Hockey

Report: Sidney Crosby Dead Of Intracranial Bleeding, Will Start Against Flyers

ISSUE 47•51 ISSUE 47•13 | 03.29.11 | Sports News in Brief

PITTSBURGH—According to a report released by the Pittsburgh Penguins organization Monday, star forward Sidney Crosby, who suffered a severe concussion last January, fatally succumbed to intracranial complications Monday at the age of 23 and is expec... more»
Penguins Coach Assures Everyone That Dazed, Vomiting Sidney Crosby Is Progressing Nicely

ISSUE 47•12 | 03.21.11 | Sports News in Brief

PITTSBURGH—Following a Tuesday skate-around in which concussed team captain Sidney Crosby practiced for the first time since January, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma told reporters that his star player, who spent the majority of the press conference passe... more»
NHL Ref Likes It When He Gets To Jump Over Puck

ISSUE 47•10 | 03.14.11 | Sports News in Brief

CHICAGO—Fifteen-year veteran NHL official Michael Lussenhop confirmed in an interview Sunday that the most satisfying part of his job is when he's backed into a corner and has to grab the boards to leap over the puck to keep from interfering with th... more»
Injured Sidney Crosby Confined To Skatechair

ISSUE 47•51 ISSUE 47•10 | 03.11.11 | Photo Finish
Around The Dome: Edmonton Oilers Visit Cancer-Stricken Girl To Feel Better About Themselves

ISSUE 47•10 | 03.09.11 | SportsDome

The Oilers get a boost from a very sick little girl, March Madness officially kicks off with an email from Greg, and more in this trip Around The Dome. more»
Sources Say Atlanta Thrashers 27-28-11

ISSUE 47•09 | 03.07.11 | Sports News in Brief

ATLANTA—Sources from within the Atlanta Thrashers organization indicated Thursday that the team currently ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 27-28-11. more»
On Increased Violence In Hockey

ISSUE 47•09 | 03.04.11 | Fan On The Street
Calgary Flames Trying To Keep Fact That They're A Hockey Team From Landlord

ISSUE 47•51 ISSUE 47•08 | 02.25.11 | Sports News

CALGARY—While the Flames stand at a modest 31-23-8 and are in 8th place in the Western Conference, team sources revealed this week that the team's main struggle this season has been tricking their landlord, Mr. Bennigan, into thinking they are not a professional hockey team and that no hockey is being played on the Scotiabank Saddledome premises. more»
NHL Official Gives Statement On Blackhawks Tragedy From Underneath Bridge Where He Lives

ISSUE 47•06 | 02.10.11 | SportsDome

In the wake of the Blackhawks crash, the NHL is encouraging its players to hitchhike or walk to games. more»
Update: Blackhawks Forced To Abandon Wounded By Side Of Road

ISSUE 47•06 | 02.10.11 | SportsDome

Police say two players were forced to ride in the wheel well after the team agreed to transport a large crate of irregular jeans in exchange for 50 dollars. more»
Breaking: U-Haul Carrying Chicago Blackhawks Overturns On Highway

ISSUE 47•06 | 02.09.11 | SportsDome

Police say the U-Haul was dangerously overloaded with an entire NHL team, equipment, produce, and the team’s front office, which operates out of the truck when parked more»
NHL Responds To Blackhawks' Team U-Haul Overturning

ISSUE 47•06 | 02.08.11 | Blog

The tragic accident involving the Chicago Blackhawks' overstuffed team U-Haul overturning on the highway has sent ripples throughout the league, as teams and players hear about the accident through the mail or using their league-issued pre-paid phone card... more»
The Hard-Luck NHL's Stunning History Of Tragedy

ISSUE 47•06 | 02.08.11 | Blog

The NHL suffered a major blow this week as the Chicago Blackhawks' team U-Haul crashed on the highway, spilling all its players onto the hard asphalt, killing six. more»
Senators Accuse Thrashers Of Pouring It On After 3-1 Loss

ISSUE 47•03 | 01.25.11 | Sports News in Brief

OTTAWA—Following their 3-1 loss Wednesday, Senators players accused the visiting Thrashers of poor sportsmanship for keeping up the intensity long after the game was out of reach. more»
NHL Simply Not Going To Bother Reaching Out To Hispanics

