NHL moves into Kansas City [EHM:2007]

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Weak second period sinks Coyotes

Alex Hemsky scored what turned out to be the game winning goal

April 14th 2013 - Ryan O'Marra, Michael Ryder and Ales Hemsky scored three goals in 2:06 during the second period to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-4 win in the third game of their series against the Kansas City Coyotes. A third period rally started by Patrick Eaves and Rob Schremp was not enoughfor the Coyotes who weren't able to tie the game. The Oilers dominated the whole game, shooting 45 times at an overmatched Ondrej Pavelec.

Coyotes at Edmonton - 5-4 L - Edmonton leads series 2-1

1-0 - 00:17 - Stephen Weiss [3] (Vitaly Karamnov [3] & Travis Randell [4])
1-1 - 01:03 - Ladislav Smid [1] (Shawn Horcoff [2] & Robert Nilsson [2])
2-1 - 01:30 - Patrick Eaves [1] (Zach Parise [1] & Richard Zednik [2])
2-2 - 11:59 - Shawn Horcoff [2] (Robert Nilsson [3] & Brad Richardsson [2])
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2-3 - 23:38 - Ryan O'Marra [2] (Mathieu Dandenault [1] & Michael Ryder [2])
2-4 - 25:05 - Michael Ryder [2] (Andrew Cogliano [1])
2-5 - 25:46 - Ales Hemsky [1] (Brad Richardsson [3] & Sam Gagner [2])
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3-5 - 45:26 - Patrick Eaves [2] (Ryan Parent [1] & Zach Parise [2])
4-5 - 49:32 - Rob Schremp [2] (Anson Carter [1] & Travis Randell [5]) [PP]

Shots: 45-23 EDM
Powerplay: KC 1/4 ; EDM 0/7

KC - Ondrej Pavelec [L] (40/45)
EDM - Pascal Leclaire [W] (19/23)

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Coyotes will face elimination


Pascal Leclaire was spectacular for the Oilers in Game 4

April 16th 2013 - The Coyotes fell early, but were competitive until the end, only to find themselves in a hole after a 5-2 loss to the Oilers in the fourth game of the series, leaving Edmonton with a 3-1 lead. Pascal Leclaire was very good for the Oilers in net, blocking 36 of the 38 shots against.

Coyotes at Edmonton - 5-2 L - Edmonton leads series 3-1

0-1 - 02:57 - Dustin Penner [1] (Denis Gauthier [1])
0-2 - 12:40 - Ales Hemsky [2] (Sam Gagner [3] & Dustin Penner [2])
0-3 - 14:07 - Shawn Horcoff [3] (Ladislav Smid [1] & Ales Hemsky [4])
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0-4 - 27:44 - Robert Nilsson [1] (Tom Gilbert [3] & Brad Richardsson [4])
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1-4 - 49:18 - Travis Randell [2] (Matt Niskanen [1] & Rob Schremp [1]) [PP]
2-4 - 57:40 - Erik Haula [1] (Patrick Eaves [1] & Richard Zednik [3])
2-5 - 58:10 - Steve Downie [1] (Dustin Penner [3] & Michael Ryder [3])

Shots: 38-36 KC
Powerplay: KC 1/8 ; EDM 0/6

KC - Ondrej Pavelec [L] (31/36)
EDM - Pascal Leclaire [W] (36/38)

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Denis will play

April 17th 2013 - Marc Denis will get the start tommorow as the Kansas City Coyotes will face elimination in their first round series against the Edmonton Oilers. The fans at the Sprint Center in Kansas City will also get to slightly modified forward lines:

Randell - Weiss - Karamnov
Kabanov - Schremp - Zednik
Eaves - Parise - Pyatt
Carter - Haula - Krysanov

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Denis shines

Marc Denis shutout the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5

April 18th 2013 - Reports were coming out before the game that goaltender Marc Denis may be rushing his return, but he sure made a strong case to shut those out. Denis blocked all 23 shots he recieved to lead the Coyotes to a 4-0 win over the Oilers to stay alive for the trip back to Edmonton. Kirill Kabanov had a two goals performance for the win.

Kansas City vs. Edmonton - 4-0 W - Edmonton leads series 3-2

1-0 - 02:03 - Taylor Pyatt [1] (Zach Parise [3] & Patrick Eaves [2])
2-0 - 14:53 - Kirill Kabanov [3] (Dennis Wideman [2])
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3-0 - 24:40 - Stephen Weiss [4] (Vitaly Karamnov [4] & Victor Hedman [2])
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4-0 - 56:28 - Kirill Kabanov [4] (Matt Niskanen [2] & Travis Randell [6])

Shots: 34-23 KC
Powerplay: KC 0/4 ; EDM 0/5

KC - Marc Denis [W] (23/23)
EDM - Pascal Leclaire [L] (30/34)

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Coyotes eliminated

Has captain Anson Carter played his last game in the NHL?

