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  • BC-HKN--Blue Jackets-Tickets,1st Ld-Writethru, HKN

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets. After playing the best hockey in franchise history down the stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed an upsurge at the box office in recent weeks. The team says it has seen a 13-percent improvement in...

  • With winning comes tickets boost for Blue Jackets

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets. After playing the best hockey in franchise history down the stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed an upsurge at the box office in recent weeks. The team says it has seen a 13-percent improvement in...

  • BC-HKN--Predators-Horachek, HKN

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have fired associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise. General manager David Poile announced the move Tuesday in a statement posted on the franchise's website. There were multiple media reports Monday night that...

  • BC-HKN--Blue Jackets-Tickets, HKN

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After playing the best hockey in franchise history down the stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets are enjoying an upsurge in ticket sales. The director of the team's marketing and ticket sales says the club has seen a 13-percent improvement in season-ticket renewals from...

  • Avs mum on report Patrick Roy may be next coach

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    DENVER (AP) — Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles. Now, Avalanche fans are hoping they're reunited again to steer the foundering franchise back to the glory days. According to...

  • BC-HKN--Blackhawks-Red Wings Folo, HKN

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game,...

  • Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game,...

  • Report: Patrick Roy may be next Avalanche coach

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    DENVER (AP) — The Denver Post is reporting the brother of Patrick Roy says the Hall of Fame goalie is close to returning to the Colorado Avalanche as the team's coach. Roy's brother, Stephane, told the paper late Monday night: "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement." Stephane...

  • Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

    Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

    DETROIT (AP) — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second...

  • Sharks look to tie series with Kings in Game 4

    Updated: Mon, May 20, 2013

    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — For all that the San Jose Sharks accomplished with their overtime victory over Los Angeles in Game 3, they know it will mean very little if they don't back that win up with another at home against the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings. "We haven't accomplished...