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Czech C Lang pulls out of World Cup
Canadian Press
8/6/2004
PRAGUE (CP) - Robert Lang of the Detroit Red Wings has pulled out of the Czech team for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey and was replaced by Anaheim Mighty Ducks forward Petr Sykora on Friday.
Pavel Barta, spokesman for the Czech team, said no reason was given for the replacement.
The Czechs can still count on NHL stars such as Jaromir Jagr of the New York Rangers, Patrik Elias of the New Jersey Devils and Milan Hejduk of the Colorado Avalanche.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Canadian Press
8/6/2004
PRAGUE (CP) - Robert Lang of the Detroit Red Wings has pulled out of the Czech team for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey and was replaced by Anaheim Mighty Ducks forward Petr Sykora on Friday.
Pavel Barta, spokesman for the Czech team, said no reason was given for the replacement.
The Czechs can still count on NHL stars such as Jaromir Jagr of the New York Rangers, Patrik Elias of the New Jersey Devils and Milan Hejduk of the Colorado Avalanche.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Belfour pulls out of World Cup
Canadian Press
8/9/2004
Toronto (CP) - Veteran goalie Ed Belfour has pulled out of the World Cup of Hockey less than two weeks before Team Canada opens camp in Ottawa, citing a back problem.
The Toronto Maple Leafs netminder informed Team Canada executive director Wayne Gretzky of his decision Monday.
``I talked to Eddie this morning and unfortunately he won't be able to play,'' Gretzky told The Canadian Press in a phone interview. ``He's got a back problem, a back injury.''
The 39-year-old Belfour would likely have been the backup to Olympic starter Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils with Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers also named to the team.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Canadian Press
8/9/2004
Toronto (CP) - Veteran goalie Ed Belfour has pulled out of the World Cup of Hockey less than two weeks before Team Canada opens camp in Ottawa, citing a back problem.
The Toronto Maple Leafs netminder informed Team Canada executive director Wayne Gretzky of his decision Monday.
``I talked to Eddie this morning and unfortunately he won't be able to play,'' Gretzky told The Canadian Press in a phone interview. ``He's got a back problem, a back injury.''
The 39-year-old Belfour would likely have been the backup to Olympic starter Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils with Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers also named to the team.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Russian lineup a work in progress
Canadian Press
8/9/2004
It's anybody's guess who'll show up for Russia's World Cup of Hockey training camp.
Alexei Zhitnik is the latest NHL star to indicate he probably won't be in Kloten, Switzerland, a week Thursday.
Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin of the Tampa Bay Lightning previously declared his disinterest, citing ``total chaos'' in Russia's preparations for the previous World Cup tournament, and the name of San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov, who had arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this summer, no longer appears on the Russian roster either.
Zhitnik, who played for the Buffalo Sabres last season and who now is an unrestricted free agent, will likely to give Kloten the kibosh, too, says his agent, Mark Gandler.
``He wants to play but he has a pretty serious problem with his insurance because he doesn't have a contract,'' Gandler said Monday. ``As of today, we would say no.
``He would love to play but, if he can't, he can't.''
The NHL and the NHL Players' Association jointly organize the World Cup tournament and are responsible along with players' home federations for arranging insurance against injury. Players under NHL contract are insured for the balance of their NHL contracts while players not under NHL contracts are insured for two years of projected earnings. Zhitnik apparently is disatisfied with the level of insurance being offered him.
Lest fans fear missing out on seeing Russian teen Alexander Ovechkin, the unsigned No. 1 pick by the Washington Capitals in the NHL's June entry draft, agent Don Meehan gave assurances Monday that Ovechkin will play. Meehan said he's asked for but hasn't been provided by the Russian federation with full details of insurance coverage.
``He's going to play, no matter what,'' said Meehan.
There are players on other World Cup teams who don't currently have contracts, for example, Canada's Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames and Dany Heatley of the Atlanta Thrashers, who are restricted free agents. Insurance is not an issue with either player and they'll be in camp in Ottawa a week Friday.
The Russian entry has been beset with dissent from the outset. Friends of the just-retired Igor Larionov were miffed he wasn't given a managerial role and there was controversy over who would be head coach. Zinetula Bilyaletdinov was eventually selected over the legendary but controversial Viktor Tikhonov.
Russian didn't name players until nearly a week after the May deadline. There now is concern that some of its players won't be able to obtain work visas for the United States.
Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, who played for Anaheim's AHL affiliate in Cincinnati last winter, has been added to the Russian roster. He's highly regarded. He had a .919 save percentage last season. The only other goalie on their list is Maxim Sokolov, who plays for Avangard Omst in the Russian elite league.
Some big names have been erased from the tournament, and they aren't all Russian.
Goaltender Ed Belfour pulled out of Canada's team Monday. Back problems were blamed. A substitute has yet to be named. Earlier, Canada had to delete Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Rob Blake because they've not completely recovered from injuries. Same for Philadelphia Flyers centre Jeremy Roenick, who was scratched from the U.S. lineup and replaced by Scott Gomez of the New Jersey Devils.
Robert Lang of the Red Wings withdrew from the Czech team without explanation and was replaced by Anaheim forward Petr Sykora.
Philadelphia forward Sami Kapanen said after being named by Finland that he was too worn out from the NHL season to play in the World Cup. Niklas Hagman of the Florida Panthers takes his spot, and when Jere Karalahti was ruled ineligible the Finns opted for defenceman Janne Niinimaa of the New York Islanders.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Canadian Press
8/9/2004
It's anybody's guess who'll show up for Russia's World Cup of Hockey training camp.
Alexei Zhitnik is the latest NHL star to indicate he probably won't be in Kloten, Switzerland, a week Thursday.
Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin of the Tampa Bay Lightning previously declared his disinterest, citing ``total chaos'' in Russia's preparations for the previous World Cup tournament, and the name of San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov, who had arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this summer, no longer appears on the Russian roster either.
Zhitnik, who played for the Buffalo Sabres last season and who now is an unrestricted free agent, will likely to give Kloten the kibosh, too, says his agent, Mark Gandler.
``He wants to play but he has a pretty serious problem with his insurance because he doesn't have a contract,'' Gandler said Monday. ``As of today, we would say no.
``He would love to play but, if he can't, he can't.''
The NHL and the NHL Players' Association jointly organize the World Cup tournament and are responsible along with players' home federations for arranging insurance against injury. Players under NHL contract are insured for the balance of their NHL contracts while players not under NHL contracts are insured for two years of projected earnings. Zhitnik apparently is disatisfied with the level of insurance being offered him.
Lest fans fear missing out on seeing Russian teen Alexander Ovechkin, the unsigned No. 1 pick by the Washington Capitals in the NHL's June entry draft, agent Don Meehan gave assurances Monday that Ovechkin will play. Meehan said he's asked for but hasn't been provided by the Russian federation with full details of insurance coverage.
``He's going to play, no matter what,'' said Meehan.
There are players on other World Cup teams who don't currently have contracts, for example, Canada's Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames and Dany Heatley of the Atlanta Thrashers, who are restricted free agents. Insurance is not an issue with either player and they'll be in camp in Ottawa a week Friday.
The Russian entry has been beset with dissent from the outset. Friends of the just-retired Igor Larionov were miffed he wasn't given a managerial role and there was controversy over who would be head coach. Zinetula Bilyaletdinov was eventually selected over the legendary but controversial Viktor Tikhonov.
Russian didn't name players until nearly a week after the May deadline. There now is concern that some of its players won't be able to obtain work visas for the United States.
Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, who played for Anaheim's AHL affiliate in Cincinnati last winter, has been added to the Russian roster. He's highly regarded. He had a .919 save percentage last season. The only other goalie on their list is Maxim Sokolov, who plays for Avangard Omst in the Russian elite league.
Some big names have been erased from the tournament, and they aren't all Russian.
Goaltender Ed Belfour pulled out of Canada's team Monday. Back problems were blamed. A substitute has yet to be named. Earlier, Canada had to delete Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Rob Blake because they've not completely recovered from injuries. Same for Philadelphia Flyers centre Jeremy Roenick, who was scratched from the U.S. lineup and replaced by Scott Gomez of the New Jersey Devils.
Robert Lang of the Red Wings withdrew from the Czech team without explanation and was replaced by Anaheim forward Petr Sykora.
Philadelphia forward Sami Kapanen said after being named by Finland that he was too worn out from the NHL season to play in the World Cup. Niklas Hagman of the Florida Panthers takes his spot, and when Jere Karalahti was ruled ineligible the Finns opted for defenceman Janne Niinimaa of the New York Islanders.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Kubina withdraws from World Cup
The Canadian Press
8/10/2004
PRAGUE (AP) - Czech defenceman Pavel Kubina of the Tampa Bay Lightning is the latest NHL star to pull out of the World Cup of Hockey.
Kubina, 27, suffered a concussion during the Stanley Cup final and still is not feeling well, said Pavel Barta, a spokesman for the Czech team. A replacement was not named.
It's another blow to the Czechs, who announced last week that Detroit Red Wings centre Robert Lang was being replaced by Anaheim Mighty Ducks forward Petr Sykora for the Aug. 30-Sept. 14 tournament.
Cheers,
Aquaman
The Canadian Press
8/10/2004
PRAGUE (AP) - Czech defenceman Pavel Kubina of the Tampa Bay Lightning is the latest NHL star to pull out of the World Cup of Hockey.
Kubina, 27, suffered a concussion during the Stanley Cup final and still is not feeling well, said Pavel Barta, a spokesman for the Czech team. A replacement was not named.
It's another blow to the Czechs, who announced last week that Detroit Red Wings centre Robert Lang was being replaced by Anaheim Mighty Ducks forward Petr Sykora for the Aug. 30-Sept. 14 tournament.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Belfour out of World Cup; Theodore in
Canadian Press
8/9/2004
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jose Theodore will replace veteran goalie Ed Belfour at the World Cup of Hockey, Team Canada announced Monday.
Belfour pulled out of the tournament less than two weeks before Team Canada opens training camp in Ottawa, citing a back problem.
The Toronto Maple Leafs netminder informed Team Canada executive director Wayne Gretzky of his decision Monday.
``I talked to Eddie this morning and unfortunately he won't be able to play,'' Gretzky told The Canadian Press in a phone interview. ``He's got a back problem, a back injury.''
The 39-year-old Belfour, who has history of back problems, would have been the No. 2 or No. 3 goalie behind Olympic starter Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils. Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers, who has led Canada to back-to-back world championship gold medals, is also on the team.
Belfour, a native of Carmen, Man., went 34-19-6 with the Leafs last season while posting a 2.13 goals-against average, .918 save percentage and registering 10 shutouts.
He was brilliant in Toronto's first-round playoff win over Ottawa this spring and that was a major factor in him being named to Team Canada on May 15, edging out Theodore.
``I feel horrible for Eddie,'' Gretzky said. ``He was so wonderful in Salt Lake City, just tremendous in the locker-room and great with the guys. I felt like he would get an opportunity to play (at the World Cup).
``So I'm really disappointed for Eddie.''
Theodore had 33 wins, six shutouts, 2.13 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage for Montreal last season. He won the Hart Trophy for the NHL's most-valuable player the Vezina Trophy for the league's top netminder in 2001-'02.
Theodore's stellar play in the first round of the playoffs last season was a key factor in Montreal's upset of the Boston Bruins.
``I am very excited and honoured to be named to Team Canada,'' said Theodore. ``Any time you have the opportunity to represent your country, it is a thrill, and I'm looking forward to being a part of Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey.''
Belfour joins Steve Yzerman and Rob Blake as three high-profile veterans from the Olympic champion team in Salt Lake having to pull out because of injury after first being named to the team May 15.
``You don't replace an Yzerman, not just for what he does on the ice, but his leadership off the ice,'' Gretzky said, while also praising Blake and Belfour. ``He's one of the greatest leaders we've had in this game.
``He played the gold medal game in Salt Lake City basically on one foot.''
Centre Vincent Lecavalier replaced Yzerman and defenceman Scott Hannan took over for Blake. The final 26-player roster must be submitted to World Cup organizers Aug. 29, on the eve of the Aug. 30-Sept. 14 NHL tournament.
With Yzerman, Blake and Belfour out, it's a younger Team Canada which will open camp Aug. 20 in Ottawa and kick off its tournament Aug. 31 in Montreal against the defending World Cup champion United States.
``There's no question we have a lot of new blood on this team and it's a bit of a different mix from Salt Lake, but all of these guys have been through the Canadian system, whether it'd be world juniors or world championships, that's what is so great about our program,'' Gretzky said.
``They'll have tremendous leadership from guys like Adam Foote, Mario Lemieux, Jarome Iginla, guys who have been there before.''
It's not clear at this point whether Belfour, who signed a multi-year contact extension with the Leafs on June 30, is seriously injured or not.
``We are in the process of gathering information on Ed Belfour's status,'' Leafs GM John Ferguson said in a statement released late Monday afternoon.
``We will provide more information when our club doctors have had an opportunity to examine him.''
Belfour was out a month late last season with a back injury but rebounded with a strong playoff.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Canadian Press
8/9/2004
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jose Theodore will replace veteran goalie Ed Belfour at the World Cup of Hockey, Team Canada announced Monday.
Belfour pulled out of the tournament less than two weeks before Team Canada opens training camp in Ottawa, citing a back problem.
The Toronto Maple Leafs netminder informed Team Canada executive director Wayne Gretzky of his decision Monday.
``I talked to Eddie this morning and unfortunately he won't be able to play,'' Gretzky told The Canadian Press in a phone interview. ``He's got a back problem, a back injury.''
The 39-year-old Belfour, who has history of back problems, would have been the No. 2 or No. 3 goalie behind Olympic starter Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils. Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers, who has led Canada to back-to-back world championship gold medals, is also on the team.
Belfour, a native of Carmen, Man., went 34-19-6 with the Leafs last season while posting a 2.13 goals-against average, .918 save percentage and registering 10 shutouts.
He was brilliant in Toronto's first-round playoff win over Ottawa this spring and that was a major factor in him being named to Team Canada on May 15, edging out Theodore.
``I feel horrible for Eddie,'' Gretzky said. ``He was so wonderful in Salt Lake City, just tremendous in the locker-room and great with the guys. I felt like he would get an opportunity to play (at the World Cup).
``So I'm really disappointed for Eddie.''
Theodore had 33 wins, six shutouts, 2.13 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage for Montreal last season. He won the Hart Trophy for the NHL's most-valuable player the Vezina Trophy for the league's top netminder in 2001-'02.
Theodore's stellar play in the first round of the playoffs last season was a key factor in Montreal's upset of the Boston Bruins.
``I am very excited and honoured to be named to Team Canada,'' said Theodore. ``Any time you have the opportunity to represent your country, it is a thrill, and I'm looking forward to being a part of Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey.''
Belfour joins Steve Yzerman and Rob Blake as three high-profile veterans from the Olympic champion team in Salt Lake having to pull out because of injury after first being named to the team May 15.
``You don't replace an Yzerman, not just for what he does on the ice, but his leadership off the ice,'' Gretzky said, while also praising Blake and Belfour. ``He's one of the greatest leaders we've had in this game.
``He played the gold medal game in Salt Lake City basically on one foot.''
Centre Vincent Lecavalier replaced Yzerman and defenceman Scott Hannan took over for Blake. The final 26-player roster must be submitted to World Cup organizers Aug. 29, on the eve of the Aug. 30-Sept. 14 NHL tournament.
With Yzerman, Blake and Belfour out, it's a younger Team Canada which will open camp Aug. 20 in Ottawa and kick off its tournament Aug. 31 in Montreal against the defending World Cup champion United States.
``There's no question we have a lot of new blood on this team and it's a bit of a different mix from Salt Lake, but all of these guys have been through the Canadian system, whether it'd be world juniors or world championships, that's what is so great about our program,'' Gretzky said.
``They'll have tremendous leadership from guys like Adam Foote, Mario Lemieux, Jarome Iginla, guys who have been there before.''
It's not clear at this point whether Belfour, who signed a multi-year contact extension with the Leafs on June 30, is seriously injured or not.
``We are in the process of gathering information on Ed Belfour's status,'' Leafs GM John Ferguson said in a statement released late Monday afternoon.
``We will provide more information when our club doctors have had an opportunity to examine him.''
Belfour was out a month late last season with a back injury but rebounded with a strong playoff.
Cheers,
Aquaman
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Theodore happy to be part of World Cup
Canadian Press
8/11/2004
MONTREAL (CP) - Management for Canada's World Cup of Hockey team must be pleased with goaltender Jose Theodore's attitude.
He didn't whine when he was left out of the original selections in May and, now that he's been added to the team in place of injured Ed Belfour, he's not making any demands about playing time.
``You hope you can be a big part of the team, but just being part of it is great,'' the Montreal Canadiens goaltender said Wednesday. ``Look at Eddie Belfour at the last (2002) Olympics.
``He was the third goalie, but he said it was a great experience just to be part of that team. I think it will be good for my career, but right now, I'm just happy to be part of it.''
A trim, tanned Theodore met with the media at the Bell Centre for the first time since Team Canada executive director Wayne Gretzky added him to the squad on Monday.
The veteran Belfour, who did not play a minute as Canada won gold at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, was forced to pull out when his recurring back problems flared up again.
Theodore will likely battle with Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers for the backup job behind Martin Brodeur, the three-time Stanley Cup winner with the New Jersey Devils who was Canada's No. 1 man at the 2002 Olympics.
Many felt that Theodore, the 2002 Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP, should have been on Team Canada's original list after posting a career-high 33 wins and helping the Canadiens reach the second round of playoffs last season.
The five-foot-11, 180-pound goaltender had a strong season despite off-ice distractions. Several family members, including his father, were arrested in 2003 in connection with an alleged loansharking ring. The case is still pending.
But when Luongo and Belfour were picked ahead of him, he had no complaints.
``They had a tough decision to make,'' the Montreal native said. ``Now I know I was the first runner-up. We have so many good goalies in Canada.''
He also has an eye on the 2006 Winter Olympics and can help his chances for a trip to Turin, Italy, by making a good impression with the World Cup team.
``There's two years before the Olympics, but for sure it will be good to show what I can do in practices, or if I get to play,'' he said. ``That's something I'd like to be part of in two years.
``It's up to me to do well in the next two years and show them at training camp what I can do.''
On the other hand, the NHL has yet to commit to Turin and it appears likely it will skip the 2006 Olympics and return for Vancouver 2010.
Theodore has international experience, having played on Canada's under-18 team, twice at the world junior championship and again at the 2001 world championship, where he helped an underdog Canadian team reach the semifinals.
But this will be his biggest tournament yet.
``I've been to two all-star games where I got to play with the greatest players, but that was in more of a relaxed atmosphere,'' he said. ``This will be my first real experience and I want to take as many positives out of it as possible.''
While being named to the World Cup team was a surprise, Theodore wasn't caught off guard.
Since June 15, which he called ``the first day of torture,'' he's been in intensive training four days a week, following the same off-season regimen that helped him rebound last season after a disappointing 2002-03 campaign.
He has been on skates only twice this summer to test equipment, but will begin on-ice training this weekend to prepare for Team Canada's camp, which opens Aug. 20 at the University of Ottawa.
``I want to make sure I'm at the top of my game,'' he said.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Canadian Press
8/11/2004
MONTREAL (CP) - Management for Canada's World Cup of Hockey team must be pleased with goaltender Jose Theodore's attitude.
He didn't whine when he was left out of the original selections in May and, now that he's been added to the team in place of injured Ed Belfour, he's not making any demands about playing time.
``You hope you can be a big part of the team, but just being part of it is great,'' the Montreal Canadiens goaltender said Wednesday. ``Look at Eddie Belfour at the last (2002) Olympics.
``He was the third goalie, but he said it was a great experience just to be part of that team. I think it will be good for my career, but right now, I'm just happy to be part of it.''
A trim, tanned Theodore met with the media at the Bell Centre for the first time since Team Canada executive director Wayne Gretzky added him to the squad on Monday.
The veteran Belfour, who did not play a minute as Canada won gold at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, was forced to pull out when his recurring back problems flared up again.
Theodore will likely battle with Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers for the backup job behind Martin Brodeur, the three-time Stanley Cup winner with the New Jersey Devils who was Canada's No. 1 man at the 2002 Olympics.
Many felt that Theodore, the 2002 Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP, should have been on Team Canada's original list after posting a career-high 33 wins and helping the Canadiens reach the second round of playoffs last season.
The five-foot-11, 180-pound goaltender had a strong season despite off-ice distractions. Several family members, including his father, were arrested in 2003 in connection with an alleged loansharking ring. The case is still pending.
But when Luongo and Belfour were picked ahead of him, he had no complaints.
``They had a tough decision to make,'' the Montreal native said. ``Now I know I was the first runner-up. We have so many good goalies in Canada.''
He also has an eye on the 2006 Winter Olympics and can help his chances for a trip to Turin, Italy, by making a good impression with the World Cup team.
``There's two years before the Olympics, but for sure it will be good to show what I can do in practices, or if I get to play,'' he said. ``That's something I'd like to be part of in two years.
``It's up to me to do well in the next two years and show them at training camp what I can do.''
On the other hand, the NHL has yet to commit to Turin and it appears likely it will skip the 2006 Olympics and return for Vancouver 2010.
Theodore has international experience, having played on Canada's under-18 team, twice at the world junior championship and again at the 2001 world championship, where he helped an underdog Canadian team reach the semifinals.
But this will be his biggest tournament yet.
``I've been to two all-star games where I got to play with the greatest players, but that was in more of a relaxed atmosphere,'' he said. ``This will be my first real experience and I want to take as many positives out of it as possible.''
While being named to the World Cup team was a surprise, Theodore wasn't caught off guard.
Since June 15, which he called ``the first day of torture,'' he's been in intensive training four days a week, following the same off-season regimen that helped him rebound last season after a disappointing 2002-03 campaign.
He has been on skates only twice this summer to test equipment, but will begin on-ice training this weekend to prepare for Team Canada's camp, which opens Aug. 20 at the University of Ottawa.
``I want to make sure I'm at the top of my game,'' he said.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Gill replaces Schneider on Team USA
TSN.ca Staff
8/11/2004
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- USA Hockey today announced that Boston Bruins defenceman Hal Gill will replace Detroit Red Wings blueliner Mathieu Schneider on Team USA's roster for the World Cup of Hockey.
Schneider, a 16-year veteran of the National Hockey League who helped lead the United States to the championship at the inaugural World Cup of Hockey 1996, will be unable to participate due to his current contract status. The defenseman was named to Team USA's original 26-player roster on May 20.
The announcement was made by Team USA General Manager Larry Pleau. "Mathieu has informed us that, due to his unsettled contract situation, he has regretfully withdrawn from competing in the World Cup of Hockey," said Pleau. "We are disappointed that he will be unable to participate, but at the same time excited to add Hal's unique skills, physical presence on defense and recent international experience to our lineup."
Gill's international playing career includes being a three-time member of the U.S. Men's National Team while skating at the 2000, 2001 and 2004 World Championships.
This year Gill completed his seventh season with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League while appearing in all 82 regular-season games and all seven games during their opening round playoff series versus Montreal.
Prior to starting his professional hockey career with Boston in 1997, he played four years at Providence College.
Cheers,
Aquaman
TSN.ca Staff
8/11/2004
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- USA Hockey today announced that Boston Bruins defenceman Hal Gill will replace Detroit Red Wings blueliner Mathieu Schneider on Team USA's roster for the World Cup of Hockey.
Schneider, a 16-year veteran of the National Hockey League who helped lead the United States to the championship at the inaugural World Cup of Hockey 1996, will be unable to participate due to his current contract status. The defenseman was named to Team USA's original 26-player roster on May 20.
The announcement was made by Team USA General Manager Larry Pleau. "Mathieu has informed us that, due to his unsettled contract situation, he has regretfully withdrawn from competing in the World Cup of Hockey," said Pleau. "We are disappointed that he will be unable to participate, but at the same time excited to add Hal's unique skills, physical presence on defense and recent international experience to our lineup."
Gill's international playing career includes being a three-time member of the U.S. Men's National Team while skating at the 2000, 2001 and 2004 World Championships.
This year Gill completed his seventh season with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League while appearing in all 82 regular-season games and all seven games during their opening round playoff series versus Montreal.
Prior to starting his professional hockey career with Boston in 1997, he played four years at Providence College.
Cheers,
Aquaman
World Cup: Fedorov, Zhamnov, Bure out
Canadian Press
8/11/2004
Star centre Sergei Fedorov and forwards Alexei Zhamnov and Valeri Bure have notified Russia's team that they won't play in the World Cup of Hockey.
Players on many of the eight teams entered have been pulling out as harried managers prepare to open camps late next week for the biggest hockey tournament outside of the Olympics.
Fedorov didn't feel he was up to playing, agent Pat Brisson said from Santa Monica, Calif.
``He's nursing a few minor injuries _ nothing major but he's not 100 per cent,'' said Brisson. ``He skated in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago and he didn't feel quite ready.
``He's a little disappointed because he hasn't played in a while now.''
Fedorov, 34, who helped the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup three times before jumping to Anaheim, missed the playoffs with the Mighty Ducks last spring. He was being counted on to be a leader on the Russian team for the Aug. 30-Sept. 14 World Cup.
His withdrawal, along with those of Zhamnov, Bure and earlier no-goes, sends the Russians reeling.
Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin of the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier declined to play for them, and goalie Evgeni Nabokov of the San Jose Sharks is said to be unfit after arthroscopic knee surgery.
Defenceman Alexei Zhitnik's agent said earlier this week his client won't show up because he's an unrestricted free agent and applicable insurance coverage hasn't been obtained.
Bure and Zhamnov, both UFAs, are in the same boat.
Replacements for Fedorov, Bure, Zhamnov and Zhitnik have yet to be named.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Canadian Press
8/11/2004
Star centre Sergei Fedorov and forwards Alexei Zhamnov and Valeri Bure have notified Russia's team that they won't play in the World Cup of Hockey.
Players on many of the eight teams entered have been pulling out as harried managers prepare to open camps late next week for the biggest hockey tournament outside of the Olympics.
Fedorov didn't feel he was up to playing, agent Pat Brisson said from Santa Monica, Calif.
``He's nursing a few minor injuries _ nothing major but he's not 100 per cent,'' said Brisson. ``He skated in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago and he didn't feel quite ready.
``He's a little disappointed because he hasn't played in a while now.''
Fedorov, 34, who helped the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup three times before jumping to Anaheim, missed the playoffs with the Mighty Ducks last spring. He was being counted on to be a leader on the Russian team for the Aug. 30-Sept. 14 World Cup.
His withdrawal, along with those of Zhamnov, Bure and earlier no-goes, sends the Russians reeling.
Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin of the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier declined to play for them, and goalie Evgeni Nabokov of the San Jose Sharks is said to be unfit after arthroscopic knee surgery.
Defenceman Alexei Zhitnik's agent said earlier this week his client won't show up because he's an unrestricted free agent and applicable insurance coverage hasn't been obtained.
Bure and Zhamnov, both UFAs, are in the same boat.
Replacements for Fedorov, Bure, Zhamnov and Zhitnik have yet to be named.
Cheers,
Aquaman
Fischer replaces Kubina for World Cup
TSN.ca Staff with files
8/12/2004
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer will replace blueliner Pavel Kubina on the Czech roster for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
In 81 games with the Red Wings last year, Fischer tallied four goals and 15 assists. He has career totals of eight goals and 44 assists in 283 career games.
The 24-year-old Fischer was originally drafted by Detroit as the club's first choice (25th overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He has played all five of his NHL seasons with Detroit.
Kubina, 27, suffered a concussion during the Stanley Cup final and still is not feeling well, said Pavel Barta, a spokesman for the Czech team.
He has 60 goals and 171 points in 455 regular-season games with the Lightning. He also played for the Czechs at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
The Czech national team will open training camp next week.
Cheers,
Aquaman
TSN.ca Staff with files
8/12/2004
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer will replace blueliner Pavel Kubina on the Czech roster for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
In 81 games with the Red Wings last year, Fischer tallied four goals and 15 assists. He has career totals of eight goals and 44 assists in 283 career games.
The 24-year-old Fischer was originally drafted by Detroit as the club's first choice (25th overall) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He has played all five of his NHL seasons with Detroit.
Kubina, 27, suffered a concussion during the Stanley Cup final and still is not feeling well, said Pavel Barta, a spokesman for the Czech team.
He has 60 goals and 171 points in 455 regular-season games with the Lightning. He also played for the Czechs at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
The Czech national team will open training camp next week.
Cheers,
Aquaman
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