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Visit by Stephenson, Stanley Cup stirs emotion in HumboldtHUMBOLDT, Saskatchewan (AP) A small Saskatchewan city devastated by a fatal bus crash involving its junior hockey team welcomed a trophy on Friday that fans no doubt hoped would one day be hoisted by one of their boys.Washington Capitals forward...

Canadian women's hockey star joins Maple Leafs' front officeTORONTO (AP) One of the top players in women's hockey history is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office.Longtime Canadian national team star Hayley Wickenheiser is the NHL club's new assistant director of player development. She the team's development camp...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Eichel focuses on keeping fiery emotions in checkBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Breaking sticks, icy stares and one-word answers made out of frustration have done nothing to transform the Sabres into contenders during center Jack Eichel's three seasons in Buffalo.Perhaps, Eichel has begun to realize...

Canadian women's hockey star joins Maple Leafs' front officeTORONTO (AP) Hayley Wickenheiser, one of the top players in women's hockey history, joined the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office on Thursday.The longtime star of Canada's national team is the NHL club's new assistant director of player development.She will monitor...

Canadian women's hockey star joins Maple Leafs' front officeTORONTO (AP) One of the top players in women's hockey history is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs' front office.Longtime Canadian national team star Hayley Wickenheiser is the NHL club's new assistant director of player development. She attended the team's development...

AP Hockey WriterStephenson taking Stanley Cup to Humboldt to help town healBy STEPHEN WHYNOChandler Stephenson was mid-celebration on the ice after winning the Stanley Cup when someone yelled his name.Stephenson looked up into the stands and saw Brayden Camrud, a friend from back home who played for the Humboldt...

AP Hockey WriterStephenson taking Stanley Cup to Humboldt to help town healBy STEPHEN WHYNOChandler Stephenson was mid-celebration on the ice after winning the Stanley Cup when someone yelled his name.Stephenson looked up into the stands and saw Brayden Camrud, a friend from back home who played for the Humboldt...

AP Sports WriterHockey's popularity heating up in Arizona desertBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) When the Arizona Coyotes arrived from Winnipeg in 1996, hockey was a niche sport played by a couple thousand players at the state's three ice rinks.With the help of the Coyotes and a big boost...

AP Hockey WriterFlyers' Couturier out 4 weeks with another knee injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOPhiladelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier is out four weeks after injuring his knee for the second time in five months.General manager Ron Hextall said Wednesday that Couturier was injured Aug. 10 during an offseason exhibition game. Hextall...

AP Hockey WriterFlyers' Couturier out 4 weeks with another knee injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOPhiladelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier is out four weeks after suffering a knee injury for the second time in five months.General manager Ron Hextall provided the update Wednesday, saying Couturier was injured Aug. 10 in an exhibition...

AP Hockey WriterSenators assistant GM resigns amid harassment chargesBy STEPHEN WHYNOOttawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee resigned Tuesday amid charges of harassment stemming from an incident at the NHL scouting combine in May.The team announced Lee's resignation and added a search is underway to find his replacement. The...

AP Hockey WriterSenators assistant GM resigns amid harassment chargesBy STEPHEN WHYNOOttawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee resigned Tuesday amid charges of harassment stemming from an incident at the NHL scouting combine in May.The team announced Lee's resignation and added a search is underway to find his replacement. The...