Modano retires after 21 seasons (AP)
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One of the greatest American hockey players is hanging up his skates for good. Mike Modano announced Wednesday that he is retiring after 21 seasons in the NHL, a career that includes a Stanley Cup championship along with 561 goals and 1,374 points -- both of which are records for U.S.-born players. "It's just time," he said in a phone interview from Dallas, taking a break between...
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Man charged for banana toss at Simmonds (AP)
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Ontario police have charged a 26-year-old man who threw a banana on the ice toward Philadelphia Flyers player Wayne Simmonds during an NHL preseason game. Chris Moorhouse of London, Ontario, was served a summons for engaging in a prohibited activity under the provincial trespassing act. If convicted, he faces a fine of up to $2,000.
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Bruins ready to open Stanley Cup defense (AP)
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The Boston Bruins will raise their championship banner on Thursday night before the season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. It will be the sixth banner for the Bruins in the TD Garden rafters. The Bruins won the Stanley Cup by beating the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the finals. General manager Peter Chiarelli said the team is preparing to deal with whatever hangover might arise from the...
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Pens win home opener, improve to 3-0-1 (AP)
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Matt Cooke is no Sidney Crosby. At the moment, the Pittsburgh Penguins are hardly complaining. The noted instigator scored his team-leading third goal of the season in a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Not bad for a player who has made more headlines for his suspension-inducing hits than his soft hands, though Cooke just laughed when told he is on pace for 61 goals.
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Brodeur injures shoulder, out 7-10 days (AP)
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New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur will miss seven to 10 days with an injury to his right shoulder. Brodeur was hurt last Thursday making a save in the first period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings. He missed Saturday's contest in Nashville against the Predators. The Devils said Wednesday that Brodeur won't play while he continues rehabilitation.
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Scary Pronger injury sparks visor debate (AP)
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When Chris Pronger returns to the NHL, he'll have more than his captain's "C" as a uniform accessory. He'll also wear a protective shield. Pronger suffered the scariest injury of his 18-year career this week when a wayward stick jabbed him just outside his right eye during a 4-2 win over Toronto.
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Rangers' Avery won't play Thursday (AP)
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Sean Avery's NHL return is on hold for at least one more game. Avery rejoined the New York Rangers for practice Wednesday morning but was ruled out of Thursday night's home game against the Anaheim Ducks because coach John Tortorella wants to play the same lineup that beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Monday night.
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Blues beat 'Hawks in Hitchcock's debut (AP)
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Ken Hitchcock's debut as St. Louis Blues coach was a huge success -- even if he had quibbles with his first game behind the bench in nearly two years. "I think far and away the weakest player was me," the 59-year-old Hitchcock said after the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Tuesday night.
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