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	<title><![CDATA[The Hockey News]]></title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947.]]></description>
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	<copyright>2007 Medias Transcontinental</copyright>
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		<author><![CDATA[Sam McCaig]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Injuries ruling the day]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29160-THNcom-Blog-Injuries-ruling-the-day.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sam McCaig's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[With a ton of players on the injured list, including many stars, the story of the NHL season so far as been the players who aren't playing. - Who&amp;rsquo;s hurt? 
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More like, who isn&amp;rsquo;t?
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It seems like every NHL team has an injured star player sitting on the sidelines nursing an injury and most teams are missing multiple key performers]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Mark Malinowski]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Getting To Know: Michael Nylander]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29108-Getting-To-Know-Michael-Nylander.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Getting To Know.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The veteran of more than 900 NHL games talks about his life in hockey, on and off the ice. - Status: Washington Capitals center.
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Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 195 pounds
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Murray's short-handed goal leads Heat to fourth straight win, 4-2 over Ice Hogs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29159-Murrays-shorthanded-goal-leads-Heat-to-fourth-straight-win-42-over-Ice-Hogs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Garth Murray's short-handed goal stood as the winner and the Abbotsford Heat won their fourth straight, 4-2 over the Rockford Ice Hogs in American Hockey League action Friday night]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Friday's NHL scoring summaries]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29158-Fridays-NHL-scoring-summaries.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Headlines.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Scoring summaries from Friday's NHL games:Maple Leafs 3 at Hurricanes 2First Period1. Carolina, Sutter 3 (Brind'Amour, Corvo) 7:512. Carolina, Samsonov 2 (Alberts, Jokinen) 17:22Penalties - Stajan Tor (holding) 5:14, Schenn Tor (interference) 18:02]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Hockey transactions]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29157-Hockey-transactions.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Recalled LW Bryan Bickell from Rockford (AHL).MONTREAL CANADIENS-Claimed D Jay Leach off waivers from New Jersey]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Stewart scores in eighth round of shootout, lifting Avalanche over Blackhawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29156-Stewart-scores-in-eighth-round-of-shootout-lifting-Avalanche-over-Blackhawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DENVER - Chris Stewart formulated a plan as he fidgeted on the bench, readying himself just in case the shootout dragged out that long.When his turn came, Stewart went to work, skating down the side, cutting over and lining the puck under the pads of Chicago goalie Antti Niemi - just as he envisioned]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Christian Hanson has goal, two assists as Marlies defeat Monsters 3-2]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29154-Christian-Hanson-has-goal-two-assists-as-Marlies-defeat-Monsters-32.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND - Christian Hanson had a goal and two assists as the Toronto Marlies beat the Lake Erie Monsters 3-2 in American Hockey League action Friday]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Matt Climie makes 24 saves as Stars shut out Moose 4-0]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29155-Matt-Climie-makes-24-saves-as-Stars-shut-out-Moose-40.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CEDAR PARK, Texas - Greg Rallo scored against his former team and Matt Climie made 24 saves as the Texas Stars blanked the Manitoba Moose 4-0 in American Hockey League action Friday]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Brad Richards, Brenden Morrow power Stars to 2-1 victory over Canucks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29153-Brad-Richards-Brenden-Morrow-power-Stars-to-21-victory-over-Canucks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DALLAS - The Dallas Stars peppered Vancouver rookie goalie Cory Schneider with a flurry of shots, and finally a couple found the back of the net]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Keller, Bailey score, Brodeur stops 36 shots as Binghamton beats Hamilton 2-1]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29152-Keller-Bailey-score-Brodeur-stops-36-shots-as-Binghamton-beats-Hamilton-21.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL - Sergei Kostitsyn loved his homecoming game at the Bell Centre - even if it wasn't all that welcoming.Ryan Keller and Jason Bailey scored as the Binghamton Senators handed the Hamilton Bulldogs their first regulation loss of the season, 2-1 on Friday night]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ovechkin-less Capitals end losing streak with 4-1 victory over Panthers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29151-Ovechkinless-Capitals-end-losing-streak-with-41-victory-over-Panthers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SUNRISE, Fla. - Washington came into its game against the Florida Panthers without its star player and left with even more injuries. In between, the beat-up Capitals found a way to finally come away with a win]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Daniel Carcillo scores two goals, Flyers defeat Sabres 5-2]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29150-Daniel-Carcillo-scores-two-goals-Flyers-defeat-Sabres-52.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daniel Carcillo and the rest of Philadelphia's third-and fourth-line players put up some big numbers against stingy Buffalo.Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Sabres, 5-2 on Friday night]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Danis beats former Islanders teammates; Rolston scores winner for Devils]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29149-Danis-beats-former-Islanders-teammates-Rolston-scores-winner-for-Devils.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everything is falling into place for the New Jersey Devils.The team is winning despite injuries, the power play is warming up, Patrik Elias is back in the lineup and backup goalie Yann Danis is showing he can give Martin Brodeur a day off without causing problems]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Jason Blake scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes for second win of season]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29148-Jason-Blake-scores-winner-Maple-Leafs-beat-Hurricanes-for-second-win-of-season.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29148</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[RALEIGH, N.C. - The Toronto Maple Leafs staked their claim to 29th in the NHL.The Carolina Hurricanes, meanwhile, are all alone in last place]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Flames entertain Rangers following back-to-back overtime triumphs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29147-Flames-entertain-Rangers-following-backtoback-overtime-triumphs.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CALGARY - The New York Rangers' jerseys are the same, but the guys wearing them will be largely unfamiliar to the Calgary Flames.Following back-to-back overtime victories on the road, the Flames will welcome the New York Rangers to the Pengrowth Saddledome on Saturday (CBC, 10 p]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Canadiens goaltender Carey Price in control when games go to shootouts]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29146-Canadiens-goaltender-Carey-Price-in-control-when-games-go-to-shootouts.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL - If the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning go into a shootout, things won't look bright for the Bolts.Of the eight victories posted by the Canadiens this season, only one was in regulation time]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Pat Quinn hopes to get sliding Oilers winning again ahead of road trip]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29144-Pat-Quinn-hopes-to-get-sliding-Oilers-winning-again-ahead-of-road-trip.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers need to find an identity, rediscover their scoring touch and win games.That's the to-do list head coach Pat Quinn has laid out for the Oilers ahead of a five-game road trip that begins at Colorado on Sunday]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Senators centre Spezza hopes to convince Hockey Canada he deserves Olympic spot]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29145-Senators-centre-Spezza-hopes-to-convince-Hockey-Canada-he-deserves-Olympic-spot.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OTTAWA - Jason Spezza's load got a little lighter Thursday night when he scored for the first time this season.That helped to take some of the weight off a back that has given the Ottawa Senators centre trouble all year long]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[The ultimate builder: Lou Lamoriello set to enter Hockey Hall of Fame]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29143-The-ultimate-builder-Lou-Lamoriello-set-to-enter-Hockey-Hall-of-Fame.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lou Lamoriello doesn't waver when asked what it takes to turn an NHL franchise into a winner.After spending two-plus decades building the New Jersey Devils into a first-class organization, Lamoriello has developed a pretty good idea of how to get it done]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Bolts rookie Hedman feels OK after Neil hit, but won't play against Canadiens]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29142-Bolts-rookie-Hedman-feels-OK-after-Neil-hit-but-wont-play-against-Canadiens.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONTREAL - Rookie defenceman Victor Hedman says he feels OK after being rocked by a hit from Ottawa's Chris Neil, but to be safe, he will not be in the lineup for the Tampa Bay Lightning's next game against the Montreal Canadiens]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Risto Pakarinen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Eye On Europe: Foppa Watch]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29139-Eye-On-Europe-Foppa-Watch.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eye On Europe.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Forsberg returns, again... A new Finnish leader... Gerber playing well... A Canuck in Germany... and Yushkevich goes to Finland. - With all eyes on Peter Forsberg once again, let&amp;rsquo;s get familiar with the Swedish language]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Canadian women's hockey team falls 3-2 to U.S. in Four Nations Cup]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29137-Canadian-womens-hockey-team-falls-32-to-US-in-Four-Nations-Cup.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[VIERUMAKI, Finland - Strong special teams and goaltending propelled the U.S. women to a 3-2 win over Canada on Friday at the Four Nations Cup in a preview of Saturday's championship game]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Second person fired by Alberta's health board for giving Flames H1N1 vaccines]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29138-Second-person-fired-by-Albertas-health-board-for-giving-Flames-H1N1-vaccines.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CALGARY - Alberta's health board says a second person has been fired for helping set up a private clinic for Calgary Flames players and their families to get the H1N1 flu vaccine]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Doan, Fleury stories resonate in reality]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29136-Doan-Fleury-stories-resonate-in-reality.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Letters to the Editor.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Greg Thompson, Moline, Ill.
