Cleary sticks with Wings for $14M over five years
The Red Wings power forward, out since Feb. 9 with a broken jaw, has tied a career best with 20 goals. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
When Tradition and Taunts Collide: Gay Hockey Fans Criticize Garden
Hockey has a loyal fan base within New York’s gay community, but several fans describe the atmosphere during Rangers games as homophobic. nytimes.com |
Avalanche 4, Wild 3, S.O.
DENVER (AP) -- Wojtek Wolski and Joe Sakic scored shootout goals, Jose Theodore stopped both of Minnesota's shootout attempts and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Sunday, setting up a first-round playoff matchup between the teams. nytimes.com |
Rangers eliminate Devils in 5
Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist stopped John Madden on a penalty shot late in the third period and Brandon Dubinsky added an empty-net goal, helping the New York Rangers eliminate the New Jersey Devils in five games. cbc.ca |
Flames ink 2007 1st round pick Backlund
The Calgary Flames on Friday secured what they believe will be a big part of their future, signing centre Mikael Backlund on Friday. cbc.ca |