NEW YORK– NHL Network will get a jump on the New Year with a number of new enhancements including a new network logo, re-branded highlight show and new ad campaign. The Net will also begin broadcasting from Citizens … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pro Hockey News Staff Report (with NHL press release)
Spezza, Rinne, and Malkin named NHL’s ‘Three Stars’ for week
NEW YORK – Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne and Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin have been named the NHL’s ‘Three Stars’ for the week ending December 18. FIRST STAR — JASON SPEZZA, C, OTTAWA … Continue reading
Iginla, Hackett and Carlson named NHL “Three Stars of the Week”
NEW YORK – Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla, Minnesota Wild goaltender Matt Hackett and Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson have been named the NHL’s ‘Three Stars’ for the week ending December 11. FIRST STAR – JAROME IGINLA, … Continue reading
NHL Green is winner of Beyond Sport’s 2011 “Sport for the Environment” Award
NEW YORK – Beyond Sport announced today that NHL Green is the winner of the 2011 Sport for the Environment Award. The League was celebrated for the establishment and success of the NHL Food Recovery Program, which diverted over 105 … Continue reading
NHL Board of Governors approves realignment
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – The National Hockey League Board of Governors tonight approved a four-Conference alignment format and authorized Commissioner Gary Bettman to implement this proposal, pending input from the National Hockey League Players’ Association. The format would create two … Continue reading
Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins named NHL’s top rookie
NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for November after posting 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 14 games. Also named the League’s top rookie for October, Nugent-Hopkins … Continue reading