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2011 Draft prospects- Patrick Koudys, D, 6’4, 200, Rensselaer

Patrick Koudys, D, 6’4, 200, Rensselaer Drafted in the 7th round, 124th overall by the Oshawa Generals 20 games, 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 6 pim, -3 +/- By Ian Esplen Patrick Koudys might be one of the rawest talents available in this years’ draft. The 6’4, 210 pound defenseman has the size, skating, and skill that NHL general managers look for. Unfortunately for Koudys, general managers have not seen much of him this year because he is seeing very limited ice time as Rensselaer’s sixth
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2011 draft prospect- Vladislav Namestnikov, C, 6’0, 160, London

Vladislav Namestnikov, C, 6’0, 160, London Selected 20th overall in the 2010 CHL import draft 40 games, 18 goals, 23 assists, 41 points, +15+/-, 20 pim By Ian Esplen Vladislav Namestnikov was born in Russia, but spent a lot of his early childhood years in North America. He traveled from city to city, while his father (Evgeny Namestnikov) tried to make it to the National hockey league, like his uncle Vyacheslav Kozlov. Growing up in North America did have its perks for Namestnikov. He would
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Salmon Kings Booster Club's Blog

MIDSEASON TIMEOUT FOR ECHL FUN FACTS

Tricky trivia----what does "ECHL" stand for? Which sports apparel firm has it name attached? How many trophies for individual league categories? Name the former NHL coach who is associated with the ECHL Coach of the Year award? What is the ECHL Award of Distinction? Which Western conference franchise has won it two out of three seasons? Which former ECHL player is currently making a splash with a Great Lakes based NHL team? Can you name the five teams that use state names as part of their offici
Bleeding Blue and Green

Mid-Season Awards

It's mid-season! We officially past the half-way mark a week ago, but the All-Star weekend is unofficially considered the midway, where players can rest and relax for a weekend before preparing themselves for what eventually becomes a 20-game grind to the death for playoff spots. But it's also the best time of the year, because 1) I get to do lists, like this mid-season awards post, and bloggers love lists, and 2) we're 45 (!!!) days away from the trade deadline... which means I get to do anothe
Jason Chen

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Canuck Way

Day 39: Bubble Bursts

It was bound to happen at some point. Everyone knew that. Since December 5, 2010, the Canucks had not lost a game in regulation, until Thursday night in Madison Square Gardens. The Gardens, which are currently undergoing an internal face-life, have seen a lot of sporting events come and go. The tradition is irrefutable, and any commentator I've ever heard describe their visit, speak to the energy in the building. For many Canuck fans, quick flashbacks of '93/94 remind us of the cruel but
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CCC: Clay's Canucks Commentary

CCC - Clay's Canucks Commentary for January 14, 2011: How to "Canuck" the Other Team

For my first CCC of 2011, I reflect on the Canucks' incredible rise to the top of the NHL standings and ask the question: "What is a Canuck?" Most Vancouver fans know that Canuck is slang for Canadian, and that Johnny Canuck was a political cartoon character from back in the day. But it's quite a deviation from other NHL team names. Of the other 29 team names, the most common themes are: -scary animals & creatures -geography -weather & natural disasters -birds -war terms
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Canucks through the eyes of a girly girl Blog

Game Night in New York

Vancouver Canucks (28-8-6) play the New York Rangers (25-16-2) tonight 4pm pacific at Madison Square Garden. For the Canucks this is game 2 of a 5 game road trip. This is a rare visit as the Canucks haven't play the Islanders since November 2009. Todays game is the first time Kevin Bieksa will be playing against the Rangers because of his previous injury. Last game they ended up beating the New York Islanders in a shootout. The period was coming to an end and the Canucks were down 3-2, but like
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2011 draft prospect- Tomas Jurco, RW 6"2 190 Saint John Sea Dogs

