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'89 Flames felt weight of great expectations *
Colin Patterson will tell you: The single biggest difference between the 1989 version of the Calgary Flames, a team that won the Stanley Cup, and the 2004 edition is the expectations. [More]

'Let's go play out on the pond' *
An ageless Lafleur hopes today's game will encourage youngsters to play outdoors. [More]

* Hockey win means Canada's 14 gold medals 'rule the podium' *
Team Canada’s Olympic overtime goal: Cry of ‘Iggy!’ sets the stage for Sidney Crosby's sharp-angle winner. [More]

* NHL reinstates Todd Bertuzzi *
Steve Moore hit Markus Naslund just because the opportunity presented itself, and he has never shown any remorse over doing so. It's karma, Mr. Moore; it's karma. Deal with it. [More]

2004 World Cup of Hockey Team will be a great one *
Bowman urges Gretzky to keep Olympic gold group together for continuity. [More]

A bigger Antropov can grow in stature *
Nik Antropov, long a star-in-waiting for the Toronto Maple Leafs, now has the look of an established one, thanks to an off-season weightlifting regimen. [More]

A chance to get voted off the ice *
Reality TV comes to the rink with players facing cut... [More]

A hockey hero's wobbly start *
Anson Carter's immigrant parents recall he was dubbed 'the Zamboni' for pratfalls [More]

A long series of frustration finally ends for Montreal *
Juneau scores in overtime to end Habs' goal drought [More]

A night when those mistakes just kept piling up *
We are a little late with the first term report on the Toronto Maple Leafs since they passed the 10-game mark last week, but, hey, we've got a good excuse. [More]

A sampling of your write-in support for Todd Bertuzzi *
If you want to join me in showing your support for Todd Bertuzzi during this very difficult time for him and the team, please send your comments (include your name and e-mail address) to: in-todd-we-trust@telus.net and we will forward your notes to Todd Bertuzzi and the Vancouver Canucks, and include the best of your letters right here. [More]

A sobering look at today's NHL *
The euphemism to describe NHLers who played hard and then drank hard afterwards was "old-school." [More]

A stunning coup for Colorado *
Paul Kariya took what amounted to the largest pay cut in National Hockey League history — an $8.8-million reduction from the $10-million annual payday he received last year from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks — to sign a one-year, $1.2-million contract with the Colorado Avalanche. [More]

Add Antropov to injured list *
The Toronto Maple Leafs training camp experience has turned into a daily soap opera. [More]

Aebischer has a lot to prove in Colorado *
Not much is known about the life and times of David Aebischer, the Colorado Avalanche's new No. 1 goaltender, and that's why Jurgen Kalwa is here. Kalwa writes for the Swiss news magazine Facts, and he is town to document the beginning of Aebischer's bid to replace the legendary Patrick Roy in the Colorado goal. [More]

Aebischer proves he can handle top job *
David Aebischer has quick feet and usually stays square to the shooter. He has displayed some wonderful attributes as he proudly tries to replace a legend as the No. 1 goaltender of the Colorado Avalanche. [More]

Aebischer's response to OT loss the key *
Avs will find out how well goalie paid attention during years as Roy's backup. [More]

Age just a number for Crosby *
16-year-old Quebec league sensation takes aim at spot on national roster. [More]

All we can hope for is . . . Canadians going to hell, U.S. host says *
When a hockey incident in Canada, in this case Todd Bertuzzi's attack on Steve Moore, dominates the conversation on phone-in shows across the United States, something extraordinary has happened. [More]

An MRI diversion? *
Imagine it: Ladies and gentlemen, we have some deletions from the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup. In for Mats Sundin, Joe Slobotnik. Playing for Alexander Mogilny, Ed Schmidlap. Sundin and Mogilny are expected to miss the next two years, with unidentified knee injuries. [More]

Anaheim riding the wave *
It is a question Mike Babcock and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim get before every playoff series, the latest being the Stanley Cup final. The form varies by questioner, but it essentially boils down to, "What are you guys doing here?" [More]

Anaheim's fast strike ties series *
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have not disappointed their growing legion of followers during the first Stanley Cup final in Southern California in a decade. [More]

Andropov may not need surgery on shoulder *
The only good news about the latest injury to Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nik Antropov is that his separated shoulder may not require surgery. Then again, considering that he suffered the same injury to the same shoulder in training camp last month, albeit to a much lesser degree, maybe surgery would be the answer to what could turn out to be a chronic injury. [More]

Another cheap shot by the heavy-handed (but light-weight) Steve Moore *
With bad-karma intentions but explained-away reasons, careless hockey wannabe-but-never-was Moore chose today -- the first day Canada competed in Olympic hockey -- to drop this writ. "Jerk-wad" only says half of it. Our advice to Moore: Get a life, loser. [More]

Another first for Vancouver *
Dan Cloutier made 23 saves, holding an opponent to one goal for the second consecutive game as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 last night. [More]

Another ragged effort ends in loss *
Poor efforts continue and the road ahead doesn't get any easier for Toronto. [More]

Arvedson adds to Vancouver's Swedish content *
The team that idled most of the summer suddenly dipped into the free agent pool yesterday when the Vancouver Canucks signed Magnus Arvedson and offered Mike Keane a tryout in training camp. [More]

Atlanta burns Toronto with late-game heroics *
In this age of defensive hockey in the National Hockey League, there are few teams with enough offence to mount a rally. [More]

Atlanta takes advantage of Vancouver's miscues *
Ever since power forward Todd Bertuzzi decided to get a Mohawk-style haircut, the Vancouver Canucks have been losing their hair at GM Place. [More]

Atlanta's Hartley rises to the challenge *
Bob Hartley knows when special occasions call for extraordinary measures. [More]

Austere mood adds twist for the unprotected *
There may be a fresh twist to this year's waiver draft, thanks to the National Hockey League's austerity program, one that threatens to make the procedure interesting. [More]

Avalanche 6, Oilers 1 *
Peter Forsberg scored three goals and Milan Hejduk added a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche ended a two-game losing string with a 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. [More]

Avs hit pay dirt *
The National Hockey League's free-agent season is traditionally about star players garnering huge pay raises. Yesterday, the biggest hockey news of the summer so far came from two players who've decided to put their pursuit of the Stanley Cup ahead of maximizing their incomes. [More]

Avs in talks with Caps *
The Colorado Avalanche are in serious talks with the Washington Capitals about trading for goalie Olaf Kolzig and defenceman Sergei Gonchar, the Denver Post and Washington Post both reported in Monday's editions. [More]

Avs sign Kariya, Selanne *
Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne have been reunited in Colorado. [More]

Bad hop on bad ice has Habs reeling *
Lecavalier's breakaway goal late in second period deflates early rally. [More]

Banner season ticketed for Vancouver club *
The Vancouver Canucks have doubled their season-ticket base in the past four years to create the hottest ticket in town this fall. [More]

Belfour makes the difference *
Toronto goaltender bars the door to hold onto early lead and get Leafs back on winning track. [More]

Belfour shuts out Devils *
Ed Belfour finally returned to action and, of course, the Toronto Maple Leafs cobbled together their best defensive outing in weeks. [More]

Bertuzzi hearing lasts a minute *
The assault case against hockey superstar Todd Bertuzzi was adjourned to July 22 on Friday in provincial court. [More]

Bertuzzi leaves Blues coach fuming *
Jason King repaid the Vancouver Canucks for giving him a chance... [More]

Bertuzzi makes his case *
Vancouver Canucks superstar Todd Bertuzzi didn't waste any time making his case for a contract extension and pay raise. [More]

Bertuzzi pleads not guilty to game assault with four words. . . *
Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge stemming from a hit on Steve Moore during a game that left the Colorado Avalanche forward with a hairline fracture in a neck bone. [More]

Bertuzzi rings in new year with a win *
Todd Bertuzzi and Markus Naslund are still the ones the Vancouver Canucks count on... [More]

Bertuzzi Suspended 12 Games Plus All 2004 Playoff Games *
Vancouver Canucks’ forward Todd Bertuzzi has been suspended for the remainder of the 2003-04 season, including the final 12 regular-season games plus the entire 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs. [More]

Bertuzzi wants to meet with Moore: agent *
Todd Bertuzzi wants a meeting with Steve Moore... [More]

Bertuzzi's hit unsettles Blues and serves as winning edge *
The buzz yesterday at GM Place was not about the contractual status of Todd Bertuzzi -- would he finally be granted a contract extension by the Vancouver Canucks? -- but over the thunderous hit that rocked the St. Louis Blues in a National Hockey League game on Wednesday. [More]

Bertuzzi's World Cup status cloudy *
There's good news and bad news for Todd Bertuzzi and his possible participation in this summer's 2004 World Cup of hockey on behalf of Team Canada. [More]

Better reporting seen as reason for increase *
The rate of concussions among National Hockey League players has soared six-fold in the past 15 years, according to a new study. But the numbers may be due as much to increased awareness as to an actual increase in injury, the researchers caution. [More]

Bettman's challenge: Improve the NHL (Duhatschek -- Management point of view) *
GMs want to reach agreement first on what areas of the game to tinker with, ERIC DUHATSCHEK says. [More]

Bettman's challenge: Improve the NHL (Shoalts -- Players' point of view) *
The players' wish list starts with fewer games, not changes to the game, DAVID SHOALTS says. [More]

Bid to buy the Senators bogs down over details *
Toronto billionaire Eugene Melnyk was close to a deal to buy the Ottawa Senators last Friday but the bid could not be finalized, sources said. [More]

Big League Hockey Manager (Garber review) ****
Here's a locally created board game for all those hockey fans who have gone hoarse yelling at the refs, the linesmen, the players and most of all the managers for bad calls, bad trades and just generally for sometimes being %&$@&! idiots in not playing the game according to our rules! Four stars. [More]

Blast from past as Hull, WHA together again *
In the not always glorious history of the World Hockey Association, there was a night, like a lot of nights, when things would go wrong and there would be a fight and somebody would get suckered and somebody else would lose a clump of their hair. [More]

Blue-collar Flames inching into playoffs *
The most improved of the Canadian teams in the National Hockey League in the last week of February is easily the hard-working Calgary Flames. [More]

Blues just happy to be part of race *
How does this shape up for a fabulous finish? Thanks to the St. Louis Blues' 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames last night in the final National Hockey League game before the annual all-star game break, four teams suddenly find themselves tied for sixth place in the Western Conference standings with 60 points. [More]

Bodacious Bertuzzi bolstered by bigger bucks *
Todd Bertuzzi was back to being his acerbic self yesterday, albeit comfortably set for the rest of his life with an ink-fresh, four-year contract that includes $24.1-million (U.S.) in newfound money. [More]

Bodychecking for kids remains a hit and miss proposition *
It's late in the afternoon at Calgary's Centennial Arenas and the loudest guy on the ice is none other than Brian Skrudland, the former National Hockey League player and all-world talker. [More]

Bolt of reality hits Flames *
Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Tortorella has declared many times that his team's quicksilver offence is the result of strong team defence. [More]

Bolts strike back to tie series *
Calgary had chances, but ran into wall... [More]

Boucher breaks shutout mark *
Phoenix Coyotes goalie Brian Boucher broke the record for the longest shutout streak in modern NHL history, extending his string to more than five hours in a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. [More]

Boucher's shutout streak comes to an end *
Robitaille's goal in first period finishes goalie's record-setting run. [More]

Brad Richards wins Conn Smythe trophy *
A few days ago, when the Tampa Bay Lightning were on the ropes in the Stanley Cup final, coach John Tortorella hit upon a brainwave: Put all three of his primary scorers on a single line. [More]

Brawling Oilers down Thrashers *
Shawn Horcoff and Raffi Torres each had a goal and assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the struggling Atlanta Thrashers 5-1 Wednesday in a game that ended with a wild brawl. [More]

Brodeur again yields nothing *
The message delivered by the New Jersey Devils throughout the game was put into words by their fans. "Marty's better, Marty's better," came the chant 13 minutes into the second period as the Devils were on their way to a 3-0 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final. [More]

Brodeur blocks the way *
Sens continue playoff trend with one goal in past six periods against Devils goalie [More]

Brodeur holds off Senators *
The Ottawa Senators dropped the second game of the Eastern Conference final to the New Jersey Devils last night and will find out today whether they lost much more. [More]

Brodeur owes much to teammates *
To judge from some of the stories about the Stanley Cup final, and here your agent must blush slightly, Martin Brodeur is single-handedly propelling the New Jersey Devils to another Stanley Cup. [More]

Brodeur under the microscope *
Funny thing, this business about being The Man in the Stanley Cup final, especially when it comes to goaltending. For some, the label is a long time coming, no matter how impressive the résumé. [More]

Brodeur wins Vezina Trophy *
Three nights after winning another Stanley Cup, Martin Brodeur was lauded as the NHL's top goaltender. [More]

Brodeur's reaction *
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur does not think highly of the proposals. [More]

Bulis leads the way for Habs *
Jan Bulis ended a third-period tie and set up Montreal's other goal in the Canadiens' 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers last night. [More]

Burke assails Dryden over call for reform *
Vancouver general manager says people are overreacting to recent incidents. [More]

Burke doesn't back down *
He was just stating facts when he called himself a "lame duck general manager" with the Vancouver Canucks, Brian Burke says. Burke also said not having a contract for next year isn't preventing him from doing his job with the National Hockey League team. [More]

Burke stands by lame-duck analogy *
Brian Burke says he was just stating facts when he called himself a "lame duck general manager" with the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Burke takes blame for Canucks fate *
Differing management styles should make it possible for Dan Cloutier to stay with the Vancouver Canucks, even as Roman Cechmanek is shown the door in Philadelphia. [More]

Burke wants to stay with Canucks *
In the wake of another playoff disappointment, general manager Brian Burke says it's time for some changes to the core of the Vancouver Canucks, but he isn't sure if he'll be around to make them. [More]

Burke's task is clear *
The Vancouver Canucks' Brian Burke likes to speak his mind, which is how he came to describe himself as a "lame-duck" general manager on the air this past week, something few National Hockey League GMs would do, even if it were the truth. [More]

Burke: Hit on Naslund 'a cheap shot' *
The hit that sent Canucks captain Markus Naslund to hospital and will keep him out of the NHL team's lineup for one week was a cheap shot by a marginal player, Vancouver GM Brian Burke charged Tuesday. [More]

Burns coy on Giguère *
For most of his press conference, Pat Burns sat with the small, happy smile of a cop who scored the best doughnuts before his fellow flatfeet arrived. But the last question gave him pause: "Have you solved Jean-Sébastien Giguère?" was the essence of the query. [More]

Burns lets mellow side emerge *
In the minutes after the greatest accomplishment of his coaching career, Pat Burns showed both sides of his personality... [More]

Burns shakes up the blueline *
Pat Burns changed two-thirds of his defence corps for tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators, but the New Jersey Devils head coach says it's "no big deal." [More]

Calgary bracing for ice storm *
Flames set to adjust game to compensate for tricky conditions in Florida arena... [More]

Calgary goes crazy over Flames *
Even the Calgary Flames are having a hard time getting used to the attention that comes with being on the A list. [More]

Calgary one win from Cup *
Saprykin scores in OT to give Flames 3-2 edge in series heading back to Calgary. [More]

Cam Neely: Who Needs Hockey to be a Hero? *
Steven and Erin McDonnell were leaving the country. He had quit his job and they had sold their home near Boston to head north to Nova Scotia. The plan was to go into the seafood business. [More]

Canada captures Spengler gold *
Give the team doctor and Don Cherry a big assist for Canada's Spengler Cup championship win Wednesday. [More]

Canada faces U.S. in final *
Mike Richards loves the feeling of standing at the blue line with his Canadian junior teammates and singing O Canada. [More]

Canada golden once more *
Jay Bouwmeester of the Florida Panthers broke a 3-3 tie 20 seconds into the third period Sunday as Team Canada rallied from a pair of two-goal deficits to beat Sweden 5-3 and capture its second straight gold medal at the world hockey championship. [More]

Canada Hockey Win: A triumph well worth the wait *
Move over Paul Henderson: With the help of an agonizing video review, Canada has a new hockey hero [More]

Canada settles for silver *
A puck shot by Canada's Nigel Dawes beats U.S. goalie Al Montoya in the gold-medal game at the world junior hockey championship in Helsinki on Monday. [More]

Canada sneaks into Cup final *
In their shakiest game of the tournament, the Canadians had just enough to shimmer into the final of the World Cup of Hockey. [More]

Canada survives a scare *
The next time Canada blows a third-period lead it will be Milan Hejduk or Martin Straka looking to strike the final blow, not a hard-working German team that lacks the offensive skill to finish off a stunned opponent. [More]

Canada's coaches drawing praise *
Canadian junior team coach Mario Durocher's star is on the rise. Ditto for assistant coaches Jim Hulton and Dean Chynoweth. [More]

