| |
| Stars defenseman Norstrom retires |
NHL Hockey |
06/10/2008 |
| |
| Frisco, TX (MySportsbook) - Dallas Stars defenseman Mattias Norstrom announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Tuesday, putting an end to a 14-year career. Norstrom said coming into the season he knew it was the last year of his contract, and didn't want to cause a distraction. "This wasn't a rash decision by any means and I comfortable with it," Norstrom said. The 36-year-old Swede played in 903 career games with the New York Rangers (1993-96), Los Angeles Kings (1995-07) and Stars, wh |
|
| |
| Ron Wilson becomes new coach of Toronto Maple Leafs |
NHL Hockey |
06/10/2008 |
| |
| than a month after he was fired by the San Jose Sharks. The 53-year-old Wilson appeared at a Tuesday news conference at Toronto's Air Canada Centre after signing a four-year deal. Wilson was fired May 12 by San Jose after the Sharks lost to the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs. He succeeds Paul Maurice, who was fired by Toronto last month after missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. ``I'm the happiest person in the National Hockey League today,'' Wilson said. ``I'm fulfilling a |
|
| |
| Report: Maple Leafs to name Wilson coach |
NHL Hockey |
06/09/2008 |
| |
| ing to TSN of Canada, Leafs interim general manager Cliff Fletcher and Wilson verbally agreed to terms on a four-year contract over the weekend. Wilson was fired by the Sharks after the club was eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals by the Dallas Stars. After four-plus seasons at the helm, the 53-year-old compiled the most wins (206) and playoff games coached (52) in franchise history and ranked second in regular-season games coached. The Providence College product holds a 518-446-127 mark over 1, |
|
| |
| Stars ink Petersen |
NHL Hockey |
06/09/2008 |
| |
| Frisco, TX (MySportsbook) - The Dallas Stars announced Monday the signing of center Toby Petersen to a two-year contract worth $1.1 million. The 29-year-old Petersen notched three assists in eight games with the Stars last season. He also appeared in 16 playoff games, going pointless with a minus-four rating. "We are very pleased to have Toby under contract the next two seasons," said co-general manager Les Jackson. "Toby is a consummate professional on and off the ice, and he played a key role for us du |
|
| |
| Red Wings' Hasek retires |
NHL Hockey |
06/09/2008 |
| |
| ked by brilliance on the ice, but he was also known for a difficult personality that often drew the ire of Sabres management and fans. The Sabres made one appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals with Hasek in net, the heartbreaking six-game loss to the Dallas Stars in 1999 that ended on a controversial overtime goal by Brett Hull that should have been waved off because Hull's foot was in the crease. Hasek has 389 career wins, 223 losses, 82 ties and 13 overtime defeats with a 2.20 goals against average. "He's |
|
| |
| Report: Hasek to retire |
NHL Hockey |
06/08/2008 |
| |
| as marked by brilliance on the ice, but he was also known for a difficult personality that often drew the ire of Sabres management and fans. The Sabres made one appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals with Hasek in net, the heartbreaking six-game loss to the Dallas Stars in 1999 that ended on a controversial overtime goal by Brett Hull that should have been waved off because Hull's foot was in the crease. Hasek has 389 career wins, 223 losses, 82 ties and 13 overtime defeats with a 2.20 goals against average. |
|
| |
| STAT SHEET |
NHL Hockey |
06/04/2008 |
| |
| Wings 3 times - New Jersey Devils 2 times - Boston Bruins 2 times - Colorado Avalanche 2 times - Philadelphia Flyers 2 times - Pittsburgh Penguins 1 time - Anaheim Ducks 1 time - Calgary Flames 1 time - Carolina Hurricanes 1 time - Dallas Stars 1 time - New York Rangers 1 time - Tampa Bay LightningCopyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior |
|
| |
| Stanley Cup Champions |
NHL Hockey |
06/04/2008 |
| |
| ut 2004-Tampa Bay Lightning def. Calgary Flames, 4-3 2003-New Jersey Devils def. Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 4-3 2002-Detroit Red Wings def. Carolina Hurricanes, 4-1 2001-Colorado Avalanche def. New Jersey Devils, 4-3 2000-New Jersey Devils def. Dallas Stars, 4-2 1999-Dallas Stars def. Buffalo Sabres, 4-2 1998-Detroit Red Wings def. Washington Capitals, 4-0 1997-Detroit Red Wings def. Philadelphia Flyers, 4-0 1996-Colorado Avalanche def. Florida Panthers, 4-0 1995-New Jersey Devils def. Detroi |
|
| |
| Report: Maple Leafs make Wilson coaching offer |
NHL Hockey |
06/02/2008 |
| |
| manager Cliff Fletcher offered former San Jose Sharks head coach Ron Wilson Toronto's job, and is currently in negotiations to complete a deal. Wilson was fired by the Sharks after the club was eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals by the Dallas Stars. After four-plus seasons at the helm, the 53-year-old compiled the most wins (206) and playoff games coached (52) in franchise history and ranked second in regular-season games coached. The Providence College product holds a 518-446-127 mark over 1, |
|
| |
| Red Wings enjoy luxurious off day |
NHL Hockey |
05/30/2008 |
| |
PITTSBURGH (AP) -The Detroit Red Wings enjoyed a day off fit for the stars. Not the Dallas Stars, either. Blocked by the NHL from returning to Detroit during the two-day layoff between Games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Red Wings spent a day of luxury Thursday at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh. Some players took advantage of the resort's spas, while others received massages and played informal soccer games. Other activities at the resort included golf at |
|
| |
