Posts Tagged Rookie
Isles introduce rookie coach Gordon
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.
It didn’t come from a reporter and it wasn’t posed by general manager Garth Snow. No, the insightful inquiry was made by wife Jennifer — a ballet instructor.
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Add comment August 14, 2008
Kane selected rookie of the year
TORONTO — A year ago, pundits debated whether a skinny skid named Patrick Kane could crack the NHL as an 18-year-old after being the first overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in the entry draft.
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2 comments June 15, 2008
Blackhawks duo face off for top rookie
TORONTO — They were 1-2-3 in the NHL’s rookie scoring race and they are the final three contenders for the Calder Trophy.
Forwards Patrick Kane, Nicklas Backstrom and Jonathan Toews were announced as the finalists for the rookie award Wednesday, the cream of the crop in a season where many fresh faces made a strong case for themselves.
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2 comments April 23, 2008
