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Islanders sign Dobson, Romanov, Bellows
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Monday, 22 August 2022 10:27
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. -- The New York Islanders have signed defensemen Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov to three-year contracts.The Islanders also announced Monday the signing of forward Kieffer Bellows to a one-year deal. All three were restricted free agents.Contract terms were not immediately available.Dobson led Islanders defensemen in goals (13), assists (38) and points (51) last season during his third…
Canada wins in OT, secures 19th world junior title
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Saturday, 20 August 2022 22:11
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson scored at 3:20 of three-on-three overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Finland on Saturday night for its record-extending 19th world junior hockey title.Johnson, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft, tucked home his own rebound after Canada blew a two-goal lead in the third period. The…
Canada to take on Finland in world juniors finale
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Friday, 19 August 2022 20:44
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Dylan Garand made 31 saves, Kent Johnson had a goal and two assists and Canada beat the Czech Republic 5-2 on Friday to advance to the world junior hockey championship game.Canada will face Finland -- a 1-0 winner over Sweden in the second semifinal -- for the title Saturday night."It's exciting to be at this moment now,…
What to watch in the final weekend of the World Juniors: Mason McTavish's chase for history, Emil Andrae's breakout
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Friday, 19 August 2022 05:12
Like every good summer binge watch, the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship hasn't been short on drama.Its biggest plot twist so far? The ouster of defending gold medal champion Team USA, which fell 4-2 to Czechia in Wednesday's quarterfinal matchup. The United States had been unbeaten through preliminary tournament action, and Logan Cooley had them up 1-0 over Czechia midway…
Nashville selected to host '23 NHL draft, awards
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Thursday, 18 August 2022 13:11
Nashville has been named host of the 2023 NHL draft and NHL awards, it was announced Thursday.The awards are set for June 26. Regular-season accolades will be doled out across a number of categories, including the Hart Trophy for most valuable player, Vezina Trophy for outstanding goaltender and Norris Trophy for outstanding defenseman.The Nashville Predators will then host the draft…
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