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An Idaho junior hockey team was banished temporarily from a city ice rink after players engaged in a game of "strip hockey" — shedding a piece of uniform every time a practice shot missed its mark.
Battle to hoist Cup begins again, but Penguins aren't eager to let go
Coming off a disappointing finish three years ago in Italy, Canada's hockey team will likely be counting on its next generation of talent for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Sidney Crosby's team was the first on the ice among Canada's Olympic hockey hopefuls.
NEW YORK - The National Hockey League and NBC Sports today announced an extension through the 2010-11 season of their revenue-sharing partnership — one that has achieved viewership milestones, programming and production innovations, awards and critical acclaim. The joint announcement was made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Ken Schanzer, President, NBC Sports.
Sidney Crosby, left off the team as an 18-year-old in 2006, was among 46 players invited Thursday to the Canada Olympic hockey orientation camp next month.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury, was among 34 players invited to the U.S. Olympic hockey camp Tuesday for next year's Vancouver Games.
Ron Wilson's coaching staff for the U.S. Olympic hockey team is complete, with the addition of assistants John Tortorella and Scott Gordon.
- Matt Cooke held Lord Stanley’s mug aloft, allowing his young son to balance hockey’s most cherished prize in his tiny hands.
Forget towels, whiteouts and crazy bounces off the boards, the Pittsburgh Penguins got back into the Stanley Cup finals with puck possession and a good old-fashioned hit.
Pavel Datsyuk made an instant impact for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, giving them a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.
- Friday was media day at the Stanley Cup finals, the final pause to reflect before the skates hit the ice in anger.Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, naturally, found himself playing the position where the National Hockey League likes him most.Center on the ice, center stage off the ice.As Crosby addressed many subjects, surrounding him, the room was adorned with oversized photos of Lord Stanley’s many conquering heroes.Everywhere, Crosby could witness the feelings he longs to desire.Mario Lemieux, the only player to captain the Penguins to a title, held the Cup aloft proudly like a father displaying his favored son. Wayne Gretzky enveloped hockey’s legendary bauble wearing a smile that resembled a boy approaching a gift-laden tree on Christmas morning.A year ago, hockey was ready to anoint Sid the next one, until his coming-out party was upstaged by a Detroit Red Wings club that smacked the Penguins aside in six games.“It was tough,” Crosby said of last season’s finals
Alaska's Sarah Palin and South Carolina's Mark Sanford are already squaring off — and the presidential election is still three years away.
Russia defended its gold medal at the hockey world championship Sunday, beating Canada 2-1 in a rematch of last year's final.
When it comes to the NHL conference semifinals, the buzz is about the Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals squaring off against the Sidney Crosby-led Pittsburgh Penguins.
Ron Wilson was chosen Monday to lead the U.S. men's hockey team at the 2010 Vancouver Games, the second time the Toronto Maple Leafs coach has been given the Olympic job.
Michigan's hockey team could play two outdoor games next year, one at Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium and the other at Michigan Stadium.
Police said a 52-year-old Ketchum woman is facing misdemeanor battery charges for whacking an opposing player with a hockey stick during a no-contact hockey game. Sun Valley police said they issued a misdemeanor battery citation to the woman earlier this week.
Tampa Bay at New York Rangers (7 p.m. EST). After getting off to a record start, the New York Rangers have dropped two straight games and look to rebound against the Lightning.
In the world of sports video games, not much can really change year to year. The game at its core is the same, but it's what video-game developers add that makes it worth spending the cash.
With more goals than minutes in the game, Slovakia's women's ice hockey team claimed an amazing 82-0 victory over Bulgaria in Olympic qualifying.
Ilya Kovalchuk scored his second goal of the game in overtime, giving Russia its first world hockey title since 1993 with a 5-4 win Sunday over Canada.
Rick Nash scored the go-ahead goal to put Canada in the title game of the world hockey championships with a 5-4 win over Sweden on Friday night.
Sami Lepisto's goal at 3:59 of overtime led Finland to a 3-2 victory over the United States on Wednesday night in the world hockey quarterfinals.
Derek Roy scored three goals and added an assist to help defending champion Canada rout Norway 8-2 on Wednesday in the world hockey quarterfinals.
Shanahan retires from NHL after 21 seasonsBrendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career.
NOW Magazine // Daily // Raptors and Leafs, a tale of two citiesWhat do fans of Toronto's sports teams say about the city? By Enzo Di Matteo Tripped over this stencil spray-painted on the sidewalk at the corner of Jarvis and Queen the other day – Leafs nation: spirit is everything; Raptors nation: we prefer winning.
Hockey Masks: Saving goalies for 50 yearsThis Sunday is a very important anniversary in professional hockey. On November 1, 1959, a goalie wore a face mask in a National Hockey League game for the first time.