Canada's women rank first in world *
Canada was ranked first in the International Ice Hockey Federation's inaugural women's world rankings yesterday, matching the status of the Canadian men in international hockey. The IIHF introduced the ranking system in order to qualify and seed teams for the Turin Olympic Games in 2006. The Canadian men were slotted first among 43 countries on Saturday. [More]

Canada, U.S. waiting for the world *
Female hockey still a 'developing sport' and genuine competition will take time. [More]

Canadian officials hoping that youth will be served *
When Wayne Gretzky was invited to play for the Canadian junior hockey team in 1978, his roommate was Steve Tambellini. [More]

Canadian women grasp gold *
Referee disallows late U.S. goal as Canada cruises to a near-flawless victory. [More]

Canadians lose their edge, then find pride, storm back *
First they lost their goalie, then their composure, and finally their lead. But just when Canada's chances of winning their semi-final game at the world hockey championships yesterday seemed low, the team demonstrated the kind of heart and determination that has long been associated with Canadian hockey. [More]

Canucks 2, Flames 0 -- December 26, 2003, Calgary *
Dan Cloutier made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season Friday night and the Vancouver Canucks made two first period goals stand up in a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames. [More]

Canucks 2003: Failure of top stars *
Historians will note that the Van­couver Canucks have just had their most rewarding season in 33 years as a member of the National Hockey League, basing the assumption on a team-record 104 points during the regular season. [More]

Canucks add Moss after Hedberg is hurt *
The Vancouver Canucks recalled goaltender Tyler Moss from the American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose yesterday after backup goalie Johan Hedberg was injured during practice. [More]

Canucks beat Oilers in fight-filled game *
You know that joke "I went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out" . . .? That was the centrepiece of a great home-game for the Canucks, Saturday night. [More]

Canucks beat Sharks on Sopel's OT goal *
Vancouver defenseman Brent Sopel scored his second power-play goal of the game 2:14 into overtime, lifting the Canucks to a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks last night. [More]

Canucks blew big chance *
The way Vancouver performed the other night, the fan wearing the retro Canucks jersey — blue sweater, stylized C on a hockey rink — must have thought the team was stuck in the '70s instead of at GM Place. [More]

Canucks defencemen in rush for good reason *
There's a salient reason why the Vancouver Canucks have 12 goals from their offensively minded defencemen in the playoffs as the roaming blueliners press up ice when opportunity strikes. [More]

Canucks dethrone Kings *
Alex Burrows ended a 21-game drought with three goals Monday to give the Vancouver Canucks a 7-4 NHL victory over the Los Angeles Kings in a game crucial to both teams' playoff hopes. [More]

Canucks dress UBC goalie *
Chris Levesque will probably be tired when he arrives in class for his 8 a.m. exam Wednesday morning. [More]

Canucks extend Detroit's misery *
Just when it seemed things couldn't get worse for the aging Detroit Red Wings, after allowing 18 goals in four games, they certainly did last night against the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Canucks fall to Blue Jackets *
Todd Marchant had a goal and two assists — his first points in a Columbus uniform — as the Blue Jackets beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 Monday night. [More]

Canucks fans rally in support of Bertuzzi *
Several hundred Vancouver Canucks fans held a rally Saturday night in support of forward Todd Bertuzzi. [More]

Canucks fans seized by depression *
As odd as it may sound, scores of devoted Canucks fans are suffering varying -- though serious -- symptoms of depression, ever since their beloved Canucks hockey team was knocked out of the quarter-finals in what was basically a one-goal series that ran to the maximum seven games. [More]

Canucks fuming over fine *
NHL suspends Bertuzzi, levies penalty against club for failure to prevent attack. [More]

Canucks get slice of NHL wagering in B.C. *
Club could receive $2-million in first year of deal with lottery corporation. [More]

Canucks get tougher *
Four words explain why the Vancouver Canucks acquired defenceman Wade Brookbank from the Nashville Predators in an NHL trade Wednesday: "He's big, he's tough." [More]

Canucks hit lottery windfall *
Elizabeth Densky thought she'd never get to meet her favourite hockey player. So she did the next best thing: buy a scratch-and-win ticket that featured Trevor Linden of the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Canucks Hockey: Inspired play puts hurt on St. Louis *
The Vancouver Canucks' mindset was evident from the opening shift Saturday night: either check with the ferocity of a wounded animal or go away quietly. [More]

Canucks lead Minnesota 3-1 *
Sopel set up two goals in regulation and scored the winner in overtime on a power play to give the Canucks a 3-2 decision over the Minnesota Wild and a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semi-final series. [More]

Canucks look to regroup *
The Vancouver Canucks boarded an airplane Tuesday morning for a flight they didn’t want to take for an NHL playoff game they didn’t want to play. [More]

Canucks lose goalie gamble *
Opportunistic Calgary takes advantage of third-stringer Auld... [More]

Canucks need to overcome anemic power play to stay on top *
Just how the Vancouver Canucks have managed to remain atop the Northwest Division of the National Hockey League is anyone's guess. [More]

Canucks open door to their young talent *
The lineups for hot dogs and arena seats formed two hours before the scheduled prospects game staged by the Vancouver Canucks in the sleepy suburb of South Surrey, a sure sign pro hockey is just around the corner [More]

Canucks overtake Avs *
The Vancouver Canucks made certain this trip to Anaheim wouldn't be as ill-fated as the final one last season. [More]

Canucks post huge win over NYI *
About time, too. [More]

Canucks pound Coyotes *
Naslund and Daniel Sedin keyed a four-goal second period by scoring 27 seconds apart Monday night as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Phoenix Coyotes 6-1 for their third straight win. [More]

Canucks reach seventh heaven *
Did Calgarian Jann Arden's off-key singing of "Oh Canada" presage a Flames loss? [More]

Canucks regaining confidence *
The Vancouver Canucks headed out on their final road trip of the regular season Tuesday with the team's confidence buoyed by a three-game win streak and some of the goal scorers finding their touch again. [More]

Canucks rise to head of class *
Club almost unbeatable at home, but falters on road, GRANT KERR writes. [More]

Canucks rookie continues to shine *
Jason King never thought he'd have five goals at this point of his rookie NHL season with the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Canucks Roster 2003 to 2004 season *
For more info on your Vancouver Canucks, visit www.canucks.com. [More]

Canucks sign Arvedson *
The team that idled most of the summer suddenly dipped into the free agent pool yesterday when the Vancouver Canucks signed Marcus Arvedson and offered Mike Keane a tryout in training camp [More]

Canucks slide over Oils *
A little Oil was just the tonic the Canucks needed. [More]

Canucks solve second-line quest *
Vancouver ended November with a 4-4 tie against the Calgary Flames Saturday night, capping a difficult month which saw them play 14 games in 26 days and visited every corner of North America except the Deep South. [More]

Canucks Sting the Blues *
The Canucks continued their roll on the road Thursday in St. Louis with a 4-2 win over their arch rival, the St. Louis Blues. [More]

Canucks switch on the power play *
Special teams key to success against Calgary in playoff opener... [More]

Canucks switch on the power play, leaving Capitals in deep shock *
The Vancouver Canucks simply overpowered the Washington Capitals on Saturday. [More]

Canucks tame Wild in OT *
When it looked the darkest Trent Klatt could still see the light.

Even when the Vancouver Canucks trailed 3-1 late in the third period Klatt said the team never lost its confidence. [More]

Canucks tie series 3-3 with OT win *
Brendan Morrison lofted in a lovely shot on goal early in the third overtime period of a big end-to-end game. [More]

Canucks versus Flames: Picking up the pieces *
Mere hours after the exhausting end of a triple-overtime 5-4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the Calgary Flames' Jordan Leopold was contemplating how his National Hockey League team would marshal its remaining resources for Monday's decisive seventh game of their Stanley Cup playoff series. [More]

Canucks versus Red Wings, November 3, 2003, GM Place *
The Vancouver Canucks' top line finally got rolling, and the Detroit Red Wings couldn't keep up. [More]

Canucks win Game Two with Style *
Game Two: Take that, St. Louis! [More]

Canucks Win: Cloutier anchors series win *
The hockey gods were particularly kind to Vancouver last night when the Canucks reached out and achieved the unlikely by winning three consecutive playoff games for the first time in nine years. [More]

Canucks' collapse complete *
Surely this must be the National Hope League, not the National Hockey League runoff to the Stanley Cup final. [More]

Canucks, Avalanche tied atop standings *
Ed Jovanovski scored on an end-to-end rush 6:02 into the third period to lift the Vancouver Canucks into a 1-1 tie with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. [More]

Canucks, Burke set to part *
The Brian Burke era at the Vancouver Canucks is over. [More]

Canucks: King making strong case for inclusion in squad *
Rookie's performance a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing exercise. [More]

Canucks: Linden's positively in seventh heaven *
Trevor Linden can recall every score, every goal, everything that's happened to him in all his playoff Game 7s, all five of those Game 7s. But his sixth may take a special place in his heart. If you saw it, you'd understand why. [More]

Captains galore on squad *
There are 13 team captains and another eight assistant captains at the selection camp for the Canadian junior hockey team. But Mike Richards is clearly the most popular of the leadership assembly. [More]

Car accident threatens Heatley's future *
Thrashers star charged with reckless driving after Ferrari hits wall, ERIC DUHATSCHEK says. [More]

CBC banks on Hanomansing to mine after-hours gold in B.C. *
The CBC's Ian Hanomansing will be stick-handling past the news department on weekends to indulge in a bit of jock talk. [More]

CBC considering a changing of the guard at Hockey Night *
When Hockey Night In Canada conducts its annual review, a big issue will be the disappointing work of announcer Bob Cole and analyst Harry Neale in the playoffs. [More]

CBC dodges bullet this week *
CBC Television's imposed seven-second delay on commentator Don Cherry had the network's sports department struggling yesterday to figure out a way to apply the time constraint. [More]

CBC is the problem: Salutin *
The Cherry crisis: The Don Cherry crisis is not about Don Cherry. It's about the CBC. Nor is it a crisis, it is a chronic problem: The CBC's connection to popular culture, in the sense of "mass" or "vulgar." [More]

CBC planning foray into HDTV *
The CBC has applied for a licence to transmit high-definition television content, and the first HDTV production is likely to be a Hockey Night in Canada game. [More]

CBC sends in the knucklehead police *
It's not the language police who should be investigating Don Cherry. It's the logic police. [More]

CBC touches down in a hockey hotbed *
Shaunavon, Sask., will play host to the CBC's fifth annual Hockey Day in Canada celebration, but when the Calgary Flames' Rhett Warrener was asked to describe growing up in the small farming community just south and west of Swift Current, he rolled his eyes in amusement. [More]

Cechmanek shuts door on Sens *
The Philadelphia Flyers gave the Ottawa Senators almost no room to move last night and the referees gave them even less. The result was a 1-0 Flyer win that evened the best-of-seven series at two games each, with Game 5 in Ottawa tomorrow afternoon. [More]

Celebration of beloved coach recalls a quirky, generous man who remained 'The Big Kid' *
"Thank you, Roger Neilson -- you made a difference." [More]

Censoring Cherry proves tricky for CBC *
CBC officials were scrambling yesterday to figure out just who will censor hockey commentator Don Cherry, and how the network will operate the seven-second delay system that's meant to muzzle him. [More]

Charity ends with parade of goals *
Nigel Dawes has a good head for hockey and a huge heart for charity. [More]

Cherry dodges bullet by holding his fire *
Commentator back with Hockey Night [More]

Cherry slams anti-checking view *
Hockey icon points to tough, clean play in leagues where players learn checking. [More]

Cherry stays mum on future with CBC *
No hint is given on what may be final Coach's Corner. [More]

Cherry, doctor saved the day *
Give the team doctor and Don Cherry a big assist for Canada's Spengler Cup championship win yesterday. [More]

Chicago provides surprise *
Dempsey joins a young 'Hawk contingent in his return and haunts his old team. [More]

Cinderella Ducks eliminate Stars *
Sandis Ozolinsh scored with 1:06 remaining, lifting the Anaheim Mighty Ducks to a 4-3 victory Monday night over the Dallas Stars and into their first conference final. [More]

Cloutier ducks trucks-o-pucks at Pond *
Canucks 5 - Ducks 2 - FINAL [More]

Cloutier expects to have more visitors, but continues to keep his cool *
If Dan Cloutier was sore yesterday, the soft-spoken netminder wasn't telling anyone outside the dressing room of the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Cloutier fortifies early offence *
Dan Cloutier made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season last night and the Vancouver Canucks made two first-period goals stand up in a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames. [More]

Cloutier shedding sieve image *
What a difference a seventh game made for Dan Cloutier in reshaping his image as a goaltender to be trusted in the playoffs. Cloutier came into his own with perhaps the best performance of his career when he backstopped the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues in the deciding game of the National Hockey League series on Tuesday. [More]

Coach's Corner put on time delay *
The CBC is putting a seven-second time delay on Don Cherry's Coach's Corner segment after the federal official languages watchdog said it would investigate a quip by the hockey icon. [More]

Coach's life with Vinny is off-limits *
It is a question John Tortorella is not about to answer -- at least not now, at least not in this town, at least not at a time of year when the safe, time-honoured cliché is hockey's lingua franca. [More]

Comic-book caper goes back to court with a Twist *
Tony Twist is fighting for his name, which was always one of the best in the National Hockey League. [More]

Commonwealth offers goalies cold comfort *
-- In the film Mystery, Alaska, a ragtag group of local hockey players take on the powerful New York Rangers in an outdoor exhibition game -- and validate their lives as a result of the experience. [More]

Concussions found to cause depression *
A whack on the head that results in a sport concussion does emotional as well as physical damage, according to research done at the University of Toronto. [More]

Confident Kovalev leads high-flying Canadiens *
Ever since he arrived from the New York Rangers in a trade in early March, the Montreal Canadiens and their fans have been patiently waiting to see the real Alexei Kovalev. [More]

Constantine ignites expansion squad *
Kevin Constantine has gone from handling the seemingly uncoachable Jaromir Jagr to directing a group of young castoffs in major junior hockey, making the transition with ease. [More]

Corel Centre deal closes *
A judge approved the sale of the Corel Centre to billionaire Eugene Melnyk for $20.2-million yesterday, clearing the way for him to complete his purchase of the Ottawa Senators. [More]

Coyotes fire Francis *
The slumping Phoenix Coyotes fired head coach Bob Francis on Tuesday. [More]

Coyotes' Boucher sets NHL shutout mark *
Phoenix Coyotes goalie Brian Boucher broke the record for the longest shutout streak in modern National Hockey League history, extending his string to more than five hours last night. [More]

Crosby a victim of teammates *
The Canadian players at the world junior championship relaxed with some off-ice hijinks this week, but won't be joking around against the Czech Republic in their semi-final match today. [More]

Crosby makes world junior history *
Canadian wunderkind, 16, scores final goal in 7-2 victory over Switzerland. [More]

CSI: NHL *
Just for fun: What if my favourite shows were combined? [More]

Cujo to miss six weeks *
The Detroit Red Wings goaltending dilemma has taken an unexpected turn. Curtis Joseph underwent surgery to remove a bone chip in the back of his ankle on Tuesday in Cleveland. The injury throws into doubt the Red Wings' attempts to trade the veteran star. [More]

Cujo's rolling with the punches *
Curtis Joseph is a big believer in the philosophy that things happen for a reason. [More]

Cultural power play *
It's not just on the ice that the national pastime is capturing our imaginations. In theatres and in galleries, on bookshelves and on the stage, hockey continues to stickhandle its way into the soul of Canada, ROY MacGREGOR writes. [More]

Cup final to start Tuesday *
The NHL's championship series will begin Tuesday.

