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Chicago Blackhawks: Micheal Frolik Last Man Standing at World Championships

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:20:06 +0200

The 2011-12 NHL season is a distant memory for the Chicago Blackhawks, but some members of the organization were still in action at the 2012 IIHF World Championships.

Heading into the semifinals, forward Michael Frolik stands alone. His team from the Czech Republic still has the opportunity to finish with a medal.

In all, seven current members of the organization skated on one of four different teams. Let's see how those 'Hawks who were active at the worlds fared in Helsinki and Stockholm the last two weeks.

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Green Bay defeats Waterloo, 3-1

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:45:06 +0200

Press Release

Ryan McKay made 31 saves and three different Green Bay Gamblers scored a goal as the road team won for the second time in the series and the Gamblers now lead 2-1 in the best-of-five Clark Cup Final.

The opening minutes of the game saw the series reach a pace faster than any game so far and both teams had quality chances through the first frame. Sam Herr would open the scoring with two minutes remaining in the first period with his first of the series and fifth goal of the playoffs.

Early in the second period, defenseman Mitch Witek tied the game with his second goal of the series for Waterloo. Just over four minutes later, Kyle Novak would respond and again put the Gamblers up by goal when he fired a shot that found its way through Black Hawks goaltender Stephon Williams. Later in the period, Grant Arnold extended the lead to two goals when he scored his fourth of the postseason. Novak would earn his second point of the night with an assist on the Arnold goal.

There would be no scoring in the third period as McKay foiled any chance of a comeback by Waterloo when he turned away all 11 shots that came his direction. Williams made 16 saves in the loss.

It was the first time that Waterloo had lost on home ice in the 2012 Clark Cup Playoffs (6-1) and ended a 15-game home winning streak that dated back to March 10th.

Green Bay has limited the Black Hawks to three goals over the first three games of the series. Game Four of the series takes place on Saturday night in Waterloo as Green Bay looks to close out the series and the Black Hawks look to avoid elimination and extend the series to a decisive Game Five.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

Rookie King has been a surprising scorer for Kings

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:40:06 +0200

King, a 22-year-old left winger, has more goals (four) than the Coyotes (three) have in the Western Conference finals. In 12 playoff games, King has five goals.

Kings left wing Dwight King could have given the expected answer when he was talking about previous influences in his life, namely if any of those folks reminded him of Coach Darryl Sutter.

Rookie King has been a surprising scorer for Kings

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:15:07 +0200

Rookie King has been a surprising scorer for Kings

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:50:07 +0200

Hawks Pushed to the Brink

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:30:07 +0200

The Green Bay Gamblers build a lead, then methodically preserved it Friday in Game Three of the Clark Cup Championship series, becoming the first team... - USHL Waterloo Black Hawks

Coyotes' coach changes his tune on diving

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:15:05 +0200

Dave Tippett says his comments on 'embellishment' weren't directed toward Game 3.

Phoenix Coyotes Coach Dave Tippett appeared to take a dive on his diving charge.

Coyotes' coach changes his tune on diving

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:55:05 +0200

Dave Tippett says his comments on 'embellishment' weren't directed toward Game 3.

Phoenix Coyotes Coach Dave Tippett appeared to take a dive on his diving charge.

Coyotes' coach changes his tune on diving

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:20:06 +0200

Dave Tippett says his comments on 'embellishment' weren't directed toward Game 3.

Phoenix Coyotes Coach Dave Tippett appeared to take a dive on his diving charge.

Three Stars of the Week Ending March 19, 2012

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:50:06 +0200

NEW YORK (March 19, 2012) ? Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford and Nashville Predators right wing Martin Erat have been named the NHL?s ?Three Stars? for the week ending March 18.

FIRST STAR ? ILYA BRYZGALOV, G, PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Bryzgalov posted a 3-0-1 record, 1.44 goals-against average, .950 save percentage and one shutout as the Flyers (42-22-8, 92 points) earned seven out of a possible eight points. He began the week by making 17 saves for his third consecutive shutout in a 3-0 win against the New Jersey Devils March 13. Bryzgalov extended his career-best shutout streak to 249:43, a Flyers franchise record, before allowing a goal with 6:30 remaining in a 3-2 victory at the New York Islanders March 15. He then made

31 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss at the Boston Bruins March 17 and 38 stops in a 3-2 come-from-behind victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins March 18.

The 31-year-old netminder has reached 30 wins for the third straight season and has a 2.49 goals-against average, .911 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 appearances.

SECOND STAR ? COREY CRAWFORD, G, CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
Crawford had a 3-0-0 record, 1.09 goals-against average and .948 save percentage as the Blackhawks (40-25-8, 88 points) improved to 7-1-1 in their last nine games. He stopped all 18 shots he faced in 45 minutes of relief and denied all three challengers in the shootout as Chicago earned a 4-3 come-from-behind victory against the St. Louis Blues March 13. Crawford then closed the week by making 21 saves in a 4-1 win at the Dallas Stars March 16 and 16 stops in a 5-2 victory against the Washington Capitals March 18. He improved to 25-16-5 with a 2.83 goals-against average and .902 save percentage in 49 appearances.

THIRD STAR ? MARTIN ERAT, RW, NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Erat led the League with seven points (two goals, five assists) in four games as the Predators (42-22-8, 92 points) leapfrogged the Detroit Red Wings for fourth place in the Western Conference. He recorded one goal and two assists in a 5-4 shootout win at the Phoenix Coyotes March 12 and collected one helper in a 2-1 shootout loss at the San Jose Sharks March 15. Erat then tallied a goal and an assist in a 4-2 defeat at the Los Angeles Kings March 17 before closing the week with an assist in a 3-1 victory at the Anaheim Ducks March 18. The Trebic, Czech Republic native leads Nashville with 38 assists and 56 points in 64 games, and is on pace to establish career highs in both categories.