RP by: MICHAEL RUSSO , Star Tribune Wild rookie Erik Haula didn’t follow in his father Tomi’s footsteps. And that’s worked well for all involved. Tomi Haula’s son might be a hardworking hockey-playing rookie for the Wild, but Tomi grew up playing American football. Erik Haula’s dad played and coached in the Vaahteraliiga, a semipro
Year: 2010
Man On Fire: Spurred by an Olympic snub, Mikael Samuelsson has turned into a scorer
Brian Cuzeneuve Sports Illustrated May 10, 2010 Mikael Samuelsson’s ascent from journeyman forward to the NHL’s hottest scorer began with a blind-side blow—not a hit from behind, but a stab in the back. Samuelsson’s Canucks were in Calgary on Dec. 27 when the 33-year-old winger learned he’d been left off the Swedish Olympic team. A
The Bleacher Report’s Top Five Canucks In The Playoffs, Number One Mikael Samuelsson
Canucks Playoffs: Their Top Five Players Nucks IceMan The Bleacher Report May 7, 2010 Number one has to be Mikael Samuelsson as he leads with 8 goals and 4 assists. The one area that has really impressed me is his physical play, which speaks volumes for his compete level and will to win. The ‘Nucks
Volchenkov Key to Senators Free Agent Puzzle
Andrew Rodger The Hockey Writers May 6, 2010 Vochenkov is the most important piece to the Senators’ free agent puzzle this summer. A key element in shutting down the opposition’s top forwards, he will be difficult to replace should he leave. With a salary in the $2 to $3 million dollar range the past few
Ilya Kovalchuk & Russia takes aim at gold medal hat trick at Worlds
Russia takes aim at gold medal hat trick at WorldsFoxnews.com May 7, 2010 During the recent LG Hockey Games (an annual World Championship preparation tournament in Stockholm and Helsinki), Bykov confirmed that two-time Hart Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin, 2009 World Championship MVP Ilya Kovalchuk, high-scoring Capitals forward Alexander Semin and promising young Capitals goaltender Semyon
Perttu Lindgren Scores Two Goals In Loss Against Chicago
Chicago Downs Texas in Game 3; Wolves Take 2-1 Series LeadOur Sports Central May 4, 2010 The Texas Stars (5-2) were defeated by the Chicago Wolves (6-4) 5-3 on Tuesday night at Cedar Park Center in Game 3 of the West Division Finals. Chicago right wing Spencer Machacek and defenseman Nathan Oystrick each scored a
Eric Selleck inks deal with Florida Panthers
Selleck inks deal with PanthersAfter breakout season with Lakers, sophomore forward ready for challenges at professional level Mike Kraft The Oswegonian May 4, 2010 For the first time in Oswego State history a member of the men’s ice hockey team has signed a professional contract with the National Hockey League (NHL). Sophomore forward Eric Selleck
Kovalchuk Emphasizes Win Now For Russia
World Championship – Ilya Kovalchuk: “We need to win now like never before”RussianHockeyFans.com May 4, 2010 RussianHockeyFans.com offers you a translation.Many thought that you won’t play for the national team. It is very risky as you don’t have a contract for the next season in the NHL. Besides your wife gave a birth to your
Canucks prospect Shirokov set to shun KHL for shot at NHL dream
Matthew Sekeres Chicago Globe and Mail May 4, 2010 Vancouver Canucks prospect Sergei Shirokov does not intend to play in Russia next season, according to both the NHL team and the player himself. A report on a Russian website, picked up by Canadian and U.S. media outlets, says the 24-year-old winger is headed back to
Sergei Shirokov is recalled from the Manitoba Moose
Canucks recall fourEvan Oberg, Guillaume Desbiens, Mario Bliznak, and Sergei Shirokov are recalled from the Manitoba Moose.NHL.com May 4, 2010 Shirokov, 24, played in 76 games with Manitoba this season and was second on the team in scoring, registering 45 points (22-23-45) and 32 penalty minutes. In six playoff games with Manitoba this year, he