Chara Takes Home 2009 Norris Trophy
June 18, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Boston Bruins, NHL, News, Players
Kevin Connolly of HBO’s Entourage helped present the award for this year’s James Norris Memorial Trophy. It was presented to Boston Bruins captain, Zdeno Chara, who took his time and really enjoyed accepting the award.
After talking a bit about what winning means to him, he explained that he was cut from every team he played on as a kid and said he “shouldn’t have made it past juniors.”
He wanted to send a message to all of the kids at home who were watching the awards since many of them have probably been turned away by coaches that didn’t …read more
Crosby, Chara and Iginla Up For Messier Award
June 2, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under NHL, News
The nominees for this year’s Mark Messier Leadership Award have been announced and I am happy enough with the choices. The award, which is in its’ third year (Chris Chelios of Detroit won the first year and Mats Sundin of Toronto won in 2008), honors an individual who possesses exceptional leadership qualities and sets a postive example on the ice and within the community.
The 2009 Mark Messier Leadership Award will be awarded to either Zdeno Chara (Boston), Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh) or Jarome Iginla (Calgary). Messier, who won the Stanley Cup six times in his 25-year NHL career, will choose the …read more
Jokinen Powers Hurricanes to Game 3 Win
May 7, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Playoffs, Scores
Jussi Jokinen continues to be an instrumental part of the Carolina Hurricanes’ surprising postseason success and last night’s game was no exception. Just like the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference, the Canes are playing surprisingly well in the playoffs and now lead the series 2-1 against the Boston Bruins, the east’s best team this season.
Hurricanes goaltender, Cam Ward, was coming off his fourth career playoff shutout and it seemed like the team was on a mission to prove that their first win was not a fluke. It was definitely an intensely played game and the little feud between Zdeno …read more
