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The Canadian PressThe Carolina Hurricanes missed Andrei Svechnikov in last year's NHL playoffs. He's back as 'a force'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The memory of being unable to help the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs last year still stings for Andrei Svechnikov. He has opened this post-season like a man savouring every moment of his return. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound forward who missed last year's post-season with a knee injury had a strong first-round series against the New York Islanders, a physical presence with size and speed in the Hurricanes' aggressive-forechecking style. Now, with the Hurricanes preparing
The Canadian PressCoach Rick Tocchet's personality, playing style paying off with Vancouver Canucks
NASHVILLE — Rick Tocchet drew ample respect during his 18 seasons as an NHL player. Now he’s doing the same behind the bench — and leading the Vancouver Canucks to their best season in over a decade in the process. Tocchet was named a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy on Friday, awarded annually to the NHL’s top head coach. “He was a great player, obviously. Probably should be a Hall of Famer, right in that conversation, for sure,” said fellow Adams nominee Andrew Brunette, who played with Tocc
The Canadian PressFuneral today for broadcasting legend and voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada' Bob Cole
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A funeral is being held today for hockey broadcasting legend Bob Cole in his hometown of St. John's, N.L. The service is set to begin at 2 p.m. local time at St. Thomas' Anglican Church in the heart of the city. Cole was a giant of Canadian sports broadcasting and his career spanned more than half a century. With his signature wit, passion and "Oh baby!" exclamations, he brought life to some of hockey's biggest games behind the microphone with "Hockey Night in Canada." His dau
The Canadian PressBowness, Tocchet, Brunette named finalists for NHL's coach of the year award
NEW YORK — Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks and Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for this season's Jack Adams Award. The award is presented annually to the head coach of the year as voted by members of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Bowness guided Winnipeg to a fourth-overall finish with a 52-24-6 record. The 110 points were the second-highest in franchise history. Bowness, who completed his 14th NHL season as a head coach a