April 20th 2013 - Robert Nilsson had three assists and Shawn Horcoff scored twice today as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Kansas City Coyotes 4-3 to eliminate the Coyotes in 6 games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

Coyotes at Edmonton - 4-3 L - Edmonton wins series 4-2

0-1 - 16:49 - Shawn Horcoff [4] (Brad Richardsson [5] & Robert Nilsson [4])
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1-1 - 20:58 - Zach Parise [1] (Taylor Pyatt [1])
2-1 - 26:53 - Kirill Kabanov [5] (Eric Brewer [2] & Stephen Weiss [5]) [PP]
2-2 - 32:37 - Sam Gagner [4] (Robert Nilsson [5] & Mattias Tedenby [1])
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2-3 - 52:18 - Shawn Horcoff [5] (Robert Nilsson [6] & Brad Richardsson [6])
2-4 - 53:15 - Dustin Penner [2] (Lubomir Visnovsky [1] & Ales Hemsky [5])
3-4 - 54:31 - Anton Krysanov [1] (Erik Haula [1] & Anson Carter [2])

Shots: 32-28 EDM
Powerplay: KC 1/5 ; EDM 0/3

KC - Marc Denis [L] (28/32)
EDM - Pascal Leclaire [W] (25/28)

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Kabanov, Haula and Parise to San Antonio

April 21st 2013 - Kirill Kabanov, Erik Haula and Jordan Parise will be sent down to the San Antonio Rampage to help them face the Iowa Chops in the American Hockey League playoffs. The Rampage currently trail 2 games to none.

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Five Canadian teams in second round

Five of the six canadian teams will advance to the second round of the NHL Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs, ranked 7th in the East, and the Edmonton Oilers, ranked 6th in the West, were the only two teams creating first round surprises.

1 New York Islanders defeat 8 New Jersey Devils in 5 games (NYI G Rick DiPietro - 5GP - 4W - 1.40GAA - 94.0SAV%)
7 Toronto Maple Leafs defeat 2 Ottawa Senators in 5 games (TOR C Peter Mueller - 5GP - 5G - 4A - 9PTS)
3 Washington Capitals defeat 6 Pittsburgh Penguins in 6 games (WSH C Nicklas Bäckström - 6GP - 3G - 5A - 8PTS)
4 Montreal Canadiens defeat 5 Florida Panthers in 5 games (MTL C Saku Koivu - 5GP - 4G - 3A - 7PTS)

1 Calgary Flames defeat 8 Chicago Blackhawks in 6 games (CGY G Miikka Kiprusoff - 6GP - 4W - 2.35GAA - 93.7SAV%)
2 Los Angeles Kings defeat 7 Anaheim Ducks in 7 games (LA C Vincent Lecavalier - 7GP - 6G - 6A - 12PTS)
6 Edmonton Oilers defeat 3 Kansas City Coyotes in 6 games (EDM C Sam Gagner - 6GP - 4G - 3A - 7PTS)
4 Vancouver Canucks defeat 5 Dallas Stars in 6 games (VAN G Roberto Luongo - 6GP - 4W - 1.22GAA - 94.9SAV%)

TOP 5 PLAYOFF SCORERS
1. RW Bobby Ryan, Anaheim (7GP - 6-7-13)
2. C Vincent Lecavalier, Los Angeles (7GP - 6-6-12)
3. RW Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles (7GP - 3-9-12)
4. C Peter Mueller, Toronto (5GP - 5-4-9)
5. C Stephen Weiss, Kansas City (6GP - 4-5-9)

SECOND ROUND MATCHUPS
1 New York Islanders vs. 7 Toronto Maple Leafs
3 Washington Capitals vs. 4 Montreal Canadiens

1 Calgary Flames vs. 6 Edmonton Oilers
2 Los Angeles Kings vs. 4 Vancouver Canucks

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Rampage lose in five

Erik Haula and Kirill Kabanov played geat hockey in the AHL playoffs for the San Antonio Rampage, but the Coyotes' affiliate still managed to lose their series to the Iowa Chops in five games. Haula score 8 points in 3 games while Kabanov scored 5 points. The lack of scoring support, accentuated by only three goals not scored by one of Haula, Kabanov or american rookie Jeremy Morin, was finally the killer for the Rampage.

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NHL announces trophy finalists

Calder Memorial Trophy - Best rookie in the NHL
D Seth Helgeson, Detroit Red Wings, (73GP - 2G - 17A - 19PTS; -13)
RW Florian Richter, New York Rangers, (74GP - 18G - 22A - 40PTS; -19)
C Teppo Inkilä, Columbus Blue Jackets, (79GP - 21G - 42A - 63PTS; -10)

Frank J. Selke Trophy - Best defensive forward in the NHL
Paul Gaustad, Montreal Canadiens, (78GP - 14G - 20A - 34PTS; +16)
Jed Ortmeyer, Anaheim Ducks/New Jersey Devils, (79GP - 13G - 18A - 31PTS; +19)
Dave Scatchard, Anaheim Ducks, (78GP - 17G - 21A - 38PTS; +24)

Jack Adams Trophy - Best coach in the NHL
John Ferguson Jr., New York Islanders
Mike Keenan, Calgary Flames
Alain Vigneault, Vancouver Canucks

James Norris Trophy - Best defenseman in the NHL
Zdeno Chara, Ottawa Senators (76GP - 12G - 48A - 60PTS; +38)
Victor Hedman, Kansas City Coyotes (82GP - 12G - 42A - 54PTS; -9)
Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames (77GP - 14G - 42A - 56PTS; +21)