ISSUE 47•51 ISSUE 47•01 | 01.10.11 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—Though other professional sports leagues have made concerted efforts to attract new fans in the emerging demographic, the NHL is just not even going to try to reach out to Hispanics, league officials said Monday. more»
On The Year In Hockey

ISSUE 46•51 | 12.23.10 | Fan On The Street
NHL Finishes Freezing Water For 2011 Season

ISSUE 46•40 | 10.08.10 | Sports News

NEW YORK—The National Hockey League announced Thursday that it had finished freezing an estimated 480,000 gallons of water, ensuring that every opening game of the 2010-2011 season would be played completely on ice. more»
NHL To Allow Finishing Moves In Fights This Season

ISSUE 46•39 | 10.05.10 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—In a policy shift that seems to run counter to the recent emphasis on professional hockey as a game of speed and finesse, the NHL announced Wednesday that it will allow exceptionally graphic finishing moves for the 2010-2011 season. more»
NHL Loses Rights To NHL.com, Moves Website To NHLHockeySports.com

ISSUE 46•25 | 06.25.10 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—In a disappointing coda to one of its most thrilling seasons in years, the NHL lost its longstanding Internet domain last week when executives failed to pay the renewal fee for NHL.com, allowing 18-year-old California resident Fredrick West... more»
Most Thrilling Playoffs In Recent Memory Unfortunately Happen In Hockey

ISSUE 46•51 ISSUE 46•23 | 06.11.10 | Sports News in Brief

PHILADELPHIA—The most riveting, nail-biting, and story-laden playoff series in the past several years of professional sports had the misfortune of reaching its amazing overtime finish in the sport of hockey Wednesday night, as the Blackhawks defeate... more»
NHL: 'Anybody Want Free Tickets To The Stanley Cup Finals?'

ISSUE 46•22 | 06.04.10 | Sports News in Brief

PHILADELPHIA—In a desperate attempt to increase attendance at postseason games, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday that the league was offering free Stanley Cup Finals tickets to anybody willing to take them. more»
NHL Needs To Raise $5,000 In 24 Hours If It Wants To Hold Stanley Cup Finals

ISSUE 46•21 | 05.28.10 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—NHL accountant Stuart Peterson informed commissioner Gary Bettman early Friday that the cash-strapped league desperately needed to raise $5,000 in the next 24 hours if it still wanted to have the Stanley Cup Finals. more»
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Chicago Blackhawks

ISSUE 46•21 | 05.28.10 | Keys To The Matchup

Onion Sports breaks down the key elements of the 2010 Stanley Cup. more»
Blackhawks Attempt To Find Out Why Shark On San Jose Logo Is Eating Hockey Stick

ISSUE 46•21 | 05.24.10 | Sports News in Brief

SAN JOSE, CA—Baffled members of the Chicago Blackhawks reportedly scrutinized San Jose's logo Tuesday in an attempt to determine some logical reason as to why it pictures a ferocious underwater predator eating a hockey stick. more»
Nation Just Finding Out That Flyers Came Back From 3-0 Deficit By Reading This Right Now

ISSUE 46•51 ISSUE 46•20 | 05.21.10 | Sports News in Brief

BOSTON—The Philadelphia Flyers came back from three games down to defeat the Boston Bruins in their best-of-seven playoff series last week, a historic feat neither you nor the rest of the country knew about until reading this. more»
On Top Stars Ovechkin And Crosby Already Being Eliminated From The NHL Playoffs

ISSUE 46•20 | 05.21.10 | Fan On The Street
NHL Holds Fan Attendance Night

ISSUE 46•11 | 03.24.10 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—In a promotion aimed at encouraging people who like hockey to come and watch teams play the sport, the NHL held its first-ever Fan Attendance Night on Tuesday. more»
NHL, NASCAR To Punish Carl Edwards For Hit On Bruins' Marc Savard

ISSUE 46•10 | 03.13.10 | Sports News in Brief

BOSTON—NASCAR and the National Hockey League announced Wednesday they would punish Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards for hitting Boston center Marc Savard with his No. 99 Ford Fusion stock car late in the third period... more»
Ryan Miller

ISSUE 46•09 | 02.26.10 | Strongside/Weakside

The Sabres goalie played out of his mind in Team USA's stunning upset win over Canada. Is he any good? more»
On Hockey In 2009:

ISSUE 45•53 | 12.30.09 | Fan On The Street

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U.S. Cuts Aid To Pakistan

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