29-4-2015 World Championships finalists ready
Team Canada will meet Team Russia in the final of the 2015 World Championships. Both teams will make a good run for the championship in this exciting game.
In the game for the bronze medal, Team Sweden meets Team USA.
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28-4-2015 Nail Yakupov agrees on a contract with New Jersey Devils.
Nail Yakupov has signed a $4 000 000 per year, 3 year deal with the New Jersey Devils. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Russia, Nail Yakupov was originally drafted to the
by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 213
games during his career, notching 61 goals and adding 66 assists along with 99 penalty minutes. The 21 year old right wing has played 82 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 27+30=57 with 31 PIM.
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27-4-2015 World Championships semifinals
World Championships have reached semifinal stage. In the first semifinal on April 29th, Team Canada will meet Team Sweden . In the second clash, Team Russia will challenge Team USA. Winners from both games will meet on April 31st in the final game to decide the 2015 World Champion of icehockey.
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27-4-2015 Player of the week: Jamie Benn (C)
has awarded Jamie Benn (C) of Florida Panthers as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 0 assists for 3 points in 1 games last week.
A native of Canada, Jamie Benn was originally drafted to the
by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 420
games during his career, notching 150 goals and adding 179 assists along with 219 penalty minutes. The 25 year old center has played 82 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 35+36=71 with 23 PIM.
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27-4-2015 Craig Anderson agrees on a contract with Ottawa Senators.
Craig Anderson has signed a $3 500 000 per year, 2 year deal with the Ottawa Senators. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of USA, Craig Anderson was originally drafted to the
by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 3rd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 458
games during his career, booking 28 career shutouts and allowing 1216 goals. The 33 year old goaltender has played 82 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, allowing 210 goals on 1581 while booking 4 shutouts.
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26-4-2015 Marc Staal agrees on a contract with New York Rangers.
Marc Staal has signed a $5 500 000 per year, 3 year deal with the New York Rangers. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Canada, Marc Staal was originally drafted to the
by the New York Rangers in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 543
games during his career, notching 32 goals and adding 130 assists along with 248 penalty minutes. The 28 year old defenseman has played 82 games with the New York Rangers this season, totalling 4+32=36 with 6 PIM.
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26-4-2015 Mike Green agrees on a contract with Philadelphia Flyers.
Mike Green has signed a $6 500 000 per year, 2 year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Canada, Mike Green was originally drafted to the
by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 595
games during his career, notching 121 goals and adding 260 assists along with 370 penalty minutes. The 29 year old defenseman has played 82 games with the Philadelphia Flyers this season, totalling 14+41=55 with 42 PIM.
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25-4-2015 World Championships quarterfinals
World Championships have reached quarterfinal stage. Here are the final standings for the starting groups.
Group A PTS GF GA Group B PTS GF GA
Canada 6 19 7 Finland 6 16 10
Latvia 4 14 14 Sweden 4 17 10
Switzerland 2 12 16 Austria 2 10 15
Poland 0 10 18 Slovenia 0 9 17
Group C PTS GF GA Group D PTS GF GA
Slovakia 6 17 10 USA 6 17 8
Russia 4 16 11 Czech 4 16 9
Belarussia 2 12 15 Ukraine 2 11 16
Germany 0 9 18 Italy 0 8 19
For quarterfinals, the pairs are:
Canada-Czech
USA-Latvia
Finland-Russia
Slovakia-Sweden
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25-4-2015 Jason Spezza agrees on a contract with Ottawa Senators.
Jason Spezza has signed a $7 000 000 per year, 2 year deal with the Ottawa Senators. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.
A native of Canada, Jason Spezza was originally drafted to the
by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 775
games during his career, notching 293 goals and adding 471 assists along with 458 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 82 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 33+35=68 with 28 PIM.
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25-4-2015
nominates players for
Awards
The
has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual
Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.
Here are the candidates for season 2014-15:
Jack Adams Award
1. Terry Murray, Florida Panthers
2. ,
3. Barry Trotz, Nashville Predators
Annual award given to the
coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success
Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ottawa Senators
2. David Gilbert, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Elias Lindholm, New York Islanders
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League
Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
2. James Neal, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Tuukka Rask, Florida Panthers
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
2. Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
3. Bryan Little, Winnipeg Jets
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability
James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Alexander Edler, Vancouver Canucks
2. Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Dougie Hamilton, Pittsburgh Penguins
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position
Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Patrik Berglund, Phoenix Coyotes
2. Jamie Benn, Florida Panthers
3. Martin Hanzal, Phoenix Coyotes
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game
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22-4-2015 Playoff news
Chicago Blackhawks have won their series against the St. Louis Blues. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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21-4-2015 Playoff news
Florida Panthers have won their series against the Ottawa Senators. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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20-4-2015 Player of the week: Zdeno Chara (D)
has awarded Zdeno Chara (D) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Slovakia, Zdeno Chara was originally drafted to the
by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 1219
games during his career, notching 159 goals and adding 393 assists along with 1602 penalty minutes. The 38 year old defenseman has played 82 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 7+26=33 with 22 PIM.
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19-4-2015 Playoff news
Toronto Maple Leafs have won their series against the Washington Capitals. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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19-4-2015 Playoff news
Boston Bruins have won their series against the Buffalo Sabres. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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18-4-2015 World Championships 2015
Icehockey World Championships 2015 in Slovakia start in just two days. There are 16 nations battling for the championship in the following two weeks. Many believe that the team of USA will make a good run for the gold.
Here are the starting groups:
Group A Group B
Canada
Switzerland
Poland
Latvia
Finland
Sweden
Austria
Slovenia
Group C Group D
Slovakia
Russia
Germany
Belarussia
USA
Czech
Italy
Ukraine
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18-4-2015 Playoff news
Phoenix Coyotes have won their series against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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17-4-2015 Playoff news
New Jersey Devils have won their series against the Atlanta Thrashers. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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16-4-2015 Playoff news
Colorado Avalanche have won their series against the Vancouver Canucks. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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16-4-2015 Playoff news
Nashville Predators have won their series against the Edmonton Oilers. They have been awarded $1 000 000 as prize money.
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14-4-2015 Media praises the Phoenix Coyotes
We've worked hard this season and the results speak for them selves said Phoenix Coyotes coach after today's win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Phoenix Coyotes have now a 7 game undefeated streak.
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13-4-2015 Player of the week: Gabriel Landeskog (L)
has awarded Gabriel Landeskog (L) of Colorado Avalanche as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 0 assists for 4 points in 2 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Sweden, Gabriel Landeskog was originally drafted to the
by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 282
games during his career, notching 107 goals and adding 100 assists along with 134 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 82 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 43+33=76 with 15 PIM.
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12-4-2015 Media glorifies the Colorado Avalanche
The media is impressed by the team's 8 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager
and headcoach Bob Hartley