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NHL Playoffs 2012: Last Night in the East (April 26)
New York Rangers 2 vs. Ottawa Senators 1 (Rangers Win Series 4-3) The New York Rangers against the Ottawa Senators was one of two Game 7′s played last night in the Eastern Conference NHL Playoffs 2012. It was a low-scoring game that came down to a 1-1 tie needing a single overtime period to decide which team would advance [...]
TweetNHL Awards: Hart Finalists Announced
The NHL is almost done announcing all its awards finalists and today they present the three contenders for the Hart Trophy, given to “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” The nominees are: Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers) Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) Lundqvist, who is [...]
TweetNHL Awards: Norris Finalists Announced
The NHL has announced the finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” The three finalists are: Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins) Erik Karlsson (Ottawa Senators) Shea Weber (Nashville Predators) Chara, captain of the Bruins, had a great year offensively this season. [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012: Last Night in the East (April 24)
New Jersey Devils 3 vs. Florida Panthers 2 Overtime (Series Tied 3-3) This game was pretty disciplined between both teams (hardly any penalties). And the New Jersey Devils weren’t ready to end their run in the NHL Playoffs 2012 by giving up a win to the Florida Panthers. The Devils win takes the series to a deciding Game 7 (the third [...]
TweetNHL Awards: Vezina Finalists Announced
The NHL has announced its finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded “to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at his position” and decided by a vote of all 30 general managers. The nominees are: Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers) Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Kings) Pekka Rinne (Nashville Predators) This season, Lundqvist won 39 games, [...]
TweetJohnstown Acquires NAHL Team After Losing ECHL Team
According to the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, official announcement was made yesterday that the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Tier II Junior A hockey team, the Alaska Avalanche, formerly based at Palmer’s MTA Events Center to the Johnstown Sports Partnership, LLC. The team is now headed to their new [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012: Last Night in the East (April 23)
New York Rangers 3 vs. Ottawa Senators 2 (Series Tied 3-3) The New York Rangers fought to live another day in this series of the NHL Playoffs 2012 against the Ottawa Senators. These two teams have been pretty evenly matched despite the vast difference in their standings (Rangers #1 seed and Senators #8 seed), so it’s appropriate [...]
TweetNHL Playoffs 2012: Last Night in the West (April 23)
It’s a brave new world for the Western Conference. The remaining teams have not represented the West in recent memory. The Kings were in the Finals just once in 1993. The St. Louis Blues have not been in the Cup since 1970 when they made three consecutive appearances, losing all of them. The Phoenix and [...]
TweetNHL Awards: Masterton and GM of the Year Finalists Announced
Today’s NHL Awards finalist announcements are for the Masterton Trophy and the GM of the Year Award. The Masterton is awarded to “the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey” and is often given to a player who has overcome something serious in his life. This [...]
TweetVIDEO: Michael Jordan Appears At Chicago Blackhawks Playoff Game
Well, at least Michael Jordan has found something to do instead of watching his awful Charlotte Bobcats. His Airness was spotted at Game 6 between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Phoenix Coyotes. Jordan was with Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita. The trio got a huge ovation from the rowdy Blackhawks crowd. It is great to [...]
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