Avril 2014-2015

6-4-2015 Player of the week: Patrick Kane (R)
has awarded Patrick Kane (R) of Chicago Blackhawks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Patrick Kane was originally drafted to the by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1st round of the 2007 entry draft. He has appeared in 609 games during his career, notching 228 goals and adding 348 assists along with 194 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has played 81 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 40+36=76 with 2 PIM.


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6-4-2015 Joni Pitkänen reaches a milestone !
Joni Pitkänen() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on a goal by Jordan Staal. Awesome, even more so because the game was televised, he said after the game..

A native of Finland, Joni Pitkänen was originally drafted to the by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 694 games during his career, notching 74 goals and adding 300 assists along with 542 penalty minutes. The 31 year old defenseman has played 77 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, totalling 5+30=35 with 20 PIM.


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6-4-2015 Media criticises the Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are spinning in a 5 game winless streak. Ottawa Senators center Cory Conacher commented about their recent play: It seems like everything is going wrong now. It's not the best of times for us right now...


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6-4-2015 Media praises the Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are flying high with a 9 game undefeated streak. Boston Bruins left wing Brenden Morrow commented about their recent success: We're playing like a team out there. The whole team has really bought into our system and not one player is slacking off.


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2-4-2015 Media attacks the New York Rangers
The media is disappointed by the team's 6 game losing streak. Most of the critic is addressed to the work of general manager and headcoach Ron Low


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2-4-2015 Media praises the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are flying high with a 5 game undefeated streak. Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Martin St. Louis commented about their recent success: Let's face it, we've got a great core of guys here, some real strong young guys and a good squad of leaders. If every team had that then they'd do just as good.


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2-4-2015 Media praises the New Jersey Devils
We've worked hard this season and the results speak for them selves said New Jersey Devils coach Larry Robinson after today's win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The New Jersey Devils have now a 18 game undefeated streak.


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1-4-2015 Andrej Sekera injured.
Andrej Sekera () suffered chest injury during the game in an incident with Chris Neil (). He is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks. Our trainer has assured me this is not serious, but I won't be on my skates for a few weeks anyway, were his words after the game.


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31-3-2015 Jonathan Toews agrees on a contract with Chicago Blackhawks.
Jonathan Toews has signed a $7 500 000 per year, 5 year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Detailed financial terms of the deal were not announced.

A native of Canada, Jonathan Toews was originally drafted to the by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 546 games during his career, notching 227 goals and adding 284 assists along with 243 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 77 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 31+39=70 with 0 PIM.


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1-4-2015 Player of the month: Alexander Ovechkin (L)
has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Month He registered 13 goals and 8 assists for 21 points in 15 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 761 games during his career, notching 460 goals and adding 447 assists along with 542 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 78 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 41+42=83 with 68 PIM.


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1-4-2015 Rookie of the month: Matt Dollas (C)
has awarded Matt Dollas (C) of Calgary Flames as Rookie Of The Month He registered 7 goals and 11 assists for 18 points in 16 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Matt Dollas was originally drafted to the by the Calgary Flames in the 1st round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 78 games during his career, notching 17 goals and adding 23 assists along with 106 penalty minutes. The 19 year old center has played 78 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 17+23=40 with 106 PIM.

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
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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