Hart Memorial Trophy - Most Valuable Player in the NHL
Zdeno Chara, Ottawa Senators (76GP - 12G - 48A - 60PTS; +38)
Ilya Kovalchuk, Chicago Blackhawks (72GP - 58G - 64A - 122PTS; +37)
Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (77GP - 63G - 44A - 107PTS; +33)

Lady Bing Trophy - Most sportsmanlike player in the NHL
Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Senators, (22PIM in 82GP)
Patrik Elias, New Jersey Devils, (22PIM in 82GP)
Brad Richards, New York Islanders, (20PIM in 76GP)

Vezina Trophy - Best goaltender in the NHL
Rick DiPietro, New York Islanders, (64GP - 38W - 2.34GAA - 92.6SAV% - 7SO)
Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary Flames, (65GP - 41W - 2.59GAA - 91.1SAV% - 3SO)
Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks, (72GP - 42W - 2.54GAA - 91.0SAV% - 5SO)

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Flames, Canucks, Isles and Habs

It took a 7th game third period comeback, led by the Kostitsyn brothers, for the Montreal Canadiens to get past the Washington Capitals in their second round series. There will now be three Canadian teams left in the Conference Finals, making a fifth straight Canadian Stanley Cup a distinct possibility.

1 New York Islanders defeat 7 Toronto Maple Leafs in 6 games (NYI C Brad Richards - 11GP - 6G - 6A - 12PTS)
4 Montreal Canadiens defeat 3 Washington Capitals in 7 games (MTL G Carey Price - 12GP - 8W - 2.05GAA - 93.1SAV% - 1SO)

1 Calgary Flames defeat 6 Edmonton Oilers in 5 games (CGY G Miikka Kiprusoff - 11GP - 8W - 1.92GAA - 94.3SAV% - 2SO)
4 Vancouver Canucks defeat 2 Los Angeles King in 5 games (VAN G Roberto Luongo - 11GP - 8W - 1.47GAA - 93.9SAV%)

TOP 5 PLAYOFF SCORERS
1. LW Nik Antropov, Toronto (11GP, 7-13-20)
2. RW Marian Hossa, Toronto (11GP, 8-9-17)
3. C Peter Mueller, Toronto (11GP, 8-9-17)
4. C Mikael Backlund, Calgary (11GP - 4-12-16)
5. LW Henrik Zetterberg, Calgary (11GP - 8-7-15)

CONFERENCE FINALS MATCHUPS
1 New York Islanders vs. 4 Montreal Canadiens
1 Calgary Flames vs. 4 Vancouver Canucks

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Sweden wins World Championships

Fredrik Modin sent a puck past goaltender Ty Conklin a few seconds into overtime as Sweden took home the gold medal with a 3-2 win over USA in the 2013 World Hockey Championships in Slovakia. Russia beat Finland 3-2 in the Bronze medal game. Canada's fifth place is their worst result since the team's sixth place in 2002. Slovenia and France will be relegated and replaced by Hungary and Belarus next year.

Gold Medal: Sweden
Silver Medal: USA
Bronze Medal: Russia
4th Place: Finland
5th Place: Canada
6th Place: Czech Republic
7th Place: Slovakia
8th Place: Italy
9th Place: Switzerland
10th Place: Denmark
11th Place: Latvia
12th Place: Austria
13th Place: Germany
14th Place: Norway
15th Place: Slovenia (Relegated)
16th Place: France (Relegated)

Top 5 Scorers:
1. C Phil Kessel, USA (9GP - 13-9-22)
2. LW Milan Michalek, CZE (7GP - 2-13-15)
3. C Henrik Sedin, SWE (9GP - 6-8-14)
4. D Bryan Berard, USA (9GP - 1-13-14)
5. RW Drew Stafford, USA (9GP - 0-14-14)

MVP: Henrik Sedin (SWE)
Best Forward: Henrik Sedin (SWE)
Best Defenseman: Erik Johnson (USA)
Best Goaltender: Henrik Lundqvist (SWE)

All-Star Team:
Phil Kessel (USA) - Henrik Sedin (SWE) - Lars Eller (DEN)
Erik Johnson (USA) - Bryan Berard (USA)
Henrik Lundqvist (SWE)

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CHL Memorial Cup tournament set

The London Knights beat the Ottawa 67's in 6 games to take the OHL Championship J. Ross Robertson Cup. Libor Hasek, the Knights' goaltender, as well as forwards Marcel Vézina and Alain Leinweber played a key role in the team's win, although they are not to be considered favourites for the Memorial Cup.

In the QMJHL, the Rimouski Oceanic made quick business of the Halifax Mooseheads by defeating them in four games. Belarussian goaltender Timofei Demkov had great playoffs, but it was really the play of diminutive grinding winger Tommy Wiart, who scored 18 goals in 24 games, that was the initiator for the Oceanic. Highly touted forward Doug St. Pierre, who should be a high pick in 2013, was also excellent in the playoffs.

Out west, the Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Regina Pats in a long series that ended with a 5-2 win in the seventh game. Underager Craig Gingras and undrafted slovak Robert Svec were the main catalyzers for an underrated Thunderbirds team.

