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Senators prospect becomes first OHL H1N1 case
The H1N1 virus has hit home for the Ottawa Senators organization. Robin Lehner, the 18-year-old goaltender selected by the Senators in the second round of last summer's NHL entry draft and now playing for the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League, has become the first confirmed OHL player diagnosed with the pandemic.
Weiman shines on NHLa TMs doorstep
On the cusp of the National Hockey League, Tyler Weiman is doing everything he can to make the Colorado Avalanche stand up and take notice.
Northwest: Anderson trying to ignore Olympic talk
Craig Anderson had a solid season in 2008-09 for the Florida Panthers, going 15-7-5 with a .924 save percentage and a 2.71 goals-against average, his best season in an NHL career that to that point had been relatively undistinguished.
Now that Semyon Varlamov is playing regularly at the NHL level, who is the Caps #1 goalie prospect: 20 year old rookie Braden Holtby? AHL journeyman Jason Bacashihua? Jason who? With his 4-0 record at Hershey so far this season, a 1.0 goals-against-average, and a .966 save percentage, Caps fans may want to learn how to pronounce Bacashihua sooner ...
Healthy Budaj stops 28 shots in first start of season, Avs beats Coyotes 4-1
Feeling much better after a recent bout with swine flu, Peter Budaj made his long-awaited season debut.
Phoenix Coyotes (9-5-0) at Colorado Avalanche (10-3-2), 9 p.m.
The Colorado Avalanche will try to avoid losing three consecutive games for the first time this season tonight, when they host the Phoenix Coyotes at the Pepsi Center.
Could H1N1 spoil hockey fever at 2010 Olympics?
Could the H1N1 flu spoil 2010 hockey fever? The National Hockey League regular season traditionally coincides with flu season and flu is one of the most common reasons for player absenteeism.
Anderson named NHL's first star of the month
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Craig Anderson, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin and Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov have been named the NHL 'Three Stars' for October.
Wellwood returns from broken toe, will centre third line against Avs
Kyle Wellwood isn't coming off a broken ankle or broken leg. Maybe that's what made Alain Vigneault smirk slightly Sunday when asked to assess the centre's readiness for a tough test against the surprise conference-leading Colorado Avalanche.
The Colorado Avalanche will try to rebound from a rare regulation loss when they visit the Vancouver Canucks for tonight's battle at General Motors Place between a pair of Northwest Division rivals.
Craig Anderson's Miraculous Month of October: Is This Guy for Real?
Hate him or love him, Craig Anderson has been the story of the NHL this October.
Wojtek Wolski scored the game-winner early in the third period, as the red-hot Colorado Avalanche scored three unanswered goals en route to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames in a Northwest Division showdown at Pengrowth Saddledome.
Maple Leafs forward says Frustaglio family helped him deal with adjusting to a new city and handling his own illness FULL TEXT The death of 13-year-old Evan Frustaglio from the H1N1 flu virus hit hard for one Toronto Maple Leafs player.
Isles' Weight back after bout with swine flu
Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:25 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:25 p.m. Doug Weight returned to the Islanders lineup on Wednesday night after a bout with the swine flu forced the New York captain to miss three games.
Anderson, Avs head to Calgary for Northwest showdown
It doesn't matter how many shots get fired Craig Anderson's way. The Colorado netminder has been stopping them all.
Avalanche coach Sacco confirms budaj is battling swine flu
Avalanche coach Joe Sacco confirmed Tuesday that backup goalie Peter Budaj, who missed his scheduled first start of the season Friday because of illness, has been diagnosed with swine flu, the H1N1 virus.
Avalanche goalie has swine flu
Avalanche goalie has swine flu Peter Budaj, seen during a 2008 NHL game, isn't with the Colorado Avalanche on their four-game road trip after being diagnosed with swine flu.
After finishing with the fewest points in the Western Conference last season, the Colorado Avalanche currently have the most in 2009-10. Their hot start should be put to the test during a four-game road trip that starts Tuesday night when the Avalanche try to end the Edmonton Oilers' four-game home win streak.
Surging Avs riding high after recent road swing
Rookie Matt Duchene doesn't rattle easily on the ice. Take him to a horror film, though, and the 18-year-old Colorado Avalanche forward is quivering in his seat.
Budaj ailing; Avalanche recall goalie Weiman
With Peter Budaj battling the flu, the Colorado Avalanche recalled Tyler Weiman from the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL on Friday to serve as the backup to Craig Anderson.
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