Datsyuk, Williams lead Red Wings to 4-1 victory over PenguinsSeptember 30th, 2009 Datsyuk, Williams lead Wings past Pens 4-1DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and Jason Williams each had a goal and an assist, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 preseason win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in a matchup of the last two Stanley Cup champions. Johan Franzen and Ville Leino also scored and Brian Rafalski assisted on all four goals for Detroit, which scored times on the power play.
Australia's Michael Wright, 4 locals share lead after shooting 67 in first round of Korea OpenSeptember 10th, 2009 Aussie Wright, 4 locals share lead at Korea OpenSEOUL, South Korea — Australia's Michael Wright and four South Koreans each shot a 67 for a share of the lead after Thursday's opening round of the Korea Open. Wright finished the round at 4 under, along with Kim Dae-hyun, Kang Kyung-sool, Park Boo-won and Kim Dae-sub at the Woo Jeong Hills Country Club just south of Seoul.
'NBA 2K10' cover athlete Kobe Bryant takes on princesses, LeBron JamesAugust 31st, 2009 Lakers' Kobe Bryant talks 'NBA 2K10' video gameLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant isn't just the "NBA 2K10" cover athlete, he also makes a good mermaid. The Los Angeles Lakers' star shooting guard said during a break from filming a commercial for the latest edition of 2K Games' best-selling basketball video game franchise that his daughters — Natalia, 6, and Gianna, 3 — prefer that he play video games starring Disney princesses over those featuring daddy on the cover.
Kobe-Shaq together again on Christmas as Lakers host Cavs; Boston-Cleveland opens NBA slateAugust 4th, 2009 Kobe-Shaq again on Christmas as Lakers host CavsNEW YORK — The NBA is bringing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal together again for Christmas — this time joined by LeBron James. Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec.
Detroit Red Wings sign free agent forward Patrick Eaves to 1-year contractAugust 4th, 2009 Red Wings sign free agent forward Patrick EavesDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have signed free agent forward Patrick Eaves to a one-year contract. The team said Tuesday it would not disclose additional terms.
Arbitrator awards Russia-bound F Hudler 2-year, $5.75-million deal upon return to DetroitAugust 3rd, 2009 Dal finalized for Red Wings F HudlerDETROIT — An arbitrator has awarded Russia-bound forward Jiri Hudler a two-year deal worth $5.75 million if he ever returns to play for the Detroit Red Wings. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Monday the deal gives the 25-year-old Hudler $2.75 million in the first season and $3 million in the second.
Russian hockey league refiles Jiri Hudler's contract noting NHL attempts to sign KHL playersJuly 30th, 2009 Russian league claims Red Wings forward _ againDETROIT — A Russian hockey league is completing a contract with Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler. The Kontinental Hockey League registered Hudler's two-year, $10 million contract in Moscow on Thursday morning.
Aussie Marcus Fraser shoots 3-under 70 to take 3rd-round lead at SAS MastersJuly 25th, 2009 Fraser takes 3rd-round lead at SAS MastersLODDEKOPINGE, Sweden — Marcus Fraser birdied three holes on the back nine for a 3-under 70 Saturday to take the lead going into the final round of the SAS Masters. The Australian had a 54-hole total of 8-under 211 on the 7,665-yard Barseback Golf Club course — the longest in European Tour history.
July 30 arbitration hearing for Jiri Hudler, set to leave Red Wings for Russia's Dynamo MoscowJuly 23rd, 2009 NHL sets July 30 hearing for Russia-bound HudlerDETROIT — The NHL has scheduled an arbitration hearing July 30 for Jiri Hudler, who says he's leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join Dynamo Moscow of Russia's Continental Hockey League. Hudler signed a two-year, $10 million deal to play for Dynamo Moscow.
Red Wings GM says team won't make a splash when free agency begins WednesdayJune 30th, 2009 GM: Red Wings won't be big free agent playersDETROIT — The Red Wings general manager says Detroit won't not be a big player when free agency opens on Wednesday. GM Ken Holland said Tuesday the Wings did most of their shopping during the season by extending the contracts of center Henrik Zetterberg and right wing Johan Franzen.
Datsyuk helps Red Wings pound Penguins 5-0 to earn 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup finalsJune 7th, 2009 Red Wings pound Penguins 5-0 for 3-2 finals leadDETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk made an instant impact for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, giving them a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals. Datsyuk, who missed seven games with a foot injury, set up Dan Cleary's goal that started the scoring Saturday night, was on the ice for the second score and assisted on Brian Rafalski's tally that gave the Red Wings a 4-0 lead midway through the second period.
Red Wings expect to have Datsyuk back in lineup for Game 5 against PenguinsJune 6th, 2009 Datsyuk ready to go for Wings in Game 5DETROIT — Red Wings coach Mike Babcock says he will have regular-season leading scorer Pavel Datsyuk in the lineup for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals. Datsyuk has been out for seven games due to a foot injury.
Red Wings GM says MVP finalist Pavel Datsyuk "looked good" during practice day before Game 4June 3rd, 2009 Red Wings encouraged by Pavel Datsyuk's practicePITTSBURGH — The Detroit Red Wings look like they're going to get some much-needed help when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals. Pavel Datsyuk practiced with the defending champions Wednesday, a day after a 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh cut their lead to 2-1 in the series.
Wounded Wings: Datsyuk and Draper still out, but Lidstrom and Ericsson return for Cup openerMay 30th, 2009 Datsyuk out, but Lidstrom back in Red Wings lineupDETROIT — The good news for the Detroit Red Wings is they're getting back defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and rookie Jonathan Ericsson for the Stanley Cup finals opener. But the team again will be without injured forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Draper on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Red Wings stars Lidstrom, Datsyuk practice day before Stanley Cup opener against PenguinsMay 29th, 2009 Lidstrom, Datsyuk practice with Red WingsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk have practiced the day before the opener of the Stanley Cup finals, an encouraging sign for the Detroit Red Wings. Lidstrom and Datsyuk were on the ice Friday, but Jonathan Ericsson was not just days following surgery for acute appendicitis.
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