The three league champions will now face hosts Belleville in the four team tournament. The Bulls were OHL regular season champions but were upheld by the Sudbury Wolves in the second roudn. They feature a star-heavy lineup featuring goaltender Frantisek Havlicek, defensemen J.C. Cloutier and Emyle Holland and forwards Don Cormier, Bram Stevenson and Julian Dallaire.

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Isles and Canucks to face in Stanley Cup finals

The New York Islanders came back from a 3-1 series deficit to win the Eastern Conference Finals in 7 games over the Montreal Canadiens. They will therefore face the Vancouver Canucks who will be making a fifth straight Stanley Cup playoffs appearance, hoping to win a fourth Stanley Cup in five years.

1 New York Islanders defeat 4 Montreal Canadiens in 7 games (NYI C Brad Richards - 18GP - 14G - 15A - 27PTS)
4 Vancouver Canucks defeat 1 Calgary Flames in 5 games (VAN C Scott Gomez - 16GP - 8G - 12A - 20PTS)

TOP 5 PLAYOFFS SCORERS
1. RW Justin Williams, New York I (18GP - 14-15-29)
2. C Brad Richards, New York I (18GP - 12-15-27)
3. LW Stanislav Chistov, New York I (18GP - 6-20-26)
4. LW Henrik Zetterberg, Calgary (16GP - 13-9-22)
5. C Mikael Backlund, Calgary (16GP - 5-16-21)

STANLEY CUP FINALS
1 New York Islanders vs. 4 Vancouver Canucks

NEW YORK ISLANDERS
14 Stanislav Chistov - 13 Brad Richards [C] - 28 Justin Williams
55 Jochen Hecht - 27 Jason Arnott [A] - 8 Kyle Okposo
94 Ryan Smyth - 17 Ryan Kesler - 7 Trent Hunter
30 Samuel Pahlsson - 18 John McFarland

47 Simon Després - 44 Chris Pronger
39 Tobias Enström - 3 Marek Zidlicky
2 Duncan Keith - 56 Sergei Zubov [A]
25 Sheldon Souray

33 Rick DiPietro
1 Justin Pogge

SCRATCHED: 4 Brett Clark, 26 Randy Jones, 20 Scott Parker, 12 Ryan Craig
INJURED: 24 Mikko Koivu (PARTIALLY TORN MCL)

VANCOUVER CANUCKs
22 Daniel Sedin - 19 Scott Gomez - 25 Martin Havlat
10 Ladislav Nagy - 48 Daniel Brière - 29 Todd Bertuzzi
63 Josef Vasicek - 71 Wayne Primeau [A] - 28 Claude Giroux
27 John Madden - 39 Tyler Arnason - 16 Pat Maroon

2 Mattias Öhlund [A] - 23 Alexander Edler
4 Wade Redden - 6 Sami Salo
5 Barret Jackman - 30 Bryan Pothier

33 Roberto Luongo [C]
49 Mike Smith

SCRATCHED: 8 Nick Boynton, 9 Milan Jurcina, 40 Michael Grabner
INJURED: 13 Eric Staal (NECK INJURY)

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Belleville wins Memorial Cup

The Belleville Bulls pleased their fans today at the Yardmen Arena by defeating their OHL rivals London Knights 3-1 to win the Memorial Cup. Bryden Leroux scored twice in the win while Don Cormier was named the first star. Frantisek Havlicek blocked 23 of the 24 shots against.

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ISS releases final 2013 NHL Draft Rankings

Murray Hackett is still the top ranked player for the 2013 NHL entry draft. Bruno Lachance remains second, but forward Konrad Richard of the Everett Silvertips has risen to third.

