Ice Hockey News
Gretzky's Coyotes lose first game
The Great One Wayne Gretsky suffered a first up NHL loss when the Phoenix Coyotes lost 3-2 to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. The Canucks led 2-0 after two periods before the Coyotes got back into the game midway through the third period.
Gretzky begins coaching career with first up win
The Legendary Wayne Gretsky hung up his skates and made his coaching debut Friday in Arizona. Gretsky took his place high above the ice in the Glendale Arena to watch his team play. The Phoenix Coyotes victoriously out iced the Minnesota Wild 3-2.
NHL make TV deal
The NHL has signed off on a deal to show NHL games on the Outdoor Life Network for at least the next two seasons. The agreement will bring in $65 million this season and $70 million in 2006-07. The league finalized a two-year deal with Comcast Corp after regular broadcaster of NHL games, ESPN decided to pass on extending their current arrangement on Wednesday night.
Islanders trade captain
Soon after signing high-scoring forward Miroslav Satan to a three-year deal, the Islanders traded their captain Michael Peca to the Edmonton Oilers for center Mike York. A two-time NHL defensive forward of the year award winner, Pecca joined New York in 2001.
Sidney Crosby a Penguin
The Pittsburgh Penguins took Sidney Crosby with the No.1 pick at Saturday�s NHL Draft. The Canadian teenage sensation who turns 18 next week said, "This is amazing. I'm just really relieved. It's unbelievable. I'm so happy right now." after joining former No.1 pick Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh.
Goodenow resigns
With the NHL dispute now over and a new collective bargaining agreement signed off on for another six years, Bob Goodenow stepped down as executive director of the National Hockey League Players' Association.
St. Louis Blues For Sale
Wal-Mart heirs Bill and Nancy Laurie have decided to sell the St. Louis Blues NHL team and their home the Savvis Center. The Lauries paid $100 million for the Blues in 1999, in the passed two years they have recorded losses of $60 million.