The Western Conference-champion Anaheim Mighty Ducks, idle since sweeping aside the Minnesota Wild last Friday, will begin the best-of-seven final in the home arena of the Eastern Conference champion. [More]

Cup raises toughness threshold *
Fight with Lecavalier and late goal sent strong messages from Iginla. [More]

Czech goalie dashes Canada's hope for bronze *
The disappointment was etched deep into Dean Chynoweth's face an hour after his team lost the bronze-medal game 3-2 to the Czech Republic yesterday at the world under-18 hockey championship. It was the look of a coach who thought his team deserved a better fate. [More]

Dallas Staves off Elimination *
Jean-Sebastien Giguere finally looked the like the goaltender the Dallas Stars pounded in the regular season, not the brilliant postseason record-setter he’s become. [More]

Dallas's road formula a hit *
The Dallas Stars have squeezed into the National Hockey League's Western Conference playoff race by consistently winning away from home at midseason. [More]

Daniel 4, Wings 2 *
I've never scored four that's for sure," said Daniel Sedin after last night's game. "It's just confidence out there. When I get the puck, I try to do something with it." [More]

Daniel's first foursome 2 hot 4 Wings *
Confidence brims over as Sedin scores all four goals in win over Detroit. [More]

Danton pleads not guilty *
Family members, two Blues teammates appear at courthouse in show of support. [More]

Darryl Sutter: 'A lot of people don't want us to be here' *
Flames coach angrily condemns one-game suspension of Nieminen, accusing the NHL head office of meddling in decision. [More]

Debate about Todd Bertuzzi *
Normally, we don't do back-and-forth debates, but this reader was so articulate (and fairly reasonable), that we actually got into a "discussion" via e-mail. [More]

Defence considers turnabout their cue to attack *
When Ed Jovanovski took a whopping 10 shots on goal Tuesday night against Montreal, the total illustrated how much the Vancouver Canucks depend on their defencemen to augment the offence. [More]

Defence leads to great start *
Dion Phaneuf has fans in his hometown of Edmonton, fans in Calgary because the Flames drafted him, fans in Red Deer, where he plays junior hockey for the Rebels, and fans in Prince Edward Island because his parents are from Summerside and because he spends part of his summers at the family cottage in New London. [More]

Defence showing cracks at home *
When the Toronto Maple Leafs relocated to the Air Canada Centre five years ago, they felt right at home... [More]

Detroit coach stresses defence *
Lewis looking for a return to stingy days... [More]

Detroit pulls Joseph off its roster *
Goaltender Curtis Joseph is back in limbo again after the Detroit Red Wings placed him on waivers yesterday. [More]

Devils and Sens: Copycats prepare for originals *
During the early days of his coaching tenure in Ottawa, while he was trying to resurrect the Senators, Jacques Martin would often pop in a tape of the New Jersey Devils and invite his players to take a look. [More]

Devils in seventh heaven *
The New Jersey Devils are the 2003 National Hockey League champions after a Stanley Cup final that was only sporadically entertaining — but don't expect them to apologize for it. [More]

Devils not worried *
The New Jersey Devils are trailing in a playoff series for the first time this spring, but if anyone thinks they're in trouble it is not their plain-speaking coach, Pat Burns. [More]

Devils shut down Sens *
The first two times the Ottawa Senators played mediocre hockey in the third game of a playoff series this spring, they managed to squeak out overtime wins that turned out to be pivotal. [More]

Devils' key man unlikely to play *
Pat Burns was setting up a dramatic opening for tonight's game, the New Jersey Devils' hopes that Joe Nieuwendyk will play were dashed a few minutes into yesterday's practice. [More]

Doctor defends Lindros's conduct *
Ranger 'poster boy' for how to deal with concussion... [More]

Domi backs Cherry *
Don Cherry didn't go there, but Tie Domi did... [More]

Double whammy for Boyle *
You've had bad days before, such as that time you slept in, then rushed out of the house, only to discover the car had a flat tire. So you took the bus to work, arrived late and the boss was so angry that he shouted and spittle-sprayed the front of your shirt. [More]

Ducks go wild *
He didn't make history, but as J.S. Giguere would say later, the most important thing was simply that his Anaheim Mighty Ducks won the game. [More]

Ducks have much to quack about now *
A few days ago, Anaheim Mighty Ducks coach Mike Babcock used a tennis analogy to describe the challenge facing his team. The Ducks had just fallen behind 2-0 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final against the New Jersey Devils and weren't putting up much of a fight, either. They'd surrendered six goals, scored zero themselves and looked thoroughly overmatched. [More]

Ducks search for a way to slow Devils *
A musing the other day by commissioner Gary Bettman might be the only thing that will help the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The commissioner tossed around the idea of making the nets bigger in hopes of sparking more offence in the National Hockey League -- and then quickly backtracked. [More]

Early marker provides spark to stop high-flying Flyers *
Beating high-flying Philadelphia could be remedy for Ottawa's slow start. [More]

Edmonton forces Game Six *
Oilers beat Hurricanes/Whalers 4-3 -- First NHL short-handed O/T goal, ever. [More]

Edmonton suffers setback *
Loss to Blues, Predators' victory further cripple Oilers' playoff hopes. [More]

Esche gets shutout as Philadelphia romps *
John LeClair had a goal and an assist in his first game of the National Hockey League season, and Robert Esche earned his sixth career shutout, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Monday night. [More]

Esche's effort silences Leafs *
Toronto has trouble cracking Philadelphia's goaltender. [More]

Ex-Ducks' Devil-may-care attitude *
Let's see: Going into the Stanley Cup final, there was talk abut the Niedermayer factor and the Brodeur factor and now, with the New Jersey Devils out to a 2-0 series lead, there is the ex-Duck factor to consider... [More]

Exciting journey to the Cup final began for Flames 14 months ago *
When Darryl Sutter moved into the general manager's office at the Pengrowth Saddledome on April 11, 2003, the straightforward Calgary Flames coach had no idea that 423 days later, his club would complete the journey to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup championship. [More]

Extradite Steve Moore and Free Todd Bertuzzi *
That's right: I think we should get Moore shipped to SWEDEN to face charges for his assault on Markus Naslund! [More]

Facing peaks and valleys *
When the New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup last spring, they warmed up for the championship by cruising through the regular season. The longest period the Devils went without a win was a 0-2-1 stretch in mid-February. [More]

Facts say bodychecks, not pucks, harming young hockey players *
Nearly two in three serious injuries suffered by young hockey players are the result of bodychecks -- far more than the combination of stick and puck injuries, data from Ontario hospital emergency rooms suggest. [More]

Familiar faces expected to join Gretzky *
Wayne Gretzky is back on the national hot seat again. [More]

FansEdge.com *
The FansEdge online catalogue features officially licensed NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, and Collegiate products along with authentic autographed memorabilia for 223 different teams and over 1,000 different players. [More]

Federal assistance sought by Toronto group -- but what about the rest of Canada? *
United group meets with MPs over complex. [More]

Fedorov accepts Toronto's help *
The Toronto Maple Leafs were accommodating visitors last night, invigorating the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on several counts. [More]

Ferguson moves quickly to ensure Quinn's return *
Coach wants players to focus on mental approach next season. [More]

Ferguson tiptoes through trade minefield *
John Ferguson Jr. is facing his first big test as the Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager -- making the biggest improvement possible to his defense at a reasonable price before the National Hockey League's trade deadline. [More]

Finding peers isn't easy when you're the best *
As a hockey coach, Tomas Pacina knows how the other half lives. One part of him, the one that coaches the Oval X-Treme, the defending champions in the National Woman's Hockey League, is running one of the most successful women's teams in history. His roster is full of Olympians and world champions: Cassie [More]

Finding the joy of hockey in Jokerit *
While the Canadian juniors sat in the stands watching their semi-final opponent Czech Republic squeak out a 4-2 quarter-final win over Slovakia yesterday, Glen Metropolit of Toronto was up the street playing an important Finnish elite league game for Jokerit. [More]

Finnish fans happy, despite defeat *
The Toronto Maple Leafs' good-will visit to Helsinki proved be a success on all fronts. The fans went home happy, despite the 5-3 loss by the home team Jokerit, having seen National Hockey League players in the flesh, and the Leafs were encouraged by several young players as well as veterans. [More]

First step taken toward Canadian roster *
Players from all six Canadian-based National Hockey League clubs could be on Canada's roster for this summer's World Cup of Hockey. [More]

Flames apply heat in opener *
Calgary continues success on the road by keeping Tampa chances to a minimum. [More]

Flames become just historical footnote *
And so it ends for the Calgary Flames, just like that. In time, a historical footnote. One more Stanley Cup runner-up, going the way of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, or the Carolina Hurricanes or all the other Cinderella playoff teams that made wonderful, stirring postseason runs, but came up one game short in the end. [More]

Flames determine 'tis a nobler partnership to be than not to be *
Now playing in that big downtown park near you (providing you live in Calgary): The Complete Works of William Shakespeare sponsored by the hockey team that has fired more coaches than Henry VIII had wives and last made the playoffs when Romeo was still hot for Juliet. [More]

Flames drop third in a row *
Patrick Elias scored his 24th and 25th goals as the New Jersey Devils defeated Calgary 3-1 Sunday, sending the Flames to a third consecutive loss. [More]

Flames hang around for victory *
Calgary weathers early storm and ends Joseph's playoff shutout streak. [More]

Flames keep the impossible dream alive *
They are tantalizingly close now. One game, one victory and one more heart-and-soul effort, and all the work, all the sacrifices and all the physical punishment will pay off. [More]

Flames move closer to the Cup *
Calgary scores 3-0 win over Tampa to take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup final. [More]

Flames plan to stay on the defensive *
The Tampa Bay Lightning, a team that led all National Hockey League club in fewest man-games lost to injury, could be completely healthy again for tonight's fifth game of the Stanley Cup final against the Calgary Flames. [More]

Flames set to finish 'a long, long road' *
Emotional Sutter feels weight of responsibility as Calgary prepares to face Tampa Bay in Stanley Cup opener. [More]

Flames struck by Lightning *
Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Tortorella has declared many times that his team's quicksilver offence is the result of strong team defence. [More]

Flames try to focus on final goal *
It's no time to play 'what if' as Calgary keys on Game 7... [More]

Flames' Conroy a sweet talker *
The ritual began way, way back -- in April, on the night the Calgary Flames eliminated the Vancouver Canucks in overtime of a heart-stopping seventh game. [More]

Fleury breaks down against Toronto barrage *
Rookie goaltender makes 34 saves as Pittsburgh is outshot for 11th time. [More]

Flyers adding another piece to the puzzle *
If the Toronto Maple Leafs' drive toward the Stanley Cup final goes through Philadelphia, then another pothole was added yesterday to what would be an already difficult road. [More]

Flyers rally to jolt the Bolts *
Gagné's goal in overtime forces seventh game in Tampa tomorrow. [More]

Foes recall run to final *
Ten years ago, Martin Gelinas and Trevor Linden were Vancouver teammates in the playoffs. They skated on separate lines and in their own ways helped the Canucks reach Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. [More]

Foes recall run to final *
Ten years ago, Martin Gelinas and Trevor Linden were Vancouver teammates in the playoffs. They skated on separate lines and in their own ways helped the Canucks reach Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. [More]

For a change, everything's rosy in hockey's heartland *
There's plenty of woe to go around in the National Hockey League right now. [More]

Former Duck teammates can't wait to get started *
Something to consider as the Colorado Avalanche prepare for the upcoming season, with one of the deepest line-ups in a decade. It is not absolutely, positively cast in stone that Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya will play together every shift, all year. [More]

Former NHLer Magnuson killed, Ramage injured in car crash *
Former National Hockey League defenceman Keith Magnuson was killed in a three-car collision yesterday when he was a passenger in a car driven by former Toronto Maple Leaf captain Rob Ramage. [More]

Forsberg puts on a show *
He's back. Peter Forsberg is being extremely creative again after missing 21 National Hockey League games with a groin injury that hampered the Colorado Avalanche from moving ahead in the standings. [More]

Forsberg to play in Sweden next season *
Colorado Avalanche centre Peter Forsberg will return to his native Sweden to play hockey next year, according to a Swedish newspaper report Saturday. [More]

Four candidates still in line for Maple Leafs GM job *
The Toronto Maple Leafs have trimmed down their list of candidates for the vacant general manager's position to a foursome. [More]

Francis leaves as a winner *
Ron Francis made what may have been his final trip to play the Toronto Maple Leafs a memorable excursion last night. [More]

Fraser under fire *
Referees Kerry Fraser and Brad Watson came under fire from Calgary Flames fans for their calls in the fourth game of the Stanley Cup final. [More]

Free agents are there, but bidders may be scarce *
Imagine what an unlimited budget and a time machine could mean for any team trying to assemble a National Hockey League powerhouse from this year's unrestricted free-agent class. [More]

Free ride's over for Vancouver's Sedin twins *
The Sedin twins, Henrik and Daniel, are supposed to be fitter, stronger and perhaps even faster skaters this season. The Vancouver Canucks hope so after investing at least $10-million (U.S.) in the twins in trying to develop more scoring from the shy forwards, drafted second and third overall in 1999. [More]

Game 2: Calgary's tenacious checking pays off *
The Calgary Flames received just what they wished for last night in pulling even with the Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference playoffs. [More]

Game five -- Minnesota runs wild in BC *
The call of the Wild just won't go away in the National Hockey League playoffs, with postseason action going back to Minnesota for another game. [More]

Game six: Canucks forget the past *
There were no video sessions for the Vancouver Canucks after they were embarrassed by the Minnesota Wild the other night.

While normal preparations for their second attempt at eliminating the Wild from the National Hockey League playoffs would include watching Game 5 to see where they could improve, there were extenuating circumstances. The Canucks were so bad in Monday's 7-2 loss that cut their series lead to 3-2 that watching the horror show again would be counter-productive. [More]

Game three: Canucks rally around Hedberg *
Flames couldn't capitalize on injury to Vancouver's No.1 goalie Dan Cloutier in a 2-1 Canuck win. [More]

Game Three: Sens rally, grab lead *
There was a time when it seemed the Ottawa Senators couldn't handle adversity at playoff time.

Now, they can't do much without it. [More]

Game three: The Moose is loose *
Johan Hedberg sparks memories of a magical playoff run with a strong relief effort for Vancouver. [More]

Game Three: Vancouver wins battle of power plays *
It's not the number of shots, but the quality of scoring chances that seems to matter most in the Stanley Cup playoffs. [More]

Game's just in a cycle, he says *
Wayne Gretzky was dressed from head to toe in black. But No. 99 wasn't mourning the death of fire-wagon hockey like most critics of the National Hockey League game these days. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Canucks dine locally (archived from 2003) *
The life of a food critic is full of hard choices. Especially if said food critic is also a hockey fan. Now please note that I did not say that the life of a food critic is hard; I know how good I've got it, when I'm invited out to fancy restaurants to savour brilliant food creations in a charming, mannerly environment. What I said was: The life of a food critic is full of hard choices. [More]

Gelinas ignites Flames *
Darryl Sutter provided the pregame inspiration. Martin Gelinas produced the postgame celebration. [More]

Geriatric theme for Saturday's match-up *
Please forgive the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings if their game turns into a clunker at the Air Canada Centre tonight, said TIM WHARNSBY Saturday. [More]

Get-togethers secret to Lemaire's success *
Teamwork philosophy is reason Wild coach has squeezed out so much from castoffs and lost causes, ALLAN MAKI says. [More]

Giguère challenges colleagues *
Finally, someone has stood up and showed some emotion on behalf of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, goalless and down 2-0 in the Stanley Cup final to the Anaheim netminder Jean-Sébastien Giguère seized the moment at a news conference yesterday, challenging teammates to take advantage of the National Hockey League championship series before it slips away. [More]

Giguere impressive beyond the numbers *
So what is there left to say about the work of J.S. Giguere, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks' goaltender, who continues to befuddle one National Hockey League opponent after the other? [More]

Giguère receives consolation prize *
It may, in time, come to mean something to Anaheim Mighty Ducks goaltender Jean-Sébastien Giguère. But now? Moments after the Ducks lost a 3-0 decision to the New Jersey Devils in the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final, winning the consolation prize -- the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff's most valuable player -- proved to be of little consequence. [More]

Giguere unflappable in Ducks net *
The Anaheim Mighty Ducks didn't need overtime to beat the Minnesota Wild, just an opportunistic penalty kill and another outstanding performance by their unflappable goalie. [More]

Giguère's point total beats five of his team's top forwards *
The Anaheim Mighty Ducks are back in the Stanley Cup final, down only a game and breathing easier after finally scoring on Martin Brodeur. In fact, they got three goals when they finally played with passion, answering the challenge of goaltender Jean-Sébastien Giguère, the backbone and conscience of the team in the National Hockey League playoffs. [More]

Gilmour ends a killer career *
Veteran forward leaves the NHL after 20 seasons of tenacious service [More]

Girl Hockey Talk: Hot Toddy. . .Bert is BACK! *
Todd Bertuzzi showed flashes of his old self in scoring three goals to give the Vancouver Canucks a 4-1 win Sunday, and hand the Detroit Red Wings their first road loss of the season. [More]

Girl Hockey Talk: If Ikea introduced a 'Naslund' line of items *
If the marketing folks at Ikea were really clever, they would name some of their items after prominent Swedish hockey players. In Vancouver, for example, we're sure that -- even though he is not going to play for the Swedes in the Olympics -- items in the "Naslund Line" would sell like Swedish hotcakes. (And other weird Ikea satire.) [More]

Girl Hockey Talk: Rooting for Roots and the Reverse Oreo Line *
Okay, Sports fans. Late as I might be to jump on this particular bandwagon, I've just gotta say a word or two about Carter, the Sedin twins and "everyone's favourite pest," Jarkko Ruutu. [More]

