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2014 Winter Olympics Rosters – United States

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Here is the roster for the United States for the Winter Olympics in Sochi:

Teams play in the National Hockey League (NHL) unless otherwise stated.

KEY: Player Name, Team, History At Olympics

FORWARDS

David Backes, St. Louis Blues (2nd appearance – 6GP 1G 2A 2PIM)
Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 0A 0PIM)
Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 1A 2PIM)
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks (2nd appearance – 6GP 3G 2A 2PIM)
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks (2nd appearance – 6GP 2G 0A 2PIM)
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs (2nd appearance – 6GP 1G 1A 0PIM)
T.J. Oshie, St. Louis Blues (1st appearance)
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens (1st appearance)
Zach Parisé, Minnesota Wild (2nd appearance – 6GP 4G 4A 0PIM)
Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 3A 4PIM)
Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche (2nd appearance – 6GP 1G 2A 0PIM)
Derek Stepan, New York Rangers (1st appearance)
James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs (1st appearance)
Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets (1st appearance)

DEFENSEMEN

John Carlson, Washington Capitals (1st appearance)
Justin Faulk, Carolina Hurricanes (1st appearance)
Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks (1st appearance)
Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins (1st appearance)
Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers (1st appearance)
Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 0A 0PIM)
Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues (1st appearance)
Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild (2nd appearance – 6GP 0G 4A 2PIM)

GOALTENDERS

Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings (2nd appearance – OGP 0.00SV% 0.00GAA)
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres (2nd appearance – 6GP 94.56SV% 1.35GAA)
Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings (1st appearance)

General

2013-14 Season Schedule Released

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With the announcement of NHL players being able to compete in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the NHL released the schedule for the upcoming 2013-13 NHL season. This season will include the Winter Classic, which was cancelled last season due to the lockout, but will include the two teams that were meant to play in the Winter Classic, the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Also included are five more outdoor games as well as the Winter Classic. Ottawa and Vancouver will contest the 2014 Tim Horton’s NHL Heritage Classic, and the Coors Light NHL Stadium Series will be four matchups, involving the Anaheim Ducks against the Los Angeles Kings at Dodger Stadium, New York Rangers versus New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers versus New York Islanders, both taking place in Yankee Stadium and Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks at Soldier Field.

There will be a break from Feb 9-25, to make way for the Winter Olympics, where the majority of NHL players will be taking part.

DATES OF IMPORTANCE

Training Camp Opens — Wednesday, Sept. 11 2013

Exhibition Games Begin — Friday, Sept. 13

Regular Season Opens — Tuesday, Oct. 1

Hall of Fame Game — Friday, Nov. 8

Christmas Break — Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Thursday, Dec. 26

2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic — Tuesday, Jan. 1 2014

Hockey Day In Canada — Saturday, Jan. 18

NHL Stadium Series — Ducks @ Kings — Saturday, Jan. 25

NHL Stadium Series — Rangers @ Devils — Sunday, Jan. 26

NHL Stadium Series — Rangers @ Islanders — Wednesday, Jan. 29

NHL Stadium Series — Penguins @ Blackhawks — Saturday, March 1

2014 Tim Horton’s NHL Heritage Classic — Senators @ Canucks — Sunday, March 2

Olympic Break — Sunday, Feb. 9 – Tuesday, Feb. 25

Last Day of Regular Season — Sunday, Apr. 13

Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin — Wednesday, Apr. 16

For full schedule details, including team by team schedules, visit NHL.com.

General

New Division Names!!

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Six divisions have now become four, as the NHL released the names of the new divisions, which will be in place starting from the 2013-14 season.

The Atlantic Division will consist of: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Metropolitan Division will consist of: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals.

The Central Division will consist of: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.

The Pacific Division will consist of: Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks.

The Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions will make up the Eastern Conference, whilst the Central and Pacific will be the Western Conference. Detroit and Columbus are moving to the East, and Winnipeg is moving West. The schedule makes sure that all 30 teams will play in all 30 arenas at least once in the regular season.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs will still be made up of 16 teams, but qualifying for the dance has been modified. The top three from each division will automatically qualify, and the final four spots will be made up of ‘wild card’ teams from both conferences, regardless of division, meaning it is possible for one division to send five teams, and the other only send three to the playoffs.

The playoff seedings will still be based on points earned in the regular season. The winner of the conference, who will be the division winner with the highest points,  will face the wild-card team with the fewest points. Second in the conference, and the other division winner, will face the wild-card team with the second fewest points.

The four winners will advance on to play for a berth in the conference championship series, with the winner of the conference advancing to the Stanley Cup.

