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27-4-2019	World Championships semifinals
	World Championships have reached semifinal stage. In the first semifinal on April 29th, Team Russia will meet Team USA . In the second clash, Team Sweden will challenge Team Canada. Winners from both games will meet on April 31st in the final game to decide the 2019 World Champion of icehockey.

26-4-2019	Player of the week: Michael Rasmussen (C)
	NHL has awarded Michael Rasmussen (C) of Anaheim Ducks as Player Of The Week He registered 1 goals and 4 assists for 5 points in 2 games last week. A native of Canada, Michael Rasmussen was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1st round of the 2017 entry draft. He has appeared in 65 NHL games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 22 assists along with 70 penalty minutes. The 20 year old center has played 65 games with the Anaheim Ducks this season, totalling 16+22=38 with 70 PIM. He has also played 15 games with the San Diego Gulls this season, totalling 9+15=24 with 12 PIM.

World Championships quarterfinals

World Championships have reached quarterfinal stage. Here are the final standings for the starting groups.

Group A	PTS	GF	GA	Group B	PTS	GF	GA
Switzerland	6	18	9	Sweden	6	18	7
Canada	4	15	12	Slovakia	4	15	13
Germany	2	12	15	Ukraine	2	10	17
Austria	0	9	18	Belarussia	0	9	15
Group C	PTS	GF	GA	Group D	PTS	GF	GA
USA	6	18	9	Finland	6	18	8
Czech	4	16	8	Russia	4	15	11
Japan	2	7	17	Poland	2	11	16
Italy	0	10	17	Slovenia	0	9	18

For quarterfinals, the pairs are:

Switzerland-Russia
Finland-Canada
Sweden-Czech
USA-Slovakia

25-4-2019	NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
	The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals. Here are the candidates for season 2018-19: Jack Adams Award 1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames 2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers 3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success Calder Memorial Trophy 1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets 2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning 3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League Hart Memorial Trophy 1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets 2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets 3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets 2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues 3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability James Norris Memorial Trophy 1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings 2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils 3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position Frank J. Selke Trophy 1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers 2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets 3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game

23-4-2019	Playoff news
	Toronto Maple Leafs have won their series against the Ottawa Senators. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

23-4-2019	Playoff news
	Philadelphia Flyers have won their series against the Montreal Canadiens. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

22-4-2019	Playoff news
	Calgary Flames have won their series against the Anaheim Ducks. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

21-4-2019	Playoff news
	Columbus Blue Jackets have won their series against the Washington Capitals. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

20-4-2019	Playoff news
	Edmonton Oilers have won their series against the Los Angeles Kings. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

19-4-2019	Player of the week: Ryan McLeod (L)
	NHL has awarded Ryan McLeod (L) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal. A native of Canada, Ryan McLeod was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2018 entry draft. He has appeared in 14 NHL games during his career, notching 1 goals and adding 1 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 19 year old left wing has played 14 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 4 PIM. He has also played 68 games with the Laval Rocket this season, totalling 18+27=45 with 12 PIM.

World Championships 2019

Icehockey World Championships 2019 in Norway start in just two days. There are 16 nations battling for the championship in the following two weeks. Many believe that the team of Sweden will make a good run for the gold.

Here are the starting groups:

Group A	Group B
Canada Switzerland Germany Austria	Slovakia Sweden Belarussia Ukraine
Group C	Group D
Czech USA Japan Italy	Finland Russia Poland Slovenia

18-4-2019	Playoff news
	Nashville Predators have won their series against the St. Louis Blues. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

17-4-2019	Playoff news
	Tampa Bay Lightning have won their series against the New York Rangers. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

17-4-2019	Media criticises the New York Rangers
	The New York Rangers are spinning in a 5 game winless streak. New York Rangers defenseman Igor Rykov commented about their recent play: Things are not looking good for us but I think if we stay positive, we can climb out of this hole.

16-4-2019	Playoff news
	Winnipeg Jets have won their series against the Detroit Red Wings. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

12-4-2019	Player of the week: Jonathan Huberdeau (C)
	NHL has awarded Jonathan Huberdeau (C) of Montreal Canadiens as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 1 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal. A native of Canada, Jonathan Huberdeau was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 467 NHL games during his career, notching 124 goals and adding 209 assists along with 253 penalty minutes. The 25 year old center has played 82 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 29+36=65 with 52 PIM.

