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Hockey transactions

August 25, 2009 Doug Stolhand 0

Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueCOLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Reached affiliation agreements with Syracuse (AHL) and Gwinnett (ECHL)

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NHL files its own bid to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes

August 25, 2009 Doug Stolhand 0

PHOENIX – The NHL has filed a bid in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes and keep the team in Arizona.Deputy NHL commissioner Bill Daly said in a news release Tuesday that the league took the action “to maximize the likelihood that the club ultimately will be sold to an acceptable purchaser who is committed to operating the franchise in Glendale

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August 24, 2009 Doug Stolhand 0

Movements in the world of hockey Monday:ECHLJOHNSTOWN CHIEFS-Re-signed F Sean Berkstresser.KALAMAZOO WINGS-Agreed to terms with F Sean O’Conner, F Erik Johnson and D Matt Krug

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Roberto Luongo joins Martin Brodeur after arena named in his honour

August 22, 2009 Doug Stolhand 0

MONTREAL – The small arena where Vancouver netminder Roberto Luongo first strapped on his goalie pads now bears his name.The Canucks’ team captain was on hand Saturday in the east-end Montreal borough of St-Leonard for the inauguration ceremony and to sign autographs for hundreds of fans who lined up to meet the goaltender

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Sens owner Melnyk says he’s surprised Balsillie questioned his integrity

August 21, 2009 Doug Stolhand 0

TORONTO – Eugene Melnyk says he was the victim of a Jim Balsillie “cheap shot.”In an interview with the Toronto all-sports radio station The Fan 590, the Ottawa Senators owner said Friday he was surprised to learn earlier this week that Balsillie had called his integrity into question in recent court filings related to the Phoenix Coyotes bankruptcy case

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Hockey transactions

August 21, 2009 Doug Stolhand 0

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Re-signed D Brett Festerling to a two-year contract.BUFFALO SABRES-Signed LW Jeff Cowan to a one-year contract