Archive for October, 2008

Carbonneau: "Blows to the head shouldn’t be part of hockey"

| October 28, 2008 | 1 Reply
Carbonneau: "Blows to the head shouldn’t be part of hockey"

Below is an excerpt from the Globesports.com article by Sean Gordon and Eric Duhatschek who interviewed Guy Carbonneau and Jim Rutherford about hits to player’s head which cause injuries: A recent spate of injury-causing, dubious hits is prompting calls — … Continue reading

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Radical ideas keeps game headed in right direction

| October 27, 2008 | Reply
Radical ideas keeps game headed in right direction

Below is an excerpt from the Hockey News article by Ken Campbell:It shows the people who hold a vested interest in the game care about the product they are producing every night. That Gainey, one of the most prolific defensive … Continue reading

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Kostitsyn Skates, Awaits clearance from doctors

| October 27, 2008 | Reply
Kostitsyn Skates, Awaits clearance from doctors

Below is an excerpt from the TSN post practice article: He has not been cleared to play yet, but Montreal Canadiens forward Andrei Kostitsyn practiced Monday in his usual spot with Tomas Plekanec and Alex Kovalev. It’s the second time … Continue reading

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Spector’s Top Ten Canadiens of All Time.

| October 27, 2008 | Reply
Spector’s Top Ten Canadiens of All Time.

Below is an excerpt from the Foxsports.com article by Lyle Richardson (Spector) who gives his Top 10 all-time Habs: 3. Guy Lafleur: Three time winner of the Art Ross and Pearson trophies, two-time winner of the Hart as league MVP, … Continue reading

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NHL Plays of The Week

| October 27, 2008 | Reply
NHL Plays of The Week

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Higgins happy with his first game

| October 26, 2008 | Reply
Higgins happy with his first game

Here’s an excerpt from the Canadiens.com article by Manny Almela who spoke to Christopher Higgins about his first regular season game: “I’ve got to be honest, I felt surprisingly good tonight, better than I ever expected,” said Higgins, who even … Continue reading

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Bulldogs Flame out 6-4

| October 26, 2008 | Reply
Bulldogs Flame out 6-4

Here’s an excerpt from the Hamilton Spectator article by Garry McKay:A bad first period killed the Hamilton Bulldogs Saturday night and a bad third period proved to be their undoing yesterday afternoon.On Saturday night in Grand Rapids the Dogs were … Continue reading

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Slow start kills Bulldogs

| October 26, 2008 | Reply
Slow start kills Bulldogs

An excerpt from the Hamilton Spectator by Garry McKay:“We didn’t have much spark. There were a lot of guys that didn’t have much spark,” said Bulldogs coach Don Lever.“We battled back but you don’t like to keep having those situations. … Continue reading

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Ducks BIG line humbles Habs ‘D’

| October 26, 2008 | 3 Replies
Ducks BIG line humbles Habs ‘D’

Rocket: Is Jaroslav Halak searching for the puck? ..praying to the heavens? ..or perhaps wishing for some defensive help from the press box? For all the Patrice Brisebois fans out there, I suggest that you avert your eyes for a … Continue reading

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Poor neutral/defensive zone play sinks Habs

| October 25, 2008 | 3 Replies
Poor neutral/defensive zone play sinks Habs

Habster: Where do you start a game review when your team outshoots their opposition by a 51-25 margin yet still manage to lose the game? The Anaheim Duck may have been outplayed for the most part but they took advantage … Continue reading

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