Joueurs & Recrues du Mois Saison 2

27-12-2015 Scott Hartnell reaches a milestone !
Scott Hartnell() scored the 300th goal of his career in tonight's game against the Phoenix Coyotes on a feed by David Savard. It's always nice score but this was one special goal for me, he declared after viewing the replay of the goal.

A native of Canada, Scott Hartnell was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 1066 NHL games during his career, notching 300 goals and adding 332 assists along with 1887 penalty minutes. The 33 year old left wing has played 35 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 17+14=31 with 129 PIM.

27-12-2015 Daniel Sedin reaches a milestone !
Daniel Sedin() scored the 900th point of his career in tonight's game against the Edmonton Oilers on a feed by Alexander Edler. It is just part of my job, the player said in an interview.

A native of Sweden, Daniel Sedin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 1097 NHL games during his career, notching 348 goals and adding 552 assists along with 484 penalty minutes. The 35 year old left wing has played 36 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 15+19=34 with 14 PIM.

29-12-2015 Anze Kopitar reaches a milestone !
Anze Kopitar() notched the 400th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks on a goal by Dwight King. I'm happy about it but that's it, gotta think other things now, he said after the game in the dressing room..

A native of Slovenia, Anze Kopitar was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 721 NHL games during his career, notching 245 goals and adding 400 assists along with 182 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 35 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 10+14=24 with 2 PIM.

31-12-2015 Media praises the Colorado Avalanche
As a coach, if you can get your team to work hard every night, then you've done your job, commented Colorado Avalanche coach Bob Hartley after today's game against the Montreal Canadiens. This brings their current streak to 5 games undefeated.

Janvier

4-1-2016 Player of the week: Ryan Kesler (C)
NHL has awarded Ryan Kesler (C) of Anaheim Mighty Ducks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of USA, Ryan Kesler was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 778 NHL games during his career, notching 227 goals and adding 273 assists along with 654 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 41 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 13+21=34 with 12 PIM.

1-1-2016 Milan Michalek reaches a milestone !
Milan Michalek() scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the Calgary Flames on a feed by Tomas Jurco. In a game like this, it was nice to set that milestone, our record breaker told a Hockey Night in Canada reporter.

A native of Czech, Milan Michalek was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 748 NHL games during his career, notching 243 goals and adding 257 assists along with 425 penalty minutes. The 31 year old right wing has played 39 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 20+21=41 with 26 PIM.

2-1-2016 Phil Kessel reaches a milestone !
Phil Kessel() notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the St. Louis Blues on a goal by James van Riemsdyk. My line mate is so good I just have to throw it his direction and it's in the net. Anyone can look good playing with this guy, he said after viewing the play on the TV studio monitor..

A native of USA, Phil Kessel was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 705 NHL games during his career, notching 283 goals and adding 300 assists along with 184 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 37 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, totalling 21+19=40 with 2 PIM.

2-1-2016 Joe Thornton reaches a milestone !
Joe Thornton() scored the 1300th point of his career in tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a goal by Max Pacioretty. I'm not out here to set records, but it's always nice to get the points, were his words after the game..

A native of Canada, Joe Thornton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 1326 NHL games during his career, notching 386 goals and adding 914 assists along with 1032 penalty minutes. The 36 year old left wing has played 39 games with the Montreal Canadiens this season, totalling 10+20=30 with 5 PIM.

2-1-2016 World Junior Championships 2016
Icehockey World Junior Championships (U-20) 2016 in Japan start in just two days. There are 16 nations battling for the championship in the following two weeks. Many believe that the team of Sweden will make a good run for the gold.

Here are the starting groups:
Group A Group B
USA
Finland
Germany
Slovenia
Russia
Czech
Belarussia
Japan

Group C Group D
Sweden
Switzerland
Poland
Norway
Canada
Slovakia
Ukraine
Italy

3-1-2016 Media praises the Winnipeg Jets
As a coach, if you can get your team to work hard every night, then you've done your job, commented Winnipeg Jets coach Curt Fraser after today's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. This brings their current streak to 5 games undefeated.

4-1-2016 Martin Erat reaches a milestone !
Martin Erat() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the New York Rangers on a goal by Martin Hanzal. All of them are special, but I'm going to remember this one the most, he said after signing autographs for some kids..

A native of Czech, Martin Erat was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 7th round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 916 NHL games during his career, notching 200 goals and adding 400 assists along with 512 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 37 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 9+20=29 with 22 PIM

4-1-2016 Martin Erat reaches a milestone !
Martin Erat() notched the 400th assist of his career in tonight's game against the New York Rangers on a goal by Martin Hanzal. The pass just found the right guy, what more can I say, he replied after giving his game stick to a representative of a local charity organization..

A native of Czech, Martin Erat was originally drafted to the NHL by the Nashville Predators in the 7th round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 916 NHL games during his career, notching 200 goals and adding 400 assists along with 512 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 37 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 9+20=29 with 22 PIM.


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4-1-2016 Ryan Kesler reaches a milestone !
Ryan Kesler() scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the Washington Capitals on a feed by Dany Heatley. I just want to thank all the people that have supported me throughout my career. I couldn't have done this without them, the happy player commented.

