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Hurricanes Reassign Jay Harrison to Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:48:13 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has reassigned defenseman Jay Harrison to the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League. Harrison will join Albany for the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs.

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Calder Cup Playoffs, Carolina Hurricanes, Jay Harrison, Jim Rutherford, NHL

Hurricanes Recall Defenseman Casey Borer

the Carolina Hurricanes — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:20:23 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Casey Borer from Albany of the American Hockey League (AHL). Borer will be available to play in tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at the RBC Center.

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Casey Borer, Jim Rutherford, Montreal Canadiens, NHL

Minnesota Wild Reassigns D Justin Falk to Houston

the Minnesota Wild — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:44:35 UT

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has reassigned defenseman Justin Falk to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). Falk, 21 (10/11/88), has played three games with the Wild, making his debut March 19 in Columbus.

Tags: Chuck Fletcher, Houston Aeros, Justin Falk, Minnesota Wild, NHL AHL

Tuomo Ruutu Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

the Carolina Hurricanes — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:25:06 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that forward Tuomo Ruutu underwent successful shoulder surgery this morning. The procedure was performed by Dr. Marty Isbell at Rex Surgery Center in Cary, and Ruutu will be out of action for four to five months.

Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, NHL, Tuomo Ruutu

NCAA Hockey Leads To Ford Field In Detroit

Raymond Rolak — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:36:15 UT

In the CCHA Championship game, Michigan kept its 20 year streak alive of making the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament, beating Northern Michigan, 2-1. The question now is-- what four teams will make it to Detroit?

Minnesota Wild Reassigns LW Robbie Earl to Houston

the Minnesota Wild — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:04:07 UT

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the NHL club has reassigned left wing Robbie Earl to the Houston Aeros of the AHL. Earl, 24 (6/2/85), has recorded six goals in 29 games with the Wild this season and tallied 13 points (6-7=13) in 34 games with the Aeros.

Tags: AHL, Chuck Fletcher, Houston Aeros, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Robbie Earl

Hurricanes Recall Bryan Rodney from Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:19:08 UT

RALEIGH, NC— Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Bryan Rodney from the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL). Rodney will be available for the team’s game in Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon.

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Bryan Rodney, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, men's pro hockey, NHL

Hurricanes Reassign Jerome Samson to Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:48:52 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has reassigned forward Jerome Samson to the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL). Samson, 22, was recalled from Albany on Saturday and played 10:17 of ice time in the Hurricanes’ game against Phoenix.

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Carolina Hurricanes, Jerome Samson, Jim Rutherford, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes

Hurricanes Recall Jerome Samson from Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:07:07 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled forward Jerome Samson from the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Carolina Hurricanes, Jerome Samson, Jim Rutherford, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes

Chelios back in the NHL

Dave Wiley — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:17:54 UT

‘Canes Agree to Terms with Defenseman Kyle Lawson

the Carolina Hurricanes — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:04:56 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Kyle Lawson on a two-year, entry-level contract. Lawson receives an $80,000 signing bonus and will be paid $500,000 on the NHL level.

Tags: AHL, Carolina Hurricanes, Jason Karmanos, Kyle Lawson, NHL

Hurricanes Recall Oskar Osala from Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:09:08 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has recalled left wing Oskar Osala from Albany of the American Hockey League (AHL). Osala will be available to play in tonight’s game in Washington.

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, NHL, Oskar Osala, Washington Capitals

Minnesota Wild Recalls Petr Kalus from Houston Aeros

the Minnesota Wild — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:19:25 UT

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled right wing Petr Kalus from the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL). Kalus, 22 (6/29/87), has posted 15 points (11-4=15) and 64 penalty minutes (PIM) in 53 games for the Aeros this season.

Tags: AHL, Chuck Fletcher, Houston Aeros, men's pro hockey, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Petr Kalus

Hurricanes Acquire Pothier, Osala, Draft Pick for Corvo

the Carolina Hurricanes — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:05:53 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired defenseman Brian Pothier (POH-thee-uhr), left wing Oskar Osala (OH-sa-la) and a second-round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft from the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Joe Corvo.

Tags: Brian Pothier, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, Joe Corvo, NHL, Oskar Osala, Washington Capitals

Hurricanes Trade Scott Walker to Washington

the Carolina Hurricanes — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:44:00 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has traded right wing Scott Walker to the Washington Capitals in exchange for the Capitals’ 2010 seventh-round pick.

Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, NHL, Scott Walker, Washington Capitals

Hurricanes Acquire Pogge, Pick from Ducks for Ward

the Carolina Hurricanes — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:11:27 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired goaltender Justin Pogge (POH-gee) and a fourth-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Aaron Ward.

