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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.

General

2013 NHL Entry Draft – By Team

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Who did your team draft in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft? Find out by following the links below.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Anaheim Ducks
Calgary Flames
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche
Dallas Stars
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
Phoenix Coyotes
San Jose Sharks
St. Louis Blues
Vancouver Canucks
Winnipeg Jets

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Carolina Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets
Detroit Red Wings
Florida Panthers
Montreal Canadiens
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Ottawa Senators
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Tampa Bay Lightning
Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals

Vancouver Canucks

2013 NHL Entry Draft – Vancouver Canucks

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Here is a look at whom the Vancouver Canucks 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

1 – 9 – Bo Horvat (C) – Canada – London Knights (OHL)
1 – 24 – Hunter Shinkaruk (C/LW) – Canada – Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
3 – 85 – Cole Cassels (C) – United States – Oshawa Generals (OHL)
4 – 115 – Jordan Subban (D) – Canada – Belleville Bulls (OHL)
5 – 145 – Anton Cederholm (D) – Sweden – Rogle (SHL)
6 – 175 – Mike Williamson (D) – Canada – Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
7 – 205 – Miles Liberati (D) – United States – London Knights (OHL)

TRADES

Vancouver Canucks acquire 2013 1st Rd pick from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Cory Schneider (G)

New Jersey Devils

2013 NHL Entry Draft – New Jersey Devils

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Here is a look at whom the New Jersey Devils 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 – 42 – Steven Santini (D) – United States – USA U-18 (USHL)
3 – 73 – Ryan Kujawinski (C) – Canada – Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
4 – 100 – Miles Wood (LW) – United States – Noble and Greenough School (USHS)
6 – 160 – Myles Bell (LW) – Canada – Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
7 – 208 – Anthony Brodeur (G) – United States – Shattuck St. Mary’s Midget Prep (USHS)

TRADES

New Jersey Devils acquire Cory Schneider (G) from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for 2013 1st Rd pick

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2013 NHL Entry Draft Results – Top 10

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Sunday June 30 saw the 2013 NHL Entry Draft take place in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The projected top picks include American Defencemen Seth Jones, Canadian Forwards Nathan McKinnon and Jonathan Drouin, Finnish Forward Alexander Barkov Jr., and Russian Forward Valeri Nichuskin.

2013 NHL ENTRY DRAFT – 1ST ROUND – Top 10

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

1 – Colorado Avalanche – Nathan McKinnon (C) – Canada – Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
2 – Florida Panthers – Alexander Barkov Jr. (C) – Finland – Tappara (SM-liiga)
3 – Tampa Bay Lightning – Jonathan Drouin (LW) – Canada – Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
4 – Nashville Predators – Seth Jones (D) – United States – Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
5 – Carolina Hurricanes – Elias Lindholm (C) – Sweden – Brynas IF (SHL)
6 – Calgary Flames – Sean Monahan (C) – Canada – Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
7 – Edmonton Oilers – Darnell Nurse (C) – Canada – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
8 – Buffalo Sabres – Rasmus Ristolainen (D) – Finland – TPS Turku (SM-liiga)
9 – Vancouver Canucks – Bo Horvat (C) – Canada – London Knights (OHL)
10 – Dallas Stars – Valeri Nichuskin (RW) – Russia – HC Dynamo Moscow (KHL)

The biggest trade made during the draft involved the New Jersey Devils trading away the ninth pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, to the Vancouver Canucks, for G Cory Schneider.

The UHF Tournament

The Ultimate Hockey Fighter Tournament – Quarter Final

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

Last week saw Bob Probert defeat Matthew Barnaby to advance to the Final Four!

This week sees our last Quarter Final and the final spot in the Semis up for grabs with two men that never fought, finally going head to head.

(WC) Joey Kocur
RW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
6′ 220 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 14.5 FPY

Tie Domi
RW CAN
Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs
5’10″ 207 lbs
6×20 NHL Fights in a season
11×15 NHL Fights in a season
278 NHL Fights 17.4 FPY

Why you should vote for Joey Kocur:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPxvsCX71P0[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Tie Domi:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeFC9A4qyhM[/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, Bob Probert easily accounted for Craig Berube.

This week, the last wildcard in the second round, takes on a 6 foot 6 Canadian.

Peter Worrell
LW CAN
Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche
6’6″ 225 lbs
2×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
133 NHL Fights 19 FPY

(WC) Joey Kocur
RW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
6′ 220 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 14.5 FPY

Why you should vote for Peter Worrell:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMs8leKx66Q[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmyb8HOVxSg[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Joey Kocur:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sdTNZX3nFM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38g6CFM_3sk[/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, Peter Worrell battled his way to victory over Paul Laus, via the tie-breaker.

This week, can the last of the wild cards make it a clean sweep of victories?

Mick Vukota
RW CAN
New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens
6’2″ 215 lbs
5×20 NHL Fights in a season
6×15 NHL Fights in a season
185 NHl Fights 16.8 FPY

(WC) Joey Kocur
RW CAN
Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks
6′ 220 lbs
4×20 NHL Fights in a season
5×15 NHL Fights in a season
217 NHL Fights 14.5 FPY

What happened when these two squared off:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFePdSa_6aA[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Mick Vukota:

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

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvX4sN76ksc[/youtube]

Why you should vote for Joey Kocur:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SM-2KKH7P8[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQGcUxjJM1k[/youtube]

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