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OTTAWA – Dany Heatley and the Ottawa Senators got off to a quick start and made sure the Atlanta Thrashers didn’t have a chance at another electric comeback.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenceman Logan Stephenson from the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday for left wing Joakim Lindstrom.

TORONTO – Even after all these years, Canadians just can’t seem to get enough of Grapes – and there sure is a lot of him to go around right now.

The Hockey News, a staple for fans for more than 60 years, is set to launch a new radio show on XM Canada, the country’s leading satellite radio service, Friday, Dec.

Shea Weber figures the road to Vancouver runs through Nashville.While there isn’t an NHL defenceman with better individual stats so far this season, Weber thinks the best thing he can do to impress the decision-makers for Canada’s 2010 Olympic team is help the Predators have success this season.

Stefan Legein, a 20-year-old prospect for the Columbus Blue Jackets who decided to quit hockey before this season, has decided he wants to return, according to the Columbus Post-Dispatch.

OTTAWA – Almost half of the Canadian junior hockey team’s roster is made up of players under the age of 18.

The 2009 world junior hockey championship, hosted by Ottawa starting Dec.

Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will miss at least the next six weeks so he can receive treatment for a herniated disc in his back.
Sakic, who hasn’t played since he left the game early Nov.

TORONTO – Sean Avery will face the music Thursday in New York.The Dallas Stars super-pest is scheduled to meet with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at 10:30 a.

USA Hockey announced the 22-player roster for the 2009 World Junior Championship Wednesday. The squad will compete at the tournament in Ottawa,Dec.

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes have fired head coach Peter Laviolette, who led the team to the Stanley Cup in 2006.The Hurricanes scheduled a news conference for 11:30 a.

The Carolina Hurricanes have called a press conference where they will announce head coach Peter Laviolette has been relieved of his duties and will be replaced by former bench boss Paul Maurice.

Scoring summaries from Tuesday’s games:Maple Leafs 2 at Sharks 5First Period1. San Jose, Setoguchi 13 (Thornton, R.Blake) 1:152. San Jose, Thornton 7 (Pavelski, Marleau) 6:353.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Joe Thornton had a goal and three assists in San Jose’s fantastic first period, and the Sharks looked sharp in front of former coach Ron Wilson during their eighth straight victory, 5-2 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Enver Lisin scored twice in a four-minute span of the third period to lift the Phoenix Coyotes over the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueNHL-Suspended Dallas F Sean Avery indefinitely for conduct “detrimental to the League or game of hockey.

CALGARY – Fabian Brunnstrom’s breakaway goal at 7:53 of the second period stood up as the game-winner Tuesday night as the Dallas Stars beat the Calgary Flames 3-1.

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueNHL-Suspended Dallas F Sean Avery indefinitely for conduct “detrimental to the League or game of hockey.

HOUSTON – Mario Bliznak scored twice in a four-goal third period that lifted the Manitoba Moose to a come-from-behind 5-3 win over the Houston Aeros in Tuesday’s lone American Hockey League game.

PHILADELPHIA – Mike Richards scored two goals, including the winner 2:05 into overtime, and the Philadelphia Flyers sent the Tampa Bay Lightning to their fifth straight loss with a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.