Hockey News
Kings sign LoVerde to one-year contract
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 23:37
The Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday signed defenseman Vincent LoVerde to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. LoVerde, 25, played the past two seasons with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hocke...
Fresh off 2 Game 7 wins, Rangers get a bit of a break before Eastern Conference finals
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 23:35
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New York Rangers' latest seven-game playoff victory came with a bonus: a much-needed break. The overworked Broadway Blueshirts suddenly find themselves in a different and enviable position, resting a...
Rangers get bit of a break before East finals
Miami Herald - 14 May 2014 23:22
The New York Rangers' latest seven-game playoff victory came with a bonus: a much-needed break.
Czechs shut out Italy, Swiss edge Germany at Worlds
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 23:06
Jaromir Jagr of the New Jersey Devils and Jiri Sekac scored and Alexander Salak needed to make just 11 saves to lead the Czech Republic to a 2-0 victory against Italy in preliminary-round action on Wednesday at the 2014 ...
What next? Penguins facing bumpy off-season after another playoff collapse
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 22:35
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of questions but few answers heading into what promises to be an eventful off-season. The Metropolitan Division champions lost to the New York Rangers in Game 7 of th...
Russia mauls Kazakstan at hockey worlds
ESPN - 14 May 2014 22:20
Russia mauls Kazakstan at hockey worlds
Crawford's Steady Play Key to Blackhawks' Run
The New York Times - 14 May 2014 22:03
Corey Crawford started every single playoff game when the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup last year. Detroit had Jimmy Howard in goal, Jonathan Quick was in net for Los Angeles, Boston had Tuukka Rask, and Crawfor...
After strong playoffs, future is bright for Wild
Miami Herald - 14 May 2014 21:57
Throughout this up-and-down season, the Minnesota Wild lagged behind the leaders of the Central Division.
Wild prove their worth among Western Conference elite with strong performance in playoffs
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 21:55
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Throughout an up-and-down season, the Minnesota Wild lagged behind the leaders of the Central Division. With an extended test against two of the top teams in the playoffs, though, the Wild clearly passe...
Corey Crawford's steady play key to Blackhawks' run to Western Conference finals
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 20:25
CHICAGO - Corey Crawford started every single playoff game when the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup last year. Detroit had Jimmy Howard in goal, Jonathan Quick was in net for the Los Angeles Kings, Boston had Tuuk...
Bruins hold edge in Game 7 experience but Canadiens say they are ready
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 19:35
BOSTON - It is Michel Therrien's first Game 7 as an NHL coach, compared to No. 10 for Boston's Claude Julien. But as the Canadiens coach pointed out, he has been here before. "For us, Game 6 in Montreal was the same thin...
Boomer: Next I want my Rangers to play...
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2014 19:24
Sports Illustrated's Boomer Esiason discusses the New York Rangers Game 7 win over Pittsburgh and who he hopes their next opponent will be.
Habs fans to flood Bell Centre, watch Game 7
ESPN - 14 May 2014 19:06
More than 21,000 tickets have sold out in two hours for Game 7 between the Canadiens and Bruins -- to watch on a video screen.
Police on standby as Habs fans set to pack arena
Miami Herald - 14 May 2014 18:38
More than 21,000 tickets have sold out in two hours for Game 7 between the Canadiens and Bruins — to watch on a video screen.
Friends of Canadian captain Kevin Bieksa make long, strange trip to Minsk
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 17:55
MINSK, Belarus - Canadian fans are hard to come by at the world hockey championship, and some of those wearing paper hats with the red-and-white Maple Leaf are Belarusians who have picked a team to cheer for at the tourn...
Five players to watch at 2014 Memorial Cup
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 17:44
The MasterCard Memorial Cup opens Friday in London, Ont. Here are five players to watch in the tournament: Anthony Mantha, Val-d'Or Foreurs -- At six foot five and 204 pounds, the QMJHL's most valuable player scored 57 g...
Edmonton Oil Kings grow from tragedy en route back to Memorial Cup
NHL.com - 14 May 2014 17:44
The Edmonton Oil Kings vowed this season to #TakeItBack. Their new Twitter hashtag is #TookItBack as they'll represent the Western Hockey League at the Memorial Cup for the second time in three years. Edmonton retains ei...
Sidney Crosby's reputation takes a hit, more must-read stories
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2014 17:20
In today's must-read stories: Sidney Crosby's reputation takes a big hit; Wild fans come alive; more.
Anaheim Ducks (3-2) at Los Angeles Kings (2-3), 9:30 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 14 May 2014 16:43
The Anaheim Ducks will try to take the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday by recording a fourth straight win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6 from Staples Center.
Montreal Canadiens (3-3) at Boston Bruins (3-3), 7 p.m. (ET)
Miami Herald - 14 May 2014 16:38
For the ninth time in the storied history of their rivalry, the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens will face off in a decisive Game 7, as the clubs battle for a berth in the conference finals Wednesday at TD Garden.
One For The Ages?
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2014 16:22
Brian Cazeneuve and Sarah Kwak preview Canadiens-Bruins Game 7. Where does this series stand in the rivalry's history?
Chicago's Cup champions repeat bid rolls on
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2014 16:08
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Chicago Blackhawks know that holding on to the Stanley Cup isn't going to be easy.