Tags: Aaron Ward, Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, Justin Pogge, NHL

Minnesota Wild Signs Marek Zidlicky to a Contract Extension Thru 2012-13 Season

the Minnesota Wild — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:14:34 UT

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky to a three-year contract extension thru the 2012-13 season. Zidlicky, 33 (2/3/77), has posted 36 points (5-31=36) in 60 games for the Wild this season.

Tags: Chuck Fletcher, Marek Zidlicky, Minnesota Wild, NHL

Minnesota Wild Signs Clayton Stoner to a Two-Year Contract Extension

the Minnesota Wild — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:08:23 UT

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Clayton Stoner to a two-year contract extension thru the 2011-12 season. Stoner, 25 (2/19/85), has recorded two assists and 12 penalty minutes (PIM) in eight games.

Tags: Chuck Fletcher, Clayton Stoner, Minnesota Wild, NHL

Hurricanes Activate Chad LaRose from Injured Reserve

the Carolina Hurricanes — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:46:53 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has activated forward Chad LaRose from injured reserve. LaRose is eligible to play in tonight’s game in Toronto.

Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Carolina Hurricanes, Chad LaRose, Chad LaRose, Jim Rutherford, Jim Rutherford, NHL, NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Maple Leafs

Hurricanes Recall Justin Peters from Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:54:36 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled goaltender Justin Peters from the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL). Peters will re-join the Hurricanes for the team’s practice on Monday at the RecZone in Raleigh.

Tags: AHL, Albany River Rats, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, Justin Peters, men's pro hockey, NHL

Spokane Defeats Everett In Overtime, 3-2

the Everett Silvertips — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:34:45 UT

The Spokane Chiefs rallied in the third period to come from behind and defeat the Silvertips 3-2 in overtime Monday afternoon. Shane Harper and Byron Froese scored for Everett. Harper’s goal was his 200^th career WHL point.

Heemskerk, Silvertips Blank Rockets, 4-0

the Everett Silvertips — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:30:50 UT

Everett snapped Kelowna’s nine game winning streak and won their 10^th straight at home with a 4-0 victory Wednesday night. First star of the night Thomas Heemskerk stopped 36 shots to earn his 18^th win of the year. For Heemskerk it was his third shutout of the season and his first shutout since January 8^th, 2010 where the Everett netminder collected a 3-0 victory over Seattle. Byron Froese, Zack Dailey and Tyler Maxwell had a goal and an assist while Kellan Tochkin and Shane Harper collected two assists Wednesday night.

‘Canes Recall Goaltender Justin Peters from Albany

the Carolina Hurricanes — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:23:39 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled goaltender Justin Peters from the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL). Rutherford also announced that forward Chad LaRose has been placed on injured reserve.

Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Chad LaRose, Jim Rutherford, Justin Peters, NHL

Indiana Ice 6 vs. Chicago Steel 2

John Klaiber — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:01:45 UT

Saskatoon Defeats Everett, 2-1

the Everett Silvertips — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:28:41 UT

In Everett’s final game of 2009 the Saskatoon Blades edged out the Silvertips, 2-1. Led by a two goal night from Darian Dziurzynski, Saskatoon outshot Everett 34-20 to earn their 26^th win of the season.

Silvertips Win Thriller in Overtime, 4-3

the Everett Silvertips — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:31:41 UT

Down 3-1 in the third period, Everett climbed back to defeat the Spokane Chiefs 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night. Tyler Maxwell collected the overtime winner at 2:02 of the extra frame to give the Everett forward 16 goals on the season.

Silvertips Knock Off Thunderbirds in Kent, 4-1

the Everett Silvertips — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:08:11 UT

The Silvertips defeated the Thunderbirds Saturday night in Kent 4-1, led by Shane Harper’s two goal night. Harper put up his 13th and 14th goals of the season pushing his team leading point total to 28. Chris Langkow had a three point night (1 goal, 2 assists)...

Minnesota Wild Playing To Coach Richards Style

William Thayer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:02:47 UT

The Minnesota Wild have had a slow start to their new regime of General Manager, Chuck Fletcher and Head Coach, Todd Richards. You see, the old regime of Doug Risebrough and Jacques Lemaire got us into the playoffs with very little talent.

Simpson, Tochkin Shine In Shootout Victory Over Oil Kings

the Everett Silvertips — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:41:20 UT

The Everett Silvertips improve to 3-0 on their season long seven game road trip with a thrilling back and forth 2-1 shootout victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings Saturday afternoon at Rexall Place.

Monster of a Weekend

Dave Wiley — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:50:29 UT

The Lake Erie Monsters(4-5-0-0) return home after a two week three game deep south road trip featuring wins over the Texas Stars and the Houston Aeros before losing to Texas in the road capper.

