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| Kovalchuk and Biron capture NHL weekly honors |
NHL Hockey |
10/27/2003 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk was named the National Hockey League's Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, October 26, while Buffalo Sabres goaltender Martin Biron garnered defensive honors. Kovalchuk joined Pittsburgh's Mario Lemieux (1992-93) as the only players to open the regular season with consecutive Player of the Week honors since the award was established in 1980-81. Last week, Kovalchuk tied for third in the league and led the Thrashers w |
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| Atlanta Thrashers Team Report - October 26 |
NHL Hockey |
10/26/2003 |
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| === Atlanta Thrashers Team Report - October 26 === (MySportsbook) - The Thrashers dropped a 3-2 decision to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Ilya Kovalchuk scored his NHL-leading 10th goal of the season for the Thrashers. Six of Kovalchuk's goals this season have come on the power play. It was the first time in eight games this season that Atlanta (4-1-2-1) failed to register a point. Pasi Nurminen made 22 saves in the setback. Atlanta was 1-for-6 on the power play. The Thrashers begin a three-game roa |
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| Florida Panthers Team Report - October 26 |
NHL Hockey |
10/26/2003 |
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| === Florida Panthers Team Report - October 26 === (MySportsbook) - Olli Jokinen posted a goal and an assist, as the Panthers edged the Atlanta Thrashers, 3-2, at Philips Arena. Viktor Kozlov and Mike Van Ryn also scored for the Panthers, who won for just the second time in six games. Steve Shields stopped 33 shots in the win. The Panthers failed to score on two opportunities with the man advantage.. Florida is 4-1-0-1 in its last six games against the Thrashers. The Panthers get back on the rink Wednesday, wh |
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| Toronto Maple Leafs Team Report - October 26 |
NHL Hockey |
10/26/2003 |
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| has won three straight games. McCabe had been sidelined with a knee injury. Ed Belfour turned aside 39-of-40 shots in the victory and Alexander Mogilny contributed a pair of assists. The Leafs honored former center Doug Gilmour, who retired September 8, in a ceremony before the game. Gilmour spent six years with the Leafs from 1991-97 and was re-acquired by the club last March before blowing out his knee in his first game. Toronto finishes up its short two-game homestand on Monday against the Atlanta Thrashers. |
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| Florida Panthers Team Report - October 25 |
NHL Hockey |
10/25/2003 |
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| the Panthers. The goal was the first in 42 games for Hordichuk. It was only the second goal of his career. Roberto Luongo was bombarded with 40 shots in the losing effort. This was the first time in eight games this season that Luongo has yielded more than two goals. Florida scored once in seven tries with the man advantage. The Panthers have no time to rest as they face the red hot Atlanta Thrashers this evening. Florida went 3-1-0-1 against the Thrashers last season, including a 2-0-0-1 mark at Philips Arena. |
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| Some thoughts on the NHL's early going |
NHL Hockey |
10/16/2003 |
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| ll week. The Coyotes of Langkow and Burke are in the same company as the Winnipeg Jets of Dale Hawerchuk and Daniel Berthiaume. The 1987-88 Jets were the only squad in franchise history before now to start 3-0. PLAYING WITH PURPOSE The fact that the Atlanta Thrashers were able to sandwich victories around the day teammate Dan Snyder was laid to rest was nothing short of remarkable. If the team is able to sustain its early steam for a long period time, we'll have to find an even stronger word to describe it. But |
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| Heatley releases statement on loss of Snyder |
NHL Hockey |
10/14/2003 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Atlanta Thrashers forward Dany Heatley issued a statement Tuesday regarding the accident that killed teammate Dan Snyder and severely injured Heatley. "I am deeply saddened and very sorry over the loss of my close friend and teammate, Dan Snyder. On Friday, my family and I were able to travel with my Thrashers teammates to Elmira, Ontario to mourn along with Dan's family and friends, as well as the entire Elmira community. "The accident has taken a huge emotional toll on me. At th |
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| Snyder buried; Heatley among mourners |
NHL Hockey |
10/10/2003 |
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| Elmira, ON (MySportsbook) - Atlanta Thrashers forward Dan Snyder was buried in his hometown Friday, with teammates joining family and friends at the memorial service and cemetery. Among those present in Elmira was Dany Heatley, who was charged earlier this week with vehicular homicide in connection with the car accident that led to Snyder's death. Heatley, an All-Star, is facing a charge that was based on a preliminary finding that he was driving recklessly. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence of th |
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| Heatley charged with vehicular homicide; undergoes surgery |
NHL Hockey |
10/07/2003 |
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| Duluth, GA (MySportsbook) - In the wake of Dan Snyder's death Sunday night, the Fulton County district attorney's office announced that Atlanta Thrashers teammate Dany Heatley has been charged with vehicular homicide. The All-Star Heatley is facing a charge that was based on a preliminary finding that he was driving recklessly. If convicted, Heatley could face a prison sentence of three to 15 years. Snyder, a forward for the Thrashers, died from brain injuries suffered in a serious car wreck last Monday. He w |
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| Heatley facing upgraded charges |
NHL Hockey |
10/07/2003 |
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| Duluth, GA (MySportsbook) - In the wake of Dan Snyder's death Sunday night, the Fulton County district attorney's office announced that Atlanta Thrashers teammate Dany Heatley was charged with vehicular homicide. The All-Star Heatley is facing a charge that was based on a preliminary finding that he was driving recklessly. If convicted, Heatley could face a prison sentence of three to 15 years. Snyder, a forward for the Thrashers, died from brain injuries suffered in a serious car wreck last Monday. He was on |
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