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Raffi Torres hits a million dollar deal with Vancouver Canucks

Raffi Torres

Raffi Torres, the ice hockey game forward who likes to bang and crash has been signed on for a year by the Vancouver Canucks for $1million. This decision has left the fan’s of Vancouver smiling since it is a deal that has such a low price point but indeed a good signing value as Torres is known for his skills as a good garbage goal scorer. The player may also get a chance among the top 6 as Burrows is still on the mode of recovery from the surgery he underwent in his shoulder.

August 25, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

Mike Modano abandons retirement plans to return to NHL season

mike modano

Mike Madano has put aside his retirement plans after accepting a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. He had been playing for the Dallas Stars, but the forty year old’s performance and career was on a fading path for quite some time. “I was leaning toward retirement after the last two years took a lot out of me. But the Red Wings convinced me that a change of scenery would be good for me, and that helped me get my drive and passion back”, said the player in an interview to the Associated Press.

August 6, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

Vidya Stokes elected as the Hockey India president

Vidya Stokes

At the age of 82, Vidya Stokes coming from Himachal Pradesh is all set to lead by winning the position of the Hockey India President against Pragat Singh after defeating him in the voting procedure. Stokes who stands much above the stipulated age of 70 based on the government guidelines has a lot of credit under her belt. She was the Indian Women’s Hockey Federation’s head chief from the year 1984. So her connection with sports is not something new. It is indeed her efforts and hard work that have paid off.

August 5, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

Marty Turco – the new gollie over Niemi for the Blackhawks!!

Marty Turco

The Chicago Blackhawks, surprisingly walk away from the $2.75 million contract that got awarded to Antti Niemi, making the winner goalie of the Stanley Cup an unrestricted free agent. The hawks have instead walked down for a $1.3 million on year contract with veteran netminder Marty Turco as the newer one.

August 3, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

TS Ranjitha: Indian Hockey Team Coach M.K. Kaushik Accused of Sexual Harassment

Indian Hockey is in news for all the wrong reasons. The coach M.K. Kaushik has been charged with Sexual Harassment by Ranjita Devi. A panel consisting 5 members was set to investigate

July 23, 2010 | Posted in Featured,Hockey | Read More »

Kovalchuk-Devils Deal Scrapped By NHL; Sides Must Rework Pact

Newark, NJ, United States (AHN) – The NHL scrapped the 17-year, $102 million pact between the New Jersey Devils and Russian forward Kovalchuk Tuesday for violating the league’s salary cap rule.

July 22, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

Indian Hockey Disgraces The Nation

Maharaj Krishan Kaushik

Indian hockey is in the midst of two shockingly disastrous scandals. Charges of sexual misconduct have been levied upon a support staff member while M K Kaushik the Women’s team coach has a complaint against him by a player.

July 21, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

Report: Los Angeles Kings Back In Play For Kovalchuk

Jersey Devils

Los Angeles, CA, United States- Despite a whopping offer from the New Jersey Devils, hockey superstar Ilya Kovalchuk is still considering a move out west to play for the Los Angeles Kings.

July 13, 2010 | Posted in Featured,Hockey | Read More »

Markus Naslund to leave Canucks

Markus Naslund

The Vancouver Canucks have announced the retirement of Markus Naslund.
Naslund and Canucks association is from 1996 until 2008, framing up 756 points for the club.

July 8, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

Cost Cutting ‘Hawks Ship Forward Versteeg To Leafs

Versteeg

Chicago, IL, United States – The Chicago Blackhawks made another cost cutting decision Wednesday, trading winger Kris Versteeg to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for three young prospects.

July 1, 2010 | Posted in Hockey | Read More »

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