Go East, young man, for exciting hockey *
If the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators keep this up, one more bit of conventional wisdom about the National Hockey League will be blown to bits. [More]

Goalie gives new meaning to putting heart into game *
Seamus Kotyk lives life to the fullest in career reborn after surviving health scare. [More]

Goalies outstanding in draw *
There was no hint of goaltending concerns for the Northwest Division co-leaders last night in the long anticipated match-up that met expectations. [More]

Goalkeeper goes hoarse, court orders compensation *
A goalkeeper who claims he lost his voice by yelling at other players is entitled to welfare benefits for a work-related injury, a court has ruled...Yes, but will he ever sing again...? [More]

Granato setting a new standard *
He's inexperienced but he's popular. Are these the makings, ERIC DUHATSCHEK writes, of a new trend in coaching? [More]

Grateful Leetch returns to playoffs *
When Brian Leetch played his last playoff game, Wayne Gretzky was still the biggest star in the National Hockey League. Eric Lindros was still expected to eclipse Gretzky. Mario Lemieux was just about to retire for the first time. [More]

Gretzky likes what he sees *
Wayne Gretzky is a fan of the style of hockey that is being played in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, other than the largesse offered by goaltending equipment and the makeup of composite sticks. [More]

Gretzky part of special moments *
Television poised to capture an NHL match on an extravagant pond. [More]

Gretzky sends out mixed signals about today's style of hockey *
Is Gretzky two-faced? He sends out mixed signals. In one breath, he sticks up for the NHL game. But on his new DVD, Ultimate Gretzky, he talks of ways to increase scoring. [More]

Gretzky set to announce team *
The conundrum that faced Wayne Gretzky and his management team in selecting Canada's 26-player roster for the World Cup of Hockey will come to an end today. [More]

Gretzky speaks out *
In the ongoing debate over how to inject some scoring life back into the National Hockey League, Wayne Gretzky offered his two cents Friday. [More]

Gretzky trade bombshell had genesis earlier, McNall says *
Almost fifteen years later, Canadians still recall the trade the way they'd recall a tragedy or assassination -- the day Wayne Gretzky was shipped out of Canada. [More]

Gretzky, Messier reunited *
Gretzky, Messier reunited: The Oiler greats skated together Friday in preparation for the Heritage Classic. [More]

Gruff Burns keeps players on their toes *
Pat Burns, a popular and nearly mythical figure during his days as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, is a professional grump. [More]

Habs extend Penguin woes *
Niklas Sundstrom and Saku Koivu scored after Montreal squandered a two-goal lead and the Canadiens sent the Pittsburgh Penguins to a club record-tying 11th consecutive loss, 4-3 Tuesday night. [More]

Habs fashion small win streak *
Two years ago Michael Ryder was playing hockey in Mississippi of the East Coast Hockey League, wondering if he would ever realize his dream of playing in the NHL. [More]

Habs quick to discontinue blame game *
Kovalev, Souray try to make amends for controversial overtime loss to Bruins. [More]

Habs rein in elation over comeback *
Long after the Montreal Canadiens had skated off the ice following Saturday night's 5-2 victory in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final series against the Boston Bruins, the celebration in downtown Montreal was going strong. [More]

Hackett moves first, joining the Flyers *
Hackett became the first significant player to jump teams when the National Hockey League's free agency season began yesterday. [More]

Hapless Ottawa axes Martin *
Someone needed to take Senators 'over the top of the mountain' [More]

Hard work puts Pandolfo on top *
When you look at the New Jersey Devils' list of regular-season scorers your eye has to scan a long way down before it finds Jay Pandolfo. [More]

Hard-hitting prospect also makes impact off the ice *
One by one, they've been calling Kelly Kisio, the general manager of the Calgary Hitmen, to ask the same question, "Is the kid for real?" And one by one, Kisio has confirmed what the many National Hockey League scouts and personnel people have suspected, that Mike Egener is not your typical 18-year-old draft prospect. [More]

Hasek eager for return *
Dominik Hasek wants to return to the Detroit Red Wings and nowhere else, the retired goaltender has told the National Hockey League club. [More]

Hasek eager for return to Detroit *
Incumbent Joseph presents problem as talks continue... [More]

Hasek is back *
Dominik Hasek is returning to the National Hockey League. After only a year away from the game, the future Hall of Fame goaltender confirmed rumours on Tuesday. [More]

Hasek out for season *
Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hasek will miss the rest of the season because of an injured groin, although he hopes to play again. [More]

Hasek to join Ottawa *
The Ottawa Senators are expected to announce the signing of goaltender Dominik Hasek at a news conference this morning. Hasek will replace Patrick Lalime, who was traded to the St. Louis Blues on June 27. [More]

Hasek to undergo groin operation *
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hasek will have groin surgery next week in his home country after playing just 14 games in a season in which he came out of retirement. [More]

Havlat finds speed pays in playoffs *
It is often true that when a National Hockey League playoff series bogs down, the most effective player is a big, veteran forward who can crash through the offensive zone and create havoc. [More]

Havlat's two-hander against Recchi angers Hitchcock *
The Ottawa Senators could be playing their next few games without Martin Havlat after the forward was ejected for a deliberate two-handed slash to the face of Mark Recchi of the Philadelphia Flyers in last night's 1-1 tie. [More]

Hawks' road misery continues *
Magnus Arvedson scored twice, including the game-winner, as the Vancouver Canucks extended the Chicago Blackhawks' record losing streak on the road with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday. [More]

He doesn't shoot! He doesn't score! *
It's become a game of traps, grabs, holding and blocking... [More]

Heatley finds warm welcome *
Atlanta's young star returns to game following auto death of teammate. [More]

Heatley holds an emotional meeting *
Hockey player spends time with the family of player killed in car accident. [More]

Heatley puts finishing touch on a gritty Canadian effort *
Wayne Gretzky was on the phone to Kevin Lowe seconds after Dany Heatley's 50-foot slap shot whizzed by Mika Noronen's right ear and into the net yesterday... [More]

Heatley returns home *
Season becomes series of firsts for star player. [More]

Heatley suffers serious injury in Swiss hockey game *
Atlanta Thrashers star Dany Heatley suffered a serious eye injury after being hit by a shot during a Swiss League hockey game. [More]

Heatley to return to ice tonight *
Thrasher's recovery nothing short of miraculous... [More]

Hedberg leads Canucks past Blues *
Vancouver Canucks backup goaltender Johan Hedberg made 31 saves, including a penalty shot attempt by Pavol Demitra with 3.4 seconds left, in a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. [More]

Henrik Sedin earns NHL weekly award *
Vancouver Canucks forward Henrik Sedin, who recorded two goals and five assists in three games, is the NHL's offensive player of the week. [More]

Hey fans, there's no reason for Leafs to change *
The new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been in place for two weeks now and promises to improve the roster have been duly made -- albeit with little action so far -- and still the impotent rage of the fans pours from sports-talk radio. [More]

Hockey Camp opens amid pall *
The shocking slaying of Anna Lindh, Sweden's Foreign Minister, cast a pall over the National Hockey League's latest excursion to Europe and left some of Sweden's most famous athletes wondering whether one of the few places left in the world where celebrities can wander freely was about to be lost [More]

Hockey Canada reveals roster for women's worlds *
Vicky Sunohara slipped on the Canadian jersey, her eyes welling with tears as the cameras clicked. [More]

Hockey fan still praises the value of a good hit *
Randy Oldfield is watching the hockey action when two skaters, chasing down the puck, crash headlong into the boards. "Oh! Oh!" he shouts. For a moment it seems the 27-year-old who suffered a broken neck in a high-school hockey game on this same ice nearly a decade ago is experiencing a flashback, fearing for the skater who crumpled to his knees, just briefly, after impact. [More]

Hockey Goes Golfing: Fleury enjoys the 'good' times *
Back in the city where memories are good, NHL star seems content as he looks forward, not back, ALLAN MAKI reports [More]

Hockey hits: Total bodycheck ban isn't the right solution *
With fresh data in their zone, Canadian safety advocates are urging the elimination of all bodychecking in minor hockey until players reach the age of 17. [More]

Hockey questions left behind in philosophy clash *
After only one season, we had seen just how different the Greater Toronto Hockey League would be from the cuddly world of house league that we had left behind. [More]

Hockey Season dedicated to Neilson *
Roger Neilson spent the last three years of his life helping the Ottawa Senators pursue success. [More]

Hockey theme ready for download *
A recording of the opening and closing theme for Hockey Night in Canada, billed by some as the country's second national anthem, could finally be bought yesterday, decades after it was originally played on air. [More]

Hockey's Bowman against rapid change *
For all those pundits ready to overhaul the game of hockey, the greatest coach in the sport's history has a piece of advice. Think before you tinker, says Scotty Bowman, who has listened to a dozen recommendations for fixing the game after what was broadly criticized as an uninspiring Stanley Cup final between the New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. [More]

HOCKEY: CANUCKS 4, COYOTES 1 *
Naslund, Bertuzzi shine offensively against Boucher... [More]

Hockey: Official calls for ban *
Therien cites high number of injuries in urging an end to full contact for kids [More]

HockeyGiant.com *
Hockey Giant offers skates, sticks, wheels, jerseys, inline skates -- you name it. [More]

Home-ice advantage may be deciding factor *
Think back to the start of the Stanley Cup finals, some eight weeks ago, when all the talk was of the home-ice disadvantage... [More]

Hossa helps remove playoff burden *
Despite scoring 45 goals this past regular season, Marian Hossa entered these Stanley Cup playoffs with a lot to prove. [More]

Humble Flames ready to believe *
Calgary players, who see positive omens, treating tonight as just another game. [More]

If you don't like Don, change the channel: Bobby Orr *
I'm writing in response to the recent controversy surrounding comments made by Don Cherry... [More]

Iginla back in his old form *
Calgary sniper fires ninth goal in eight games to pace victory. [More]

Iginla does it one more time *
Forever more it should be known as That Goal, the one that typified a team and defined the opening game of the 2004 Stanley Cup final. [More]

Iginla seen as new face of the NHL *
Iginla seen as new face of the NHL: The Flames' sniper is a nice guy off the ice, but he'll do anything to win. [More]

Iginla, once again, full of optimism *
It is an annual ritual in Calgary, as regular as a snowfall in September or a missed playoff spot in April. [More]

In California, mask of mystery covers Frost's life *
The home of reclusive National Hockey League player agent David Frost matches his personality: colourful, hidden and guarded. [More]

In Todd We Trust; write in your support for Todd Bertuzzi *
If you want to join me in showing your support for Todd Bertuzzi during this very difficult time for him and the team, please send your comments (include your name and e-mail address) to: in-todd-we-trust@telus.net and we will forward your notes to Todd Bertuzzi and the Vancouver Canucks. Click here for A sampling of the best of your letters. [More]

Influenza epidemic of 1918-19 led to cessation of Stanley Cup *
Long before SARS, professional sports was faced with the challenge of carrying on business during an epidemic. The Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918-19 caused the only instance of a major North American sports championship being cancelled because of illness: the Stanley Cup. [More]

Injuries will dictate early roster decisions *
At last (and thank you, Mr. Kerr and Mr. Quinn)...a voice of reason on the Todd Bertuzzi suspension. [More]

Injury frustrates Cloutier *
Dan Cloutier has sprained ligaments in his right ankle, which has prevented the combative netminder from playing further with his Vancouver Canucks teammates in their Western Conference quarter-final series against the Calgary Flames. [More]

Inspired Ducks soaring *
Long before Anaheim Might Ducks captain Paul Kariya bounced back from a crushing bodycheck to become the focus of Game 6, his teammates made sure the Stanley Cup final would be extended to the limit. [More]

It pays to play shinny *
When Adam Oates suited up for the Edmonton Oilers last night, the brilliant setup man became the 413th National Hockey League player who will earn a salary of $1-million (all figures U.S.) or more this season. [More]

It was no big test for Cujo's debut *
Amway, the direct-selling corporation, was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan's second largest city. But even its best salesman would have difficulty convincing a National Hockey League club that Curtis Joseph has fully recovered from his right ankle injury. [More]

It'll be a wild series, so don't duck it *
Playoff cynics, prepare. On my mark, unleash hell on the Stanley Cup's Western Conference Final. Ready? Begin. [More]

It's a delicate dance for players' association leader *
Bob Goodenow and his lieutenants at the National Hockey League Players' Association took an important first step yesterday in selling their idea of what the next collective agreement with management will be. [More]

It's an injury epidemic *
Owen Nolan is the latest National Hockey League big-name player to be sent to the infirmary this season. [More]

It's Moe than Ottawa can take *
There is no denying the talent of the Ottawa Senators. They have skill and speed up front and have constructed a stingy defensive unit... [More]

It's Sundin again in the third *
Toronto Maple Leafs weren't at the very bottom 26 days ago, but a six-game winless streak had them going in the wrong direction. [More]

It's time for vigilance despite all the success *
Loath as we are to break up what is looking like a swell Yuletide for the Toronto Maple Leafs, what with 10 wins in their past 11 games and all, someone has to point out the boys could discover one of those unspoken truths about Christmas. [More]

It's time of year when optimism sweeps country *
National Hockey League training camps open next week and, as usual, optimism abounds wherever you turn in Canada [More]

It's time to find contract system that works *
The conundrum facing National Hockey League clubs is neatly summed up by two contract disputes playing out at opposite ends of the country, one involving the Edmonton Oilers and Mike Comrie, the other involving the Ottawa Senators and Martin Havlat. [More]

Jagr dealt to Rangers *
It was only a matter of time before the highly paid, richly skilled Jaromir Jagr became a New York Ranger. [More]

Jagr's star rises on Broadway *
The newest Ranger scored a goal, and added two assists in 5-2 win over Florida. [More]

Jagr: Hopes high for new Broadway star *
Jagr makes debut in New York before a tough, demanding audience [More]

Joe Fan takes a puck in the teeth from the NHL *
When it comes to paying the price, Joe Fan is the big loser in the NHL's economic battle. . . [More]

Joseph's surgery expected to further delay trade talks *
Curtis Joseph will need to recuperate for six weeks after surgery to remove a bone chip from the back of his ankle, a procedure that will complicate the Detroit Red Wings' efforts to move the 36-year-old goalie off their roster and his massive contract off their ledger. [More]

Junior hockey championship: Improvements seen in second game *
Finland, playing before a home crowd, will be a tougher opener for national team. [More]

Kariya cunning with deal *
Paul Kariya took what amounted to the largest pay cut in National Hockey League history -- an $8.8-million reduction from the $10-million annual pay he received last season from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks -- and signed a one-year, $1.2-million contract with the Colorado Avalanche. [More]

Kariya dumped, Lemieux returns *
A day of mundane roster moves became frenzied last night when the Detroit Red Wings decided to retain goaltender Dominik Hasek's services, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks declined to offer Paul Kariya a contract and reports emerged that Mario Lemieux will play at least one more year with the Pittsburgh Penguins. [More]

Kariya gives Avalanche a rocky mountain high *
Paul Kariya files into the Colorado Avalanche dressing room following yesterday's day-of-game skate, trailed by his new teammate, Milan Hejduk. Kariya has just bettered the National Hockey League's reigning goal-scoring champion in a postpractice shooting contest and for penance, Hejduk is fetching the Powerade for both players from the medical room. [More]

Kariya's faith in his team never wavered *
Paul Kariya, when he wants to be, can be one of the most well-spoken players in the league. [More]

Keith Magnuson, 56 *
It was one of those, 'catching up with ..." features that newspapers run every so often and last January, the Chicago Sun-Times profiled Keith Magnuson, one of the most popular players ever to pull on a Blackhawks' sweater. [More]

Kelowna's special teams power way into final *
They couldn't put away an expansion team in the Western Hockey League playoffs, but thanks to their dangerous power play, the Kelowna Rockets are in the Memorial Cup final. [More]

Ken Carriere: A HARD PLACE *
How do you replace an All-Star? For Martin Biron, that's not even an issue... [More]

Ken Carriere: FLAME ON! Jarome Iginla talks about his dream season *
A Stanley Cup dream... [More]

Ken Carriere: THE LEGACY LIVES *
Mats Sundin carries on a Swedish tradition as (hard-working) hero in the Bigs... [More]

Ken Dryden: Saving The Game *
Hockey has become a mishmash of new developments and old codes of play. If we want to save it, we have to re-examine the whole game and decide how we really want it played, says KEN DRYDEN. [More]

Kesler proves to be quick study *
U.S. forward rescues Vancouver from injury problems with astute play. [More]

Kilger's timely goal lifts Toronto *
Chad Kilger picked the perfect occasion to score his first goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [More]

King's late arrival a boon for Vancouver *
Jason King arrived at training camp in September looking for employment with the Vancouver Canucks, even if it was just a roster spot as an extra forward. [More]

Kiprusoff lights fire under the Flames *
Goalie holds the fort while collecting an assist as Calgary draws even in series. [More]