As a lifelong hockey fan, long-time subscriber to your publication and recovering alcoholic and drug addict, I found it comforting to know the life of recovery and service to others was discussed twice in one issue]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Changing face of Chelios]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29135-Changing-face-of-Chelios.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Letters to the Editor.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[John Pritchard, Toronto
It&amp;rsquo;s nice to see Chris Chelios still playing. I have to think with all the injuries on teams in the NHL it is just a matter of time before he is back playing in the best league on the planet]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ken Campbell]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: NHL must get off head-shot fence]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29133-THNcom-Blog-NHL-must-get-off-headshot-fence.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Campbell's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The league's GMs would be wise to use the upcoming meetings to decide exactly whether or not reckless hits and injuries are an issue worth dealing with]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Lightning rookie Hedman thrives with big minutes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29134-VIDEO-Lightning-rookie-Hedman-thrives-with-big-minutes.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Special Features.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The young defender has excelled in his rookie NHL campaign, living up to the hype that followed him from Sweden to the NHL, and the 6-foot-6, 230-pounder is poised to establish himself as a premiere blueliner in the league for years to come]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Jason Kay]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[THN.com Blog: Who's to blame over early H1N1 shots?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29128-THNcom-Blog-Whos-to-blame-over-early-H1N1-shots.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jason Kay's blog.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The fact some Flames and Leafs got their needles first isn't anything new; the privileged are often at the front of the line. - Every morning on my commute to the office I sit in a lengthy line on a local street with dozens of other cars waiting to make a right-hand turn]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[The Straight Edge: Contraction is the answer]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29130-The-Straight-Edge-Contraction-is-the-answer.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Straight Edge.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Instead of moving a failing franchise to a new market, why not just scrap it altogether to make the league better? - If the capitalist disasters that have dominated the world headlines in the past year have taught us anything, it&amp;rsquo;s that no business is above the bottom line]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[Adam Proteau]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Ask Adam: On the move]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29132-Ask-Adam-On-the-move.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29132</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ask Adam.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[In the mailbag: Liambas suspension?... Where will Atlanta and Florida go?... Germany's goalie?... and more. - It&amp;rsquo;s Hockey Hall of Fame weekend here in THN Headquarters Land &amp;ndash; and we&amp;rsquo;re looking forward to seeing all five hockey-lifers take their place as honored members]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[November 16, 2009 Digital Edition]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29129-November-16-2009-Digital-Edition.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Digital Edition.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[In the Nov. 16 issue of The Hockey News we salute the best of the blueline with The Defensemen Issue. - Click Here to View
In the Nov. 16 issue of The Hockey News:
&amp;bull; We fire one from the point with The Defensemen Issue]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Say What?!? - Nov. 6]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29127-Say-What-Nov-6.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29127</guid>
		<category><![CDATA[Say What.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[&amp;ldquo;I was coming in to take the boards away and had some good jump. He bobbled the puck at the last second and I don&amp;rsquo;t think he saw me coming at all]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Jarret Stoll, Anze Kopitar lead Kings' 3rd-period rally for 5-2 win over Pens]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29126-Jarret-Stoll-Anze-Kopitar-lead-Kings-3rdperiod-rally-for-52-win-over-Pens.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29126</guid>
		<category><![CDATA[Headlines.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - If the Los Angeles Kings' outstanding start is still escaping attention, maybe a come-from-behind win over the defending NHL champions will attract a little notice for Anze Kopitar and his young, hungry club]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Hiller, Selanne lead Ducks to 4-0 win over Predators]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29125-Hiller-Selanne-lead-Ducks-to-40-win-over-Predators.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29125</guid>
