Category Archives: Hockey

Former Calgary Flames players pleads guilty

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Brett Sutter, former center for the Calgary Flames, plead guilty to disorderly conduct stemming from a 2010 altercation with a cab driver. According to Scottsdale, Arizona police, Sutter punched the cab driver outside of the American Junkie bar late one … finish reading Former Calgary Flames players pleads guilty

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NHL and Russia’s KHL sign a memorandum to regulate player movement

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In a deal that will have positive effects for both leagues, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and KHL president Alexander Medvedev signed a “memorandum of understanding” effectively regulating player transitions between the two leagues. This is the second agreement of … finish reading NHL and Russia’s KHL sign a memorandum to regulate player movement

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Matthew Barnaby agrees to plea deal, avoids deportation

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Current ESPN analyst and former NHL forward Matthew Barnaby was ordered to complete 500 hours of community service in exchange for having charges dropped stemming from an argument with his estranged wife. Barnaby allegedly caused an estimated $300 in damage … finish reading Matthew Barnaby agrees to plea deal, avoids deportation

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NHL addressing head shots with rule changes

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As concussions continue to receive more attention, all leagues are looking at ways to reduce the number of high impact collisions to players’ heads.  The NHL has taken a surprisingly aggressive approach to this issue.  The modified Rule 48 gained … finish reading NHL addressing head shots with rule changes

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NHL approves Thrashers’ move to Winnipeg

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NHL board of governors approved a sale of the Atlanta Thrashers part of which will relocate the team to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Don Waddell, who has been with the team for 13 years, said “when I look back and being … finish reading NHL approves Thrashers’ move to Winnipeg

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Rioting in Vancouver after Stanley Cup loss

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After a 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, angry Vancouver Canucks fans stormed to the streets. During the rioting, fans set garbage cans on fire, danced atop overturned cars, smashed windows, and looted … finish reading Rioting in Vancouver after Stanley Cup loss

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Hulsizer makes new proposal to Glendale

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After the Goldwater Institute created enough drama to circumvent the sale of the Coyotes to Matthew Hulsizer, he went back to the drawing board and came up with a new proposal.  The City Council is split on the financing posture … finish reading Hulsizer makes new proposal to Glendale

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Canucks’ Rome suspended for rest of Stanley Cup for hit on Horton

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Canucks forward Aaron Rome was suspended for the rest of the Stanley Cup for his hit on Bruins Nathan Horton. It was a swift and harsh penalty from the NHL but seems very reactionary in response to the result of … finish reading Canucks’ Rome suspended for rest of Stanley Cup for hit on Horton

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Thrashers heading to Winnipeg; NHL realignment likely

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Well Canada got at least one team out of the vulnerable franchises in the US.  But rather than getting the Coyotes, Winnipeg will get the [soon to be renamed] Thrashers. It seems unlikely the team will return to the Jets … finish reading Thrashers heading to Winnipeg; NHL realignment likely

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Will Winnipeg get the Thrashers?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

On again off again is the apparent perspective most applicable to this situation.  Winnepeg seemed poise to get the Thrashers and despite the deal moving ahead with True North, it seems that there are always road blocks thrown up in … finish reading Will Winnipeg get the Thrashers?

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Bruins Horton fined, but not disciplined for water bottle toss at fans

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We all know the Stanley Cup playoffs get heated, and when fans starting throwing items on the ice after a tough loss, players do not always respond well.  Bruins Nathan Horton threw a water bottle at fans after the loss … finish reading Bruins Horton fined, but not disciplined for water bottle toss at fans

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Thrashers not moving to Winnepeg (at least yet)

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Multiple media reports this week that the Thrashers are moving to Winnepeg are false according to NHL’s Bill Daly.  Well, at least he said that is the status for now based on his comments at the Sports Lawyers Association meeting. … finish reading Thrashers not moving to Winnepeg (at least yet)

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Boogaard death due to alcohol and oxycodone

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  The death of New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was an accident, due to a toxic mix of alcohol and the powerful painkiller oxycodone. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner announced Boogaard’s cause of death Friday, saying it was unclear … finish reading Boogaard death due to alcohol and oxycodone

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Edmonton gets approval for funding for new arena

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We all know that hockey is king in Canada.  So it should be no suprise that the Oilers had success getting funding for a new stadium.  Unlike the battles in many US cities, there appears to have been greater cooperation in … finish reading Edmonton gets approval for funding for new arena

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Furniture company sues VP for failing to cancel sponsorship

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not too often we get to talk furniture on a sports law blog but here you have it where the Haynes Furniture is suing their former VP to avoid paying severance payments.  Haynes contends that it terminated him for cause … finish reading Furniture company sues VP for failing to cancel sponsorship

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Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is not too often that you hear about domestic violence charges that arise from an incident without “violence” but apparently that is exactly what has happened to ESPN analyst Matthew Barnaby.  According to the ESPN report: ESPN analyst and … finish reading Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

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Rangers’ Boogaard cause of death unknown; was it from CTE? Fighting?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

There has been a lot of speculation about the reasons for Derek Boogaard’s death.  Hard to imagine what happend and on the surface there is no obvious reason for the death.  According to this AP report below, the autopsy will … finish reading Rangers’ Boogaard cause of death unknown; was it from CTE? Fighting?

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Thrashers status up in the air

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  The Thrashers and the NHL insist they’re still focused on keeping the financially troubled team in Atlanta, despite persistent reports that it’s on the verge of moving to Winnipeg. The franchise’s plight took on new urgency this week when officials … finish reading Thrashers status up in the air

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Glendale approves $25 million in funding

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The City of Glendale approved another year of funding at least $25 million in order to keep the Coyotes in Arizona.  While the decision was a blow to Winnepeg (which will now turn its attention to the Atlanta Thrashers), the … finish reading Glendale approves $25 million in funding

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Agent scoffs at Avery’s gay marriage support

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) Sean Avery’s support for same-sex marriage has drawn fire from hockey agent Todd Reynolds.   It is amazing that the bigotry and ignorance still remain so strong. “Very sad to read Sean Avery’s misguided support of same-gender ‘marriage.’ Legal or not, … finish reading Agent scoffs at Avery’s gay marriage support

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