Franzen may replace Holmstrom for Sweden (AP)
Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says Niklas Kronwall will not play against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and Tomas Holmstrom is questionable because of knee injuries. If Holmstrom doesn't get healthy soon, Team Sweden might replace him on the roster with a Detroit teammate when Olympic rosters are set Monday.
Wild get Backstrom back in goal (AP)
Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom is back in the starting lineup. Coach Todd Richards said before Wednesday's game against Phoenix that Backstrom will be taken off injured reserve and face the Coyotes. Backstrom missed six games with a back problem and an unspecified illness. The 2009 All-Star is 22-16-4 with a .901 save percentage and a 2.74 goals against average.
Spezza leads Sens to 12th win in last 13 (AP)
The Ottawa Senators were ready to get some new streaks started. Jason Spezza scored his 10th goal in his last 10 games late in the second period to send Ottawa to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Brian Elliott made 27 saves in his 10th straight start for the Senators, who won their 12th in 13 games.
6 teams to open 2010-11 season in Europe (AP)
Six NHL teams will open the 2010-11 season in Europe, the fourth straight year the league will begin play overseas. The NHL announced on Tuesday that the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, Phoenix Coyotes and San Jose Sharks will combine to play a total of six games in Europe at the start of next season.
Versteeg, Tommy Hawk Added To Blackhawks Night List
Rockford, Ill.- Kris Versteeg and Tommy Hawk just couldn\’t bear to miss out on Chicago Blackhawks Night at the MetroCentre on Saturday, Feb. 27.T… – AHL Rockford IceHogs
Wolves Assist Reading Program
Chicago Wolves forwards SPENCER MACHACEK and RYLAN KAIP will make four appearances next Tuesday, February 16, at libraries around Chicagoland as part … – AHL Chicago Wolves
Three Bulldogs Games To Be Moved To Oldies 1150 CKOC
HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Bulldogs announced today that due to scheduling conflicts on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network,… – AHL Hamilton Bulldogs
Charlotte Joining AHL In 2010-11
SPRINGFIELD, Mass…. American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the league’s Board of Governors has approved the sa… – AHL
Admirals Present Abe Lincoln Bobbleheads, $3 Tickets
Milwaukee, WI-The Milwaukee Admirals have big happenings both on an off the ice this weekend as the team starts a long run to the playoffs with three … – AHL Milwaukee Admirals
Morin Making More Fans Every Day
February 11, 2010 by Lisa Bohm
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By Lindsay Kramer
NHL.com Correspondent
Former South Carolina Stingrays and current Texas Stars center Travis Morin started this season guaranteed at least one new fan.
He and his wife, Lindsey, welcomed their first child, Andrew, into the world on Aug. 28.
“It’s definitely nice to get home and see him when you come through the …