Archives for January 8, 2009

'"I think it's more important for Austrian hockey," Vanek said, down-playing what being selected meant to him. "The kids see that it's possible to make it to the NHL and make it to an All-Star game. I think that's a bigger impact."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s NHL All-Star selection a first for Austria

'And don’t bother asking whether he intends to alter his style to avoid contact. He isn’t. “I’m not going to shy away from getting hit. It’s part of the game,” Connolly said.' … [Read more...] about Connolly eager to return after latest injury

'It’s generating almost as much interest as the Sabres/Senators brawl from two seasons ago, which featured goalies Martin Biron and Ray Emery fighting.' … [Read more...] about NHL takes a bite from Ruutu&#8217s pay

'"We need a lot more attention on 'SportsCenter' than a biting incident," Peters said Wednesday, before the suspension came down. "It just doesn't look good on the game, is basically what it comes down to. I'm just sorry it happened. There's a lot of kids who watch and it sets a bad example. We're supposed to be role models. Things happen on the ice that are part of the game … [Read more...] about Bite-sized controversy gets NHL’s attention

'It looks like the former University of Denver standout is heading back to Portland of the AHL -- only because of the numbers crunch and not because of his play.' … [Read more...] about Butler may be victim of numbers game

'"(Peters) shoved his glove in (Ruutu's) face and came out of the pile jumping around, but it's hard to believe there was anything wrong with him," said Hartsburg. "Disturber? I think people are accusing (Ruutu) of something he says he didn't do. We don't think he did it and he says he didn't do it."' … [Read more...] about Reality bites for Ruutu

'"I accept the ruling from the league," he said. "I feel that he (Peters) put his glove in my mouth with intentions to injure me. There was no intent to hurt him, just to get his thumb out of my mouth."' … [Read more...] about Suspended Ruutu offers no apologies

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald) Late strike lifts Devils (Lowell Sun) Pirates can’t catch a break on the road (Maine Hockey Journal) Kennedy and Gerbe join Mancari at All-Star Classic (Maine Hockey Journal) Devils Rally to 3-2 Win Over Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Bouck to Appear at Red Cross Blood Drive (PortlandPirates.com) Donate to Goodwill Night, Get … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage