Hockey: Most Popular Articles

All-Time Stanley Cup Winners
Stanley Cup winners through the ages, including pre-NHL champions. A list of all the Stanley Cup champions from 1892 to the present.

The Red Wings Octopus
What's the origin of the Detroit Red Wings octopus? The Motor City's proud tradition of saluting the Detroit Red Wings with slimy creatures of the deep dates back half a century.

Sidney Crosby's First NHL Game
Sidney Crosby made his NHL debut when the Pittsburgh Penguins played the New Jersey Devils to open the 2005-06 NHL season.

The Miracle On Ice
You don't get a Miracle On Ice without hard work, meticulous preparation, a little luck and a little infighting. Here's how coach Herb Brooks and the US Olympic hockey team pulled off their Miracle On Ice at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

2008 Stanley Cup Schedule
Here's the complete schedule for the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with results updated daily. We track the game schedule and results all the way up to the awarding of the 2008 Stanley Cup.

Hockey Songs
Great hockey songs from Stompin' Tom to Warren Zevon to the Tragically Hip. The best hockey music and where to find it.

What's a "Hab"?
The most famous nickname in hockey might be the result of a mistake. The Montreal Canadiens are called the Habs because somebody misunderstood the Canadiens logo.

The Most Goals Ever
What's the highest scoring game in NHL history?

Sidney Crosby & Alex Ovechkin
Sidney Crosby and Team Canada faced Alexander Ovechkin and Team Russia in the Gold Medal Game at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship.

Wayne Gretzky NHL Records
Wayne Gretzky holds 61 NHL records. Here's a rundown of every makr in the incredible gretzky record book. Part of our Gretzky File.

Hockey History: The Time Line
A quick look at ice hockey history and NHL history, from the first game to the first player's strike to the 2004 NHL lockout.

Hockey Movies on Video and DVD
The Hanson Brothers, the Miracle On Ice and more: The best hockey movies available on video and DVD.

2002 Stanley Cup final - A game-by-game analysis of the Hurricanes and the Red Wings
The Red Wings' firepower versus the Hurricanes' willpower: Capsule summaries and analysis of every game of the 2002 Stanley Cup final.

Miracle On Ice: The Legacy
The Miracle On Ice - the improbable gold medal run by the 1980 American Olympic hockey team - has achieved mythical status. It also represents the pinnacle for the country's hockey players who dream of their own miracle on ice.

The NHL Salary Cap
The NHL salary cap explained in the plainest possible language, along with NHL free agents and other key points in the new collective agreement signed in July of 2005.

Sidney Crosby World Champ
Team Canada 2005 was one of the strongest teams in the history of the World Junior Hockey Championship, winning a string of one-sided games en route to the title.

The Original Red Wing
Hockey answers: Why are they called the Detroit Red Wings and where did the "winged wheel" logo of the Detroit Red Wings originate?

2008 NHL Draft - Round 1
Here's the order of selection for the opening round of the 2008 NHL Draft, with the Tampa Bay Lightning holding the number-one pick.

Sidney Crosby & Evgeni Malkin
In Sidney Crosby's second season, the Penguins add another outstanding young forward in Evgeni Malkin, who will win the Calder Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 2006-07.

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Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin were both nominated for the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year at the 2006 NHL Awards. Ovechkin was the winner.

Stanley Cup Center
The Stanley Cup is the most revered trophy in professional sport, and the NHL playoffs are a hockey fan's favorite time of year. Our storehouse of news, analysis, history and tips will guide you through the annual charge to the Stanley Cup.

Crosby and Lemieux
Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux played together at the beginning Crosby's rookie season, before Lemieux retired in January of 2006.

2006 Stanley Cup Tracker
We track the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs with all the NHL scores and results from the opening round through to the Carolina Hurricanes thrilling win in the Stanley Cup Final.

Glossary: Forechecking
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

Current NHL Trade Rumors
An occasional round-up of NHL trade rumors from assorted sources around the hockey world. Are they reliable sources? Is there any such thing?

Sidney Crosby's First NHL Goal
In Pittsburgh's third game of the 2005-06 season, Sidney Crosby scored his first NHL goal.

NHL Stats Explained
Get a grip on NHL stats: A list of abbreviations and explanations to help you tell a SPCT from a SHG and sort out all the NHL stats.

The Tim Horton Story
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NHL Rule Changes 2005
With the NHL rule changes adopted for the 2005-06 season, life will be very different for goaltenders and defensemen. Here's a look at the NHL rule changes approved by the NHL board of governors.

Hockey Jerseys
A selection of ice hockey jerseys - Current NHL jerseys from Reebok and CCM, vintage and practice jerseys, and other hockey jerseys.

NHL Free Agent Center
This page lists current NHL free agents, with links to all current NHL salaries and an explanation of how the NHL free agent system works.

2008 World Junior Hockey
Complete results of the 2008 World Junior Hockey Championship, the tournament featuring the best players in the world under the age of 20. Canada won the gold medal for the 4th straight year, defeating Sweden in the final game.

NHL Highlights from TSN
Online NHL video directory - TSN.ca offers a wide selection of online NHL video highlights, features and NHL news.

The Devil Finds A Way. Again.
The New Jersey Devils won their third Stanley Cup in nine years in an unlikely Stanley Cup Final that defied analysis to the end.

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Sidney Crosby pictured at his home in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia.

Names on the Stanley Cup
An NHL team might use plenty of players over the course of a season, due to trades, injuries, minor-league recalls, etc. So when they win the Stanley Cup, which players are eligible to have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup itself?

NHL Draft Day Basics
The rules are complicated, but the NHL Entry Draft is simply a way to divvy up the best 18-year-old hockey players in the world, along with a few late bloomers, long shots and older college players. Here's a quick summary of NHL draft day basics.

2004 Stanley Cup Final Recaps
The Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning are the last teams standing in the chase for the 2004 Stanley Cup. Here is the schedule for the 2004 Stanley Cup Final, with scores and recaps entered as games are played.

Olympic Hockey Medal List
All of the gold, silver and bronze medal winners in men's Olympic ice hockey, dating back to 1920.

Brett Hull's "no goal."
Hockey answers: Did the Dallas Stars steal the 1999 Stanley Cup? Sizing up the Buffalo Sabres, the Dallas Stars and the famous "no goal."

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Sidney Crosby takes the ice at the 2007 NHL All-Star Game

Frequently Asked Hockey Questions
NHL answers: Questions about the NHL and the game of hockey answered here.

2008 Stanley Cup Playoff Teams
A look at all 16 contenders in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with a breakdown of the regular season record, team stats and rankings, individual leaders, and more.

The Playoff Format Explained
We explains how the teams are ranked and matchups decided for each round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Crosby Rules 2007 NHL Awards
Sidney Crosby scores against Latvia at the 2006 World Hockey Championship.

Olympic Hockey Timeline
A quick look at the history of Olympic hockey, from the first Olympic hockey tournament in 1920 to Canada's golden anniversary win in 2002.

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Long before game time, Sidney Crosby begins his warm up, which includes a little puck juggling.

Crosby Takes a Hit
Emerging as a star during his rookie season, Sidney Crosby became a top-priority target for opponents around the NHL.

Crosby Reaches 100 Points
Sidney Crosby pictured after becoming the youngest NHL player to record 100 points in a season.

The Wayne Gretzky File
Wayne Gretzky's career statistics, awards and a brief history of his NHL career. Part of our Gretzky File.

Sidney Crosby with Team Canada
Sidney Crosby scores against Latvia at the 2006 World Hockey Championship.

2005 World Junior: Team Canada
Here are the players seeking Team Canada's first under-20 title since 1997 at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Crosby's First Playoff
Sidney Crosby's first appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs lasted just six games, as the Penguins were eliminated by Ottawa in the opening round of the 2007 Playoffs.

Sidney Crosby at the NHL Draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Sidney Crosby first overall at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Sidney Crosby in Rimouski
Sidney Crosby played junior hockey for the Rimouski Oceanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, leading the team to a league championship in 2005.

2004 World Junior Hockey
The 2004 World Junior Hockey Championship was played in Helsinki, Finland with the United States winning its first ever world junior title.

Crosby Named Captain
Sidney Crosby began his third NHL season as the new captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Crosby Meets the Fans
Sidney Crosby signs autographs before the 2007 NHL Awards.

NHL Gets New TV Deal in US
In the last few years, media analysts have warned that the NHL was about to disappear from network television. Now comes news that the NHL has signed two American television contracts for the 2004-05 season. The deals aren't worth much. But if you're a fan looking for a game, that hardly matters.

2007 NHL Free Agents
Here's a list of unrestricted 2007 NHL free agents. Players are listed by 2006-07 NHL team and position. As players are signed, their new teams will be noted in brackets. Still to come: an alternate list of 2007 NHL free agents, ranked by salary and age.

Origin of the Stanley Cup
In 1893 the Canadian governor-general, Lord Stanley, purchased a silver bowl for $50 and naming it the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup. Hockey folks prefered a less formal designation: the Stanley Cup.

Sidney Crosby Playof Goal
Sidney Crosby's second goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was the game-winner for Pittsburgh in Game Two of the Penguins opening round series against Ottawa.

Mario Lemieux
A brief biography of Mario Lemieux, arguably the most dominant player in NHL history, including his career NHL statistics and awards and his international achievements with Team Canada.

Glossary: Icing
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

2005 World Junior Hockey
Team Canada blew away the competition at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship Grand Forks, North Dakota. This review of the annual world junior hockey showdown includes complete game results, essential info and links.

What's the average NHL salary?
What's the average NHL salary and how quickly has it risen in recent years? Has it gone down since the 2003-04 NHL lockout?

Plus-Minus Explained
What is hockey's "plus-minus" statistic and how is it calculated?

Women's Hockey History
A century of women's hockey: A brief look at the rich heritage and current boom in women's hockey and girl's hockey. They are taking to the ice as never before.

The Lost Hockey Movies
A handful of hockey movies are worth a night in. But many of the hockey movies we really want to see have long since disappeared. Here are five classic hockey movies that are nowhere to be found these days.

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Sidney Crosby's size, strength, and willingness to use it are key to his success.

2004 World Cup of Hockey
Team Canada wins the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, while Team USA exits in the semifinal. Fending off tough challenges from Finland in the final game, and the Czech Republic in a semifinal overtime classic, Team Canada posts a perfect record. Here are the complete results and team rosters from the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

ESPN NHL Video Highlights
Online NHL video directory - From Sports Centre, you can see the latest ESPN NHL highlights online. ESPN.com usually offers NHL video from a couple of last night's games.

Glossary: Power Play
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

The Shootout
As of the 2005-06 season, the NHL has adopted the shootout to settle ties in regular season games. Here's how the shootout works, how it counts in the NHL standings and how it affects the statistics compiled for teams and individual players.

2007 Stanley Cup Results
The road to the 2007 Stanley Cup: Here are complete results from the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which ended with the Anaheim Ducks raising the Cup.

Detroit Red Wings
A profile of the 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings going into the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

2006 Olympic Hockey
Sweden is the 2006 Olympic hockey champion, winning the gold medal with 4-3 win over Finland in the final game. Here are all the results for men's Olympic hockey at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy.

Longest NHL Suspensions Ever
At 30 games, Chris Simon's suspension in December of 2007 is longer than those served by Todd Bertuzzi or Marty McSorley. Here's a list of the longest NHL suspensions ever.

How Many Draft Picks Make It?
There are over 200 players selected at the NHL draft every year. How many of them go on to have NHL careers? What are the chances of a player selected in the first round of the NHL Draft compared to later rounds?

Crosby at the Winter Classic
Sidney Crosby scores in the shootout at the NHL's outdoor game in Buffalo, January 1, 2008.

2004 Cup - Flyers vs. Devils
The Philadelphia Flyers take down the defending champion New Jersey Devils in the opening round of the 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs. We review and recap the series, along with every series in the battle for the 2004 Stanley Cup.

NHL Calendar
Here are all the important dates in the 2007-08 NHL season, including the NHL trade deadline, the opening day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, world hockey championships, draft day and more.

NHL Goalie Pads: Size Matters
A new NHL rule is aimed at reducing the overstuffed, Michelin Man look favored by NHL goalies. In its latest effort to give shooters a chance, NHL rules now include a limit on the height of leg pads worn by NHL goalies.

Pittsburgh Penguins
A profile of the 2007-08 Pittsburgh Penguins going into the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

World Junior Hockey
A guide to the annual World Junior Hockey Championship, including the tournament format, overtime and shootout rules, recent World Junior results, all-time medal standings and more.

Glossary: Backchecking
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

Canada's 2006 Olympic Men
Here is the roster for the Canadian men's hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.

2005 World Hockey Championship
The Czech Republic won the 2005 World Hockey Championship on May 15 in Vienna, Austria. Canada finished second, losing the title it held in 2003 and 2004. Here are complete results and an explanation of the tournament format for the 2005 World Hockey Championship.

Don Cherry on Coach's Corner
Online NHL video directory - If you can't catch Don Cherry's famous Coach's Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada, you can check it out online at CBC.ca. Love him or hate him, Don Cherry is a must-see.

Classic Hockey Quotes
From the NHL and beyond, the Hockey Quotes of the Week include new and classic hockey quotes. From 2002-03, Brett Hull and others talk money.

Stanley Cup MVPs
Complete list of winners of the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the Most Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The NHL's Number-One Problem
There has been a good deal written and said about the state of the current NHL “product.” But just about all of it comes from sports writers, not fans. Hockey fans would rather see something done about NHL ticket prices.

Why is it called a hat trick?
How did a three-goal performance by a hockey player called a hat trick?

Fantasy Hockey Rookies
A first-year player can provide a valuable edge in your fantasy hockey league. Here's the early forecast on the top NHL rookies of 2007-08.

USA 2006 Olympic Team
Here is the USA's Olympic men's hockey team for the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy. The men's Olympic hockey tournament begins February 15, with the USA playing Latvia.

Glossary: Five Hole
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

Bertuzzi and Hockey Violence
Who shares the blame for Todd Bertuzzi's attack on Steve Moore? Blame who you like, but we may as well admit that violence is essential to everything we love about hockey.

What is the Trap?
Here's how to recognize one of hockey's ubiquitous and most despised defensive systems.

2007 NHL Draft - Round 1
Here's the order of selection for the opening round of the 2007 NHL Draft, with the Chicago Blackhawks holding the number-one pick.

The First NHL Strike
He's a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, an American hockey legend, and he led the first NHL strike in hockey history.

Olympic Hockey Rules
There are key differences between the NHL and the Olympic hockey game. The larger ice surface leads to a different style of play, and the shootout could decide who wins the gold medal.

Hockey Quotes - famous and funny hockey quotes from the NHL and beyond
From the NHL and beyond, the Hockey Quotes of the Week include new and classic hockey quotes.

Building the Montreal Dynasty
Hockey FAQ: Is it true the Montreal Canadiens used to have exclusive rights to hockey players from Quebec?

2003 Hockey Quotes of the Year
From Alpo Suhonen to Jaromir Jagr, they were talking in 2003. From the NHL and beyond, here's a selection of the year's best hockey quotes.

Glossary: Crease
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

2004 World Cup: Team Canada
Canada looks to a new generation for the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, Rob Blake and Joe Sakic will likely need a program to recognize all the new faces when the World Cup begins in September.

Longest Games in NHL History
Here's a list of the longest NHL games ever played, all of them going into multiple overtime to settle a tie in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Hockey Positions
Hockey for beginners: Understanding hockey player positions and line combinations.

2006 World Junior: Team Canada
Here are the players defending Team Canada's under-20 title at the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championship in Vancouver, British Columbia.

2003-2004 NHL Season Previe...
Some Canadian teams complain loudly about the NHL's financial structure, arguing that their low budgets don't allow them to compete. So how do they explain the Senators? Our 2003-04 NHL season preview continues with an analysis of the Ottawa Senators.

Glossary: Defenseman
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

NHL Highlights from NHL.com
Online NHL video directory - NHL.com offers a free packages of NHL video highlights online.

The Best Draft In Years?
The forecasts must be regarded with skepticism. But for what it's worth, the 2003 NHL Entry Draft was labelled by many as the deepest and most promising NHL cattle call in a decade.

Fantasy Hockey: On the Rise
Which NHL players will post improved numbers for fantasy hockey managers this season? Find out who is on the rise in the NHL scoring race before you make a pick in your fantasy hockey draft.

Goalie Stats Explained
Save percentage and goals-against average explained for hockey goalies.

The NHL's Image Problem
Fairly or not, the issue of hockey violence continues to define the NHL's public image. To many North Americans, hockey is seen as little more than roller derby on skates. That's a problem for the NHL. But should hockey fans care? How much does hockey violence matter?

Great Hockey Books
From novels to memoirs to books that probe the culture of the game, here's our pick of the top hockey books.

Glossary: Home Ice Advantage
The language of hockey and the NHL is explained in our hockey glossary.

Hockey - TopPicks
An index of TopPicks for the Hockey guide site.

2007 World Junior Hockey
Complete results from the 2007 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Canada won its third straight gold medal. The tournament brings together the best players in the world under the age of 20.

Philadelphia Flyers
A profile of the 2007-08 Philadelphia Flyers going into the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL Screws Up Outdoor Game
It will be the most talked-about NHL game of the season, playoffs included. Even Wayne Gretzky will be in uniform. But when the Oilers and Canadiens play the first outdoor game in NHL history, fans in the U.S. will be shut out.

Glossary: Offside
Our hockey glossary helps you understand the colorful language of the world's greatest game. From the Allan Cup to the Gordie Howe Hat Trick to the Zamboni, we explain it all in our hockey glossary.