1 (1-2) Murray Hackett - G - 6'3/158 - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) - Canada
2 (2-1) Bruno Lachance - D - 5'11/169 - Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) - Canada
3 (5-6) Konrad Richard - C - 6'2/187 - Everett Silvertips (WHL) - Canada
4 (3-3) Rémy Friesen - D - 6'1/169 - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) - Canada
5 (6-5) Everett McGee - RW - 6'1/187 - Brampton Batallion (OHL) - Canada
6 (8-7) Paul Stapleton - D - 6'4/229 - Baie-Comeau Drakkars (QMJHL) - Canada
7 (4-4) Dale Calla - C - 6'2/180 - Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) - Canada
8 (12-20) Simon Kang - RW - 5'9/154 - Kitchener Rangers (OHL) - Canada
9 (17-11) Doug St. Pierre - LW - 5'10/160 - Rimouski Oceanics (QMJHL) - Canada
10 (20-36) Robbie Beattie - G - 5'9/136 - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) - Canada
11 (23-21) Jeffery Bourque - LW - 5'10/160 - Yale Bulldogs (NCAA) - USA
12 (25-27) Howie McMullin - D - 6'2/200 - Guelph Storm (OHL) - Canada
13 (13-8) Nikita Sidorov - G - 6'0/183 - Dynamo Moscow (RSL) - Russia
14 (11-16) Janis Dzerins - D - 6'3/180 - Dinamo Riga (LAT) - Latvia
15 (7-9) Tommy Malenfant - D - 5'10/171 - Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) - Canada
16 (9-13) Markus Strandberg - LW - 6'0/169 - HV71 (SEL) - Sweden
17 (26-17) Quinten Flood - RW - 6'0/171 - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) - Canada
18 (19-12) Lucien Desjardins - C - 6'2/169 - Lewiston MAINEiacs (QMJHL) - Canada
19 (10-10) Kamil Steiner - D - 6'3/171 - HC Pardubice (CZE) - Czech Republic
20 (27-24) Branislav Gergely - C - 5'10/158 - Slovan (SVK) - Slovakia
21 (14-14) Devrin Holland - LW - 5'9/154 - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - Canada
22 (54-55) Daniil Medvedev - C - 6'3/196 - Ak Bars Kazan (RSL) - Russia
23 (40-58) Josef Wiberg - RW - 6'0/176 - Färjestad (SEL) - Sweden
24 (15-26) Viliam Kosik - C - 6'3/191 - Slovan (SVK) - Slovakia
25 (16-30) Brody Colliton - LW - 6'1/174 - Michigan State Spartans (NCAA) - Canada
26 (18-19) Ildar Gasnikov - G - 6'0/158 - Atlant Mytischi (RSL) - Kazakhstan
27 (22-15) Danny McGinnis - D - 6'0/167 - MSU-Mankato Mavericks (NCAA) - USA
28 (24-28) Frederic Côté - G - 6'1/169 - Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) - Canada
29 (65-144) Miguel Yetman - LW - 6'2/196 - Tri-City Americans (WHL) - Canada
30 (74-UR) Juha Koponen - D - 6'3/169 - Guelph Storm (OHL) - Finland

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Vancouver wins Stanley Cup

The dynasty that is the Vancouver Canucks have won a 4th Stanley Cup in the last five years. The Canucks defeated the Islanders 4-2 at home. Scott Gomez, who scored 13 goals and 29 points in 22 games, was the Conn Smythe trophy winner as playoffs MVP. Roberto Luongo, Mike Smith, Mattias Öhlund, Alexander Edler, Sami Salo and Daniel Sedin are the only players who were with the team all four times, with Wayne Primeau participating in three wins.

Vancouver Canucks
G Roberto Luongo
G Mike Smith
D Mattias Öhlund
D Wade Redden
D Nick Boynton
D Alexander Edler
D Barret Jackman
D Milan Jurcina
D Brian Pothier
D Sami Salo
F Pat Maroon
F Ladislav Nagy
F Daniel Sedin
F Josef Vasicek
F Tyler Arnason
F Daniel Brière
F Scott Gomez
F John Madden
F Wayne Primeau
F Eric Staal
F Todd Bertuzzi
F Claude Giroux
F Michael Grabner
F Martin Havlat

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Kovalchuk's year

Art Ross (most regular season points): LW Ilya Kovalchuk, Chicago Blackhawks
Bill Masterton (perseverence and sportsmanship): D Victor Hedman, Kansas City Coyotes
Calder Memorial (rookie of the year): C Teppo Inkilä, Columbus Blue Jackets
Frank J. Selke (defensive forward): C Dave Scatchard, Anaheim Ducks
Jack Adams (coach of the year): John Ferguson Jr., New York Islanders
James Norris Memorial (defenseman of the year): D Zdeno Chara, Ottawa Senators
Hart Memorial (most valuable player): LW Ilya Kovalchuk, Chicago Blackhawks
King Clancy Memorial (leadership and humanitarian contribution): C Jeff Halpern, Washington Capitals
Lady Bing Memorial (gentlemanly conduct): C Brad Richards, New York Islanders
Lester B. Pearson (MVP selected by NHLPA): LW Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers
Maurice 'Rocket' Richard (most regular season goals): LW Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Vezina (goaltender of the year): G Rick DiPietro, New York Islanders

First All-Star Team
Ilya Kovalchuk (CHI) - Olli Jokinen (CHI) - Dany Heatley (OTT)
Zdeno Chara (OTT) - Dion Phaneuf (CGY)
Rick DiPietro (NYI)

Second All-Star Team
Alexander Ovechkin (WAS) - Brad Richards (NYI) - Sam Gagner (EDM)
Victor Hedman (KC) - Brent Seabrook (CHI)
Roberto Luongo (VAN)

All-Rookie Team
Angelo Esposito (ANA) - Teppo Inkilä (CBJ) - Florian Richter (NYR)
Seth Helgeson (DET) - Brandon Gormley (STL)
Olivier Roy (CHI)

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Currie, the next phenom?

Mitch Currie, a 17 years old centre from North Delta, British Columbia, took the hockey world by surprise this year by coming into the CHL as a rookie and winning the Most Valuable Player trophy. The 5'10/154 centre scored 69 goals and 149 points with the Portland Winterhawks, even showing prowess on both sides of the ice. Currie is considered the top prospect eligible for the upcoming 2014 NHL Draft.

