Provides the latest RSS feeds for Ice Hockey News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Vancouver Star.com http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/cat/d5ba9cfa167fe927/ en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 15:28:58 -0400 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:28:58 -0400 30 The Grizzlies want to make sure everyone know that just because Tony Allen was fined $5,000 for flopping by the NBA, doesn't mean that the key foul he drew in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals wasn't a ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762739/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:26:25 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762739/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The NHL agreed to sell the team to Renaissance Sports & Entertainment, a group headed by George Gosbee, Anthony LeBlanc and Daryl Jones, according to the people, who spoke Saturday on ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762844/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:22:18 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762844/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 The Coyotes ownership saga has dragged on longer than it takes committed students to complete a college degree. But with a number of key issues approaching critical mass within the next month, the wheels are finally turning -- and quickly. Multiple sources confirmed to FOX Sports Arizona on Friday that the NHL has reached an agreement to sell the Coyotes to Renaissance Sports and Entertainment ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762845/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:17:10 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762845/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Miami senior Dyron Dye has agreed to meet for a third time with NCAA investigators, who want to know why there are discrepancies between what he told them in 2011 and what he wrote in a recent affidavit to support a former Hurricanes assistant coach.And according to that affidavit, Dye's explanation is simple. He claims he said what the NCAA told him in 2011 was ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762422/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 13:39:48 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762422/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Two people familiar with the situation say the NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale. The NHL agreed to sell the team to Renaissance Sports & Entertainment, a group headed by George Gosbee and Anthony LeBlanc, according to the people, who spoke on condition of ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762455/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 13:23:15 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214762455/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Rachel, left, and Pam Vingsness of Newton, Mass., hug each other after crossing the finish line as runners who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon on April 15 because of the bombings were allowed to finish the last mile of the race in Boston, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214761611/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:45:50 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214761611/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Serena Williams of the United States adjusts her hair during a press conference for the 2013 French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday May, 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214761487/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:45:45 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214761487/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 MIAMI — Chris Bosh stood up in a relatively quiet Miami Heat locker room and offered a concise, blunt and accurate assessment of where things stand so far in the Eastern Conference finals. "Our backs are against the wall," Bosh said. He's absolutely correct. Advantage, Indiana. Over the first two games of these Eastern Conference finals in Miami, it was Indiana that ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214761119/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 11:32:28 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214761119/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Spectators at Philippe Chatrier court, or central court, watch an exhibition game between France's Richard Gasquet and Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic for the 2013 French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday May, 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214760467/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:45:51 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214760467/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Eighth-seeded Peng defeated Romina Oprandi of Switzerland 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the semifinal on Saturday. Kanepi moved into the final by edging Jamie Hampton of the United States, 7-6 (6), ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214759266/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:47:24 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214759266/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) beats Ottawa Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) to score a breakaway goal during the second period in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in their NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series on Friday, May 24, 2013, in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene J. ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214758904/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:41:15 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214758904/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) and Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) fight for the puck during the third period in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214758905/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:41:11 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214758905/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 BOSTON -- The Bruins know a huge deficit can disappear quickly. They overcame one to reach the second round of the playoffs.So they weren't about to ease up when they had a big lead of their own on Sunday.Boston went ahead by two goals in the first minute of the third period, added another 12 minutes later and beat ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214755561/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 04:07:31 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214755561/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals. At the moment, Alfredsson believes the Penguins are a cut above. "I think they would be the favorite to play either of those two teams," Alfredsson said. "They have skill, speed, they're ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214755477/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:53:43 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214755477/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Pittsburgh Penguins' Brenden Morrow (10) celebrates his first-period goal with teammate Jussi Jokinen (36) in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in their NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214754337/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:49:43 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214754337/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 VIRGINIA WATER, England - Colin Montgomerie