8-4-2019	Patrice Bergeron reaches a milestone !
	Patrice Bergeron(TBL) scored the 300th goal of his career in tonight's game against the Washington Capitals on a feed by Pierre-Olivier Joseph. We have a good team this year, I'm just happy I can help out, the happy player commented. A native of Canada, Patrice Bergeron was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 1062 NHL games during his career, notching 300 goals and adding 477 assists along with 418 penalty minutes. The 33 year old center has played 81 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 22+29=51 with 16 PIM.

7-4-2019	Tanner Pearson injured.
	Tanner Pearson (LAK) suffered chest injury during the game in an incident with Brendan Perlini (MIN). He is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks. It hurts, I admit, but I just have to take it like a man, he murmured as he grimaced in pain.

6-4-2019	League suspends Jordan Staal
	The league board has suspended Carolina Hurricanes player Jordan Staal for 3 fighting three times in a game against Columbus Blue Jackets.

5-4-2019	Player of the week: Nicklas B�ckstr�m (C)
	NHL has awarded Nicklas B�ckstr�m (C) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Week He registered 8 goals and 3 assists for 11 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals. A native of Sweden, Nicklas B�ckstr�m was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 897 NHL games during his career, notching 245 goals and adding 615 assists along with 490 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 81 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 28+39=67 with 52 PIM.

5-4-2019	Media glorifies the Washington Capitals
	The media is impressed by the team's 6 game winning streak. Much of the credit is granted to the good work of general manager Washington and headcoach WSH Head Coach

5-4-2019	Jason Pominville reaches a milestone !
	Jason Pominville(BUF) scored the 300th goal of his career in tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a feed by Zemgus Girgensons. I wouldn't have been able to do this without my great teammates, was his only statement before going to the dressing room. A native of USA, Jason Pominville was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 1067 NHL games during his career, notching 300 goals and adding 448 assists along with 247 penalty minutes. The 36 year old right wing has played 80 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 12+11=23 with 40 PIM.

4-4-2019	Alex Pietrangelo reaches a milestone !
	Alex Pietrangelo(CHI) notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild on a goal by Joe Pavelski. My kids attended this game so it is extra special for me, he commented to the media.. A native of Canada, Alex Pietrangelo was originally drafted to the NHL by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 699 NHL games during his career, notching 77 goals and adding 300 assists along with 286 penalty minutes. The 29 year old defenseman has played 79 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 4+29=33 with 71 PIM.

2-4-2019	Ryan Strome injured.
	Ryan Strome (EDM) suffered leg injury during the game in an incident with Ryan Graves (COL). He is expected to be sidelined for more than a month. Hey sometimes you do all the right things but something still goes wrong, you can't worry about injuries or you won't be playing long, he commented in a radio interview after the game.

2-4-2019	Media criticises the Pittsburgh Penguins
	It isn't the happiest time for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they are on a 9 game winless streak. Pittsburgh Penguins coach PIT Head Coach had little to say about the way things are going: I don't know. Nothing seems to work...

2-4-2019	Derek Stepan reaches a milestone !
	Derek Stepan(CHI) notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the New York Rangers on a goal by Vladimir Tarasenko. My line mate is so good I just have to throw it his direction and it's in the net. Anyone can look good playing with this guy, the player said in an interview.. A native of USA, Derek Stepan was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 2nd round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 676 NHL games during his career, notching 167 goals and adding 300 assists along with 200 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 78 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 19+34=53 with 32 PIM.

1-4-2019	Media criticises the Vancouver Canucks
	It isn't the happiest time for the Vancouver Canucks as they are on a 9 game winless streak. Vancouver Canucks coach VAN Head Coach had little to say about the way things are going: I don't know. Nothing seems to work...

1-4-2019	Player of the month: Auston Matthews (C)
	NHL has awarded Auston Matthews (C) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Month He registered 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points in 15 games last month. He also had 4 game winning goals. A native of USA, Auston Matthews was originally drafted to the NHL by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1st round of the 2016 entry draft. He has appeared in 242 NHL games during his career, notching 103 goals and adding 102 assists along with 67 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 78 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 34+39=73 with 24 PIM.

1-4-2019	Rookie of the month: Michael Dal Colle (L)
	NHL has awarded Michael Dal Colle (L) of New York Rangers as Rookie Of The Month He registered 8 goals and 4 assists for 12 points in 15 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals. A native of Canada, Michael Dal Colle was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 1st round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 91 NHL games during his career, notching 25 goals and adding 32 assists along with 22 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 78 games with the New York Rangers this season, totalling 23+32=55 with 18 PIM.

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