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Canadian men's Olympic hockey team head coach Mike Babcock listens ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canadian men's Olympic hockey team head coach Mike Babcock listens during a news conference in Montreal June 25, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi

Penguins Sidney Crosby pours champagne in the Stanley Cup after ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:11:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Penguins Sidney Crosby pours champagne in the Stanley Cup after winning the NHL final in Detroit on Friday June 12, 2009. Crosby is headed to Calgary next month for Hockey Canada's Olympic orientation camp. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John Tavares reacts before he throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets MLB interleague baseball game with the New York Yankees at CitiField in New York, June 28, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL ICE HOCKEY)

The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The first round NHL draft pick of the New York Islanders John Tavares throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets MLB interleague baseball game with the New York Yankees at CitiField in New York, June 28, 2008. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL ICE HOCKEY)

New York Islanders first round NHL draft pick John Tavares (R) ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders first round NHL draft pick John Tavares (R) shakes hands with New York Mets player David Wright (L) before their MLB interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees at CitiField in New York, June 28, 2008. REUTERS/Marc Levine/New York Mets (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL ICE HOCKEY)

Top draft pick John Tavares from the London Knights slips on ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:17:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Top draft pick John Tavares from the London Knights slips on his jersey after being picked by the New York Islanders at the 2009 NHL entry draft Friday, June 26, 2009, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the draft is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi

New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the draft is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders draftee John Tavares and first pick of the draft is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

New York Islanders draftee John Tavares (R) talks with Islanders ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders draftee John Tavares (R) talks with Islanders general manager Garth Snow after being picked first during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

New York Islanders draftee and first pick of the draft, John ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Islanders draftee and first pick of the draft, John Tavares, is introduced during the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

NHL top prospect John Tavares and his mom Barbara sit together ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - NHL top prospect John Tavares and his mom Barbara sit together before the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Team Canada's head coach of the 2010 men's Olympic team Mike ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:39:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Team Canada's head coach of the 2010 men's Olympic team Mike Babcock, left, sharse a laugh with assistant coach Lindy Ruff during a news conference Thursday, June 25, 2009 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

REFILE - CORRECTING COUNTRY IN BYLINE NHL prospect John Tavares ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING COUNTRY IN BYLINE NHL prospect John Tavares skates with local young hockey players in Montreal, June 25, 2009. The 2009 NHL Entry draft will take place tomorrow in Montreal. REUTERS/Shaun Best (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

NHL prospects John Tavares (R) and Victor Hedman skate with ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - NHL prospects John Tavares (R) and Victor Hedman skate with local youths in Montreal, June 25, 2009. The 2009 NHL Entry draft will take place tomorrow in Montreal. REUTERS/Shaun Best (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

NHL prospects (L-R) Matt Duchene, John Tavares and Victor Hedman ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:33:00 GMT

(Reuters) - NHL prospects (L-R) Matt Duchene, John Tavares and Victor Hedman pose during the NHL entry draft, top-prospects luncheon in Montreal, June 25, 2009. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Canadian men's Olympic hockey team head coach Mike Babcock (C) ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canadian men's Olympic hockey team head coach Mike Babcock (C) flanked by team executive director Steve Yzerman (L) and Kevin Lowe, general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, listen during a news conference in Montreal, June 25, 2009. Babcock was handed the toughest assignment at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics on Thursday when he was named head coach of the Canadian men's hockey team. They also announced the management and coaching staff who will compete in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA SPORT OLYMPICS ICE HOCKEY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Mike Babcock responds to questions as he is introduced as Team ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:53:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Mike Babcock responds to questions as he is introduced as Team Canada's head coach of the 2010 men's Olympic hockey team during a news conference Thursday, June 25, 2009 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Mike Babcock. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Carlos Osorio/ file) ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:18:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Mike Babcock. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Carlos Osorio/ file)

Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock directs his players ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock directs his players during team practice in preparation for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Detroit, Michigan June 11, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Canada's John Tavares celebrates with the Canadian flag and ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canada's John Tavares celebrates with the Canadian flag and his gold medal after defeating Sweden to win the gold medal game at the 2009 IIHF U20 World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa, January 5, 2009. REUTERS/Shaun Best

Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman hoists the Stanley Cup ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:19:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman hoists the Stanley Cup after beating the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 4 Stanley Cup Finals Tuesday, June 16, 1998 in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

In this June 4, 2009, file photo, Detroit Red Wings head coach ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:17:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this June 4, 2009, file photo, Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock yells to his players during their 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Pittsburgh. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gene J. Puskar, File

Indian Olympic Association chief Suresh Kalmadi (L) shakes hands ...

(AFP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:02:00 GMT

(AFP) - Indian Olympic Association chief Suresh Kalmadi (L) shakes hands with India coach Jose Brasa as International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre looks on in New Delhi in May. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed Sunday that India will host the 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup after 'internal problems' surrounding the sport were resolved. Photo:Manpreet Romana/AFP

President Obama is greeted by Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - President Obama is greeted by Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn as he debarks from Air Force One at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, June 15, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Montreal Canadiens first round pick Terry Ryan waves to the ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:42:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Montreal Canadiens first round pick Terry Ryan waves to the crowd as he is hugged by Andre Boudrias (Left) and Doug Robinson after they picked him eighth overall in the NHL Entry Draft in Edmonton, Alberta July 8, 1995. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Detroit Red Wings players Ville Leino, of Finland, left; Henrik ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:53:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Detroit Red Wings players Ville Leino, of Finland, left; Henrik Zetterberg, of Sweden, second from left; Brian Rafalski (28); and Johan Franzen, of Sweden, (93); celebrate as Pittsburgh Penguins' Brooks Orpik, right, skates past after Zetterberg scored in the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gene J. Puskar)

John Tavares, projected number one pick in the upcoming NHL ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - John Tavares, projected number one pick in the upcoming NHL hockey draft, takes part in a physical fitness test at the NHL's Scouting Combine in Toronto, May 29, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Cassese (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Thousands of Windsor Spitfires fans honoured the teams' first ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:42:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Thousands of Windsor Spitfires fans honoured the teams' first Memorial Cup win ever with a parade along Lauzon Road in Windsor as well as various celebrations at the WFCU Centre, the Windsor Spirfire's home ice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Sarah Fraleigh

Pat Quinn (right) is joined by Edmonton Oilers General Manager ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:47:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Pat Quinn (right) is joined by Edmonton Oilers General Manager Steve Tambellini as he speaks to reporters after being inveiled as the NHL's Edmonton Oilers new head coach, at Rexall Place, in Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Ben Lemphers

Former defenseman and long-time bench boss Pat Quinn was named ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:44:00 GMT

(AFP) - Former defenseman and long-time bench boss Pat Quinn was named as the ninth head coach in Edmonton Oilers' franchise history on Tuesday. Photo:Brad White/AFP

Canadian men's Olympic hockey team coach Pat Quinn (R) and women's ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canadian men's Olympic hockey team coach Pat Quinn (R) and women's Olympic hockey team captain Cassie Campbell take part in a news conference that will see their teams inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in Vancouver, British Columbia March 26, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Clark

Team Canada's Head Coach Pat Quinn in Ottawa Tuesday, Dec. 30, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:54:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Team Canada's Head Coach Pat Quinn in Ottawa Tuesday, Dec. 30, 200.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Wade Elliot (centre) of Burnley is tackled by Stephen Quinn ...