called the Sergio Garcia "fried chicken" controversy a "mountain out of a molehill."The Scottish player spoke Friday about the controversy surrounding Garcia and George O'Grady, the European Tour CEO who used the term "colored" during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Garcia and ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214753544/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:28:48 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214753544/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 James Neal picked up his first postseason hat trick as the Penguins capped a five-game onslaught against one of the NHL's best defensive teams to stroll into the conference finals. Pittsburgh scored 22 goals in the series while ending Ottawa's season for the third time in five years. ''We gave them the respect they deserved and we came out and I think we surprised ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214753656/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:20:10 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214753656/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Pittsburgh Penguins' Brenden Morrow (10) celebrates his first-period goal with teammate Jussi Jokinen (36) in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in their NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752824/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:34:16 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752824/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 2013-05-24 03:26:00 DETROIT - The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start.The NHL's best team during the regular season will have to finish the season strong to avoid flopping out of the playoffs in the second round.Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 28 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752825/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:34:13 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752825/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Pittsburgh Penguins' Brenden Morrow (10) celebrates his first-period goal with teammate Jussi Jokinen (36) in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in their NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752395/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:32:20 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752395/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 The Penguins' Matt Cooke skates past the Senators' Jared Cowen as he helped set up Brenden Morrow's first-period goal Friday, May 24, 2013, at Consol Energy ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752400/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:07:24 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214752400/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Sharks coach Todd McLellan anticipates a few minor adjustments and no big personnel changes as San Jose looks to rebound from Thursday night's 3-0 loss at the Los Angeles Kings in their Western Conference semifinal ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214750911/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:46:42 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214750911/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Chicago Blackhawks when they try to extend their season in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series against Detroit on Saturday night.After three consecutive losses to the rolling Red Wings, Toews and Co. think they are close to a breakthrough."The guys are very confident that we're very close to finding a way to win one game and when we do that we know all that confidence, the ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214751408/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:38:30 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214751408/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Los Angeles Kings seized the opportunity to fly home for two days of practice before Game 4.After their performance in Game 3, it is clear the defending Stanley Cup champions still need plenty of work.The Kings went through a short workout at their training complex Sunday after sleeping in their own beds following a 2-1 overtime loss to ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214751409/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:38:17 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214751409/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Flynn Robinson, the former NBA guard who played on the Los Angeles Lakers' 1971-72 championship team, has died after a two-year fight with cancer. He was 72. Flynn's wife, Nancy Pitts-Robinson, told the Lakers he died Thursday at Keck Hospital in Los Angeles. Called "Mr. Instant Point" by late Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn, the 6-foot-1 Robinson averaged ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214750283/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:11:57 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214750283/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 STRASBOURG, France -; Third-seeded Alize Cornet of France beat Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-3 on Friday to reach the Strasbourg International ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749019/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:06:18 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749019/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 2013-05-24 17:35:00 COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney and defenceman Ilari Melart to one-year contracts.McElhinney, who turned 30 on Thursday, has appeared in 69 career NHL games with the Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators. He has a 19-26-4 record, with a 3.09 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage. In 2012-13, he went ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749567/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:04:15 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749567/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 2013-05-24 17:33:00 GLENDALE, Ariz. - Don Maloney has held one of the most unenviable positions in sports the past four years, trying to build a roster with no owner and a skimpy budget.He managed to navigate his way through it successfully, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to the playoffs three times and the best season in franchise history two years ago.The NHL rewarded Maloney on Friday, signing ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749568/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:04:12 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749568/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Los Angeles Kings ' net. Greene flattened the agitating San Jose forward with a nasty hit, sending Galiardi's stick flying as he fell.There's nothing fancy about the way Greene plays hockey, and that's why the veteran defenseman fits perfectly with the no-nonsense Stanley Cup champions. In a series increasingly pitting the Sharks' flash against the Kings' smash, ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749569/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:23:29 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214749569/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 2013-05-24 17:05:00 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators have signed defenceman Mikko Vainonen (vigh-NOH-nehn) to a three-year, entry-level contract.The Predators announced the deal Friday.Vainonen, 19, spent his first season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the CHL, and the native of Finland was fourth among defencemen with 22 points. He also was the captain of Finland's team at the ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748632/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:55:15 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748632/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) blocks a shot attempt by San Jose Sharks left wing T.J. Galiardi (21) as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) helps defend in the third period during Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 3-0. (AP Photo/Mark J. ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748633/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:55:11 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748633/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol (33) reacts to a call during the second half in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in San Antonio. At left is Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley. (AP Photo/Eric ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748216/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:53:22 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748216/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 NEW YORK - A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre (farv) over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.Lawyer David Jaroslawicz (yahr-oh-SLAH'-vihk) wouldn't comment Friday on the terms of the settlement.Massage therapists Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole said Favre sent sexually suggestive texts to ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748352/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:48:53 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748352/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Logan Couture limped off the ice in the middle of a tied game San Jose desperately needed to win, it looked as if he was taking the Sharks' playoffs hopes with him.Instead Couture managed to make it back out on the ice to give his team an emotional spark and topped that by scoring the overtime game-winner that got the Sharks back into their second-round series against Los Angeles with a 2-1 ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748634/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:14:20 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214748634/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, center, reacts as the winning-goal goes past Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, left, while Dougie Hamilton looks on during the overtime period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 23, 2013, in New York. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Seth ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214747485/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:46:20 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214747485/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 From left to right, Chicago Blackhawks Michael Frolik (67), Bryan Bickell (29), Marian Hossa (81), Dave Bolland (36) and Patrick Sharp (10) watch from the bench during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Detroit won 2-0. (AP Photo/Paul ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214747486/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:46:16 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214747486/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 The three-time Wimbledon champion is joining ex-players Justin Gimelstob and Mahesh Bhupathi in founding the International Premier Tennis ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214746694/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:44:28 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214746694/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 A trio of American men hadn't done that together in Paris since 1982, when Charles Strode, Craig Wittus and Derek Tarr qualified. That year, all three lost in the first round of the main ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214744246/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:21:24 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214744246/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 The Dallas Stars are set to unveil their new uniform and logo on June 4th but it appears the new design may have been leaked ahead of schedule.According to several internet postings, fans reported seeing the new logo as part of the wallpaper offering on the team's iPhone application. The new logo features the letter D with the five protruding points of a star in a predominant green, black ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214743019/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:11:05 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214743019/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 PARIS ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214743478/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:43:02 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214743478/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 STRASBOURG, France -; Third-seeded Alize Cornet of France edged Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-3 Friday to reach the final of the Strasbourg ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214740769/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:08 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214740769/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 The reserve guard was dubbed "Mr. Instant Point" by Lakers announcer Chick Hearn. He averaged nearly 10 points in 16 minutes off the bench during the ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214741176/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:04 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214741176/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second-round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination. When Howard wasn't using his glove or pads to deny Toews, Detroit's skaters were rattling him and his teammates with a physical presence that is clearly making them uncomfortable. "They are getting frustrated," ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214741943/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:49 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214741943/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 The 31-year-old Federer previously said he would schedule more breaks for family and recovery time this year. But he was criticized at home for being unclear about his Davis Cup plans before skipping a first-round loss against the Czech Republic in ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214739838/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:16:45 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214739838/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers announced ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214738988/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:11 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214738988/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Results Monaco is seeded third and the highest-ranked player left in the field. But he needed nearly 2 hours to overcome his left-handed, 101th-ranked opponent, who was playing in his first semifinal match on the tour after going through qualifying. Pella saved two match points -- and wasted one set point -- before whipping a backhand into the net to end the grueling battle from the baseline. ... http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214738744/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:44:07 -0400 http://www.vancouverstar.com/index.php/sid/214738744/scat/d5ba9cfa167fe927