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NHL unveils training program to combat abuse
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Thursday, 09 December 2021 17:44
MANALAPAN, Fla. -- The NHL announced sweeping initiatives to combat abuse and promote inclusivity in hockey at its board of governors meeting on Thursday.The meeting was the first since the release of an investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks and how the team handled a former player's allegation that he was sexually assaulted by a former video coach in 2010.NHL commissioner…
Blackhawks acquire F Gabriel in trade with Leafs
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Thursday, 09 December 2021 13:11
TORONTO -- The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Kurtis Gabriel from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday for defenseman Chad Krys.The 28-year-old Gabriel has one goal and one assist in 13 games with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He is slated to join the Blackhawks in Toronto before their game against the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.Gabriel was…
Canucks hire Rutherford to oversee 'new vision'
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Thursday, 09 December 2021 11:52
The Vancouver Canucks have hired Jim Rutherford as team president and interim general manager, it was announced Thursday.Rutherford will lead the search for a permanent GM."It is time for a new vision and a new leader who will set a path forward for this team," Canucks chairman Francesco Aquilini said in a statement. "Jim has tremendous experience building and leading…
EA Sports will add women's teams to NHL 22
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Thursday, 09 December 2021 08:30
EA Sports is making women's teams available for the first time in its NHL video game series.Starting in early 2022, International Ice Hockey Federation women's national teams and the IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship will be added to NHL 22, making Team USA and Hockey Canada stars, among others, playable in the game."The introduction of women's national teams to…
Testing NHL assumptions: Tocchet to the Flyers, Fleury to a contender, Sedins taking over the Canucks
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Thursday, 09 December 2021 05:35
When the Vancouver Canucks fired Travis Green, few of us were surprised. His grasp on the gig was tenuous to begin with, and the Canucks had three wins in 13 games.When they replaced him with Bruce Boudreau ... again, few of us were surprised. Boudreau is the NHL's answer to The Wolf in "Pulp Fiction," the guy you bring in…
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