Puck Naked: US team punished for 'strip hockey' - TelegraphA junior hockey team was banished from a city ice rink after players engaged in "strip hockey" - shedding a piece of uniform every time a practice shot missed its mark.
47-year old Chris Chelios skates with Chicago Wolves Former NHL star Chris Chelios skated Monday with the minor league Chicago Wolves and said he will probably sign a contract with the team this week. The 47-year-old Chelios said he wants to help his chances of "getting back in the NHL someday."
Kevin Smith Hockey film will be loosely based on Warren Zevon song "Hit Somebody""I don't mean it like this is going to be an Academy Award-winner, (but) I want to make the Forrest Gump of sports movies that just happens to take place in the world of hockey," Smith told NHL.com. "That's the feeling I'm going for.
NEW YORK (Sept. 9 2009) – Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin sure knows how to make an entrance, especially in the Big Apple. Arguably the best player in hockey and known to fans and teammates as "Ovie," he rode in style to Manhattan's NHL store.
Avs name Foote team's second captain in historyThe Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that defenseman Adam Foote has been named team captain for the 2009-10 season.
DA: Charges likely today for Blackhawks star KaneThe district attorney in Buffalo says he expects a grand jury to announce charges today against Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, who is accused of beating up a cab driver over a fare.
Messier returns to Rangers as assistant to GMMark Messier, who in 1994 led the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup title in 54 years, is returning to the club as a special assistant to general manager Glen Sather, the club said Sunday.
NHL sets eyes on CubaAnother chapter in the Jim Balsille vs. Gary Bettman saga. Balsille will do anything to get an NHL team, regardless of rules and regulations, however, Bettman refuses to allow Balsille into the league. As well, it would seem Bettman hates Canada.
Blackhawks star Kane allegedly attacks cabbieChicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was charged with attacking a cab driver in his hometown Sunday, a beating that police said was triggered when the driver did not have 20 cents in change to give the player and his cousin.
Chicago Blackhawks F Kane arrested in Buffalo, NYChicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was charged with attacking a cab driver in his hometown Sunday, a beating that police said was triggered when the driver did not have 20 cents in change to give the player and his cousin.
Homegrown pros praise project to upgrade childhood rinkIt's been said, many times, that home is where the heart is. For professional hockey players Patrick Kane and Tim Kennedy, their hearts still lie in South Buffalo.
NHLer Leaves for RussiaAnother NHL player, Jiri Hudler has bolted for the KHL. This time however, Hudler was still under contract with the NHL and the league is fighting back. Hudler according to this article is not concerned with the legality and is leaving regardless.
Reggie Fleming, Hockey Player Known for Physical Style, Dies at 73 Reggie Fleming, one of the National Hockey League's toughest players in the 1960s, died Saturday in a suburban Chicago hospital. He was 73. Fleming had been in declining health after having a stroke and heart attack five years ago, his son, Chris Fleming, said.
Sakic steps away after 20-year career - NHL - Yahoo! SportsLongtime Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic is officially retiring after 20 seasons and two Stanley Cup titles.
Avs Franchise Icone Sakic to RetireSadly, one of my favorite players, Joe Sakic, is going to hang up the skates after 20 years. Over 172 playoff games, Sakic racked up 84 goals and 188 points and previously held an NHL postseason record with six game-winning goals.
Marian HossaI like Marian, but continuing his pattern, ala A-Rod, his playoff effort was fair at best. It would be nice to have him in Detroit, but in a very strange way, this guy doesn't show up when his team needs him the most. He's a mentally weak performer.
Pens' Stanley Cup parade draws throngs of fansFour months after celebrating the Steelers' Super Bowl victory, tens of thousands of people converged on downtown again for a parade, this time in honor of the Stanley Cup champion Penguins.
Congratulations Pittsburgh! The Pens win Game 7 to capture the Stanley Cup! Pittsburgh defies odds (and critics) to win game 7 with a final score of 2-1. I'm willing to bet Theodore Fleury won't be legislating the NHL commission for larger goals after that would-be tying goal bounced off the crossbar in the 3rd period.
Penguins motor out of Detroit with Stanley CupMax Talbot, a low-round draft pick on a team filled with stars, scored twice in the second period and the Pittsburgh Penguins shook off 38 years of NHL tradition by upset the defending champion Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on the road in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals on Friday night.
Detroit, Pittsburgh Both Attempting To Lose Stanley Cup, Avoid Expensive Victory ParadeDETROIT/PITTSBURGH—As the Stanley Cup Finals continue, Penguins and Red Wings fans alike are urging their teams to spare their beleaguered cities the expense of a championship victory.
Malkin's performance not funny to Red WingsOpinion: Evgeni Malkin's increased comfort level on and off the ice has changed the dynamic of his game and the game of the Penguins.
Teens charged in sexual assault on teammateFour middle-school students in the Tampa, Fla., area are being charged as adults with sexually assaulting a younger flag-football teammate in a locker room.
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