Monthly Archives: December 2009

Canada dominating Swiss

In case anyone’s watching NHL Network, the mighty Canadians are dominating the Swiss, leading 5-zip after two periods. We missed the first but caught plenty of a lopsided second that saw Canada score three straight in about 90 seconds (actually … Continue reading

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Caps make deal with Jackets

Updating that rumored trade, the Caps and Jackets have completed it. Washington trades defenseman Milan Jurcina and forward Chris Clark to Columbus for forward Jason Chimera. Looks like a good deal for the struggling BJ’s. Jurcina is a physical D … Continue reading

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Prospal has scope done, could miss 3 weeks, Caps/BJs talking trade?

Per Jim Cerny on Twitter, Rangers forward Vinny Prospal had a scope done on his knee this morning and is expected out three weeks. This isn’t too surprising considering how much he’s slowed down since a great start. He hasn’t … Continue reading

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USA blanks Swiss 3-zip

It ended a little while ago in Saskatoon. Despite largely controlling play with a huge SOG edge (49-22), Team USA still had to grind out a 3-0 win over the feisty Swiss in their second preliminary, improving to 2-0. The … Continue reading

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WJC USA vs Swiss

In case anyone’s interested, Team USA is playing their second game in the WJC already. Last night, they beat Slovakia 7-3 paced by Ranger prospect Derek Stepan’s goal and two helpers. The Wisconsin Badger is the captain, donning the familiar … Continue reading

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Back to reality

After three straight losses to the Devils this season, Washington came into last night’s game with something to prove in the teams’ final meeting in the regular season (inconcievable considering we’re not even halfway through yet). Plus, the Devils’ holiday … Continue reading

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Okposo’s big night lifts Islanders past Rangers

The Islanders continued to dominate the Rangers at MSG, winning for the ninth time on Broadway over a lucky 13 (9-3-1). The hero was Kyle Okposo, who snapped an 18-game drought by netting the overtime winner with 47 seconds to … Continue reading

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Rangers/Islanders Christmas MSG Spectacular

Later tonight, the Rangers and Islanders do it again at MSG in a Christmas Spectacular. Well, albeit a day late due to the holiday break. Still, it’s as good as it gets in this town as the two bitter rivals … Continue reading

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Part two of Devils’ season begins in DC tonight

In this Olympic year, I kind of consider this Devils season as a three-part trilogy. Normally it’s a two-parter (pre and post-All Star break) but this season there are really three…from Opening Night up to the holiday, from the holiday … Continue reading

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1st Annual All Battle Christmas Team

Getting into the holiday spirit, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Channukah, Kwanza and Festivus during the best time of year! Appreciate what you have and celebrate life. Enjoy all that it gives us. I’m very appreciative … Continue reading

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