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
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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
Canucks TV Talks With Mikael Samuelsson
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Anssi Salemela Helps Lead Finland to 4-1 Victory Over Czech Republic
Finland 4 – Czech Rep 1 : Three-Goal Third For FinnsGoironpigs.com Three unanswered goals in the third period carried the day for FINLAND in the 4-1 victory over the CZECH REPUBLIC at the LG Hockey Games tournament from the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The Czechs took an early lead five and a half minutes
Sammy Makes The Sports Dish’s All-NHL First Round Team
The Sports Dish Exclusive: All-NHL First Round TeamThe Sports Dish April 28, 2010 Right Wing- Mikael Samuelsson, Vancouver Canucks (7 G, 4 AST, 11PTS) When your team is facing a Goalie as good as Jonathon Quick, it’s tough to score when you do not have an offense as good as Vancouver’s and a player as
Mikael Samuelsson Best Secondary Player In Round 1
Top 10 Secondary Players in Round 1Dave Poleck The Hockey Writers April 28, 2010 1. Mikael Samuelsson (7 goals, 4 assists) Samuelsson led the Canucks in goals and points and used his deadly wrist shot to expose Jonathan Quick’s weak glove all series long. In Samuelsson’s last three Finals’ runs with Detroit, he had 11