Klee makes most of return *
Ken Klee had every right to hold his head a little higher and puff out his chest a little more when he returned to his old neighbourhood in suburban Washington last night. [More]

Knee injury dims Nolan's chances *
Severity of right winger's ailment expected to be known today. [More]

Koivu relieved knee injury wasn't more serious *
Considering Saku Koivu's medical history, learning he would be out for only three to four weeks with a sprained right knee was almost good news to the Montreal Canadiens' captain. [More]

Lalime prefers a casual style *
Ottawa Senators goaltender Patrick Lalime insists there was nothing terribly unique about his playoff performance against the Philadelphia Flyers last spring, even though he held the Flyers to two goals in a five-game series, something that had never been done before in the history of the National Hockey League. [More]

Language flap leaves Cherry's jubilee somewhat subdued *
As sure as good ice in February, Don Cherry has celebrated a birthday in happier circumstances. He turned 70 yesterday under a cloud that included speculation the CBC will fire him from his job as the star commentator on Hockey Night in Canada. [More]

Lanny's clan gets Flames fever *
Calgary Flames fever is alive and well in the Lanny McDonald household, and at no point was that more evident than on Wednesday night and into yesterday morning. [More]

Lapointe finds his game, passes it on to Bergeron *
Martin Lapointe remembers when he first broke into the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings a decade ago, he was placed alongside captain Steve Yzerman in the dressing room. [More]

Late goal gives Morrison first three-goal feat *
Brendan Morrison waited seven seasons for his first three-game performance in the National Hockey League. Morrison's third goal of the game, with 2 minutes 9 seconds left in the third period, lifted the Vancouver Canucks into a 4-4 tie with the Calgary Flames on Saturday. [More]

Late Montreal surge keys win *
Ottawa goalie remains under gun after giving up lead... [More]

Leafs Fall: SENATORS 7, MAPLE LEAFS 1 *
Ottawa scores five in the first period en route to win over short-handed Toronto squad. [More]

Leafs find the road to victory *
When the Toronto Maple Leafs held their annual family Christmas skating party at the Air Canada Centre yesterday, it was, by all reports, a happy affair. [More]

Leafs have feasted on the better teams *
If you should happen upon a few of the Toronto Maple Leafs' players today strolling around the boutiques, squeezing in a little Christmas shopping, do not be surprised if there's a little strut in their step. [More]

Leafs hurting without Belfour *
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to keep the seriousness of Ed Belfour's back injury a mystery and behind a wall of secrecy. [More]

Leafs lean on veterans for support *
Toronto players have more than 1,600 playoff games and nine Stanley Cup rings. [More]

Leafs live to fight another day *
While the Toronto Maple Leafs are alive today because of Travis Green and Ed Belfour, the real reason is that they were finally scared straight. [More]

Leafs lower boom on Pens *
Be careful what you wish for, the old saying goes, in this case to those National Hockey League fans who want more goals, or you'll get last night's Toronto Maple Leafs-Pittsburgh Penguins game. [More]

Leafs must forget humiliation by Senators, and fast *
Their Senators playing the Toronto Maple Leafs and toying with them, humiliating them, playing with a confidence bordering on arrogance, and being full measure for it. Pretty tick-tack-toe goals going in one after another, all at the same end of the rink, while the Leafs' fans, in their own building, so smug and rich and satisfied, grow quieter by the moment. [More]

Leafs must return to form *
Given the Toronto Maple Leafs' lofty perch in the National Hockey League standings, one supposes they could be forgiven if they spent New Year's Eve raising a glass to their accomplishments. [More]

Leafs should worry about more than Belfour *
The Toronto Maple Leafs' faithful regard injured Ed Belfour as the team's saviour. [More]

Leafs still floundering without Belfour *
Another game and still no Ed Belfour. Just another definite maybe. He definitely may start tomorrow night against the New Jersey Devils. Then again, he may not. That's a definite. [More]

Leafs sweep away Canucks: Strong defensive effort prevails *
Back-to-back wins over Vancouver ease pain of Toronto's poor road trip [More]

Leafs throw wild birthday bash *
The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrated the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Air Canada Centre with a nail-biting 5-4 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. [More]

Leafs' Cup drought continues *
Roenick's OT winner ends Toronto dreams as Leafs' string of seasons without a Stanley Cup hits 37. [More]

Leafs' GM search begins *
Pat Quinn finally relented, Ken Dryden was shifted further away, Bill Watters was shown the door and Richard Peddie continued to spread his wings at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. [More]

Leafs' offence sputtering against elite teams *
If the Toronto Maple Leafs are serious about ending their 37-year Stanley Cup final drought, they will need to start demonstrating they can beat the elite teams in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League. [More]

Leafs' recovery begins in their own end *
Righting the Toronto Maple Leafs ship, after it was torn asunder by the Philadelphia Flyers typhoon, begins at the top. [More]

Leafs' streak ended in overtime *
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ed Belfour did his best to keep his teammates in the hunt for their ninth victory in a row and a chance at history. [More]

Leafs' winning ways continue *
Nieuwendyk paces victory as Toronto stretches win streak to five games. [More]

Leafs: It's now official, Svehla is gone *
Leaf me alone: Team brass silent on possible moves to help bolster Toronto defence [More]

League and players trade shots *
There was nothing new regarding collective bargaining in National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman's weekend news conference, but the slagging between the league and its players grew worse when Bettman lost his cool. [More]

Lecavalier strikes for Lightning *
Tampa forward breaks out for two goals in series-opening victory over Montreal. [More]

Lemaire looks to repeat success *
The previous time Jacques Lemaire was chosen the National Hockey League's coach of the year, his team won the Stanley Cup the next season. [More]

Lemieux done for season *
Two weeks ago, when the news emerged that Mario Lemieux's left hip was so bad that he was having trouble getting in and out of his car, you had a pretty good sense of what might happen next. [More]

Lightning even the score *
It was a question of missed opportunities for the Calgary Flames as they saw their advantage in the Stanley Cup final slip away last night when the Tampa Bay Lightning became the team with the resolve for success. [More]

Lightning strike twice *
Tampa Bay wins second-round series by sweeping the plucky Canadiens. [More]

Lightning strikes Habs *
Vincent Lecavalier scored the go-ahead goal with 5:04 left as the Tampa Bay Lightning overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 Thursday night. [More]

Lightning win Stanley Cup *
Tampa Bay defeats Calgary 2-1 in Game 7 to win the franchise's first NHL championship [More]

Lindros concussion latest in rash of head injuries *
No conclusions have been drawn for dramatic increase in concussions [More]

Lindros told he'd be reckless to return to game *
It would be "reckless conduct" and a bad example to young athletes for New York Rangers hockey star Eric Lindros to resume his career, the president of an advocacy group for victims of brain injury says. [More]

Loblaw back at the table *
Venerable stadium may yet become a giant supermarket. [More]

Long trip certain to test Leafs' grit *
Players set out on 12-day journey, longest since Quinn took over club [More]

Long wait over for Calgary *
Gelinas scores winner as Iginla, Kiprusoff spark victory over Canucks. [More]

Low scoring in NHL hurts Cujo in job hunt *
Curtis Joseph is getting impatient, and, really, who can blame him? Joseph, the odd man out in the Detroit Red Wings' three-man goaltending rotation, has mostly taken the high road since Dominik Hasek replaced him as the team's No. 1 goalkeeper. [More]

Luck (Groen review) *** 1/2
This hockey film wins until it loses... [More]

Lucky hockey fans score tickets in lottery *
It promises to be the frostiest game on the NHL roster, but it seems that everyone wants to sit under the stars for a little bit of hockey history in Edmonton in late November. [More]

MacTavish gave job careful consideration *
There was a time last spring when it was not entirely clear if Craig MacTavish would return for a fourth season as coach of the Edmonton Oilers. MacTavish's contract was up and negotiations with general manager Kevin Lowe were under way, but MacTavish wasn't about to sign until he had a clearer sense of where the organization was going. [More]

Magic moment: the sequel (hidden loonie) *
Another hidden $1 coin and another gold medal for Canada. It's enough to make a player a believer, MARK MacKINNON writes [More]

Magic moment: the sequel (Ryan Smyth) *
Ryan Smyth plays -- and sings -- with all his heart, and now he has a world championship to crow about, ALLAN MAKI writes [More]

Major issues for NHL put on ice *
Team executives merely housekeeping in sessions prior to this weekend's draft. [More]

Maple Leafs are haunted by the ghosts in their heads *
The legend surrounding the historic Biltmore Hotel, where the Toronto Maple Leafs are staying, says the place is haunted by ghosts of past guests or workers. [More]

Maple Leafs could play at SkyDome *
Team officials studying the idea (jealous much?) [More]

Maple Leafs sailing along with Quinn at the helm *
Among the many surprises provided by the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, none may be bigger than Pat Quinn. [More]

Maple Leafs take a chance on Ferguson *
So exactly who is John Ferguson Jr. and, more important, how is he qualified to be general manager of God's team, otherwise known as the Toronto Maple Leafs? [More]

Marketing Camp Sweden *
It's hoped Scandinavian tour will boost the NHL as well as top Swedish league [More]

Martin defends philosophy *
As a devout believer that defence wins championships, head coach Jacques Martin is looking pretty satisfied these days with how the playoffs are progressing for his Ottawa Senators. [More]

Martin keeps Ottawa in check *
Ottawa Senators winger Chris Neil was sitting at his locker the other day, being asked to respond to allegations by the Philadelphia Flyers that the Sens are a bunch of stick-swinging thugs. [More]

Mattias Ohlund suspended for four games *
Retaliation after unpenalized elbow to Ohlund's head cited as reason. [More]

Maturing Havlat gives Sens depth *
When the Ottawa Senators’ two main strengths — skill and depth — are mentioned, the first name that comes to mind is right-winger Martin Havlat. [More]

Maturing Nash making his mark *
Columbus forward earning respect of teammates and his coach [More]

McCabe finds his touch again *
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin parked his black Lincoln Navigator in the Moss Park Arena parking lot and teammate Bryan McCabe pulled up a few minutes later in his beige Ford Explorer. [More]

McDonald eyes GM position *
Lanny McDonald, a Stanley Cup champion with the Calgary Flames, has tossed his cowboy hat into the ring for the Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager post. [More]

McGuire has a solution to NHL's contentious issue of fighting *
It has been a challenging few weeks for hockey's pro-fighting lobby, what with editorial writers and American sports columnists calling for a ban. [More]

Mediocre Sens come up dry *
Brodeur and Devils a big step up from previous Ottawa opponents [More]

Meet Me in St. Louis, Lui: Can the Canucks take the Blues in Four? *
Hey, WE think our Vancouver Canucks can take it in FOUR. Who WITH us? [More]

Memo to CBC: How to deal with the delay *
Frequently Asked Questions about seven-second broadcast delays... [More]

Message on frontier justice doesn't seem to be getting through *
As expected, the National Hockey League came down hard on the individual act, suspending Todd Bertuzzi for the rest of this season, but turtled, to use the league's vernacular, when it came to attacking the root of the problem. [More]

Mighty Ducks show pluck *
The Anaheim Mighty Ducks are winning the close ones, and they've been nearly unbeatable away from home. [More]

Minnesota rejects elimination one more time *
The call of the Wild just won't go away in the National Hockey League playoffs, with postseason action going back to Minnesota for another game. [More]

Minnesota strikes in third *
There's something about the Minnesota Wild that just won't allow the players of the three-year-old franchise to ease up, even for a moment.

Just when you think they might wilt under playoff pressure, the Wild turn up the intensity, a tribute to the coaching of sage Jacques Lemaire. [More]

MLSE eyes campus site *
Plan could be start of company's involvement in football and concert promotion. [More]

MLSE has plans if lockout goes long *
Wages would be reduced in effort to save jobs. [More]

Mogilny lost for as long as 10 weeks *
Alexander Mogilny will be lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs for at least 10 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic left hip surgery yesterday. [More]

Mogilny may be back but defence needs help *
Rookies in just about any sport are often given this advice in dealing with the various media hounds and talk radio jackals in an obsessive market: Things are never as bad as they seem, nor are they ever as good as they seem. [More]

Mogilny's two goals help Leafs beat Farjestad *
Alexander Mogilny, back in the city where he defected 14 years ago, scored two goals and set up another as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Farjestad 3-0 in the NHL Challenge on Friday. [More]

Montreal fans boo U.S. anthem *
A significant portion of the crowd at last night's National Hockey League playoff game in Montreal between the Canadiens and Boston Bruins booed during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner. [More]

Moore dodges lawsuit query *
Three weeks after Todd Bertuzzi's attack on the Colorado Avalanche's Steve Moore, Vancouver police have not yet completed their investigation into the episode. [More]

Moore is Less *
Drop instigator rule and return policing role to the players. [More]

More than Belfour needed to beat Flyers *
The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to need a lot more than goaltender Ed Belfour if they hope to knock off the Philadelphia Flyers. [More]

Mr. Clean small, but powerful *
Speedy winger St. Louis proving to detractors that good things come in small packages. [More]

Mr. Overtime draws raves for closing act *
Veteran Gelinas comes through again as Calgary continues its playoff march. [More]

Murray's goal dashes Montreal's hopes *
Kovalev's attention to hand, instead of the action, gives Bruins opportunity for winner. [More]

Naslund comes through in the clutch *
Big Bert has his game back on track with timing that couldn't be better for the Vancouver Canucks, a team desperate for a shot of inspiration from their beloved power forward. [More]

Naslund finally becomes talk of Canucks *
Markus Naslund always looks as if he's wearing starched shorts, or his skates are three sizes too small, or he just swallowed a live goldfish or . . . You get the point. The man says painful even when he's happy. He also says whatever pops into his head, which makes him a must-hear voice in the Vancouver Canucks' dressing room. [More]

Naslund forgives bad check *
Admitting yesterday he still had a headache and was a little tired, Naslund did not blame rookie Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche for the unpenalized hit that sent Naslund crashing face-first to the ice late in the second period Monday in Denver. [More]

Naslund hit called cheap shot -- do you agree? Have your say *
See bottom of story for how to write to the NHL with your comments. [More]

Naslund leaves question mark about his future in Vancouver *
Markus Naslund intends to play another National Hockey League season for the Vancouver Canucks, unless of course there is no season due to labour strife. Then, it's an entirely different matter. [More]

Naslund not 'terminated,' says: 'I'll be back' *
Veteran teams play with respect for the game, captain says. [More]

Naslund out one week after 'cheap shot' *
Vancouver Canucks captain Markus Naslund will be sidelined for at least one week with a concussion following a bodycheck that general manager Brian Burke called a cheap shot by a marginal player and had local radio talk show lines burning Tuesday. [More]

Naslund shocks Bolts in OT *
Markus Naslund scored his second goal of the game late in overtime Wednesday night to give the Vancouver Canucks a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning and snap a seven-game home-ice losing streak. [More]

Naslund takes care of scoring *
Markus Naslund scored his fourth goal of the game 24 seconds into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 4-3 win over the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. The Vancouver captain potted all four goals in the Canucks 4-3 OT win over Pittsburgh Penguins. [More]

Naslund takes NHL weekly honour *
Vancouver Canucks winger Markus Naslund was named the NHL's offensive player of the week Monday while New York Islanders defenceman Adrian Aucoin earned defensive honours. [More]

Naslund's skating creates buzz among teammates *
There was a pregame hum in the Vancouver dressing room that was surprisingly upbeat for a Canucks team preparing yesterday for battle against the Detroit Red Wings. [More]

Nedved gives Oilers' playoff hopes a big boost *
Centre picks up two assists and a goal... [More]

Neilson's pregame words continue to have staying power *
Roger Neilson did not make the trip to New Jersey with the Ottawa Senators yesterday, but his words from Monday night were still ringing in the players' ears. [More]

Networks brace for expensive labour war *
A full-season stoppage could cost CBC between $55-million and $60-million. [More]

New coach may be exactly what's needed, captain says *
Amid a sombre and slightly awkward mood yesterday, the Ottawa Senators cleaned out their lockers for the final time this season, a day after the longest serving coach in the National Hockey League had been relieved of his duties. [More]

New GM denies rift with Gilmour *
The last thing John Ferguson Jr. said he wanted was to find himself in the centre of a storm on the day that Doug Gilmour, one of the most beloved Toronto Maple Leafs of all time, announced his retirement. [More]

New Jersey dodges trap to capture series opener *
The New Jersey Devils solved the problem of J. S. Giguère by using their skates ahead of their sticks. The Devils beat the Ducks and their goaltender Giguère in the opener of the Stanley Cup final 3-0 last night because they were able to break the Ducks' trap game by outskating them. [More]

