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* 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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Canadian women grasp gold *
Referee disallows late U.S. goal as Canada cruises to a near-flawless victory. [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 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 to Round Two *
It's Dan Cloutier's birthday, and what a present he and Bert and Nazzi and Mo and especially Trevor Linden gave their fans. [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]

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]

Garber Gastronomic: Canucks at Blue Water *
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]

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: In Hockey, the Name's the Game *
The Hockey Gal's "name theory" of success on the ice. [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]

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]

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]

Is Markus Naslund Related to Prince Hamlet? *
Just a theory, mind you... [More]

NHL players say payback isn't about to go away *
Bertuzzi attack on Moore is unlikely to change 'the code' of retribution. [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]

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

Star's season ends *
The National Hockey League handed Vancouver all-star Todd Bertuzzi potentially the stiffest suspension in league history on Thursday. [More]

Steve Moore declared guilty of theft *
Official: "Imagine the CBC glorifying this guy's 'pain' after he so clearly robbed Markus Naslund in front of millions." [More]

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

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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]

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]

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

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]