Hockey News
NHL chief Gary Bettman: 'Hockey is thriving in California'
L.A. Times - 29 May 2013 06:29Game 7 loss to Kings leaves Sharks still searching for elusive Stanley Cup
NHL.com - 29 May 2013 22:35
SAN JOSE, Calif. - For all the talk about how this version of the San Jose Sharks was different, the disappointing end to the season was all too familiar for an organization still waiting for its first trip to the Stanle...
Why dynasties need to be redefined for modern sports leagues
The Hockey News - 29 May 2013 22:30
In the salary cap era of big-league sports, the ability to construct a team that dominates as the Oilers once did is near impossible. But the Kings are putting up a fight to repeat
Rangers fire Tortorella following four-plus seasons
NHL.com - 29 May 2013 21:10
A five-game ouster at the hands of the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Semifinal round proved to be the final act with the New York Rangers for John Tortorella, who coached the team for the past four-plus seasons...
Hawks, Wings OK with UC ice after Stones gig
ESPN - 29 May 2013 20:57
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings deemed the United Center's ice satisfactory Wednesday prior to Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series, despite a Rolling Stones concert the night before and high ...
Columbus Blue Jackets play-by-play announcer George Matthews to cut back on his work schedule
NHL.com - 29 May 2013 20:45
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets say that radio play-by-play announcer George Matthews, the club's voice throughout its 12 NHL seasons, has decided to reduce his work schedule. Matthews will continue to call a ...
Iggy's Choice: Jarome Iginla settling in with Penguins as shunned Bruins await in Round 3
NHL.com - 29 May 2013 20:35
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Jarome Iginla will get a chance to spend some time in Boston in pursuit of the Stanley Cup after all. The longtime Calgary Flames star waived his no-trade clause to join the Pittsburgh Penguins in March...
Canucks sign Tom Sestito
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 20:27
The Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday signed forward Tom Sestito to a two-year contract.
Rangers Fire Coach John Tortorella
The New York Times - 29 May 2013 20:24
The Rangers fired combative coach John Tortorella on Wednesday, four days after New York was eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Comeback Complete
Sports Illustrated - 29 May 2013 19:51
In a series that could have gone either way, Chicago came out on top. The Red Wings will be left to rue the events that led to their 2-1 overtime defeat in Game 7, writes Allan Muir.
Rangers Fire Tortorella as Head Coach
The New York Times - 29 May 2013 19:42
The New York Rangers have fired head coach John Tortorella after another disappointing early exit from the playoffs, the National Hockey League team said on Wednesday.
Rangers fire coach John Tortorella
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 19:27
John Tortorella was defiant in stating that the New York Rangers didn't take a step back when they were knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the second round.
Rangers fire Tortorella
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 19:22
The New York Rangers relieved head coach John Tortorella of his coaching duties on Wednesday.
Above the 49: Brodeur deserves video game immortalization
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 17:07
It is no secret that if Martin Brodeur had his way, he would be busily preparing the New Jersey Devils for an appearance in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final.
(7) Detroit Red Wings (3-3) at (1) Chicago Blackhawks (3-3), 8 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 16:57
The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks will try to complete an impressive comeback to win the Western Conference semifinals, as they host the Detroit Red Wings in Wednesday's Game 7 at United Center.
Justin Williams, Jonathan Quick lead Kings into West final with 2-1 win over Sharks in Game 7
NHL.com - 29 May 2013 10:35
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Kings' seven-game series with the Sharks came down to another tense third period, with the home team clinging to another one-goal lead. Two teams with tiny differences were one or two mistakes a...
Kings edge Sharks in Game 7 to reach Western final
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 10:32
The Kings' seven-game series with the Sharks came down to another tense third period, with the home team clinging to another one-goal lead. Two teams with tiny differences were one or two mistakes away from the Western C...
Kings Edge Sharks in Game 7 to Reach Western Final
The New York Times - 29 May 2013 10:27
The Kings' seven-game series with the Sharks came down to another tense third period, with the home team clinging to another one-goal lead. Two teams with tiny differences were one or two mistakes away from the Western C...
Markazi: Kings' playoff path different from '12
ESPN - 29 May 2013 10:20
Kings aren't as dominant as their 2012 team, but they're still a force in the playoffs
Kings hold off Sharks to reach West finals
ESPN - 29 May 2013 10:01
Justin Williams scored two goals in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 7 on Tuesday night.
Helene Elliott: Quick assets push Kings back into the West finals
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 10:00
LOS ANGELES-The last minutes felt like hours, pulling fans at Staples Center out of their seats to moan and beseech the hockey gods for one more save by Jonathan Quick, one more win for the Kings over the San Jose Sharks...
Kings take advantage of home ice, edge Sharks in Game 7
Miami Herald - 29 May 2013 10:00
LOS ANGELES-In a span of less than three minutes, two Los Angeles Kings goals ended the dream that this might be the Sharks' year after all.