Kovalchuk scores twice in season opener

Kovalchuk had two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers' season opener on Saturday. The Thrashers started out strong, Tampa rallied hard and then the Thrashers ended the third period strong to gain a 6-3 victory over the Lightning. To get the details on the game, see the ajc.com article here.

Sergei Shirokov to play on Canucks' second line

PuckAgency's Sergei Shirokov has made quite an impression with the Vancouver Canucks during the preseason.
"Shirokov, the 23-year-old who bolted from Russia's Kontinental League to chase his NHL dream, will start the season on a line with Ryan Kesler and fellow newcomer Mikael Samuelsson. He'll also play alongside Daniel and Henrik Sedin on Vancouver's first-unit power play."
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Goodbye, Zubie!

The Dallas Stars have posted an article on their website bidding Sergei Zubov farewell. Ralph Strangis examines Zubie's ability on the ice, as well as his modest avoidance of publicity through the years he spent with Dallas.

"He is, above all, a hockey player, frequently the first on the ice for practice and just as often the last to leave. Once there he is a gregarious and radiant, and a unique talent. Dallas fans will always remember the eighty-foot passes up the gut and on the tape, the ease with which he toted the puck through and around frustrated opponents, the ever-so-slight shoulder shake and quick move to the forehand for a shootout winner, and his improvisational brilliance quarterbacking the Power Play." Link to article

Oilers look towards Khabibulin in this season's push for playoffs

Globe and Mail's article by Eric Duhatschek explains why Khabibulin is going to be a major element in Edmonton's playoff journey. "In Khabibulin, the Oilers landed a proven winner that was four years Roloson's junior and a primary reason why Chicago made it to the NHL's final four in May."

In the article, Khabibulin shows his excitement to play the 2009-10 season in a city that loves hockey, and the Oilers have a lot of praise for Nik as well. The Oilers also reveal their goaltending plans for the season in the article, which can be found here.

Evgeny Dadonov posts a goal in Panthers' 3-1 win over Stars

In Florida's preseason game against Dallas, PuckAgency client Evgeny Dadonov scores a goal. The Panthers won the game with a final score of 3-1. Find the AP article here!

Thrashers defeat Hurricanes 4-2 in preseason opener

Ilya Kovalchuk, Bryan Little and Nik Antropov played in their first game Monday night in a preseason exhibition game against Carolina. The Thrashers won 4-2 and PuckAgency's Kovalchuk had an assist in the third period. An article about last night's game can be found at ajc.com.

Khabibulin to play tonight at Edmonton exhibition game

PuckAgency's Nik Khabibulin is gearing up for the regular season. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will go head-to-head in an exhibition game tonight (September 18th) and Khabibulin is set to play in goal. The Edmonton Sun has written an article about Nik's attitude towards the game, as well as some training camp updates. Also, check out the video Oilers TV has put up of an interview with Nik.