2002 Hockey Quotes
The Belarus miracle and Canada's gold medal sweep highlight the top hockey quotes from the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

Stanley Cup 2002 - the NHL's top five playoff beards
Top five beards of the 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs. NHL stars continue a long-standing rite of spring.

2005 World Jr. Hockey: USA
Here is Team USA's roster for the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Canada Wins 05 World Juniors
Canada ran away with the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship, putting together one of the most dominant performances ever seen by a Canadian hockey team. The 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship ended with Canada's a 6-1 blowout of Russia.

2005 NHL Free Agents
The 2005 NHL free agent market is the busiest and most volatile in league history. We track the movement of the most prominent NHL free agents.

NHL Players in Europe
Over 350 members of the NHL Players' Association took their game to Europe during the 2004-05 NHL lockout. They played in Sweden, Russia, Italy, Hungary and just about everywhere in between. We rank the winners and losers.

Hockey - Articles
An index of Articles for the Hockey guide site.

Junior Hockey Under Attack
Does the Canadian junior hockey system exploit and mistreat its young players? Player agent Gilles Lupien thinks so, and he is not the first to attack the culture of Canadian junior hockey.

Salary Arbitration Explained
NHL Salary Arbitration Explained: A quick definition of which NHL players are eligible for salary arbitration and how the system works.

Hockey's First Millionaire
NHL Salary history: Who was the first hockey player to sign a million dollar contract?

Steve Moore Speaks
Steve Moore makes his first public statement since the assault by Todd Bertuzzi that ended his 2004 NHL season. What Moore did not say is as significant as any of his quotes from the press conference.

2004 World Cup - Sweden Roster
Peter Forsberg, Niklas Lidstrom and Markus Naslund lead Sweden into the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. Here is the complete World Cup roster for the Swedish team.

NHL Lockout: The Owners Demand
In an effort to help you understand the NHL lockout, we cut through the numbers and the jargon with our quick and easy NHL Lockout Basics. Today's issue: What do the NHL owners want from a new collective bargaining agreement?

Stanley Cup 2004: Round 3 Sked
Here are the complete schedule and results from the 2004 Stanley Cup Conference Finals. Part of our complete coverage of the run to the 2004 Stanley Cup.

McFarlane Toys NHL Figures
Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Martin Brodeur are among the NHL stars immortalized by McFarlane Toys. Here's are the hockey action figures available from the McFarlane Toys NHL Series, depicting the game's most popular players.

2004 NHL Draft: Rounds 1 to 3
It will be remembered as the Alexander Ovechkin draft. But like every such event, the 2004 NHL Draft will surely produce a few hidden gems. Here are the results from the first three rounds of the 2004 NHL Draft.

2004 NHL Draft: Player Ranking
As expected, Alexander Ovechkin is the top-ranked European skater going into the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, according to rankings determined by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

NHL Standings Explained
It seems no two sources report NHL standings in exactly the same way. But reading the numbers is fairly easy once you get the hang of it.

NHL violence-Can the dirty hits be stopped?
Kyle McLaren's hit on Richard Zednik was ugly. But it was also the product of an NHL culture that we all helped create.

Blackhawks Blow It in '71
The Chicago Blackhawks had the Stanley Cup in their grasp in 1971, until a long shot from center ice started a Montreal Canadiens comeback and began the Chicago Blackhawks decline.

The Last Goalie Without a Mask
Who was the last NHL goaltender to play without a goalie mask?

Anaheim Ducks
A profile of the 2007-08 Anaheim Ducks going into the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

2006 NHL Draft: First Round
The St. Louis Blues hope they found the future of their defense as they selected Erik Johnson with the first pick at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Here's all the players selected in the opening round of the NHL draft.

2004 Hockey Quotes of the Year
Bertuzzi's meltdown, the Stanley Cup's trip to Florida, Canada's World Cup for the ages, and the long dark nights of the NHL lockout: Here's what they said in our 2004 hockey quotes of the year.

2004 World Championship - Men
Canada wins its second consecutive World Hockey Championship, coming from behind to defeat Sweden in the gold medal game. The United States wins the bronze medal. here are all the results from the 2004 World Hockey Championship.

NHL Daily Quick Fix
Need essential info on last night's NHL action? From the NHL scoreboard and schedule to the injury list to the fantasy hockey numbers, we'll link you to all the NHL intelligence you need.

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Iginla for Nedved? How about Nolan for Tucker? Dish up any NHL trade rumor you like. Someone out there is waiting to believe it.