SPORTS NEWS

Another Outdoor N.H.L. Game, This Time at Wrigley

The Chicago Blackhawks are scheduled to host the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 1 at Wrigley Field.

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings

For Rangers, First Stop On Schedule Is Prague

The N.H.L. released the season’s schedule under its new alignment. Teams will meet each team in its division six times instead of eight, and every team will play each other.

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League

Red Wings to Play Blackhawks at Wrigley

Wrigley Field is going to be the frozen confines on New Year’s Day 2009 when the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings meet the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors.

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:50 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings

Citing Philosophical Differences, Islanders and Nolan Part Ways

Islanders General Manager Garth Snow fired Ted Nolan on Monday, although the team softened the news by saying he would not return as coach.

Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 9:57 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, New York Islanders, Athletics and Sports, Nolan, Ted

Jagr’s New York Exit Becomes N.H.L. Farewell

Jaromir Jagr signed a three-year deal with the Russian league team Avangard Omsk.

Posted Friday, July 04, 2008 5:00 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Jagr, Jaromir

Rangers Say Goodbye to Jagr With the Signing of Naslund

The Jaromir Jagr era ended for the Rangers on Thursday when the team decided not to wait any longer for a decision from Jagr, and signed Vancouver forward Markus Naslund.

Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 8:11 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, Jagr, Jaromir, Naslund, Markus

Jagr’s Stay in New York Likely Ending as Rangers Sign Naslund

Longtime Vancouver Canucks captain Markus Naslund agreed to terms Thursday with the Rangers on a two-year deal, likely ending the Rangers career of captain Jaromir Jagr.

Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:17 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, Jagr, Jaromir

Avery Taking His Popular Style to Dallas

Sean Avery, the controversial forward, signed a four-year, $15.5 million contract with the Dallas Stars on Wednesday.

Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 12:22 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Avery, Sean, Hockey, Ice, Dallas Stars, Free Agents (Sports)

Hossa Signs One-Year Deal With Champion Red Wings

The high-scoring Marian Hossa was one of the key players who helped the Pittsburgh Penguins advance to the Stanley Cup finals, which they lost to Detroit in six games.

Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 2:55 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Detroit Red Wings

Devils Keep Their Roster Filled With Familiar Names

Two veteran Devils players decided to return Tuesday, when the N.H.L. free-agent signing period began.

Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:34 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, National Hockey League, Brodeur, Martin, Free Agents (Sports), Atlanta Thrashers

As First Step, Rangers Fortify Defense

O n the first day of the N.H.L.’s free-agency period the Rangers moved to improve their defensive corps.

Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 12:28 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, National Hockey League, Free Agents (Sports)

Jagr Wants to Stay a Ranger, but He Has a World of Options

With the free-agency signing period to begin Tuesday, the drama surrounding the future of Rangers right wing Jaromir Jagr has only deepened.

Posted Sunday, June 29, 2008 9:23 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: New York Rangers, Hockey, Ice, Europe, Jagr, Jaromir, Russia, Czech Republic

Backup Goalie Leaves Isles for Russia

Wade Dubielewicz, the Islanders’ backup goalie, has signed with Ak Bars Kazan, a top club in the Russian league K.H.L.

Posted Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:27 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, New York Islanders, Dipietro, Rick

Viktor Kuzkin, 67, Soviet Hockey Star, Dies

Mr. Kuzkin, a three-time Olympic champion, played 169 times for the U.S.S.R., scoring 18 goals, and was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 2005.

Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:47 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Deaths (Obituaries), Russia, Kuzkin, Viktor, International Ice Hockey Federation

A Hockey Team Built on Showmanship Is Sidelined Indefinitely

The Austin Ice Bats, a novelty in the city for over a decade, announced plans to shut down for the coming season after years of declining attendance.

Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:33 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Hockey, Ice, Austin (Tex), Austin Ice Bats

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