Tomas Jurco, RW 6"2 190 Saint John Sea Dogs Drafted 4th overall in the 2009 CHL import draft 34 games, 18 goals, 15 assists, 33points, 8 pim, +26 +/- By Ian Esplen Tomas Jurco came to Saint John last year with one dream, the dream of making it to the NHL one day. After a season in a half, he appears to be well on his way to making that dream a reality, in the near future. Since bursting into the QMJHL last season, he has electrified crowds with his stick handling and shoot out moves. He i
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Bleeding Blue and Green

Sore Losers

Growing up in a hockey-mad city, I idolized the Canucks. As a kid, you don't pay as much attention to wins or standings or special teams efficiency, and although the adrenaline rush of watching your team win is unmatched, you're always rooting for a single player. But given the economics of the league, players are drafted, signed, traded, waived, or bought out, coaches and GMs are hired, fired, and re-hired. For me, the appreciation of a single player was enough to keep me interested. When I att
Jason Chen

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Canuck Way

Canucks Special Teams: Coming of Age

An individual could search, though not find, a year in which the Vancouver Canucks had better success with special teams. Perhaps even more intriguing than when the Canucks may have had better specials teams, is why now? What things have changed, boosting a perennially mediocre special teams club to an elite level? Though there are obviously many reasons that underline their success, there are a few in particular that tip the scales in my humble opinion. Alex Burrows faces Kevin Poul
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Keep your head up!

Worst commentators ever.

So I watched tonight's game on MSG, the TV network which covers Islanders hockey. Despite the Canucks narrow (and sloppy) win over the Isles, my ears were forced to bleed for the majority of the game; largely due to the MSG colour commentators Butch Goring and Howie Rose. I am under the assumption that these two were indeed the commentators for the game - my source for this assumption is a New York Islanders website post. If I am incorrect in this assumption, please let me know. Getting back
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chickenman92's Blog

2011 draft prospect- Tyler Biggs, Right Wing, 6"2 200, USDP

Tyler Biggs, Right Wing, 6"2 200, USDP Committed to University of Miami Ohio 39th overall in bantam draft by Oshawa 31 games, 10 goals, 8 assists, 18 points, 88 pim By Ian Esplen Growing up in Cincinnati, the son of a local hockey legend, Tyler Biggs has always had big shoes to fill. Lucky for Biggs, he's used to big things. Big things, like being on the big stage, and playing for the United States at the U-17 tournament. Big goals, like the one he scored to win the United States the gol
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2011 draft prospects- Jamie Oleksiak D, 6'7 245 Northeastern University

Jamie Oleksiak D, 6'7 245 Northeastern University 18 games, 2 goals, 3 assists, 5 points, +5+/-, 20pim By Ian Esplen You don't have to look to hard to find Jamie Oleksiak on the ice. He's the player that looks more like a basketball player or a tight end, then a hockey player. The big defenceman, is currently playing for the Northeastern Huskies in the Hockey East Conference, in the NCAA. Oleksiak had a few stops before finding his way to Northeastern. He played his minor hockey
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2011 draft prospects- Mark Scheifele, C, 6’3, 175, Barrie

Mark Scheifele, C, 6’3, 175, Barrie 40gm/10g/35a/45pts/-13+-/16pim Drafted 134th overall by Saginaw in the ohl draft By Ian Esplen Growing up in the Kitchener Minor Hockey Association, not much was thought of Mark Scheifele. After all, at 15 he was not overly big, weighing only 150 pounds. His skill and speed were good, but not seen as great, by the scouts. Then there was also the college hockey cloud that hung over his head, with most people thinking he would go that route.
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The Orca Zone

Jannik Hansen: True Grit

Jannik Hansen: True Grit By John Jang Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 Jannik Hansen: True Grit As of Tuesday evening, the Vancouver Canucks currently sit atop the NHL standings with an impressive 55 points through 38 games. More impressively are the quality of teams that the Canucks now find themselves in the company of. The eternal Detroit Red Wings sit 2 points behind, while Atlantic Division heavyweights Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both threaten to dismantle the Canucks' position
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Bleeding Blue and Green

Best Team Ever?