QMJHL Regular Season Championship: Lewiston MAINEiacs (70GP - 43W - 21L - 2OTL 4SOL - 92PTS)
QMJHL Jean Béliveau Trophy (Leading scorer): LW Rastislav Müller, Halifax Mooseheads (64GP - 62-60-122)
QMJHL Offensive Player of the Year: LW Rastislav Müller, Halifax Mooseheads (64GP - 62-60-122)
QMJHL Emile Bouchard Trophy (Best defenseman): D Tommy Malenfant, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (64GP - 23-74-97)
QMJHL Jacques Plante Trophy (Best goaltender): G Andrew Broda, Drummondville Voltigeurs (57GP - 31W - 1.98GAA - 93.1SAV% - 11SO)
QMJHL Offensive rookie of the year: RW Bruno Fecteau, P.E.I. Rocket (70GP - 41-39-80)
QMJHL Defensive rookie of the year: D Eric Forget, Drummondville Voltigeurs (69GP - 16-47-63)
QMJHL Michel Brière Trophy (Player of the year): C Charles Nadeau, Val d'Or Foreurs (60GP - 51-67-118)
QMJHL Presiden't Cup Championship: Rimouski Oceanic (4-0 win over Halifax)

Top 10 QMJHL Scorers:
1. LW Rastislav Müller, Halifax Mooseheads (64GP - 62-60-122)
2. LW Leon Paquet, Lewiston MAINEiacs (67GP - 45-76-121)
3. C Charles Nadeau, Val d'Or Foreurs (60GP - 51-67-118)
4. RW Trevor Sylvestre, Val d'Or Foreurs (69GP - 43-72-115)
5. RW Tommy Wiart, Rimouski Oceanics (60GP - 48-59-107)
6. C Jon Svensson, Halifax Mooseheads (62GP - 43-62-105)
7. C Christian Robitaille, Chicoutimi Saguenéens (70GP - 37-64-101)
8. LW David Sanchez, Victoriaville Tigres (61GP - 47-53-100)
9. C Bruce Tissier, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (70GP - 52-45-97)
10. D Tommy Malenfant, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (64GP - 23-74-97)


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OHL Regular Season Championship: Belleville Bulls (68GP - 47W - 21L - 0OTL - 0SOL - 94PTS)
OHL Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy (Leading scorer): RW Darren Sigouin, Peterborough Petes (62GP - 66-64-130)
OHL Max Kaminsky Trophy (Best defenseman): D Ivan Ruzicka, Ottawa 67's (66GP - 26-96-122)
OHL Goaltender of the year: G Juho Käyhkö, Saginaw Spirit (54GP - 32W - 2.16GAA - 92.4SAV% - 9SO)
OHL Emms Family Trophy (Rookie of the year): RW Dorian Snitzer, Kingston Frontenacs (68GP - 59-66-125)
OHL Red Tilson Trophy (Player of the year): D Ivan Ruzicka, Ottawa 67's (66GP - 26-96-122)
OHL J. Ross Robertson Cup Championship: London Knights (4-2 win over Ottawa)

Top 10 OHL Scorers:
1. RW Darren Sigouin, Peterborough Petes (62GP - 66-64-130)
2. LW Yiorgo Ewanchuk, Kingston Frontenacs (61GP - 55-72-127)
3. RW Dorian Snitzer, Kingston Frontenacs (68GP - 59-66-125)
4. D Ivan Ruzicka, Ottawa 67's (66GP - 26-96-122)
5. LW Reid Cuthbert, Peterborough Petes (67GP - 41-76-117)
6. C Per-Anton Holm, Brampton Battalion (61GP - 53-58-111)
7. D Frans Bergström, Kingston Frontenacs (67GP - 15-89-104)
8. LW Austin Timmins, Sudbury Wolves (67GP - 48-53-101)
9. RW Simon Kang, Kitchener Rangers (60GP - 50-48-98)
10. LW Devrin Holland, Niagara IceDogs (62GP - 44-52-96)

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WHL Regular Season Championship: Everett Silvertips (72GP - 47W - 19L - 3OTL - 3SOL - 100PTS)
WHL Bob Clarke Trophy (Leading scorer): C Mitch Currie, Portland Winterhawks (72GP - 69-80-149)
WHL Bill Hunter Trophy (Best defenseman): D Jens Ring, Prince George Cougars (64GP - 28-75-103)
WHL Del Wilson Trophy (Best goaltender): G Marco Jarl, Lethbridge Hurricanes (59GP - 36W - 1.69GAA - 94.5SAV% - 12SO)
WHL Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the year): C Mitch Currie, Portland Winterhawks (72GP - 69-80-149)
WHL Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (Player of the year): C Mitch Currie, Portland Winterhawks (72GP - 69-80-149)
WHL President's Cup Final Championship: Seattle Thunderbirds (4-3 win over Regina)

Top 10 WHL Scorers:
1. C Mitch Currie, Portland Winterhawks (72GP - 69-80-149)
2. C André Lindblad, Moose Jaw Warriors (68GP - 52-77-129)
3. RW Ondrej Prochazka, Medicine Hat Tigers (61GP -51-69-120)
4. C Adam Niemelä, Medicine Hat Tigers (64GP - 51-67-118)
5. RW Mikael Linder, Spokane Chiefs (72GP - 42-76-118)
6. C Konrad Richard, Everett Silvertips (72GP - 49-57-106)
7. D Jens Ring, Prince George Cougars (64GP - 28-75-103)
8. D Jacob Karlberg, Portland Winterhawks (65GP - 27-72-99)
9. LW Patrick McRae, Prince Albert Raiders (70GP - 42-56-98)
10. D Alex Theriau, Brandon Wheat Kings (72GP - 17-80-97)

