The perfect finish by the Slovaks on Friday may have taken the Canadians by surprise, but Roberto Luongo came up with the save of his life when he got his catching glove on Pavol Demitra's shot in the waning moments.
The save preserved a 3-2 victory for Canada, setting up a huge continental matchup for the gold medal on Sunday against Team USA. Luongo, who gave up goals to Lubomir Visnovsky and Michal Handzus in the final period to make it interesting, will get to start in the biggest game of his life with the top prize .
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tom Glavine will appear on NHL Live!
Tom Glavine, who became a 300-game winner in baseball after signing with the Los Angeles Kings, will be among the guests on NHL Live! on Thursday on NHL Network and NHL.com and broadcast on XM Radio. A special edition of NHL Live! will be streamed from 6 to 7 p.m. ET.
Glavine, who was a high school hockey star, was taken in the fourth round of the 1984 Entry Draft by Los Angeles but chose to play baseball instead. He retired after the 2008 season. Also scheduled to appear to speak with co-hosts Rob Simpson and Dave Maloney are Colorado Avalanche coach Joe Sacco, San Jose Sharks forward Ryane Clowe and hockey analyst Mike Milbury. Hope he will play well in the los angeles kings jersey.
Glavine, who was a high school hockey star, was taken in the fourth round of the 1984 Entry Draft by Los Angeles but chose to play baseball instead. He retired after the 2008 season. Also scheduled to appear to speak with co-hosts Rob Simpson and Dave Maloney are Colorado Avalanche coach Joe Sacco, San Jose Sharks forward Ryane Clowe and hockey analyst Mike Milbury. Hope he will play well in the los angeles kings jersey.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
U.S. Olympian Morrow appear on NHL Hour
It is reported that Ken Morrow, who is a member of the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" team, will be on NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman on NHL.com and SIRIUS XM Radio at 6 p.m. ET. NHL Hour with Commissioner Gary Bettman now broadcasts live on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET on NHL Home Ice and NHL.com. The show will re-air on SIRIUS XM Radio, with archived shows available for download via podcast on NHL.com.
Morrow went from winning the gold medal with Team USA at the Lake Placid Game to earning a Stanley Cup ring with the New York Islanders three months later. He was a key member of the Isles' dynasty that won four consecutive Cups from 1980, and now serves as the team’s director.
Morrow went from winning the gold medal with Team USA at the Lake Placid Game to earning a Stanley Cup ring with the New York Islanders three months later. He was a key member of the Isles' dynasty that won four consecutive Cups from 1980, and now serves as the team’s director.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Getzlaf scores two goal for Ducks
It is known that Getzlaf played in the anaheim ducks jersey on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers, he scored two goals and finished with four points in the final NHL game before the Olympic break. Unless the high-ankle sprain he suffered acts up again, it guarantees he will play for Team Canada.
Getzlaf had the primary assist on goals by Corey Perry and Scott Niedermayer, then added a pair of third-period goals in the game. He had missed the team’s game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames, and Yzerman said he hoped Getzlaf would play so Team Canada could judge if he would be healthy enough to play in the Olympics. Jeff Carter of the Philadelphia Flyers was selected to go to Vancouver but Getzlaf's performance seems to indicate he will be ready to go.
Getzlaf had the primary assist on goals by Corey Perry and Scott Niedermayer, then added a pair of third-period goals in the game. He had missed the team’s game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames, and Yzerman said he hoped Getzlaf would play so Team Canada could judge if he would be healthy enough to play in the Olympics. Jeff Carter of the Philadelphia Flyers was selected to go to Vancouver but Getzlaf's performance seems to indicate he will be ready to go.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Dodgers sign free-agent Ortiz
The Dodgers have signed right-handed free-agent pitcher Ramon Ortiz to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp. Ortiz last pitched in the Major Leagues in 2007, splitting time between the Twins and Rockies. He pitched in Japan in 2008 and for the Giants' Triple-A affiliate in Fresno last year, going 5-6 with a 3.05 ERA.
