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Detroit Red Wings versus Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field

News, July 16, 2008 Leave a Comment »
CHICAGO - Frosty baseball games have long been a fixture at Wrigley Field, where a stiff wind off Lake Michigan can chill fans, players and managers alike.

Source: The Hockey News


New York Islanders sign forward Jeff Tambellini to two-year contract

News, July 16, 2008 Leave a Comment »
The New York Islanders signed forward Jeff Tambellini to a US$1.175-million, two-year contract Wednesday.Tambellini, 24, led the Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport with 38 goals and 38 assists in 57 games.

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Oil strike: Edmonton signs offensive star Horcoff to six-year extension

News, July 16, 2008 Leave a Comment »
The Oilers may have had their troubles attracting free agents to Edmonton this off-season, but forward Shawn Horcoff is happy to be in the Alberta capital.

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Islanders sign Jeff Tambellini to two-year extension

News, July 16, 2008 Leave a Comment »
The Islanders have signed Jeff Tambellini to a two-year, $1.175 million contract. The deal will pay him $550,000 in 2008-09 and $625,000 in 2009-10.

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Edmonton Oilers sign forwards Zack Stortini and Carl Corazzini

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Zack Stortini to a three-year contract on Tuesday.Stortini recorded 12 points (3-9-12) and 201 penalty minutes in 66 games played last season with Edmonton.

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Hockey transactions

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Signed C Logan MacMillan to a three-year contract.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Signed D Aaron Johnson, D Doug Janik and C Colin Fraser.

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Colorado Avalanche sign forwards Cody McCormick, Brian Willsie

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche signed forwards Cody McCormick and Brian Willsie each to a one-year contract Tuesday.McCormick, 25, played in 40 games for the Avalanche last season.

Source: The Hockey News


Montreal Canadiens to host 2009 NHL Entry Draft

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens will host the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, general manager Bob Gainey and the NHL announced Tuesday.The Draft will be held over two days (June 26 -27) at the Bell Centre and will coincide with the club's Centennial celebration.

Source: The Hockey News


Hurricanes forward Zach Boychuk undergoes successful wrist surgery

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
RALEIGH, N.C. - Carolina Hurricanes forward Zach Boychuk underwent successful surgery on his left wrist, the club announced Tuesday.Dr. George Edwards, who operated on Rod Brind'Amour's hand during the 2002-03 season, performed the procedure, repairing a fracture in Boychuk's wrist, and estimates a recovery time at about three months.

Source: The Hockey News


Blackhawks sign Fraser, Johnson and Janik to one-year contracts

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks signed centre Colin Fraser and defencemen Aaron Johnson and Doug Janik to one-year contracts Tuesday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Source: The Hockey News


Phoenix Coyotes’ centre Martini Hanzal to have back surgery

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Phoenix Coyotes centre Martin Hanzal is scheduled to have back surgery on Thursday.The 21-year-old will have a herniated disc operated on by specialist Dr.

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Phoenix Coyotes’ centre Martin Hanzal to have back surgery

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Phoenix Coyotes centre Martin Hanzal is scheduled to have back surgery on Thursday.The 21-year-old will have a herniated disc operated on by specialist Dr.

Source: The Hockey News


Michigan bank sues Capitals forward Sergei Fedorov over unpaid loans

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. - A Michigan bank is suing NHL veteran Sergei Fedorov, saying payments have stopped on more than US$2 million in loans.Citizens State Bank filed a lawsuit Monday against Fedorov, a former star with the Detroit Red Wings who now plays for the Washington Capitals.

Source: The Hockey News


Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign Ryan Stone, Kris Beech, Bill Thomas

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forwards Kris Beech, Ryan Stone and Bill Thomas to one-year contracts on Tuesday.The 27-year-old Beech was claimed off waivers from Columbus in January.

Source: The Hockey News


Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake retires after 16-year career

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
DETROIT - Detroit Red Wings forward Dallas Drake announced his retirement Tuesday, a month after raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in his 16-year career.

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Red Wings forward Dallas Drake retires after 16 seasons in NHL

News, July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment »
DETROIT - Dallas Drake's last act in the NHL was hoisting the Stanley Cup. Not a bad way to cap 16 seasons as a pro.The Detroit Red Wings forward announced his retirement Tuesday, a month after he finally got to skate with hockey's Holy Grail.

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