A native of USA, Ryan Kesler was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 777 NHL games during his career, notching 227 goals and adding 273 assists along with 654 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 40 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 13+21=34 with 12 PIM.

5-1-2016 Media praises the Ottawa Senators
We've worked hard this season and the results speak for them selves said Ottawa Senators coach Jacques Martin after today's win over the Buffalo Sabres. The Ottawa Senators have now a 10 game undefeated streak.

6-1-2016 Dan Boyle reaches a milestone !
Dan Boyle() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks on a goal by Jiri Tlusty. I've seen my idols break records and now I am doing the same, he said at the post-game press conference..

A native of Canada, Dan Boyle, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 1073 NHL games during his career, notching 152 goals and adding 448 assists along with 678 penalty minutes. The 39 year old defenseman has played 37 games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, totalling 3+14=17 with 23 PIM.

6-1-2016 Andrei Markov reaches a milestone !
Andrei Markov() scored the 500th point of his career in tonight's game against the Buffalo Sabres on a goal by Rick Nash. I've seen my idols break records and now I am doing the same, he read from a prepared statement..

A native of Russia, Andrei Markov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 886 NHL games during his career, notching 112 goals and adding 388 assists along with 449 penalty minutes. The 37 year old defenseman has played 41 games with the Florida Panthers this season, totalling 4+17=21 with 14 PIM

-1-2016 Media praises the Colorado Avalanche
We've worked hard this season and the results speak for them selves said Colorado Avalanche coach Bob Hartley after today's win over the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The Colorado Avalanche have now a 8 game undefeated streak

8-1-2016 Marian Gaborik reaches a milestone !
Marian Gaborik() scored the 400th goal of his career in tonight's game against the New York Rangers on a feed by Pierre-Marc Bouchard. Hopefully one day this puck will end up in the Hall of Fame, he commented to the media.

A native of Slovakia, Marian Gaborik was originally drafted to the NHL by the Minnesota Wild in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 931 NHL games during his career, notching 400 goals and adding 413 assists along with 444 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 39 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 15+15=30 with 14 PIM.

9-1-2016 Alex Ovechkin reaches a milestone !
Alex Ovechkin() scored the 900th point of his career in tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes on a feed by Nicklas Bäckström. Yes, it does feel great, he said to the press.

A native of Russia, Alex Ovechkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 763 NHL games during his career, notching 469 goals and adding 431 assists along with 530 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 41 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 22+19=41 with 36 PIM.

9-1-2016 Patrick Sharp reaches a milestone !
Patrick Sharp() scored the 600th point of his career in tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators on a goal by Joe Pavelski. There's no 'I' in team and we have to get everyone playing the same system. It's not enough to just play a solid 20 or 40 minutes of hockey - you have to play 60. Hey, you know what? I forgot the question, he said at the post-game press conference..

A native of Canada, Patrick Sharp was originally drafted to the NHL by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 3rd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 799 NHL games during his career, notching 281 goals and adding 319 assists along with 521 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 40 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 20+21=41 with 34 PIM.

10-1-2016 Marian Hossa reaches a milestone !
Marian Hossa() scored the 1100th point of his career in tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks on a feed by Nick Leddy. This one is for the fans who are paying my salary, the happy player said in a hockey magazine.

A native of Slovakia, Marian Hossa was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 1215 NHL games during his career, notching 517 goals and adding 583 assists along with 626 penalty minutes. The 36 year old right wing has played 43 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 19+13=32 with 28 PIM.

10-1-2016 Media praises the Tampa Bay Lightning
As a coach, if you can get your team to work hard every night, then you've done your job, commented Tampa Bay Lightning coach Steve Ludzik after today's game against the Los Angeles Kings. This brings their current streak to 5 games undefeated

11-1-2016 Player of the week: James Neal (R)
NHL has awarded James Neal (R) of Nashville Predators as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, James Neal was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 2nd round of the 2005 entry draft. He has appeared in 528 NHL games during his career, notching 214 goals and adding 207 assists along with 445 penalty minutes. The 28 year old right wing has played 45 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 24+21=45 with 34 PIM.

10-1-2016 World Junior Championships quarterfinals
World Junior Championships have reached quarterfinal stage. Here are the final standings for the starting groups.
Group A PTS GF GA Group B PTS GF GA
USA 6 19 9 Czech 6 15 7
Finland 4 16 12 Russia 4 16 12
Germany 2 10 17 Belarussia 2 9 12
Slovenia 0 10 17 Japan 0 9 18
Group C PTS GF GA Group D PTS GF GA
Sweden 6 15 6 Canada 6 21 6
Switzerland 4 13 7 Slovakia 4 14 9
Poland 2 11 15 Ukraine 2 8 15
Norway 0 8 19 Italy 0 7 20

For quarterfinals, the pairs are:

USA-Slovakia
Canada-Finland
Czech-Switzerland
Sweden-Russia

12-1-2016 World Junior Championships semifinals
World Junior Championships have reached semifinal stage. In the first semifinal on January 14th, Team USA will meet Team Sweden . In the second clash, Team Czech will challenge Team Finland. Winners from both games will meet on January 16th in the final game to decide the 2016 World Champion of icehockey.