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Top three SJHL scorers are La Ronge Ice Wolves linemates

La Ronge Ice Wolves linemates Doug Lindensmith, Marc Andre Carre and Travis Eggum are the SJHL's top three scorers.

Trying to help their team has been as easy as 1-2-3 for three members of the SJHL's La Ronge Ice Wolves. Linemates Doug Lindensmith, Marc Andre Carre and Travis Eggum enter Thursday's action as the league's top three scorers.

World Championship

Ryan Walter named women's hockey coach for world championship

Ryan Walter will lead the national women's team into the 2011 world championship, after the former NHLer was named Friday as the head coach of the Canadian entry for the tournament.

Wings ink goalie Nabokov to one-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings, in an effort to solidify their goaltending situation, have offered veteran netminder Evgeni Nabokov a one-year contract.

New NHL makes blockbuster trades almost impossible

With the NHL season now past the halfway pole, conditions would seem ripe for the opening of trading season.

Briere’s play improved after divorce

Daniel Briere is at peace with himself, and that’s good news for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Regina Pats' Shayne Neigum has truck stolen

Call it an inconvenience store. Regina Pats forward Shayne Neigum sure felt that way after making a brief but memorable pit-stop at a local retailer Wednesday before heading to practice at the Brandt Centre.

Regina Pats enjoy shootout success

Regina Pats head coach Curtis Hunt is exercising the right to change his mind about shootouts.

Pats' Myles Bell likes the prospects of playing for scouts

So far, so good for Regina Pats defenceman Myles Bell.

Lidstrom will develop ‘game plan’ before all-star draft

Detroit Red Wings defenceman Nick Lidstrom and Carolina Hurricanes centre Eric Staal were chosen as the captains for the NHL all-star game Jan. 30 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Messier, Gretzky aging gracefully

Former teammates Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky celebrate another milestone Items that may grow up to be columns, Vol. XIII, Chapter 3:

Iginla takes pass on NHL all-star game

Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla has bowed out of the 2011 NHL all-star game, citing family obligations.

Pats victorious in shootout

The Regina Pats gained ground on the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL's Eastern Conference standings Tuesday -- but not as much as the Pats would have liked.

Lidstrom, Staal named NHL all-star captains

Two of the NHL's top leaders, defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom and forward Eric Staal, were named on Tuesday as captains for the 2011 all-star game.

Player selection tips for NHL's showcase event

Regina Pats announce Trans-Canada Clash has been cancelled

The Regina Pats announced Tuesday that the Trans-Canada Clash — the annual game between alumni of the Pats and Moose Jaw Warriors — has been cancelled.

Former hockey player Louie DeBrusk charged with assault

Retired National Hockey League player and current broadcaster Louie DeBrusk has been charged with assault and mischief in relation to an incident in Vancouver on Jan. 9.

Crosby denies report he may snub all-star game

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby denied a published report Tuesday that indicated he'd consider boycotting the NHL all-star game to protest the league's lack of protection for its star players.

Sharks pick up Eager in deal with Thrashers

The San Jose Sharks added grit to their lineup Tuesday with the acquisition of forward Ben Eager from the Atlanta Thrashers.

Ageless Selanne not slowing down

Beware the Duck Finns. The Finns on the Anaheim Ducks, that is. Maybe Teemu Selanne, at age 40, is such a freak of nature it throws all rational analysis out the window.