedule with Chicago going to L.A. and Boston facing Toronto to renew their hateful rivalry.
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Rash of head shots earn heavy suspensions for three WJC players
Dec 29, 2010, 2:26 PM EDT
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The IIHF decided to hand out more than the standard one game suspension for three hits during the World Junior Championships, as Canada’s Zack Kassian received one extra game while Slovakian players Martin Marincin received three extra and Peter Hrasko received two extra.
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WJC updates: Etem apologizes to Buffalo, Kassian faces suspension
Dec 28, 2010, 8:15 PM EDT
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Some assorted 2011 World Junior Championships news: Emerson Etem apologizes for Buffalo bashing while Zack Kassian faces a possible suspension for a check he delivered today.
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Let’s take a look at summaries of tonight’s games, featuring the Rangers raining on Rolo’s star of the week parade and the Kings exploding in the third period versus the Sharks.
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It’s a busy Monday in the NHL, here’s the previews you’ll need to get ready for tonight’s action.
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Evander Kane comes to Boston as a coincidental conquering hero
Dec 23, 2010, 3:37 PM EDT
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Tonight marks the first time Evander Kane has come to Boston since knocking out Penguins agitator Matt Cooke with one punch last season. Will they remember?
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Quick hits: Leafs’ outdoor practice, Czech-German WJC game postponed, Fowler becomes a human X-Mas tree
Dec 21, 2010, 8:15 PM EDT
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Here are a handful of smaller stories, from the Leafs’ outdoor practice to Team Germany’s lost baggage and Cam Fowler becoming a human Christmas tree.
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NHL Network to provide exclusive coverage of U.S. National team, will also carry Dec. 23 Caps-Pens game
Dec 21, 2010, 1:00 PM EDT
A pair of great announcements for people who subscribe to NHL Network today: the channel will carry Thursday’s Penguins-Capitals game and the U.S. NHL Network will provide exclusive coverage of team USA’s bid to win back-to-back gold medals in the 2011 WJC tournament.
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News of the repetitive: Senators goalie Pascal Leclaire injured again
Dec 12, 2010, 4:55 PM EDT
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Pascal Leclaire is banged up again in Ottawa. No, this isn’t a repeat of an old story.
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NCAA hockey: Big Chill at Michigan Stadium sets attendance record 113, 411
Dec 11, 2010, 10:00 PM EDT
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If you think the NHL Winter Classic is going to draw a big crowd in Pittsburgh, college hockey would like to show you what a really big crowd looks like.
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Report: Edmonton Oilers to discuss possible relocation to Quebec City
Dec 1, 2010, 1:45 PM EDT
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The Edmonton Oilers’ brass is in Quebec today to discuss a possible relocation if the team cannot acquire a new arena in Edmonton.
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Kings lose Scott Parse until Februrary; Will try to send Brayden Schenn to AHL for conditioning
Nov 16, 2010, 10:12 PM EDT
Comments OffIf it felt like Kings forward Scott Parse just got back into action in Los Angeles, it’s because that’s the case. Parse returned to action on November 4th after missing most of the preseason and the start of the season with a lower body injury. This time, he’s out with another lower body injury, a…
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Calgary sends Brett Sutter to AHL after learning of assault charges; Everyone says it was ‘out of character’
Nov 15, 2010, 9:02 PM EDT
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The Calgary Flames decided to demote Brett Sutter after his alleged bar fight incident. Take a look at statements from the Flames, Sutter and captain Jarome Iginla.
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Looking for tonight’s action around the league? Yeah, we thought you were.
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Noted hockey sexual predator Graham James arrested in Toronto
Oct 27, 2010, 10:27 PM EDT
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You might recall a while back when we told you about how hockey coach and noted sexual predator, and tormentor of former NHLers Theoren Fleury and Sheldon Kennedy, Graham James was being pursued by Winnipeg police once again concerning allegations that were brought against him by Fleury. As it turns out, James has turned himself…
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Should he stay or should he go? Islanders forward Nino Niederreiter
Oct 27, 2010, 8:25 PM EDT
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Should the New York Islanders keep Nino Niederreiter at the NHL level and lose one of his bargain entry-level contract years?
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Should he stay or go? Atlanta Thrashers forward Alex Burmistrov
Oct 27, 2010, 7:01 PM EDT
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Should the Atlanta Thrashers keep Alex Burmistrov at the NHL level and lose one of his bargain entry-level contract years?
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Jordan Eberle’s first NHL goal was so good they’re still talking about it days later
Oct 9, 2010, 1:09 PM EDT
Comments OffIn case you missed it, the fans in Edmonton got a glimpse of what their future may be all about. While Many fans were focusing on #1 draft pick Taylor Hall, it was Jordan Eberle who made a big first impression on opening night for the Oilers. Eberle scored a goal and an assist in…
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Linus Omark blames 'politics' for his demotion from Edmonton Oilers to AHL
Oct 5, 2010, 11:15 PM EDT
Comments OffGetting cut from an NHL roster must be like being chosen last in a pickup game of basketball or losing in some reality show, although injuries and good minor league play can change things in ways that video-taped testimonials cannot. By that analogy, Edmonton Oilers prospect Linus* Omark is the busty reality show diva who…
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Florida Panthers fail to reach an entry-level agreement with first rounder Erik Gundbranson
Oct 5, 2010, 10:00 PM EDT
While we were discussing the merits of the Florida Panthers keeping first round pick Erik Gudbranson at the NHL-level or not, we seemed to overlook one important detail: that the two sides might not even make a deal. The Florida Sun Sentinel’s Harvey Fialkov reports that the Panthers and Gudbranson did indeed fail to reach…
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Rangers rookie Derek Stepan hoping to stick around NHL for a while
Oct 5, 2010, 3:14 PM EDT
The preseason for the New York Rangers has provided a fair bit of intrigue. From the Wade Redden-to-Hartford situation, to captain Chris Drury breaking his finger, Vinny Prospal having knee issues, to today’s action on waivers with Tim Kennedy and Todd White there’s been more than enough drama for everyone in the organization and their…
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Last season: (40-32-10, 90 points, 4th in Central Division, t-9th in Western Conference) A terrible start derailed the Blues’ chances at making the playoffs. The team got in such a hole that despite their furious play in the second half of the season, they weren’t able break into the playoffs the way they did two…
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While we haven’t exactly gone gangbusters here to discuss it, there’s a movement going on in Anaheim in the form of a definitive youth movement on the blue line. Today the Ducks waived defensemen Brett Festerling and Danny Syvret, leaving outsiders wondering if, perhaps, 2010 first round pick Cam Fowler as well as perpetual prospect…
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Last season: (43-30-9, 95 points, 2nd in Northwest Division, 8th in Western Conference) The Avalanche were last year’s Cinderella story of sorts. They got off to a hot start and just kept winning games. Analysts were shocked by this considering how poorly they finished the year before and the fact that they kept getting outplayed…