He was the winning pitcher for the Angels in Game 3 of the 2002 World Series against the Giants. Hope he can play well in the dodgers jersey.
He was the winning pitcher for the Angels in Game 3 of the 2002 World Series against the Giants. Hope he can play well in the dodgers jersey.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
McClung signs Minors deal with Marlins
McClung has reached agreement on a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. His deal is similar to that of another former Brewers reliever. Last Friday, the Marlins signed Derrick Turnbow to a Minor League deal with the same contract figures. McClung appeared in 41 games for Milwaukee last year and posted an ERA of 4.94. From 2003-06, McClung pitched for Tampa Bay.
The Marlins have stated that they are looking to strengthen their bullpen. Jose Veras, who pitched for the Yankees and Indians last year, also will get a look on a Minor League contract. The Miami Herald reports Florida also has signed right-hander Scott Strickland to a Minor League contract. Hope he can play well in the marlins jersey.
The Marlins have stated that they are looking to strengthen their bullpen. Jose Veras, who pitched for the Yankees and Indians last year, also will get a look on a Minor League contract. The Miami Herald reports Florida also has signed right-hander Scott Strickland to a Minor League contract. Hope he can play well in the marlins jersey.
Ducks sign Hiller to a four-year deal
The Ducks announced that they have signed goaltender Jonas Hiller to a four-year contract extension through the 2013-14 NHL season. Hiller has posted a 54-37-5 record with a 2.46 goals-against average in 108 career NHL appearances in his anaheim ducks jersey. Since he entered the NHL in 2007, Hiller ranks third among all NHL goaltenders. He has also made 13 career playoff appearances for Anaheim.
"Jonas has proved himself as a starting NHL goaltender," said Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Murray. "We expect him to only get better and are pleased he’s committed to us for four more seasons." Currently in his third NHL season, he has compiled a 21-15-1 record with a 2.75 GAA in 39 appearances this year. He currently is tied with Roberto Luongo for the league lead in January victories. Next month, Hiller will represent Switzerland at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
"Jonas has proved himself as a starting NHL goaltender," said Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Murray. "We expect him to only get better and are pleased he’s committed to us for four more seasons." Currently in his third NHL season, he has compiled a 21-15-1 record with a 2.75 GAA in 39 appearances this year. He currently is tied with Roberto Luongo for the league lead in January victories. Next month, Hiller will represent Switzerland at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
PNC Park will host Dave Matthews Band
The Pirates announced that the Dave Matthews Band is coming to Pittsburgh to perform a July 10 concert at PNC Park. This will be the fourth major concert, not including music acts following Pirates games, that PNC Park has hosted since opening in 2001. The band's tour, which begins at the end of May and runs through September, will make two other ballpark stops as well. The Dave Matthews Band will perform in New York's Citi Field on July 16 and 17 and at Nationals Park on July 23.
The Dave Matthews Band was nominated for two Grammy Awards -- "Album of the Year" and "Best Rock Album", and will perform live at the awards ceremony this Sunday. Billboard recently named the group as the top-selling touring artist of the decade.
The Dave Matthews Band was nominated for two Grammy Awards -- "Album of the Year" and "Best Rock Album", and will perform live at the awards ceremony this Sunday. Billboard recently named the group as the top-selling touring artist of the decade.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Victorino and Phillies agree to a three-year deal
It is announced that the Phillies and Victorino agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $22 million, which will keep him under contract with Philadelphia through 2012. The extension buys out Victorino's final two years of salary arbitration and his first year of free agency. Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said that the Phillies also could lock up Ruiz to a new contract before the end of next week.
Victorino hit .292 with 39 doubles, 13 triples, 10 home runs, 62 RBIs and 25 stolen bases last season. He made his first National League All-Star team and earned his second consecutive Gold Glove.
Victorino hit .292 with 39 doubles, 13 triples, 10 home runs, 62 RBIs and 25 stolen bases last season. He made his first National League All-Star team and earned his second consecutive Gold Glove.
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