New Jersey goes on a spree *
It seems there was a hockey game buried under that smothering neutral-zone trap after all. In a blaze of goal scoring and up-and-down offensive flow, that game burst loose last night, with the Devils putting themselves in position to win their second Stanley Cup in the past four years with a 6-3 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. [More]

New WHA targets NHLers *
Pro hockey league already has arena deals in six cities, plans to draft phenom Crosby. [More]

NHL clubs stingy about players *
Canada team has talent, but could use junior-age pros to bolster squad. [More]

NHL defends itself against goalies' anger *
Campbell insists the league is serious about changing netminders' impact. [More]

NHL drowning in red ink : report *
A new report on the state of the NHL's finances says the league lost just under $300-million (U.S.) last season. [More]

NHL expected to rule on forward's hit today *
A major penalty is sufficient punishment for check against Lecavalier, Sutter says. [More]

NHL facing record financial losses *
National Hockey League teams posted record losses of nearly $300-million last season, according to figures distributed to owners this summer. [More]

NHL GMs recommend massive changes *
Smaller goalie pads, three-point victories and limits on goalies playing the puck are among far-reaching changes proposed by the NHL's 30 general managers Tuesday. [More]

NHL labour woes likely to linger *
Next Monday, the unofficial countdown begins. The National Hockey League's collective bargaining agreement with the players association expires on Sept. 15, 2004 and after months of verbal sparring between the two sides, something tangible might actually be happening soon. [More]

NHL loss may be Europe's gain *
And so, as the dust settles on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup celebration, the National Hockey League begins its march toward the great unknown... [More]

NHL owners know how to even the score *
A National Hockey League lockout looms only four weeks from now; the main issue remains player salaries. The NHL maintains that player salaries, including those paid to rookies under their first contracts, are too high. [More]

NHL panel to look at concussions, eye injuries *
While Eric Lindros's career-threatening concussion has renewed the debate on head injuries in the NHL, the number of concussions around the league may fall this year, the chairman of the league's injury analysis panel said Friday. [More]

NHL picks Lang as player of week *
Centre Robert Lang, who had eight points in four games with the Washington Capitals, is the NHL's offensive player of the week. [More]

NHL relationships take different paths *
A few things came to mind while pondering the strange paths some relationships take in the National Hockey League . . . [More]

NHL review says league in 'catastrophic' condition *
Players' association head says report just another public relations initiative. [More]

NHL should show faith in the game *
Often, sports have their watershed moments thrust upon them... [More]

NHL shuts down *
As expected, the National Hockey League's board of governors voted unanimously Wednesday in New York to lock out its players until a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is negotiated, leaving a $2-billion industry in limbo and putting the 2004-05 regular season and playoffs in jeopardy. [More]

NHL suspends a pair *
Nashville defenseman Jamie Allison was suspended for one game and the Predators fined $10,000 (U.S.) by the NHL on Friday after Allison got into a verbal confrontation with fans during Thursday's game against Columbus. In a separate ruling, the NHL suspended Washington Capitals defenseman Jason Doig for two games for kneeing Carolina's Kevyn Adams. [More]

NHL takes aim at goalies *
GMs are proposing radical changes that will mollify traditionalists and appeal to new fans, says ERIC DUHATSCHEK. [More]

NHL talks accelerate as time runs short *
The National Hockey League and its players' association agreed yesterday that talks concerning a new collective agreement must be more frequent in the remaining four weeks. [More]

NHL teams in Europe still years away *
Leagues may be thriving, but there are simply too many problems to overcome. [More]

NHL: CANUCKS Fall Down; Go Boom *
Travel schedule has taken its toll on team dominant at GM Place early in the season. [More]

Niedermayer brings Stanley Cup to tired firefighters *
NHL defenceman Scott Niedermayer brought the Stanley Cup to his home town Saturday as a morale booster for the hundreds of fatigued firefighters who have been battling a nearby wildfire. [More]

Nieuwendyk says Leafs have ring of familiarity *
If the Toronto Maple Leafs were to gather up all the Stanley Cup rings in their dressing room, there would be a grand total of six. [More]

Nieuwendyk sets sights on another Stanley Cup *
He was up for most of the night, driving from his home in Ithaca, N.Y., to Toronto for the obligatory meet-and-greet ordeal that comes when you are the latest saviour of the Maple Leafs. [More]

Nieuwendyk to miss opener *
Joe Nieuwendyk will have to wait until at least Thursday to make his first appearance in the Stanley Cup final in three years. [More]

Nike aiming to score *
The offensive on the dull defensive hockey that has hung over the National Hockey League like a dark cloud this season will continue today when Nike Canada unveils its Light it Up advertising campaign. [More]

No boos for Bertuzzi in Torino *
Todd Bertuzzi: "You know what? My life's not that bad to be honest with you, I have a pretty good life. I actually enjoy my life, there's a lot of good things in my life. I'll let people write the negative stuff and all that, so be it. I have fun in my life." [More]

No cracks in Bulin wall *
Nikolai Khabibulin delivered the ultimate prize three years after the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired him from Phoenix hoping he would one day hoist a Stanley Cup over his shoulders. [More]

No gloating from Philadelphia *
Primeau has praise for Toronto after competitive, well-checked match. [More]

Nolan picks up slack for Toronto *
Victory kicks off three-game trek. [More]

Nolan shoots down report of back problems *
The Toronto Maple Leafs spent part of yesterday afternoon at a Swedish children's hospital. No, they were not there to admit forward Owen Nolan, but to pay a good-will visit. [More]

Nonis pays tribute to his friend Burke *
After early exit, new GM vows to take team to next level... [More]

Now for something green: our new national sport *
Canadians may have a major decision on their hands, thanks to Mike Weir's historic triumph as the first Canadian to win the Masters, golf's Stanley Cup without the octopuses and loss of blood. [More]

Numbers back Cherry's rant *
Close examination shows Europeans, Quebec players leading the way. [More]

Numbers bode well for nation's teams *
Looking for that special playoff tip, something about a team capable of bringing the Stanley Cup home to Canada for the first time in 11 years? Preference could be given to Ottawa because the Senators easily have the best goal differential of the six Canadian National Hockey League teams. [More]

Numminen to Stars in three-way trade *
Veteran defenceman Teppo Numminen was dealt to the Dallas Stars as part of a three-way trade yesterday that also saw defenceman Darryl Sydor shipped to the Columbus Blue Jackets and centre Mike Sillinger sent to the Phoenix Coyotes. [More]

O Canada *
For the first time since 1982, all of the National Hockey League's major player awards are presented to homegrown products. [More]

Official NHL online catalogue 2003 *
You'll find the newest and largest assortment of authentic products from the NHL and your favourite team -- personalized jerseys, t-shirts, vintage jerseys, hats, collectibles, and more! [More]

Oiler coach linked to Toronto job *
A National Hockey League source said yesterday that Craig MacTavish, who is undecided about returning to the Edmonton Oilers, is the latest to catch the eye of Maple Leafs president Ken Dryden. [More]

Oilers rally to dump Canucks in O/T *
Eric Brewer scored at 3:56 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. [More]

Oilers run dry on offence *
It's been an upsetting experience this season for the offensively challenged Edmonton Oilers, considered at one time the most entertaining team in the National Hockey League. [More]

Oilers' chief defends charity record *
The president of the Edmonton Oilers defended his club's charitable foundation yesterday, saying it gives away far more money than tax documents reveal. [More]

Old rivals face new battle *
It's still Canada and the U.S. for the world title, and nothing is taken for granted. [More]

On ice, Canada has eye on gold *
Canadians need a lift, and Wayne Gretzky's boys are ready to answer the bell. [More]

Once an NHL long shot, Ryder blooming into a fan favourite *
Right winger from Bonavista, Nfld., leads the league's rookie scoring race. [More]

One game for the Cup *
Soon after arriving here for tonight's seventh and deciding game of the Stanley Cup final, Calgary Flames defenceman Andrew Ference (who is logging some heavy minutes of playing time on behalf of his team) was asked if his team was tired, because they sure looked it. [More]

Original way to get fix during lockout *
Six teams of NHLers to play four-on four with penalty shots. [More]

Ottawa bows out battling: Stanley Cup hopes shattered *
The longest season in Ottawa Sen­ators history came to an end last night in a flash. [More]

Ottawa does it again *
The Ottawa Senators went home last night one victory away from reaching the Stanley Cup final. [More]

Ottawa rewrites script *
It's hard to imagine a game with more on the line for the Ottawa Senators than last night's sixth game in their National Hockey League Eastern Conference quarter-final series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. [More]

Ottawa shines in OT again *
For the third time in these Stanley Cup playoffs, the Ottawa Senators ended an overtime game with a celebration. [More]

Ottawa suffers painful loss *
Redden limps off in third period as New Jersey ties series at game each [More]

Ottawa thrives on its speed *
Visitors outhustle and outskate Toronto to take a 1-0 lead in quarter-final series. [More]

Ottawa thrives on its speed *
The Ottawa Senators have been tagged a skillful hockey club lacking in the grit department. But they have a clever coach in Jacques Martin. [More]

Ottawa, chill out, you're just jealous *
Distressing news from the hinterland arrives when the valet brings the morning post with my toast and marmalade: more Toronto Maple Leafs envy from the lesser orders. [More]

Ovechkin a real Dynamo *
Young star says he is concentrating on his team, not on the coming NHL draft. [More]

Pace should pick up for goalie who hasn't had much work so far *
Anthony Stewart leads the Canadian juniors in scoring with seven points in three games. Sidney Crosby is feeling more comfortable and showing that he deserves the prognosis of his bright future. Defenceman Dion Phaneuf is as good a defenceman as the Canadian junior program has displayed in its 23 years. [More]

Pair shine in dreary game *
Stajan and Colaiacovo seem determined not to be shipped to the farm team [More]

Party claim refuted after probe *
An investigation by the National Hockey League's security staff yesterday cleared players on the Toronto Maple Leafs of any wrongdoing after several lurid allegations about the behaviour of two players at a team party were made in a national Swedish newspaper. [More]

Pavel Bure fails physical *
The Russian Rocket has been grounded. [More]

Penalties finally catch up to Leafs *
The Toronto Maple Leafs' stingy penalty-killing unit has been a big-time contributing factor to the team's rapid rise up the standings. [More]

Peter Puck has peeve to pick with partner in perfidy *
Pocklington disputes McNall version of their infamous Gretzky deal, but tells ALLAN MAKI he would do it again [More]

Pittsburgh Penguins win NHL Crosby sweeps *
Homegrown hockey wunderkind Sidney Crosby -- considered by commentators and aficionados alike to be 'The Next One' -- will be heading for Pittsburgh after the Penguins won the first overall pick in the NHL draft lottery Friday afternoon. [More]

Players learn early that size matters *
Even before they hit puberty, children leave behind the innocent game of their childhood to play a new, physical brand of hockey in which skill is only part of the equation. [More]

Players making alternative plans *
Ottawa Senators centre Todd White skated off the ice at the Corel Centre yesterday morning, unsure of when he'll be back again. [More]

Playoff hangover hobbles Anaheim *
It wasn't as if Anaheim Mighty Ducks coach Mike Babcock went into this season unaware of what could happen to his National Hockey League team. [More]

Playoff hockey leaves Toronto a little dazed *
There isn't a hockey game on CBC tonight, which is extremely weird. I suppose Cherry and MacLean need a night off and time to plan their travel for the next few weeks. [More]

Playoff picture bright in Canada *
The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs has delivered a gift to Canadian television -- its best schedule in years. [More]

Plight of Pens shows cracks in NHL *
The fact is, it's a pretty decent hockey town. Better, certainly, than a lot of places where the National Hockey League has tried fruitlessly to convince the American locals that they're missing something good. [More]

Poor boys no more *
With six prudent teams able to draw on a loyal fan base, suddenly Canada has become the NHL's hottest market, DAVID NAYLOR says. [More]

Power play rescues finale of Leafs' road trip *
Toronto scored twice in seven chances with the man advantage [More]

Pressure mounts for Leafs to deal *
As the cold fingers of panic grip Toronto Maple Leafs fans tighter than Ed Belfour's back, the Sergei Gonchar watch lurched into a frenzy yesterday. [More]

Pressure on goalie remedy for pain *
A meeting with his players was held before practice yesterday by Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Pat Quinn. [More]

Primeau accepts pay cut to stay a Flyer *
With the uncertainty of how the salary landscape will shape up the next time the National Hockey League is up and running, captain Keith Primeau took a pay cut to remain with the Philadelphia Flyers. [More]

Probe focuses on Cherry's comments *
A controversial quip by CBC hockey icon Don Cherry about French-Canadian players who wear visors will be investigated by the federal official languages watchdog. [More]

Puck drops again, but for how long? *
As Canada's team returns to the ice, the spectre of a lockout hangs over event. [More]

Putting the sports fan in the director's chair *
Interactive TV had some weak spots, but it did allow the viewers to play. [More]

Quinn inspires Roberts *
Leaf winger scores twice after not-so-subtle critique from coach, TIM WHARNSBY reports. [More]

Quinn shuffles deck to accommodate ace *
Given Pat Quinn's history in these matters, the following discussion should begin with a caveat. But the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster is such that the head coach will probably follow through on what he showed yesterday in practice. [More]

Quinn to coach Canada *
After taking three months to deliberate, Wayne Gretzky and Hockey Canada have decided to stick with success and keep Pat Quinn as the head coach of the Canadian entry in this summer's World Cup of Hockey. [More]

Quinn's call will affect Watters *
The fate of popular Toronto Maple Leafs executive Bill Watters, the latest member of the troubled organization to see his future bruited about in the media, is tied to the question of whether Pat Quinn will be allowed to keep both his general manager and head coach titles. [More]

Quinn's power sliced with Toronto *
The grim frown on Pat Quinn's face throughout an afternoon press conference yesterday told more about the Toronto Maple Leafs' shifting power structure than any of the explanations offered by Quinn and his fellow executives. [More]

Rally caps unlikely triumph *
Surely this must be the National Hope League, not the National Hockey League and its runoff to the Stanley Cup final. How else do you explain the Minnesota Wild and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks meeting for the Western Conference championship? [More]

Ramage charged in Magnuson accident *
Former Toronto Maple Leaf Rob Ramage has been charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death after a car accident that killed former star NHL defenceman Keith Magnuson. [More]

Rangers hero bids New York adieu *
Mark Messier may have played the final game of his 25-year, 1,887-point NHL career on Wednesday. [More]

Rangers routed in Jagr debut *
Jaromir Jagr had the worst start with the New York Rangers on Saturday night. [More]

Rangers stop Canucks *
It'll take more than a two-goal performance and one victory to make Bobby Holik happy. [More]

Rangers will call the shots in Jagr talks *
Just because the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals couldn't come to terms on a deal for Jaromir Jagr doesn't mean a potential trade is completely dead. Talks are dead for now, but could be resurrected again in a week, a month or even next September, as the National Hockey League inches closer to a much-anticipated labour showdown with the players' association. [More]

Rattled Habs cannot stem domination by Boston *
Raycroft gets shutout as Montreal fails to generate early scoring opportunities. [More]

Reaction from Bettman, Goodenow *
Excerpts from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's speech Wednesday at a news conference in New York, and a statement from NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow. . . [More]

Red Wings even series *
Detroit responds under pressure to deadlock playoff at two games each. [More]

Red Wings recall Joseph *
The Detroit Red Wings recalled Curtis Joseph from Grand Rapids of the AHL on Tuesday, less than a week after they sent the veteran goaltender to the minors for the second time this season. [More]

Red Wings sign Steve Thomas *
The Detroit Red Wings have signed veteran winger Steve Thomas to a one-year, $1-million (U.S.) deal. [More]

Redden helps wipe out Sens' poor start *
In a season of limited success, the Ottawa Senators are hoping that an inspired 6-3 come-from-behind victory over the Atlanta Thrashers last night will put their National Hockey League season back on the rails. [More]

Referees told not to guess *
VanHellemond, the National Hockey League's director of officiating and a former referee, defended his troops yesterday in the wake of criticism of the officiating. [More]

Regehr thriving in role as the Flames' bull moose on defence *
He didn't look like much of a prospect the day the Calgary Flames invited the media to the Saddledome to check out the medical marvel named Robyn Regehr. [More]

Regehr, Brodeur miss practice *
Defenceman Robyn Regehr and goaltender Martin Brodeur both missed practice with injuries on Sunday but neither has been ruled out to play for Canada in Tuesday's World Cup of Hockey final. [More]

Report to echo league's claim *
A report to be released today on National Hockey League finances by the former chairman of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission will validate the league's claim of massive losses, a source familiar with the report told The Canadian Press. [More]

Return of good times may be bad omen for Leafs *
Prosperity beckons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, which, their history shows, is rarely a good thing. [More]

Rich deal for Redden *
Ottawa Senators defenceman Wade Redden hit the jackpot yesterday while 34 other National Hockey League players turned to arbitration for settlement of financial issues. [More]

