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NHL Winter Classic is back

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:41:25 +0000

Now returning for its second year, hockey fans can rejoice as the NHL Winter Classic will once again ring in the New Year on January 1st. This year, two of the original six NHL teams will face off as the Chicago Blackhawks will host the Detroit Redwings in the open arena of Wrigley field.

The original NHL Winter Classic, which featured the Buffalo Sabres hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium, was an incredible success. Not even the inclement, snowy weather deterred the thousands of hockey fans from remaining in the stadium, until The Penguins finally won in penalties 2-1. It was the highest-rated NHL game since 1996.

This year, compounded with the success of last year’s event, The Winter Classic features one of the oldest rivalries in hockey history. The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings rivalry is to hockey what The New York Yankees and The Boston Red Sox rivalry is to Major League Baseball.

The match will be non-stop action, but also a very relaxing experience to the hungover at home.

Defenseman Numminen signs one year contract with Sabres

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:42:02 +0000

The veteran hockey player and defenseman Teppo Numminen has signed a $1 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres that will keep him running with the Sabres team for one year. The Sabres are not worried about the recent heart surgery that the veteran has had and are expecting him to be the driving force for their team this upcoming season. The doctors and the medical staff have given a clean chit to this veteran player and he is expected to play in most of the games for the Sabres this new NHL season. The tickets to the forthcoming NHL season are being sold at a brisk pace.

Predators sign two year contract with Smithson

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:49:50 +0000

The Nashville Predators have extended the contract of their forward Jerred Smithson by two years and he will be playing for the Predators through the 2010-11 season. Smithson is very much delighted with the offer that the Predators made and will be richer by $1.475 million for this two year contract extension. Jerred Smithson was in great form in the 2008-09 season scoring 7 goals in the 81 games played. He made his NHL debut with Los Angeles team and has so far played in 241 games in his NHL career. Smithson’s fans are hoping for similar hockey skills this upcoming season too. Tickets to most of the NHL games are being sold at a hectic pace.

Lightning strikes a three year deal with Stamkos

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:10:09 +0000

The Tampa Bay Lighting has signed a three year contract amounting to $2.625 million to rope in the No 1 pick in the NHL draft, Steven Stamkos, into their team. Stamkos is determined to make the most of this opportunity and wants to make it big this forthcoming NHL season. He said that he will be working with his new teammates at the practice camp and will be able to work on developing an excellent rapport with the players of the Lightning team. He feels that he is ready for the big challenge of NHL and will be able to prove his detractors wrong. There is no doubt that there will be huge rush for tickets by the Lightning fans to the upcoming season.

Bouchard signs 5 year contract with Wild

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:10:22 +0000

Pierre Marc Bouchard, the right wing of the Minnesota Wild, has re-signed a five year deal with his team and his recent success with the team would be one of the reasons for the management of the Wild to sign a contract for over $20 million. He entered the Minnesota Wild team at the tender age of 18 years in 2002, but all his efforts started to bear fruits for him in the 2006-07 season where he scored 14 goals and had 50 assists. Bouchard hopes to make the most of the opportunity that has been presented to him in the upcoming NHL season and is looking forward to taking his team to greater heights of glory. The Wild fans will be surely hitting the ticket counters to purchase their tickets once the sales begin.

The Sharks Sign Matthew Kinch

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:52:52 +0000

The Sharks signed D Matthew Kinch to a one-year contract on Thursday. Terms of the deal are undisclosed as yet. Kinch spent the 2007-08 season with Binghamton (AHL). In 73 games played, he tied for second among team defensemen with 25 points and accumulated 73 penalty minutes. His presence should be a definite bonus to the Sharks’ ticket sales

Horcoff to Get Six Year Extension With Oilers

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:37:01 +0000

Shawn Horcoff reportedly signed a $33M, six year extension contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Horcoff had a good last season before he endured a season ending shoulder surgery. He was involved with 21 goals and 29 assists in 53 games. This might help the Oilers keep Horcoff, a premier National Hockey League player, in their uniform in the long run. This will be good news for Edmonton since Horcoff has been an important part of the club, being part of their race for the Stanley Cup in 2006. He will also raise the ticket sales for the Oilers this season.

Bruins release new ticket plan for their “hungry” fans

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:30:00 +0000

The Boston Bruins released their new ticket plan Monday, it involves hockey and eating. The plan is called “Hungry for Hockey,” in which it gives tickets for all Boston Bruins home games as well as all you can eat on several items. These include Hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, popcorn and soft drinks. The plan goes for a little less than $1,700 and the seats are located in the 327-328 sections. The Bruins front office feels as though the plan will benefit fans of all kinds because it allows family and friends to enjoy the games and food for an affordable price. The “Hungry for Hockey” ticket plan also comes with the perks of regular season ticket holders including discounts and unique opportunities for special events. While the 2008-2009 Boston Bruins schedule has yet to be released, there is quite the stir amongst Bruins fans with the newest addition to the ticket plans.

Ducks Niedermayer wants to play next season

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:57:53 +0000

The 34 year old Anaheim Ducks Most Valuable Player last season, Scott Niedermayer, has decided to put on holds his retirement plans for some more time and has decided to join his teammates for the NHL battle next season. Niedermayer has informed the Ducks general manager Brian Burke about his decision and has let him know that he will be playing for the Ducks in the 2008-09 seasons. Scott said that he was looking forward to the upcoming season and is determined to make it a successful one for himself as well as his team. The Ducks fans are rushing on to buy tickets for the new season.

Ruutu sings one year contract with Carolina Hurricanes

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:30:37 +0000

Tuomo Ruutu, the forward winger, who played partly for the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2007 season, has signed a one year contract with the team worth $2.25 million last Tuesday. Ruutu scored 10 goals and had 22 assists in his last NHL season for Hurricanes and Chicago. Carolina Hurricanes coach and managing staff were really impressed with his hockey skills and were determined to take him in their squad. The inclusion of Ruutu will augur well for the Hurricanes in the coming season and the Canes fans will be booking their tickets well in advance to all their home games.