Archive for April 26th, 2009

Devellano helped Red Wings take flight - Crain’s Detroit Business

Devellano helped Red Wings take flight Crain’s Detroit Business, MI Jim Devellano was a scouting executive with the New York Islanders when he was hired away to run the Detroit Red Wings by owners Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1982. Devellano was Ilitch's first hire, and Steve Yzerman was Devellano's first draft pick, ..

Caps beat Rangers 5-3 to force Game 7 (AP)

The New York Rangers can expect beefed-up security during a return trip to Washington they never wanted to take. No one else will help protect them on the ice against the suddenly surging Capitals

Russia, Canada notch second ice hockey wins - AFP

Citizen Russia, Canada notch second ice hockey wins AFP In Group B, Switzerland beat Germany 3-2 thanks to New York Islanders blueliner Mark Streit's sudden-death winner. "For me, it was the best game between Switzerland and Germany in the 12 years that I have played them," said Swiss manager Ralph Krueger. …

Rangers C Betts knocked out by Brashear (AP)

Rangers forward Blair Betts has been knocked out of Sunday’s playoff game after taking a shot to the head by Washington Capitals enforcer Donald Brashear. Brashear landed a high, hard hit on Betts 9:54 into Game 6 after the Rangers forward got rid of the puck at center ice. Betts was face down on the ice for several moments and appeared dazed as he was helped to the New York dressing room.

Swiss top Germans at World Championship - Sports Network

Swiss top Germans at World Championship Sports Network Mark Streit, a member of the New York Islanders , notched the game-winner 1:18 into overtime for the Swiss, which moved to 2-0 in the preliminary round after a 1-0 win against France on Friday. Mathias Seger and Roman Wick also tallied, while Martin …

Team USA Has ECHL Alums - ECHL.com

ECHL.com Team USA Has ECHL Alums ECHL.com, NJ COLORADO SPRINGS - USA Hockey announced that former ECHL player and coach and current New York Islanders head coach Scott Gordon will be an assistant coach for the US Men's National Team that will compete in the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation … 31 ECHL Players Competing ECHL.com all 4 news articles