Richards continues to roll *
Forward scores twice on power play as Tampa Bay takes 3-2 lead in series. [More]

Roberts in gear, while Nash stalls *
The adjective speedy has been used to describe Gary Roberts's skating as often as Toronto Maple Leafs have been called the Stanley Cup champions in the past 36 years. [More]

Roenick lambastes league a second time, but escapes discipline *
Gary Bettman decided yesterday to let Jeremy Roenick have his money's worth of venting, so there will be no punishment from the National Hockey League commissioner for the player's latest outburst. [More]

Roger Neilson: A quirky man, yet full of grace *
I'm saddened by his passing, but to me, this is a life to be celebrated, a life that was so influential to many of us." ~Coach Mike Keenan [More]

Roger Neilson: A remarkable life, and a friend to all *
Roger Neilson's legacy in hockey will endure because he coached 1,000 games among eight National Hockey League teams, because he was an innovator and because he served as a mentor and a tutor to others during a Hall of Fame career. [More]

Roger Neilson: Popular NHL assistant coach dies *
They say the measure of a man is the number of friendships he's developed in his lifetime. If that is indeed the case, then Roger Neilson -- the Ottawa Senators' assistant coach who passed away Saturday afternoon in Peterborough, Ont. after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 69 -- may have been one of the most beloved men to walk the face of the earth. [More]

Roloson provides edge *
Sergei Zholtok's late goal was enough to give goalie his fourth win in five games. [More]

Rookie's point caps banner evening *
In the days leading up to their 1,000th career game last night, Toronto Maple Leafs veterans Tom Fitzgerald and Gary Roberts replayed and retold stories of their favourite moments. [More]

Roommate's snoring can sorely test a friendship *
Owen Nolan and Mike Ricci were roommates on the road for several years with the San Jose Sharks. They were close friends, but not as close as one hotel operator assumed. [More]

Roy ends stellar career *
He may not have invented the butterfly style of goaltending, but Patrick Roy was the model that influenced puck stoppers for nearly two decades... [More]

Roy leaves the game on his terms *
Patrick Roy did it his way, leaving the game on his terms, never needing anyone to tell him he was too old or no longer effective at his chosen trade. [More]

Roy to retire *
Colorado's Patrick Roy is retiring, ending the 18-year career of one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history, a team source told The Associated Press on Tuesday. [More]

Roy's influence looms large in Cup final *
He was three time zones away, preparing to announce his retirement today after 18 seasons in the National Hockey League, but the presence of Patrick Roy was palpable during Tuesday night's opening game of the Stanley Cup final, won 3-0 by the New Jersey Devils. [More]

Rumours swirl amid battle on ice *
Ponikarovsky the scoring star as Toronto continues mastery. [More]

Russians junior roster remains well-kept secret *
The Canadian Hockey League has laid all its cards on the table for next month's RE/MAX Canada-Russia Challenge Series, but the Russian Hockey Federation is holding its close to the chest. [More]

Ruutu saves the best for the last *
There was something special in the holiday eggnog last night at GM Place when two division leaders played their last game before Christmas. [More]

Sabres 2, Canadiens 1 -- Game: November 7, 2003 *
Mika Noronen made 36 saves and Daniel Brière and Ales Kotalik scored second-period goals in the Buffalo Sabres' victory over the Montreal Canadiens. [More]

Sabres goalie Mika Noronen gets credit for goal in 6-4 win over Leafs *
The first thing Mika Noronen did after being told in the Buffalo dressing room that he'd become the first Sabres goalie to be credited with an NHL goal was to tease teammate Eric Boulton about having more goals than he does. [More]

Sanderson's overtime goal gives Canucks 4-3 win over Oilers *
Geoff Sanderson scored late in overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 4-3 win over the Oilers on Friday night, extending Edmonton's NHL-record consecutive overtime streak to seven games. [More]

Sather steps down as Rangers coach *
Glen Sather stepped down Wednesday as coach of the slumping New York Rangers, staying on as president and general manager of a team likely to miss the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season. [More]

Saturday night hockey famine could continue *
U.S. TV wants afternoon games and the NHL agrees, leaving Canadians without traditional telecasts, WILLIAM HOUSTON says. [More]

Save Don Cherry website logs 21,000 hits *
Outraged and distraught at the prospect of Don Cherry not returning to Coach's Corner on CBC, law student Tyler Banham launched http://www.savedoncherry.ca to garner support for hockey's icon. [More]

Savvy deals, drafting aided rise for Ottawa Sens *
The Ottawa Senators have followed two avenues to build their success. One is via the National Hockey League's entry draft, where the Senators' remarkable skill at projecting the potential of 18-year-old hockey players has been well recognized. [More]

Schaefer redeems himself *
Peter Schaefer returned from a year of self-imposed exile in Finland and found it wasn’t easy to re-integrate with NHL hockey. [More]

Scratch one from Leafs' worry list *
On a growing list of Pat Quinn's player worries, from Nik Antropov's shoulder to Bryan McCabe's knee to whether or not Gary Roberts's problems go beyond a sore groin muscle, one name that was prominent on this list a year ago has been scratched. [More]

Sedin strikes for four goals *
The Sedins may have finally arrived. Well, at least Daniel has -- as the left-winger combined with twin brother Henrik of the Vancouver Canucks last night to mesmerize the Detroit Red Wings. [More]

Sellout crowd to witness NHL history *
Despite the cold, all systems are go for the outdoor NHL extravaganza Saturday. [More]

Senators 5, Capitals 1 *
Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist as the Ottawa Senators exploded in the third period on their way to a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals last night. [More]

Senators a step closer to Stanley *
The Ottawa Senators took a giant step forward as a franchise last week when an owner with real money arrived, and last night they took a giant step forward as a team. [More]

Senators force Game 7 *
The Ottawa Senators are one victory away from the Stanley Cup final. [More]

Senators force seventh game *
Fisher's overtime goal means teams head back to Toronto for deciding game. [More]

Senators have to address the issue of goaltending *
The Ottawa Senators have more important issues to deal with than their ineffective power play, which was 1-for-14 last weekend against Toronto, or the growing disrespect for the rival Maple Leafs. [More]

Senators rally to beat Flyers *
The Ottawa Senators can advance to the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a win Monday night in Philadelphia after beating the Flyers 5-2 in game 5 of their best-of-seven series Saturday afternoon. [More]

Senators send series back to Toronto *
— Mike Fisher scored 1:47 into double overtime as the Ottawa Senators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Sunday to force Game 7 in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series. [More]

Senators vote solidly for closure *
Ottawa ends Belfour's shutout streak, evens series with Leafs at two games each. [More]

Senators' victory just flu away *
Over the years, games between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs have followed some twisted scripts. But none perhaps as bizarre as last night's 5-4 Toronto win, in which the Senators raced out to a 4-0 lead, then saw it slip away as a rampant flu bug went through the team during the game. [More]

Sens believe in comeback *
The Ottawa Senators insist they are a better hockey team than they've shown so far against the New Jersey Devils, but they are running out of time to prove it. The Senators face elimination tonight at home in the fifth game of the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference best-of-seven final, which the Devils lead 3-1. [More]

Sens don't rate high nationally *
The Ottawa Senators are a top team and perhaps a few weeks away from winning the Stanley Cup, but they don't seem to have the national profile needed to produce a large television audience. [More]

Sens earn date with the Devils *
Philadelphia ousted as early goals key to Ottawa's victory and a berth in final against New Jersey. [More]

Sens eyeing the Cup *
DID YOU KNOW?: After getting shut out in the opening round, largely because he was hampered by whiplash, centre Scott Gomez was the Devils' leading scorer against Tampa, with seven points in five games. [More]

Sens keep rolling *
The Ottawa Senators had such an easy time in their last meeting with the New York Rangers, you could hardly blame them for a slow start in the rematch. [More]

Sens learn high cost of winning *
Ottawa players now know they must pay a painful price in order to be successful [More]

Sens must load up and start shooting *
When the Ottawa Senators lost again last week, this time to the Toronto Maple Leafs, there was a saving grace for the team that can't shoot straight. [More]

Sens out to apply finishing touches *
It's a chance for the Ottawa Senators to purge the ghosts of playoffs past. [More]

Sens snap up Bondra *
John Muckler enhanced his reputation as the most aggressive general manager in the Ottawa Senators' history yesterday by acquiring former 50-goal scorer Peter Bondra from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a minor-league player and a draft pick. [More]

Sens Update: Ottawa keeps hopes alive *
Jason Spezza's playoff debut couldn't have gone much better had he written the script himself. [More]

Sens: Players at loss for words *
Not only will the Ottawa Senators not be participating in the Stanley Cup final, they won't be watching it, either. [More]

Sens: Sad, yes, but no shame in losing to Devils *
Jeff Friesen may have turned the biggest night in Ottawa's sports history into the saddest night in Ottawa's sports history, but one thing is certain: The Ottawa Senators may have lost 3-2 in the seventh and deciding game of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference final, falling one game short of their first Stanley Cup final, but there is not one ounce of shame in their glorious playoff run. [More]

Simon says: Take a big step forward *
That sound you may have heard Saturday night, that enormous thud splat that sounded like a 232-pound bug hitting the windshield of a speeding car, that was Chris Simon celebrating a goal. [More]

Single goal for World Cup coaches *
Bitter rivals during the NHL season, the three come together in quest of title. [More]

Slaving away in obscure hockey outpost *
Doug MacLean was talking to the boys at the Rotary Club over breakfast yesterday morning, which is the kind of thing one must have to do all the time as the coach/general manager/president of a nascent hockey team in a football town. [More]

Slim gear for goalies, Gretzky says *
Wayne Gretzky offered his two cents worth yesterday as part of the continuing debate over how to inject some scoring into the National Hockey League. [More]

Slots may be only salvation for Penguins, Lemieux says *
Mario Lemieux might soon put the Pittsburgh Penguins up for sale unless the club works out a deal for a new arena. [More]

Sluggish start to the new year *
Boston out-hustles Toronto at both ends to snap its winless skid at home. [More]

Smug no more, Sather fumbles for answers *
Glen Sather was on the defensive again, the way he almost never was back in the good old days. [More]

Smyth avoids arbitration, re-signs with Oilers *
The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Ryan Smyth, 27, to a new two-year $9-million (U.S.) contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing that was to take place earlier this week. [More]

Snyders' support helps sustain team *
Family and friends attended Atlanta's game Monday against the Leafs at Toronto [More]

So, is Sidney really The Next One? *
Twenty-six years ago, Steve Tambellini had a bird's-eye view of hockey's greatest player. This week, he's getting a close look at another 16-year-old who is on his way to becoming the game's next megastar. [More]

Some are born great, others are voted great on TV *
The country has gone hockey mad, as it usually does at this time of the year. There is nothing else on television. But soon, you know, it will all fade. [More]

Sopel shines on power plays *
He's not the best defensively, but there's no denying Brent Sopel can contribute offensively for the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Sopel strikes for winner in overtime *
Vancouver's Brent Sopel had one of those nights defencemen always dream about in the playoffs.

Sopel set up two goals in regulation and scored the winner in overtime on a power play to give the Canucks a 3-2 decision over the Minnesota Wild and a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semi-final series. [More]

Souray vaults to all-star berth *
Injuries woes are in past for defenseman who could be in running for Norris Trophy. [More]

Special honour for Orr *
Who says you can't have a meaningful hockey moment in July? They held one yesterday in Parry Sound, Ont., where family, friends and politicians aplenty gathered to present hometown hero Bobby Orr with his latest, arguably finest, honour -- his very own Hall of Fame. [More]

Special teams power Vancouver *
The power play became a useful element of Vancouver special teams again last night when the Canucks scored three times with the man advantage in the second period against the tiring Nashville Predators. [More]

Special teams revive Edmonton *
As strange as it may seem, the struggling Edmonton Oilers drew inspiration from unlikely sources when they decisively ended a four-game winless skid against the Vancouver Canucks, the leaders of the Northwest Division. [More]

St. Louis scrambles in absence of MacInnis *
All-star's eye operations come as team has already used 12 defencemen [More]

Stanley Cup Hockey: Teams busy shooting from the lip *
If one could somehow avoid watching the games, this would be a pretty interesting Stanley Cup final. [More]

Stay tuned for the next instalment in bitter rivalry *
The Toronto Maple Leafs hammered out a measure of self-respect against the Ottawa Senators over the weekend, although there was also a healthy measure of qualifiers attached to Saturday night's 5-1 win. [More]

Steady Giguère streaks along *
Anaheim goalie is story of playoffs, but Roy, a coach played key roles [More]

Steroid fallout spreading *
National Hockey League professionals will be included with all other Olympic athletes if the International Olympic Committee follows through with plans to test urine samples stored since the 2002 Salt Lake Games for newly detected banned drugs. [More]

Steve Moore: PUBLIC ENEMY No. 1 *
And anyway, just who is this guy? [More]

Sticking to a healthy lifestyle *
NHL coach Ken Hitchcock once weighed 475 pounds. Now a strict regimen helps him take on a pressure-filled career. [More]

Street hockey in Iraq *
Army National Guard Staff Sergeant and Boston Police officer, Andrew Fay will return to Iraq about the same time his fellow soldiers will receive a few special gifts from home. [More]

Sundin defends reserved nature *
Toronto captain prefers to be in control of his emotions [More]

Sundin deserves most of the credit for Toronto's turnaround *
Well, well, so much for the "expert" predictions for this National Hockey League season when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs... [More]

Sundin shines in Leafs' homecoming *
It was a big night for two Toronto Maple Leafs, one a glorious figure from the team's past and the other a developing icon. [More]

Sutter engineers Flames' revival *
The question was put to Darryl Sutter two days after Glen Sather stepped down as the coach of the New York Rangers to serve solely as general manager: "Do you get any satisfaction from being the last man in the National Hockey League to be both GM and head coach?" [More]

Swede sizes up Leafs *
The day before they will test themselves on the bigger international ice surface against a European team, the Toronto Maple Leafs took a seminar with some experts in that style of hockey [More]

Swedes offer second chance to Wickenheiser *
Women's star reconnects with her family and has not considered other invitations. [More]

Swedish stars share moment *
It was a big night for two Toronto Maple Leafs, one a glorious figure from the team's past and the other a developing icon. [More]

System can be made to work in NHL *
Taking a long view, Calgary and Tampa Bay is a Stanley Cup match-up the National Hockey League ought to be heralding from the rooftops. [More]

Taking a Giant step for love of the game *
Ron Toigo's enthusiasm for hockey led him to the purchase of a team. [More]

Tambellini stands out at camp *
Canadian golf legend Moe Norman, an avid follower of the Kitchener Rangers and the Ontario Hockey League, was among the 500 fans who scouted the two Canadian national junior team practices yesterday morning. [More]

Tampa a team that fun forgot *
John Tortorella is a great one for pointing fingers at his star players after a loss to the Calgary Flames, but the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning needs to stand in front of a mirror in his hunt for culprits. [More]

Tampa sings happy tune on way to Cup *
A Tampa entrepreneur was quick off the mark with that moneymaking slogan on a T-shirt on Saturday. [More]

Tampa turns to its stars *
The National Hockey League's most valuable player during the 82-game regular season scored the only goal for his team in the Stanley Cup opener. [More]

Teams take shots off the ice as well *
Battle of Ontario heats up as teams trade accusations after nasty game. [More]

TeamStore -- FanBuzz™ *
Wear what your favourite team wears...dress like the pros. [More]

That team-bonding theory does work some of the time *
At the risk of being labelled a prophet of doom, especially in the wake of Sunday's triumphant 2-1 manhandling of the mighty Carolina Hurricanes, one has to wonder what happened to all that talk of togetherness surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs' trip to Sweden in September. [More]

The Cup heads south *
For the Lightning, it is the ultimate hockey dream come true -- a team that had to battle for everything achieves its final goal. [More]

The face of the Senators for many years to come *
Alfredsson will remain the poster boy for Ottawa after inking long-term deal. [More]

The final chapter in an old story *
Once again, Ottawa with all its guns, is humbled by a familiar nemesis. [More]

THE GAME -- August 26, 2003 *
the time John Ferguson Jr. makes his mark as the general manger of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pat Quinn will be long gone, Ed Belfour and Gary Roberts too, and probably Owen Nolan. Tie Domi will have turned to more genteel pursuits. Mats Sundin, if he's still in town, will be one of the game's elder statesmen, and who knows in what form the business of big-league professional hockey might find itself. [More]

The game had everything you could want, and more *
Calgary one win from Cup; Saprykin scores in OT to give Flames 3-2 edge in series heading back to Calgary. [More]

The grind for the Cup *
There are hopes and dreams in every city as the NHL gets down to the business of the marathon known as the Stanley Cup playoffs. [More]

