6-4-2008 Joe Nieuwendyk reaches a milestone !
Joe Nieuwendyk(
) scored the 1100th point of his career in tonight's game against the Washington Capitals on a goal by Pascal Dupuis. This one is for the fans who are paying my salary, our record breaker told a Hockey Night in Canada reporter..
A native of Canada, Joe Nieuwendyk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Calgary Flames in the 2nd round of the 1985 entry draft. He has appeared in 1259 NHL games during his career, notching 547 goals and adding 553 assists along with 671 penalty minutes. The 41 year old center has played 82 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 14+24=38 with 44 PIM.
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5-4-2008 Joe Thornton reaches a milestone !
Joe Thornton(
) notched the 400th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Phoenix Coyotes on a goal by Milan Michalek. I've been fortunate enough to play with many great players and I could not have done it without them, he said as he packed up his gear..
A native of Canada, Joe Thornton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 669 NHL games during his career, notching 224 goals and adding 400 assists along with 703 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 79 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 35+43=78 with 31 PIM.
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5-4-2008 Media criticises the Phoenix Coyotes
It isn't the happiest time for the Phoenix Coyotes as they are on a 9 game winless streak. Phoenix Coyotes coach Bob Francis had little to say about the way things are going: I don't know. Nothing seems to work...
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4-4-2008 Roman Hamrlik reaches a milestone !
Roman Hamrlik(
) scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks on a goal by Raffi Torres. Yes, it does feel great, he said to the press..
A native of Czech, Roman Hamrlik was originally drafted to the NHL by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round of the 1992 entry draft. He has appeared in 1005 NHL games during his career, notching 131 goals and adding 369 assists along with 1165 penalty minutes. The 33 year old defenseman has played 81 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 7+26=33 with 124 PIM.
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3-4-2008 Media criticises the Phoenix Coyotes
We dug ourselves in a hole... commented Phoenix Coyotes GM Bobby Smith after today's game against the Dallas Stars. This brings their current streak to 8 games winless.
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3-4-2008 Rod Brind'Amour injured.
Rod Brind'Amour (
) suffered knee injury during the game in an incident with Derian Hatcher (
). He is expected to be sidelined for more than a month. I just hope it's not gonna' effect my play when I come back. I have to be able to play my kind of game out there, he said as medics fastened him onto the stretcher.
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2-4-2008 Brendan Morrison reaches a milestone !
Brendan Morrison(
) notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Dallas Stars on a goal by Todd White. Sometimes the puck just bounces your way..., he said to the press..
A native of Canada, Brendan Morrison was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 2nd round of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 632 NHL games during his career, notching 154 goals and adding 300 assists along with 312 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 79 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 24+32=56 with 38 PIM.
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2-4-2008 Media praises the Florida Panthers
Everyone is buzzing about the strong play of the Florida Panthers after an amazing 5 game undefeated streak. This streak belongs to our coaching and administrative staff, said team captain Kenny Jönsson stoically.Bryan Murray has made some very important moves and he's really shown a commitment to winning.
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1-4-2008 Media glorifies the Ottawa Senators
The media is impressed by the team's 5 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager L'Ontarien(sens) and headcoach Jacques Martin
2008-05-27, 8:14 pm
