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NY Rangers fire coach Tom Renney, hire John Tortorella

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 23, 2009 · Comments (1)

This marks the sixth time this year an NHL team fired their man behind the bench. From ESPN- Tom Renney was fired as coach of the New York Rangers on Monday and replaced by John Tortorella in an attempt to save a season that has spiraled out of control. The... [Full Story]

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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo's status remains in question

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 12, 2008 · Comments (1)

The star Goalie hasn't played in a game since November 22nd due to a groin injury. From the Canadian Press- There still is no word on when Vancouver Canuck goaltender Roberto Luongo may return to NHL action. Luongo, out since Nov. 22 with a groin injury, had been practising with... [Full Story]

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NHL All-Star Hubert 'Pit' Martin' dead at 64

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 1, 2008

He died in a snowmobile accident on Sunday. RIP. Hubert "Pit" Martin, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s, has died after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake, Quebec provincial police said. He was 64. Const. Marie-Josee Ouellet said Martin was driving the vehicle on Lake Kanasuta... [Full Story]

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Goalie Roberto Luongo listed as week to week with strained muscle in his groin

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 25, 2008

He got injured in a game played last Saturday. From AP- Roberto Luongo has a strained groin muscle and the Vancouver Canucks' star goalie is expected to be sidelined at least a week -- maybe longer. A two-time Vezina Trophy finalist, Luongo was injured five minutes into Saturday's 3-1 victory... [Full Story]

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Roberto Luongo records 3rd straight shutout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 9, 2008

Imagine if the Vancouver Canuck Goalie was still playing for Florida instead of being traded for shit garbage. From AP- VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Roberto Luongo was quick to credit the Canucks defense for his previous last two shutouts. There was no doubt, however, who deserved the most praise for... [Full Story]

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Boston Bruins' Goalie Tim Thomas makes 30 saves en route to second 1-0 shutout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

It appears Marty Brodeur isn't the only hot goalie in the NHL at present. From AP- VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Boston coach Claude Julien didn't waste any time picking his starting goaltender against Vancouver. After watching Tim Thomas backstop the Bruins to a 1-0 win against Edmonton on Monday night,... [Full Story]

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Washington limits Vancouver to just 10 shots on goal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 14, 2008

The Canucks scored a goal in the first 70 seconds and after that it was all down hill. Washington Capitals goalie Brent Johnson let the Vancouver Canucks' first shot into his net and finished with only nine saves. The Capitals' star, reigning league scoring champion Alex Ovechkin, was held without... [Full Story]

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NHL Rookie Defensemen Luc Bourdon killed in motorcycle accident.

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 30, 2008

Very tragic, for Bourdon was only twenty-one. He played 27 games this year for the Vancouver Canucks. RIP.... [Full Story]

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Lopez twins both turning pro

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 1, 2008

This news comes days after Stanford was eliminated from the NCAA tournament. The Lopez twins are going pro together. Stanford sophomore Robin Lopez is joining his 7-foot brother Brook in entering the NBA draft. The brothers made their announcement to The Associated Press on Monday through their mother, Deborah Ledford.... [Full Story]

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Vancouver trades Cooke to Washington for Pettinger

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008

Both team's coaches won't have a hard time learning their new player's first name. From the Canadian Press- VANCOUVER - Matt Pettinger is heading back to British Columbia. The Vancouver Canucks acquired him from the Washington Capitals on Tuesday for winger Matt Cooke. Both players are leaving the only NHL... [Full Story]

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Post NHL All-Star game playoff assessment- Western Conference

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 30, 2008

From top to bottom, the standings Detroit Red Wings 51-37-10-4-78 San Jose Sharks 50-28-15-7-63 Dallas Stars 54-29-20-5-63 Anaheim Ducks 53-27 20-6-60 Minnesota Wild 50-28-19-3-59 Calgary Flames 50-25-17-8-58 Vancouver Canucks 51-26-20-5-57 Colorado Avalanche 50-26-20-4-56 Phoenix Coyotes 50-27-21-2-56 Columbus Blue Jackets 52-25-21-6-56 Nashville Predators 51-25-21-5-55 St Louis Blues 49-23-19-7-53 Edmonton Oilers 53-23-25-5-51... [Full Story]

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Vancouver Canuck Goalie Roberto Luongo to miss All-Star game

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 10, 2008

The former Florida Panther goaltender wants to spend time with his pregnant wife. From the Canadian Press- VANCOUVER - Roberto Luongo announced Wednesday he will skip the Jan. 27 NHL all-star game in Atlanta. The Vancouver Canucks star goaltender, voted in by fans as the starting goalie for the Western... [Full Story]

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Report says Vancouver coach ordered attack on Steve Moore in 2004

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 8, 2007

Moore's neck was broken a result of hit placed on him by then Canuck player Todd Bertuzzi. From AP- TORONTO - Todd Bertuzzi's on-ice attack on Steve Moore might have been ordered by former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford, according to a report aired on CBC's "The National" Wednesday night.... [Full Story]

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Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo completes third straight shutout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 30, 2007

It was the second time the goaltender accomplished this feat in his career. From AP- VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Roberto Luongo made 26 saves for his third straight shutout, setting personal and franchise records while leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday... [Full Story]

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Jerktuzzi Revisited

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 27, 2004

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Bye-Bye Bertuzzi

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 9, 2004 · Comments (2)

Things were out of hand in Vancouver last night. Vancouver forward Todd Bertuzzi sucker punched Colorado's Dave Moore from behind in retaliation for Moore's hit on Canucks captain Marcus Naslund three weeks ago, and then drove him face first into the ice. Moore lay unconscious in a pool of blood... [Full Story]

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Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 25, 2003

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