Month: October 2009

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueATLANTA THRASHERS-Claimed D Christoph Schubert off re-entry waivers from Ottawa

PITTSBURGH – There were no champagne showers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, no post-game celebration. They had to be satisfied with taking away two points from a division opponent on an emotional and potentially distraction-filled night, and that was plenty good enough

Ray Emery made 28 saves in his Philadelphia debut, leading the Flyers to a 2-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night in their opener

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins raised their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters before their opener against the New York Rangers on Friday night

Rick DiPietro’s recognizable name and decade-and-a-half long contract certainly suggest he is the face of the New York Islanders.That is about to change

CALGARY – After winning their first season-opening game in seven seasons, the Calgary Flames have their sights set on improving to 2-0 when they visit the Edmonton Oilers Saturday night (CBC, 10 p

Gary Bettman likes the Olympic hockey tournament but the NHL commissioner isn’t sure if it’s worth halting the season when the Games are held outside of North America

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – St. Louis edged the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their NHL opener as the Blues rallied from two goals down to beat last season’s Stanley Cup finalists

DALLAS – The Dallas Stars have signed winger Loui Eriksson to a US$25.5-million, six-year extension.The Friday signing came after Eriksson led the Stars with a career-high 36 goals last season

EDMONTON – While coach Pat Quinn is preaching patience, Oilers fans will have high expectations when their team opens the season against the Calgary Flames in Edmonton on Saturday

OTTAWA – Much like his new team, Pascal Leclaire is getting a fresh start when the puck drops to open the 2009-10 season.In a career that’s so far been hampered by injuries, the 26-year-old goaltender will be a key figure for the Ottawa Senators as they look to make a return to playoff contention after a dismal 2008-09 season

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Its name, city and rink may be brand new but the Calgary Flames’ top farm club – the Abbotsford Heat – is digging into the past to find motivation this season

HELSINKI, Finland – Ville Koistinen provided a fitting end to the first regular-season NHL game ever played in Finland.The Finish defender scored the winning goal in the shootout, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in their season opener

MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov will be out of action for at least four months after slicing a tendon in his ankle.Markov had an operation in a Toronto hospital after Habs goaltender Carey Price caught the Russian with his skate during Montreal’s 4-3 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs on Thursday

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Veteran forward Doug Weight was named captain of the New York Islanders on Friday.Weight, a 38-year-old four-time all-star, had 38 points (10 goals, 28 assists) in 53 games last season

ANAHEIM, Calif. – A huge portion of the Anaheim Ducks’ success rested squarely on Chris Pronger’s broad shoulders over the past few seasons. The former MVP routinely played 30 minutes a game, fluidly moving the puck while clogging up opponents’ offences and sometimes keeping the Ducks competitive all by himself

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Phoenix Coyotes can’t wait to open the 2009-10 season.It means their chaotic off-season is over.Five months after owner Jerry Moyes took the team into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Coyotes hope the focus shifts to the ice when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night

HELSINKI, Finland – The Florida Panthers made Randy Sexton the team’s new general manager on Friday, promoting the man responsible for the club’s numerous off-season moves

DENVER – Wojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots, lifting Colorado to a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after the Avalanche retired Joe Sakic’s No

CALGARY – Calgary goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff made 39 saves as the Flames opened their NHL season with a 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday