Monthly Archives: September 2011

Red Wings D Smith suspended 5 games (AP)

Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Brendan Smith has been suspended for the first five regular-season games for an illegal hit to the head of Chicago forward Ben Smith. The NHL said Friday that Brendan Smith would also miss the last … Continue reading

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adidas-Manager Steffen Friedrich tödlich verunglückt

Die DHB-Spitze trauert mit den Angehörigen um den sympathischen Süddeutschen Source: Hockey Nachrichten

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Ruff: Sabres preparing for 8-day ‘work trip’ to Europe

Coach Lindy Ruff wants to make one thing clear when it comes to the Buffalo Sabres jetting off to Europe to open their season. Source: NHL Hockey News: CBSSports.com

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Los Angeles Kings sign forward Trent Hunter to one-year contract

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Trent Hunter to a one-year deal.The Kings announced the deal Friday for Hunter, the long-time New York Islanders forward.Hunter spent parts of the last nine seasons with the Islanders,… … Continue reading

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Caps re-sign Chimera for 2 years, $3.5M (AP)

The Washington Capitals have signed left wing Jason Chimera to a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension. The deal announced Thursday will pay Chimera $1.8 million next season and $1.7 million in 2013-14. The 32-year-old forward had 10 goals, 16 assists … Continue reading

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Flames captain Iginla back skating, over back spasms

Flames captain Jarome Iginla skated Thursday for the first time since back spasms sent him off the ice on the first day of training camp. Source: NHL Hockey News: CBSSports.com

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Greiss earns shutout with 25 saves to help Sharks beat Canucks 3-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Thomas Greiss stopped 25 shots and the San Jose Sharks remained unbeaten in pre-season play, beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Thursday night.Joe Pavelski, Dan Boyle and Jamie McGinn scored for the Sharks (5-0), who beat … Continue reading

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Kings, D Doughty agree to 8-year deal (AP)

Drew Doughty agreed to an eight-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night after the star defenseman skipped the first 13 days of training camp. TSN reported the deal is worth $56 million, putting the 21-year-old Doughty among … Continue reading

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NHL players, researchers take hard look at helmets design

The custom-fitted helmet that Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Mueller will wear this season provides peace of mind as much as added protection. Source: NHL Hockey News: CBSSports.com

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Newfoundland’s King scores, but IceCaps fall to Admirals in exhibition opener

GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, N.L. – Bretton Cameron scored the first goal in St. John’s IceCaps history Thursday but it wasn’t enough as the Winnipeg Jets’ American Hockey League affiliate lost its first exhibition game, 5-2 to the Norfolk Admirals.Camero… Source: NEWS … Continue reading

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