The long grind for hockey's golden fleece *
There are four new playoff teams. There are several dream match-ups. There are surprises, and, for some cities, such as Edmonton, the sting of disappointment. [More]

The squeeze is on Ottawa *
Without its captain Mats Sundin, Toronto closes ranks in front of goalie Belfour. [More]

The young, hockey and the bodycheck *
Are Canada's young people paying for the national obsession with hockey -- in debilitating head injuries? [More]

There's no doubting the Sens now, Muckler says *
At the outset of the playoffs, Ottawa Senators general manager John Muckler remarked that there were still those who doubted his team's toughness and mental strength. [More]

There's still lots of buzz left in these Hornets *
When you hurry in from the cold off Shade Street and through the main doors of the Galt Arena Gardens, there is Gordie Howe staring you in the face. [More]

This week's debate: NHL relocation *
A study conducted on the National Hockey League's behalf by Arthur Levitt painted a grim picture of the financial state of hockey. [More]

This week's debate: Protecting hockey stars *
Rookie Steve Moore of the Colorado Avalanche gave Vancouver captain Markus Naslund a concussion with an unpenalized hit that sent Naslund crashing face-first to the ice late in the second period last Monday in Denver. Is this fair? Have your say in the Globe's weekly debate forum. [More]

Thoughts of NHL kept on backburner *
Russian star has other roads to travel before he concerns himself about the draft. [More]

Thrashers buying into Hartley's system *
Considering the circumstances around the Atlanta Thrashers, much credit for their quick start to the season is given to their response to the tragic loss of teammate Dan Snyder. [More]

Thrashers' Heatley to be arraigned Sept. 16 *
Forward Dany Heatley of the Atlanta Thrashers will be arraigned next month on vehicular homicide charges in the crash last year that killed teammate Dan Snyder. [More]

Three superb blueliners join Fletcher among elite *
D-men honoured: Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy, who celebrated the 1987 Canada Cup championship together, will now enter the Hockey Hall of Fame in concert. [More]

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Sports, Concerts, Theatre tickets [More]

Tkachuk scores another game-winning goal *
Keith Tkachuk scored his second consecutive game-winning goal, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a match between first-place teams last night. [More]

Today's stars rule outdoor pond *
From their frozen location in Section B Row 84 of Commonwealth Stadium, the last row on the east side upper deck, Roger Lockwood and Mark Schmidt of Sherwood Park, Alta., had only two worries. The first was the Heritage Classic's opening ceremonies and the Snowbirds' precision fly-by. [More]

Todd Bertuzzi Press Conference *
Here, in its entirety, is Todd Bertuzzi's statement... [More]

Todd Bertuzzi: If it bleeds, it leads. . . *
What can we say? He got a goal and a near-goal, too. [More]

Tootoo scores his first NHL goal *
Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo has his first NHL goal. Tootoo, 20, from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, became the first Inuk to play in the NHL on Oct. 9. He scored early in the first period against the Atlanta Thrashers last night. [More]

Toronto avoids embarrassment by bouncing back after slow start *
The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up the home portion of their regular-season schedule by giving their sweaty sweaters to 29 lucky young fans. [More]

Toronto gets exhibition season off to a winning start in Helsinki *
Hockey Night In Helsinki, it turns out, is not a whole lot different than Hockey Night In Canada. [More]

Toronto Maple Leafs: Curtain drops on Leaf season *
The Toronto Maple Leafs are packing up their equipment today for an early summer because the wrong team showed up at the First Union Center last night. [More]

Toronto may be caught in neutral-zone trap *
When the Toronto Maple Leafs step on the ice tonight for their international friendly against Jokerit, they will do so against a house divided. [More]

Toronto moves back on top with victory *
Kidd solid in goal as battle for first continues tonight against Senators. [More]

Toronto shows third-period grit *
The Toronto Maple Leafs were on their way to a second consecutive pratfall on their western road trip last night when they were pulled up by Robert Reichel. [More]

Toronto shuffled off by Buffalo *
Weak attack musters only nine shots over the last two periods [More]

Toronto stands pat as rumours abound *
Leafs will get first-hand look at several players dangled by Hurricanes. [More]

Toronto stays on top with ugly victory *
It was far from a thing of beauty, but it was a win, one that the Toronto Maple Leafs gratefully accepted. [More]

Toronto stretches streak to six *
Six-game victory streaks for the Toronto Maple Leafs under coach Pat Quinn have been as rare as a politician keeping a promise. [More]

Toronto's immediate destiny rests along blueline *
We would be neglecting our duty as a nattering nabob of negativity if we did not interrupt the party surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. [More]

Toronto's lead slipping away *
Two teams only a point behind in race for top spot. [More]

Toronto's offence hears the wake-up call *
Mogilny's second-period goal sparks scoring outburst as Leafs cut Flyers' lead in playoff series. [More]

Tough day for the NHL coaching fraternity *
Tough day for National Hockey League coaches Tuesday. First, the Phoenix Coyotes dump Bobby Francis, less than two years after he won the Jack Adams trophy as the NHL's coach of the year. Then, the St. Louis Blues fire Joel Quenneville, only the winningest coach in franchise history (miles ahead of Brian Sutter) and someone who led the team to five, 90-plus point seasons in his first seven years on the job. [More]

Trades were few and far between over humdrum weekend *
O'Sullivan a surprisingly late selection as teams shun costly vets for youngsters [More]

Truce breaks out among enemies *
Fans tantalized with offensive show, solid backchecking and spectacular goaltending. [More]

True team play puts Ducks within reach of Stanley Cup dream *
Steve Thomas was holding court at one end of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks dressing room in the immediate aftermath of Friday night's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. [More]

U.S. beats Finland 2-1 *
The United States beat Finland 2-1 in the semifinal of the world junior hockey championship on Saturday and will meet Canada in Monday's final. [More]

Under new owner, Senators will be rich in stability *
Eugene Melnynk made his triumphant arrival yesterday, the saviour of the National Hockey League franchise in Ottawa. [More]

Understanding cap can help, Thomas says *
NHL player feels something can be learned from operations in the NFL and NBA. [More]

Up-down Sens top story so far *
Conspiracy theories becoming rampant, writes ALLAN MAKI. [More]

Vancouver again stumbles in late going *
Mariusz Czerkawski had a goal and two assists and Adrian Aucoin capped New York's incredible comeback by scoring 36 seconds into overtime, lifting the Islanders to a wild 5-4 victory last night over the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Vancouver burned by Flames *
Jarome Iginla broke a 1-1 tie with a goal early in the third period as the Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 Thursday to take a 3-2 lead in their NHL playoff series. [More]

Vancouver Canucks name Alain Vigneault as new head coach *
Vancouver Canucks Senior Vice-President and General Manager Dave Nonis announced today that Alain Vigneault has been named Head Coach of the Vancouver Canucks. [More]

Vancouver Canucks to name Alain Vigneault new head coach *
The Vancouver Canucks have called a news conference for Tuesday afternoon where they will name Alain Vigneault their new head coach, a source revealed, today. [More]

Vancouver dumps Habs for rare victory on road *
About the only disappointment for the Vancouver Canucks this season has been their lacklustre play on the road. Last night, they took a step toward changing that. [More]

Vancouver extends series *
The Vancouver Canucks are going back to St. Louis, just as forward Todd Bertuzzi boldly promised. [More]

Vancouver feels the heat after squad heads south *
Lively debate in a hockey-crazed city rages endlessly when ardent followers of the Vancouver Canucks seek instant answers almost as desperately as the coaches of a team gone south. [More]

Vancouver finally flames out *
The ice was soft and mushy at GM Place. So was Vancouver when the Canucks returned from a weeklong road trip to open a home stand. [More]

Vancouver hits the skids *
The Vancouver Canucks are in a tailspin, managing only one victory in the seven games since Todd Bertuzzi's suspension by the National Hockey League. [More]

Vancouver leans on experience *
Canucks have 20 players who have been in an NHL playoff Game 7; Calgary has 11... [More]

Vancouver leaves home looking for a better start *
No longer unbeaten at home, the Vancouver Canucks now must prove they can win consistently on the road, starting tonight at the Air Canada Centre against the Toronto Maple Leafs. [More]

Vancouver locks up Bertuzzi *
The Vancouver Canucks will have Todd Bertuzzi in their lineup for at least the next four seasons after they ripped up his existing contract for a new deal yesterday believed to be worth about $25-million. [More]

Vancouver police investigating Bertuzzi incident *
Vancouver police are investigating a National Hockey League game Monday that saw Canuck Todd Bertuzzi punch and slam Colorado's Steve Moore face-first into the ice, causing a neck fracture and taking him out for the season. [More]

Vancouver rally to support Todd Bertuzzi *
Friday, July 9, 2004, Vancouver, BC, in front of the Provincial Courthouse of BC at 222 Main Street. [More]

Vancouver rescues home streak *
Overtime goal by Salo extends unbeaten streak to 10 games. [More]

Vancouver to host 2006 world juniors *
Vancouver has won the right to host the 2006 world junior hockey championship. [More]

Vancouver wins 2006 world junior tournament *
Championship part of the run toward 2010 Winter Games. [More]

Vancouver's Jovanovski out at least two weeks *
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ed Jovanovski will be out at least two with a sprained shoulder. Jovanovski, who suffered the injury Sunday night, will be tested again later this week and be re-evaluated after the all-star break. [More]

Veteran centre joins pal *
Nieuwendyk reunited with Roberts after agreeing to one-year deal with Toronto [More]

Veterans take the blame for slide *
Two respected veterans continue to claim it's up to Toronto players, not coach Pat Quinn and his Maple Leafs staff, to turn the team in a positive direction at the conclusion of a disjointed National Hockey League road trip. (Saturday's game) [More]

VIVA LAS HOCKEY *
"Teeth: Another Thing to Lose in Las Vegas." That slogan on the back of the T-shirt of a fan in front of us on the escalator up to the game between the Las Vegas Wranglers and the visiting San Diego Gulls spoke volumes about the positive, feisty, no-hold's-barred attitude toward hockey in America's fastest-growing adult playground. [More]

Waiting to hear what's in store for Quinn and his Maple Leafs *
Pat Quinn is too clever to engage in speculation, idle or otherwise, especially where his own future is concerned. Yesterday marked the renewal of a grand 36-year-old hockey tradition, as the Toronto Maple Leafs cleaned out their lockers and said their goodbyes, once again without winning the Stanley Cup. [More]

Weight suspended four games *
St. Louis Blues centre Doug Weight was suspended four games without pay by the National Hockey League on Friday for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Henrik Sedin in the face the previous night. [More]

West Coast mayhem all in the past *
It's been more than five years since the Toronto Maple Leafs paid a working visit to California. And given what used to happen to the team on these trips, Leaf bosses probably didn't mind the hiatus. [More]

Western Conference: A battle of the underdogs *
DID YOU KNOW? The Ducks are suddenly starting to escape their long-standing anonymity as a Disney curiousity after qualifying for the conference finals for the first time in franchise history. [More]

What's it all about, Alfie? *
'It's about getting in front of him, making it tougher to see the puck,' Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson says when assessing how to beat shutout-happy Toronto goaltender Ed Belfour. [More]

Why hesitate to make game safer, official asks *
Emile Therien has spent a lot of time around hockey rinks, first as a competitive player growing up in Aylmer, Que., and later when his son Chris, now a defenceman with the Philadelphia Flyers, climbed the sport's ladder to the very top. [More]

Wickenheiser heading back *
After a summer of careful thought, Canadian forward Hayley Wickenheiser will return to Finland for another season of play in a men's hockey league. [More]

Wild 3, Flames 0 -- Game: November 7, 2003 *
The Calgary Flames' offensive woes continued as Minnesota Wild goaltender Dwayne Roloson made 34 saves to spark the victory. [More]

Wild force deciding Game 7 *
The Vancouver Canucks are about to find out if lightning really can strike twice. [More]

Win streak rolls to seven games *
Even though he has been gone from Toronto for four years, goaltender Felix Potvin's name is still sprinkled throughout the Maple Leafs' record book. [More]

Wings prospect fined for anti-French slur *
Red Wings prospect Jiri Hudler, a centre for the Grand Rapids Griffins, has been fined an undisclosed amount by the American Hockey League for an ethnic slur against Simon Gamache during a game Saturday night. [More]

Winter finally arrives in Eastern Canada *
Amusingly enough, Canada's so-called "National newspaper" does not seem to have noticed that it has been winter in Western Canada since November. As always in the national media -- it's all about Toronto, n'est-ce pas? [More]

With heat turned up, Auld stays cool *
The coolest guy in the eerie stillness of the Vancouver Canucks' dressing room yesterday before practice was the player with the least amount of playoff experience. [More]

With playoffs over, Leafs' roster questions pop up *
The Toronto Maple Leafs did not go easily, coming back with two late goals, only to fall in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers. But go they did, which raises the usual questions... [More]

Woe, Canucks, WOE! Canucks flop in opener *
We'll do better next game! [More]

Writers' association jumps into Hall dispute *
Journalist Red Fisher's dispute with the Hockey Hall of Fame over the status of media members has been joined by the hockey writers' association. [More]

Wuz they robbed, or wuzn't they? *
Possible Cup-winning goal not counted; Flames gear up for deciding game tonight. [More]

You can go home again *
If you had seen them inside the Pengrowth Saddledome, staring at the large photograph of the Calgary Flames celebrating their 1989 Stanley Cup win, you would have gone all soft inside. [More]

Young defencemen shine as tour ends with victory *
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally got the game they were expecting on this European trip, a feisty test from a speedy, gritty and determined Farjestad team. [More]

Younger Murray answers call of U.S. *
The Canadian junior hockey team lost a potential offensive dynamo when Brady Murray, who holds dual citizenship and is the son of Los Angeles Kings coach Andy Murray, decided to play for the U.S. team instead of trying to crack the Canadian team roster. [More]

Youngster to become next GM *
John Ferguson Jr., 36, could be named to post by today [More]

Secondary Sites:
A solution to the Bertuzzi contract woes *
Watching, watching, watching as three interesting National Hockey League scenarios unfold ... [More]

Bertuzzi hires lawyer to represent him in Moore case *
Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi has hired a prominent B.C. lawyer to represent him in legal dealings related to his attack on Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore. [More]

Body of missing hockey player found in the Alps *
The body of a Canadian hockey player, whose family searched for him for months after his sudden disappearance in Austria almost 14 years ago, has been found frozen in the Alps. [More]

Burns case shows need to screen for colon cancer *
Coach admits reluctance to discuss symptoms. Treatments have improved, but early detection is still very important. [More]

Calgary streaking along *
Columbus fails to connect on power play [More]

Danton sentenced to 7½ years *
Former NHL tough guy Mike Danton was sentenced Monday to 71/2 years in prison for trying to have his agent killed. [More]

Gretzky expects Messier alongside *
The last time Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier suited up on the same team was when the New York Rangers were eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference final on May 25, 1997. [More]

Hockey and music: the score stands at one all *
A centre in Parry Sound, Ont., containing both the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame and an impressive concert hall for playing classical music is the latest in a list of strange compromises in Canadian culture [More]

Lanny McDonald's mother facing charges in fatal crash *
RCMP say charges are pending against the mother of a Calgary hockey hero after a collision that killed a five-year-old boy. [More]

Lightning ready to attack *
After six days of waiting, the Calgary Flames are ready -- really, really ready -- for tonight's opening game of the Stanley Cup final to begin. [More]

Morrison providing needed spark *
Brendan Morrison was not with the Vancouver Canucks yesterday when they departed on a three-game trip that will begin tonight at St. Paul, Minn., against the conference rival Minnesota Wild. [More]

Original missing persons report on Duncan MacPherson *
Here is the original missing persons report filed on Duncan MacPherson in 1989 [More]

Richard Brodeur: Mastering the real art of hockey *
On the ice, the zone means that the puck is the size of a beach ball, the play moves in slow motion, and the goalie seems to stop everything with the greatest of ease; there's a zone in painting, too, says Richard Brodeur. [More]

Sportsnet veteran's resignation raises speculation about purge *
A front-office move at Rogers Sportsnet has Scott Moore, the head of production since the launch of the network in 1998, leaving at the end of July. [More]

Vancouver comes to life in third *
Henrik Sedin fires tying goal in third to salvage a point. [More]

Web trends, laughs, highlights for 2006 *
The internet came into its own in 2006, with online advertising outdoing television and proving itself indispensible in oh, so many ways! [More]

Where to Buy those Free Bert T-shirts *
We know you want 'em, so here's the scoop: I spoke to "Free Bert" T-shirt entrepreneur Troy Bailly this evening, and he told me that the unsold shirts (and there aren't many, so be quick about ordering one!) from last night's pre-game rally, are posted on eBay. [More]

Winds fan B.C. fires *
Several British Columbia forest fires flared up overnight because of strong winds after several days of relative calm. [More]