		<category><![CDATA[Headlines.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[ANAHEIM, Calif. - For one night, everything came together for the Anaheim Ducks.Jonas Hiller stopped 40 shots - including 10 by Patric Hornqvist - to earn his fifth NHL shutout and Teemu Selanne scored two goals to overtake Hall of Famer Jean Beliveau on the career points list, in the Ducks' 4-0 victory over the short-handed Nashville Predators on Thursday night]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[This Week in THN: Nov. 16]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29109-This-Week-in-THN-Nov-16.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29109</guid>
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		<category><![CDATA[This week in THN.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[We pay homage to the men who patrol the blueline in our Defenseman Issue. - Pick up a copy at your local newsstand, buy it digitally, or subscribe at thehockeynews]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Mueller scores 1st goal, Hanzal has 2 points in Coyotes' win over Blackhawks]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29123-Mueller-scores-1st-goal-Hanzal-has-2-points-in-Coyotes-win-over-Blackhawks.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29123</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[GLENDALE, Ariz. - Peter Mueller had little trouble expressing his relief after scoring his first goal of the season."Finally," Mueller said after the Coyotes' 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Kotalik's goal, two assists lift Rangers to 4-2 victory over Oilers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29124-Kotaliks-goal-two-assists-lift-Rangers-to-42-victory-over-Oilers.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29124</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[EDMONTON - Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers halted a four-game road losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Phaneuf scores in OT, lifts Flames to 2-1 win over Blues]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29122-Phaneuf-scores-in-OT-lifts-Flames-to-21-win-over-Blues.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29122</guid>
		<category><![CDATA[Headlines.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS - The Calgary Flames don't mind playing a little longer to get a win.Dion Phaneuf scored 2:50 into overtime to give the Flames a 2-1 victory over the St]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Irmen and Noreau each score twice as Houston Aeros beat Manitoba 4-1]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29121-Irmen-and-Noreau-each-score-twice-as-Houston-Aeros-beat-Manitoba-41.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29121</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - Danny Irmen and Maxim Noreau both scored twice to lead the Houston Aeros over Manitoba 4-1 on Thursday in the AHL, extending the Moose's losing streak to three games]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Hordichuk, Pettinger give Canucks surprising offence in 5-2 win over Wild]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29119-Hordichuk-Pettinger-give-Canucks-surprising-offence-in-52-win-over-Wild.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29119</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/h110541A.jpg" length="45154" type="image/jpeg" caption="Vancouver Canucks goalie Andrew Raycroft, right, makes a glove save on a shot by Minnesota Wild right wing Martin Havlat (14), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Tom Olmscheid)"/>
		<category><![CDATA[Headlines.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Vancouver Canucks are so banged up, they will take offence from anybody these days.That's just what they got against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Jason Spezza's power-play goal in overtime lifts Senators over Lightning 3-2]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29120-Jason-Spezzas-powerplay-goal-in-overtime-lifts-Senators-over-Lightning-32.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29120</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[OTTAWA - As Jason Spezza raised his arms in celebration Thursday night, he also let out a huge sigh of relief.Spezza's first goal of season came on a power-play at 4:17 of overtime as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Datsyuk, Zetterberg score in SO, Wings end Sharks' six-game wining streak]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29118-Datsyuk-Zetterberg-score-in-SO-Wings-end-Sharks-sixgame-wining-streak.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29118</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings followed their new game plan perfectly.Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the shootout to lift Detroit to a 2-1 win over San Jose, halting the Sharks' six-game winning streak]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Canadiens beat Bruins 2-1 in shootout but Boston avoids third straight shutout]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29117-Canadiens-beat-Bruins-21-in-shootout-but-Boston-avoids-third-straight-shutout.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29117</guid>