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CHL Memorial Cup Champions: Belleville Bulls
CHL All-Star Team:
LW Charles Nadeau (VDO) - C Mitch Currie (PTD) - Darren Sigouin (PET)
D Ivan Ruzicka (OTT) - D Jens Ring (PRG)
G Marco Jarl (LET)

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NCAA Championship: Michigan State Spartans
NCAA Hobey Baker Trophy (Player of the year): C Ted Frank, Ohio State Buckeyes (46GP - 21-26-47)

NCAA Top 10 Scorers
1. LW Jeffery Bourque, Yale Bulldogs [ECAC] (50GP - 23-25-48)
2. LW P.P. Swanson, Harvard Crimson [ECAC[ (50GP - 22-26-48)
3. C Ted Frank, Ohio State Buckeyes [CCHA] (46GP - 21-26-47)
4. RW Frank Butler, Massachusetts-Lowell Riverhawks [HE] (50GP - 15-32-47)
5. D Shane Hanlon, Clarkson Golden Knights [ECAC] (50GP - 11-35-46)
6. LW Brody Colliton, Michigan State Spartans [CCHA] (50GP - 27-16-43)
7. D Danny McGinnis, MSU-Mankato Mavericks [WCHA] (50GP - 9-33-42)
8. C Drew Wagner, Maine Black Bears [HE] (50GP - 18-23-41)
9. C Solomon Pavao, Michigan State Spartans [CCHA] (48GP - 16-25-41)
10. D Joe Regan, Boston University [HE] (50GP - 13-27-40)


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AHL John B. Sollenberger Trophy (Leading scorer): C Evan McGrath, Grand Rapid Griffins (70GP - 39-62-101)
AHL Willie Marshall Award (Top goalscorer): RW Matt Foy, Bridgeport Sound Tigers (74GP - 48-52-100)
AHL Best Forward: RW Adam Mair, Rochester Americans (77GP - 40-46-86)
AHL Eddie Shore Plaque (Defenseman of the year): D Colten Teubert, Grand Rapid Griffins (70GP - 11G - 49A - 60PTS)
AHL Baz Bastien Memorial Trophy (Goaltender of the year): G Alex Auld, Binghamton Senators (59GP - 42W - 2.05GAA - 93.2SAV% - 8SO)
AHL Red Garrett Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the year): C Stephan Jakobsson, Rochester Americans (80GP - 42-51-93)
AHL Les Cunningham Plaque (Most Valuable Player): RW Adam Mair, Rochester Americans (77GP - 40-46-86)
AHL Calder Cup Champions: Bridgeport Sound Tigers

AHL Top 10 Scorers
1. C Evan McGrath, Grand Rapid Griffins (70GP - 39-62-101)
2. RW Matt Foy, Bridgeport Sound Tigers (74GP - 48-52-100)
3. C Stephan Jakobsson, Rochester Americans (80GP - 42-51-93)
4. LW Clarke MacArthur, Binghamton Senators (71GP - 46-42-88)
5. C Ryan Garlock, Norfolk Admirals (79GP - 42-45-87)
6. RW Torrie Wheat, Worcester Sharks (79GP - 28-59-87)
7. RW Adam Mair, Rochester Americans (77GP - 40-46-86)
8. LW Sergei Ostapchuk, Binghamton Senators (80GP - 42-43-85)
9. C Geoff Platt, Iowa Stars (77GP - 40-45-85)
10. LW Anton Lander, Rochester Americans (57GP - 27-57-84)

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ECHL Champions: Charlotte Checkers
ECHL MVP: D Adam Pardy, Charlotte Checkers (68GP - 24-55-79)

ECHL Top 5 Scorers
1. C Mike Pelch, Cincinnati Cyclones (66GP - 48-40-88)
2. LW Dylan MacEachern, Charlotte Checkers (68GP - 45-38-83)
3. D Adam Pardy, Charlotte Checkers (68GP - 24-55-79)
4. LW Jamie McGinn, Phoenix Roadrunners (68GP - 30-44-74)
5. D A.J. Thelen, Cincinnati Cyclones (70GP - 16-51-67)

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Czech Elite League Championship: HC Litvinov
Czech Elite League MVP: C Josef Straka, HC Litvinov (50GP - 48-40-88)

Czech Elite League Top 5 Scorers
1. C Josef Straka, HC Litvinov (50GP - 48-40-88)
2. LW Tomas Kurka, HC Litvinov (49GP - 24-43-67)
3. RW Jakub Klepis, HC Slavia Praha (45GP - 21-35-56)
4. LW Max Pacioretty, HC Trinec (50GP - 24-31-55)
5. D Jan Novak, HC Litvinov, (50GP - 13-40-53)

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Slovakian T-Com Extraliga Championship: HK Zilina
Slovakian T-Com Extraliga MVP: C Martin Cibak, HK Zilina (46GP - 17-33-50)

