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'Up the ante' becomes Coyotes' new mantra
Ice Chips | Arizona Republic — Phoenix Coyotes update: A year ago, coach Dave Tippett came up with the perfect slogan for a team fighting for both respectability and a playoff spot. “Pack mentality.” He likes to move forward when it comes to mantras, and he has a new one for the 2010-11 season. “Up the ante.” Fans were thrilled a year ago when the Coyotes reached the playoffs for the first time since 2002, but Tippett did not view the season as a success. By “upping the ante," he’s imparting the message that merely advancing t...
Phoenix Coyotes 2 hours agoDucks’ training camp to open Sept.18
Anaheim Ducks Blog | Orange County Register — A schedule note that Ducks’ training camp will officially open on Sept.18 at Anaheim Ice. Specific times and a roster will be announced in the coming weeks. The club typically begins practices in the late morning, say around 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. The Ducks will also participate in the rookie tournament on Sept.12-16 in Penticton, British [...]Ducks’ training camp to open Sept.18 is a post from: Ducks blog
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Dallas Stars 5 hours agoSHARKS / New goalie intends to earn playing time
San Francisco Chronicle — One major reason the Sharks were swept in the Western Conference finals ... is now a Shark. But will he be the Shark in net? Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Antti Niemi signed a one-year, $2 million deal with San Jose on Thursday. Asked during a conference... anttiniemi - Western Conference - Stanley Cup - Goaltender - San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks 6 hours agoGoalie Antti Niemi wants to start for Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle — One major reason the Sharks were swept in the Western Conference finals ... is now a Shark. But will he be the Shark in net? Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Antti Niemi signed a one-year, $2 million deal with San Jose on Thursday. Asked during a conference... anttiniemi - San Jose Sharks - Western Conference - Stanley Cup - Goaltender
San Jose Sharks 14 hours agoSharks goalie comparison
Oakland Tribune — GOALIE COMPARISONA glance at how Sharks goalies Antti Niemi, Antero Niittymaki and Thomas Greiss compare.
San Jose Sharks 14 hours agoSharks sign Antti Niemi, creating logjam in goal
San Jose Mercury News — The signing of free agent Antti Niemi creates a tricky situation for the Sharks: How to juggle Antero Niittymaki, signed as the top guy, and backup Thomas Greiss?
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- Ken Hitchcock ... Law Man Puck-rakers | Columbus Dispatch The Blue Jackets are trying to find a new task for former coach Ken Hitchcock. Might we suggest a spot on the security staff. As first reported by the Kelowna (British Columbia) Daily Courier in Friday's editions, Hitchcock played a key role in apprehending a 14-year-old shoplifting suspect earlier this week in Kelowna by holding the suspect until law enforcement officials could arrive. When contacted yesterday by The Dispatch, Hitchcock would not comment publicly on the incident, except to confirm it. The almighty Puck Daddy posted an update last night. Hitchcock was expecting to return to Co...
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- Red Wings Links: Zetterberg's no longer fatigued Grand Rapids Press Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg admitted to battling his way through mental fatigue during the 2009-2010 season in retrospect, but he feels healthy, mentally and physically rested and excited to begin this year's NHL campaign. Zetterberg believes he can recapture his dominant form playing alongside Pavel Datsyuk.
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