Los Angeles Kings

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Los Angeles Kings

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Here is a look at whom the Los Angeles Kings drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and also any trades they may have partaken in during the draft.

Round – Pick – Player Chosen (position in brackets) – Nationality – Junior/Club/College Team

2 – 37 – Valentin Zykov (LW) – Russia – Baie Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
4 – 103 – Justin Auger (RW) – Canada – Guelph Storm (OHL)
4 – 118 – Hudson Fasching (RW) – United States – USA U-18 (USHL)
5 – 146 – Patrik Bartosak (G) – Czech Republic – Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
5 – 148 – Jonny Brodzinski (C) – United States – St. Cloud State (WCHA)
6 – 178 – Zachary Leslie (D) – Canada – Guelph Storm (OHL)
7 – 191 – Dominik Kubalik (LW) – Czech Republic – Sudbury Wolves (OHL)

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Semi Finals

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Four Fighters. Three Matches. Two Finalists. One Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

Last week, Tie Domi sealed the last Semi Final spot by defeating Joey Kocur.

This week, the Semi Finals begin, with the winner advancing to the Final!

Rob Ray
LW Canada
Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators
6′ 203 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
10×15 NHL Fights in a season
246 NHL Fights 16.4 FPY

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznbsKnVYt4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YduAr6Eed1o[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLUc1EBHbHQ[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Finals

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8 fights remain in the UHF Tournament. Who will survive to the final 4? Only you can decide!

Last week, Rob Ray defeated the lone European in the field in Krzysztof Oliwa.

This week sees two experienced fighters compete in the second quarter final.

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

(WC) Ian Laperriere
C CAN
St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers
6’1″ 197 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
216 NHL Fights 14.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Stu Grimson:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDz-5V0Sw5U[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Ian Laperriere:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpa3SwY9688[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

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16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week’s matchup saw ‘The Grim Reaper’ Stu Grimson, defeat the wildcard in Donald Brashear.

This week sees a wildcard, and a right winger, taking on each other to see which one makes it to the last 8.

(WC) Ian Laperriere
C CAN
St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers
6’1″ 197 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
216 NHL Fights 14.4 FPY

Kelly Chase
RW CAN
St. Louis Blues, Hartford Whalers, Toronto Maple Leafs
6′ 2oo lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
7×15 NHL Fights in a season
174 NHL Fights 15.8 FPY

Why you should vote for Ian Laperriere:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iT52TJ7Z4s[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1_JdYDatMY[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Kelly Chase:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6mnYLUBWVE[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkJ5qYpjn8[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

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16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

Last week’s matchup ended with Krzysztof Oliwa defeating Andrew Peters in a tie-breaker.

This week’s matchup is the fight of the second round, as two favourites go fist to fist.

Stu Grimson
LW CAN
Calgary Flames, Chicage Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators
6’5″ 239 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
8X15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 15.5 FPY

(WC) Donald Brashear
LW USA
Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers
6’2″ 225 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
234 NHL Fights 14.6 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtEDWDFglM0[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWcHW_ZhaVM[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Second Round

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16 eliminated. 16 remain. Who advances on? That’s entirely up to you!

The second round begins with one of the favourites, against a five-team veteran.

TALE OF THE TAPE:

Rob Ray
LW Canada
Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators
6′ 203 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
10×15 NHL Fights in a season
246 NHL Fights 16.4 FPY

Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams
C CAN
Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Hartford Whalers
5’11″ 190 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
8×15 NHL Fights in a season
246 NHL Fights 17.6 FPY

Why you should vote for Rob Ray:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaum8lLJuJU[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD6wVBXmyOE[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wJlgCslqzM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyd6JgvY-mg[/youtube]

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The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – First Round

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Welcome one and all. It is finally here, the beginning of the Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament. 32 of hockey’s best fighters square off in a single-elimination tournament to determine just who is the Ultimate Hockey Fighter.

Last week’s matchup results saw Bob Probert get the last punch over Jody Shelley, to advance to the second round.

This week’s matchup sees a current day fighter against a skater with over 3000 PIM to their credit.

George Parros
RW USA
Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks
6’5″ 215 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
152 NHL Fights 21.6 FPY

(WC) Craig Berube
LW CAN
Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders
6’1″ 221 lbs
3×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
250 NHL Fights 14.7 FPY

Why you should vote for George Parros:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pa6KpKfNlU[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP7KJceFQ2Y[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Craig Berube:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onxeeMcvzhg[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-dNwbL56-k[/youtube]

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