Slovakian T-Com Extraliga Top 5 Scorers
1. C Jaroslav Kmit, HC Kosice (49GP - 29-35-64)
2. RW Jiri Bicek, HK Zilina (50GP - 26-35-61)
3. RW Miroslav Zalesak, HC Kosice (49GP - 26-29-55)
4. LW Michal Hudec, HC Dukla Trencin (47GP - 21-30-51)
5. C Rastislav Pavlikovsky, HC Zilina (49GP - 20-31-51)

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DEL Championship: Krefeld Pinguine
DEL MVP: LW Travis Brigley, Ausburg (46GP - 45-54-99)

DEL Top 5 Scorers
1. LW Travis Brigley, Ausburg (46GP - 45-54-99)
2. C Quinn Hancock, Krefeld (50GP - 32-53-85)
3. RW Michael Wolf, Krefeld (47GP - 30-47-77)
4. RW Chris Collins, Nurnberg (50GP - 31-38-69)
5. C Dominic Moore, Hamburg (49GP - 35-33-68)

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Swiss National League Championship: ZSC Lions
Swiss National League MVP: C Martin Plüss, ZSC Lions (47GP - 30-42-72)

Swiss National League Top 5 Scorers
1. RW Patrick Thoresen, ZSC Lions (46GP - 31-44-75)
2. LW Oliver Setzinger, Zug (49GP - 30-42-72)
3. C Martin Plüss, ZSC Lions (47GP - 30-42-72)
4. LW Reto von Arx, Zug (50GP - 30-40-70)
5. LW Ethan Moreau, Rapperswil (46GP - 27-39-66)

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Swedish Elitserien Championship: Frölunda Indians
Swedish Elitserien MVP: G Johan Holmqvist (42GP - 31W - 1.92GAA - 93.9SAV% - 9SO)

Swedish Elitserien Top 5 Scorers
1. LW Fredrik Hynning, Färjestad (45GP - 23-45-68)
2. LW Fredrik Warg, Frölunda (48GP - 30-36-66)
3. C Yared Hagos, HV71 (50GP - 23-40-63)
4. C Johan Andersson, Färjestad (50GP - 30-33-63)
5. LW Niklas Nordgren, Timra (46GP - 33-27-60)

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Finnish SM-League Championship: Oulun Kärpät
Finnish SM-League MVP: C Janne Hauhtonen, Kärpät (50GP - 23-49-72)

Finnish SM-League Top 5 Scorers
1. C Janne Hauhtonen, Kärpät (50GP - 23-49-72)
2. LW Jani Rita, Kärpät (45GP - 29-34-63)
3. RW Kristian Kuusela, Pelicans (50GP - 36-27-63)
4. LW Timo Vertala, JYP (49GP - 30-29-59)
5. RW Antti Miettinen, SaiPa (45GP - 26-31-57)

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Russian Superleague Championship: Dynamo Moscow
Russian Superleague MVP: G Konstantin Barulin (41GP - 30W - 2.03GAA - 91.9SAV% - 3SO)

Russian Superleague Top 5 Scorers
1. C Konstantin Gorovikov, Salavat Yulajev (50GP - 32-32-64)
2. LW Sergei Mozyakin, Atlant (46GP - 31-27-58)
3. C Yuri Trubachev, Severstal (50GP - 32-23-55)
4. C Anton Kuryanov, Avangard Omsk (49GP - 30-24-54)
5. C John Pohl, Atlant (48GP - 23-29-52)

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Yearly World Rankings
1 (2) Sweden
2 (1) Canada
3 (3) USA
4 (4) Russia
5 (5) Finland
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6 (6) Slovakia
7 (7) Czech Republic
8 (9) Denmark
9 (8) Switzerland
10 (11) Germany
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11 (10) Austria
12 (12) Italy
13 (13) Norway
14 (14) Latvia
15 (15) Belarus
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16 (16) Slovenia
17 (17) Hungary
18 (19) France
19 (20) Kazakhstan
20 (18) Ukraine
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21 (23) Croatia
22 (21) Great Britain
23 (26) Netherlands
24 (25) Estonia
25 (22) Poland
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26 (27) Japan
27 (28) Lithuania
28 (24) Romania
29 (30) China
30 (29) South Korea
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31 (31) Belgium
32 (32) Serbia
33 (33) Bulgaria
34 (34) Spain
35 (35) Israel
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36 (36) Australia
37 (37) North Korea
38 (38) South Africa
39 (39) Iceland
40 (40) Bosnia-Herzegovina
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41 (41) New Zealand
42 (42) Turkey
43 (43) Thailand
44 (44) Singapore
45 (45) Mongolia
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46 (46) Mexico
47 (47) Malaysia
48 (48) Luxembourg
49 (49) Ireland
50 (50) Greece
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51 (51) Armenia
52 (52) Andora

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Sabres win lottery

June 14th 2013 - The Buffalo Sabres have won the NHL Draft lottery and will move up from their fifth place to pick first overall in the 2013 NHL Draft. The Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers will complete the top 5. Remember that the Coyotes' first round pick was traded earlier in the year to the Dallas Stars, who will get to pick back-to-back at 23rd and 24th. The Coyotes' first selection will come at 46th overall with a pick previously acquired from Chicago, and they will select again at 54.