OHL: Plymouth Whalers 0 vs Windsor Spitfires 4

Doug Bargerstock — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:24:34 UT

The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League

Tags: Junior Ice Hockey, OHL, Ontario Hockey League

Finally!!!

Dave Wiley — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:46:29 UT

The Lake Erie Monsters(2-4-0-0) finished up their first home stand of the season playing two Friday and Saturday evening games against the Manitoba Moose (5-3-0-0). Friday extended the home futility – Lake Erie losing 3-2 and extending a four game losing streak.

Annual Salute to Women in Sports

Tara Polen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:56:14 UT

The 30th Annual Women's Sports Foundation Salute to Women in Sports was held at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

Tags: Billie Jean King, Waldorf=Astoria, women in sports, Women's Sports Foundation

Monsters Mashed by Rampage

Dave Wiley — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:31:48 UT

CLEVELAND - The Lake Erie Monsters (1-2-0-0) took to home ice at Quicken Loans Arena Tuesday evening, facing an undefeated first place San Antonio Rampage (3-0-1-0). After winning their first game on the road, Lake Erie hoped to zero in on a home ice win.

Tags: AHL, Lake Erie Monsters, San Antonio Rampage

Hurricanes Trim Training Camp Roster by One

the Carolina Hurricanes — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:01:24 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has returned forward Matt Kennedy to his junior team, the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Billy Thayer’s Minnesota Wild 2009-2010 Season Preview

William Thayer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:31:38 UT

The Minnesota Wild opened up their annual luncheon for the media with a lot of new faces and ideas heading into the upcoming 2009-10 season. Gone is former coach, Jacques Lemaire, and former general manager

Hurricanes Announce Training Camp Roster

the Carolina Hurricanes — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:49:31 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced the team’s roster for its 2009 training camp. The Hurricanes have invited 41 players

Everett Silvertips Press Release: Everett 5, Seattle 1 (Preseason)

the Everett Silvertips — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:39:46 UT

Rookie defenseman Ryan Murray recorded three assists and Kent Simpson stopped 21 of 22 shots as the Everett Silvertips skated to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds Saturday night at Comcast Arena.

Minnesota Wild Names Four to Scouting Staff

the Minnesota Wild — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:39:40 UT

Hurricanes Acquire Rob Hennigar From Islanders

the Carolina Hurricanes — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:32:54 UT

RALEIGH, NC—Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired center Rob Hennigar from the New York Islanders

Falcons add Kip Brennan

the AHL — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:40:00 UT

The Springfield Falcons, in conjunction with their National Hockey League affiliate the Edmonton Oilers, announced today

Laredo Brings Back Veteran Defenseman

the CHL — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:35:00 UT

The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced at a press conference Thursday that they have re-signed...

IHL Games Rescheduled

the IHL — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:25:00 UT

The IHL is preparing for the 2009-10 season, which begins on Friday, October 16th with the Fort Wayne Komets visiting the Dayton Gems as the Gems prepare for their...

Canucks Sign Schneider, add Ehrhoff, Lukowich

the NHL — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:20:00 UT

The San Jose Sharks got younger and the Vancouver Canucks added experience to their blue line Friday.

Wolf Pack agree to terms with defenseman Henley

the AHL — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:30:00 UT

Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the team has signed defenseman Brent Henley

FireAntz Add Enforcer Roach To Roster

the SPHL — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:45:00 UT

IceGators Announce Benefit Alumni Game

the SPHL — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:40:00 UT

The Louisiana IceGators announced today the playing of an Alumni game featuring numerous ex IceGators stars and staff...

Orpik Donates To 'Hockey in the Hood'

the NHL — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:55:00 UT

Pittsburgh Penguins

defensemanBrooks Orpik

has donated 15 sets of OneGoal starter hockey equipment to Pittsburgh's inner-city "Hockey in the Hood" program.

Finnish Champs Look To Prove 2009 No fluke

the NHL — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:50:00 UT

For much of its 32-year history, JYP Jyväskylä has been an also-ran in Finland’s SM-Liiga. Like most small-market teams in Finland, the team traditionally relied on inexpensive talent with an emphasis on homegrown players that rose through the ranks of its youth and junior development chain.

Weight begins mentoring Tavares, young Isles

the NHL — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:00:00 UT

Heading into the 2009-10 season, all the talk on Long Island has and will continue to center around John Tavares -- the No. 1 selection in the 2009 Entry Draft.

Even before No. 91 became the newest member of the New York Islanders in June, Tavares sat down with veteran center Doug Weight for breakfast with the discussion revolving around life in the NHL. Weight, who could very well skate on the same line as the 18-year-old, was highly impressed with how Tavares carried himself.