(AFP) — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:32:00 GMT

(AFP) - Wade Elliot (centre) of Burnley is tackled by Stephen Quinn (left) and Nick Montgomery of Sheffield United during the Championship Play-Off Final between Burnley FC and Sheffield United FC at Wembley Stadium, north London. Burnley were promoted to the English Premier League on Monday as Wade Elliott's stunning strike earned them a 1-0 victory. Photo:Geoff Caddick/AFP

Kelowna Rockets goaltender Adam Brown (left) looks on as Windsor ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:32:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Kelowna Rockets goaltender Adam Brown (left) looks on as Windsor Spitfires Adam Henrique celebrates after the fourth goal during second period Memorial Cup final hockey action in Rimouski Que. Sunday, May 24, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Windsor Spitfires goalie Andrew Engelage reacts after his team ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Windsor Spitfires goalie Andrew Engelage reacts after his team won their Memorial Cup hockey final against the Kelowna Rockets in Rimouski, May 24, 2009. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger (CANADA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Windsor Spitfires' Dale Mitchell celebrates after scoring his ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:45:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Windsor Spitfires' Dale Mitchell celebrates after scoring his third goal of the game. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Drummondville Voltigeurs' Yannick Riendeau, left, celebrates ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:41:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Drummondville Voltigeurs' Yannick Riendeau, left, celebrates the winning goal by Gabriel Dumont (40) as Rimouski Oceanic's Luca Cunti (79) and goaltender Maxime Gougeon look on. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy addresses his team as Yan ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:08:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Quebec Remparts coach Patrick Roy addresses his team as Yan Ouimet, right, looks on during a practice in Moncton, N.B. on Saturday, May 27, 2006. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Konstantin Gorovikov of the Russian national ice hockey team ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Konstantin Gorovikov of the Russian national ice hockey team holds the trophy upon the team's arrival in Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, May 11, 2009. Russia rallied to beat Canada 2-1 and win the world ice hockey championship on Sunday, their second successive final victory over the same opponents. REUTERS/Mikhail Voskresensky (RUSSIA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Russian ice hockey fans celebrate in central Moscow after Russia ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Russian ice hockey fans celebrate in central Moscow after Russia won the gold medal game against Canada at the 2009 World Hockey Championships May 11, 2009. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Steve Yzerman (L), Team Canada's general manager for the 2010 ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Steve Yzerman (L), Team Canada's general manager for the 2010 Olympics, shakes hands with Canada's Martin St. Louis following their loss to Russia in the IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game in Bern May 10, 2009. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Canada's players react after their IIHF World Hockey Championship ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canada's players react after their IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game against Russia in Bern May 10, 2009. Russia won. REUTERS/Petr Josek (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Russia's Alexander Radulov celebrates victory over Canada in ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Russia's Alexander Radulov celebrates victory over Canada in the IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game in Bern May 10, 2009. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Canada's players Steve Stamkos (2nd L), Marty St. Louis (2nd ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canada's players Steve Stamkos (2nd L), Marty St. Louis (2nd R) and Joel Kwiatkowski (R) react after Russia won the IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game in Bern May 10, 2009. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

REFILE - CORRECTING BYLINE Russia's Alexander Radulov celebrates ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING BYLINE Russia's Alexander Radulov celebrates after beating Canada in the IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game in Bern May 10, 2009. Russia won 2-1. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Canada's Marty St. Louis (C) reacts after Russia won the IIHF ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canada's Marty St. Louis (C) reacts after Russia won the IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game in Bern May 10, 2009. REUTERS/Petr Josek (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Canada's Dany Heatley (L) and Travis Zajac look on after their ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canada's Dany Heatley (L) and Travis Zajac look on after their IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game against Russia at in Bern May 10, 2009. Russia won. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Russia's players are reflected as they hold the trophy after ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Russia's players are reflected as they hold the trophy after winning the IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game against Canada in Bern May 10, 2009. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Russia fans celebrate after their team beat Canada in the IIHF ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Russia fans celebrate after their team beat Canada in the IIHF World Hockey Championship gold medal game in Bern May 10, 2009. REUTERS/Petr Josek (SWITZERLAND SPORT ICE HOCKEY)