<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JkKg_dKJQO0/S7k_bUctgwI/AAAAAAAAAk4/oR2sWN5UJ74/s1600/NHL-President%27s-Trophy.jpg"class="imageFloatRightFramed">Sitting at the top of the league with 55 points in 38 games, the Canucks are in an unfamiliar territory. Always considered a division favourite and top 5 team in the West, having not lost a game in regulation since December 5 vs. St. Louis and going 11-0-2 afterwards, a slim lead over Colorado has expanded to 10 points and 1 game in hand and
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Canuck Way

A December to Remember

There were a number of noteworthy statistics that helped the Vancouver Canucks end 2010 with their most successful December campaign ever. Perhaps it was the fact that the Canucks outscored opponents by a 1.71 margin while earning 24 points, going 11-1-2 during December. It might also have been Roberto Luongo's hottest stretch of hockey in recent memory, averaging a paltry 2 goals a game and .924 GAA in that span. Whatever the reasons, the Canucks find themselves someplace they haven't been
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Vandellay's Blog

Loving the Hate!

Like a bad car accident on the side of the road, i can't help turn and look. The same can be said for when i log onto TSN and read through the various stories. At the bottom of these stories are comments made by users across the nation and in the US as well. These comments are often times well written and insightful; however, there many other times where just plain drivel is written. I tend to be drawn into reading these because it's just so damn entertaining. There are battles back and forth it
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Bleeding Blue and Green

30 Franchises

The NHL is experiencing an influx of exceptional once-in-a-generation talent. There's no doubt about that. Looking ahead to 2011, several teams, specifically Calgary and New Jersey, are searching for an identity, looking for a way to sneak into the playoffs, and if not, rebuild their team. Jarome Iginla and Martin Brodeur's best days are over, and with their impending retirements or departures within the next couple of years, the two franchises are looking for players to fill the void. When
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Salmon Kings Booster Club's Blog

2010 A SALMON KINGS YEAR and BRAVE KEELY REMEMBERED

As Old Man 2010 prepares to hand off responsibilities to Baby New Year 2011, lets look back at a year in all things Salmon King. On Dec 31, 2009 Mike Hamilton would help extend a win streak to 10 with a shootout winner. A few days later, in Anchorage, Hamilton would again use the shootout to make it a 12 game streak. The Alaska Aces would end the streak the next night. David Shantz, on Jan 6 was named for the second time as the ECHL Reebbok Goaltender of the Week. Call-ups are a fact of ECHL lif
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towel power

Flyers vs Canucks contest

Reminds me of the 70s when it was Broad Street Bullies (Bobby Clarke, Dave Schultz). I guess the real question is if the Canucks did pass the hawk's in the playoffs they would have met the BSB 2010. Match up will determine how good the Canucks really are to the eastern conference finals. Lets talk... canucks.com
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CCC: Clay's Canucks Commentary

CCC - Clay's Canucks Commentary for December 24: The 12 Days of Christmas...Canucks Style

For this Christmas CCC, I put together (with a little help from my family and friends) a Canuck rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas, outlining 12 things that we hope GM Mike Gillis will give to us Canucks fans. Special guests include Joseph San Jose, Jason McBurney, my sons Sean and Jacob, and Kevin Tazumi the foreign exchange student. Here's the complete list of our wishes: -12 scoring forwards -11 starts for Schneider -10 dollar parking -9 Hamhuis hip checks -8 chirps from Burro
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Bleeding Blue and Green

Gift Wrapped, Sir?

I must admit it's weird not seeing mounds of snow on the streets in December, seeing how as I have spent the majority of the past four winters in Nova Scotia. But either way, it's the season of giving. So, in honour of that, here are your 20 worst trades in the NHL since the lockout! In chronological order! Hooray! August 3, 2005. Edmonton trades Eric Brewer, Jeff Woywitka, and Doug Lynch to St. Louis for Chris Pronger. The advent of the salary cap and a potential new ownership meant the Blu
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