		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/h110535A.jpg" length="62440" type="image/jpeg" caption="Boston Bruins right wing Mark Recchi, right, tries to tip the puck past Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Charles Krupa)"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON - For the Boston Bruins, a shootout loss was an improvement over a shutout loss.Patrice Bergeron's goal with 52 seconds left in regulation helped the Bruins avoid a historic third straight shutout, but Michael Cammalleri scored in the shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over Boston on Thursday night]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Raffi Torres scores 2 easy 2nd-period goals, leads Blue Jackets past Thrashers 4-3]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29116-Raffi-Torres-scores-2-easy-2ndperiod-goals-leads-Blue-Jackets-past-Thrashers-43.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29116</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - Raffi Torres is making two-goal games look astonishingly easy.Torres scored two uncontested second-period goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets held off the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Hurricanes, losers of 10 straight, recall 2008 1st-round pick Zach Boychuk]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29115-Hurricanes-losers-of-10-straight-recall-2008-1stround-pick-Zach-Boychuk.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29115</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[The reeling Carolina Hurricanes are hoping last year's first-round draft pick, Zach Boychuk, can help them snap their long losing streak.The Hurricanes on Thursday said they are recalling the centre from their AHL Albany affiliate, and that he will be available to play Friday night against Toronto]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Boston Bruins sign backup goalie Tuukka Rask to a 2-year contract extension]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29114-Boston-Bruins-sign-backup-goalie-Tuukka-Rask-to-a-2year-contract-extension.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOSTON - The Boston Bruins have signed backup goalie Tuukka Rask to a US$2.5-million, two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2011-12 season]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Solid play from Miller, Anderson could make U.S. Olympic team a contender]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29112-Solid-play-from-Miller-Anderson-could-make-US-Olympic-team-a-contender.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29112</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[As tough as it's been for Ron Wilson to watch his Toronto Maple Leafs play on some nights this season, he's been given reason to smile when watching other NHL teams on television]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[On the bubble: Swede Holmstrom among those hoping to earn spot on Olympic team]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29113-On-the-bubble-Swede-Holmstrom-among-those-hoping-to-earn-spot-on-Olympic-team.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29113</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[DETROIT - Tomas Holmstrom is very motivated to get off to a strong start with the Detroit Red Wings.The 36-year-old forward wants to show he's not a washed-up player, whose lacklustre production last season was a result of injuries, not years of hits taking a toll]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Most memorable moment of Brett Hull's career still tainted for some]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29111-Most-memorable-moment-of-Brett-Hulls-career-still-tainted-for-some.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<enclosure url="http://www.thehockeynews.com/imgs/dynamique/photos/300/h110517A.jpg" length="69427" type="image/jpeg" caption="With one skate in the crease, Dallas Stars right wing Brett Hull (22) shoots the Stanley Cup winning goal past the sprawling Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek (39) in the third overtime period of Game 6 of the 1999 Stanley Cup finals. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gene Puskar"/>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even in retirement, Brett Hull finds himself defending the controversial goal that won the Dallas Stars the 1999 Stanley Cup.The most memorable moment of his Hall of Fame career continues to be tainted in the eyes of some - the majority of whom Hull figures will never truly listen to his explanation]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[The Canadian Press]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Sharks place captain Rob Blake on injured list, recall D Derek Joslin]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/29110-Sharks-place-captain-Rob-Blake-on-injured-list-recall-D-Derek-Joslin.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<guid>29110</guid>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks placed defenceman Rob Blake on injured reserve with an undisclosed upper-body injury Thursday.The team also recalled defenceman Derek Joslin from Worcester of the American Hockey League]]></description>
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