Sakic returns to Colorado for one more year

Colorado star Joe Sakic decided to return to the Avalanche, signing a one-year deal with the National Hockey League club on Wednesday.

Lightning to play exhibition in Slovakia

The Tampa Bay Lightning will square off against HC Slovan of the Slovak Extraliga in an exhibition game on September 30, the National Hockey League club announced on Friday.

Ice Hockey: Four Germans banned for missing second drugs test

Four German international ice hockey players have been suspended for three months after failing to take a drugs test, for the second time in 18 months, according to the German Ice Hockey Federation Friday.

NHL Oilers reunite Canadian Olympic gold masterminds

Steve Tambellini, who spent the past three seasons as vice president and assistant general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, was named general manager of the Edmonton Oilers here on Thursday.

NHL´s winningest coach becomes Blackhawks advisor

Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in National Hockey League history, accepted a job as senior advisor for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

NHL Ducks extend Carlyle´s coaching contract

Randy Carlyle signed a two-year contract extension here on Wednesday to remain coach of the Anaheim Ducks through the 2010-2011 National Hockey League season, the team announced.

Blackhawks tab Toews as captain

The Chicago Blackhawks are counting on youthful energy to make up for any lack of experience on the part of new captain Jonathan Toews.

Penguins ink coach Therrien

The Pittsburgh Penguins inked coach Michel Therrien to a new contract on Friday that will keep him with the National Hockey League club through the 2010-11 season.

Sabres goalie Miller inks extension

Goaltender Ryan Miller inked a five-year contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres worth a reported 31.25 million dollars on Friday.

Ice Hockey: Jagr keen on Czech return

Veteran Czech ice hockey star Jaromir Jagr is keen to play for the national team again, he told the Czech daily Sport on Friday.

NHL to open 2008-09 season in Europe

The National Hockey League will launch its 2008-09 season with four games in Europe, including The New York Rangers clash with Tampa Bay in Prague.

Hawks to host Wings outdoors at Wrigley Field

The defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings will square off against the Chicago Blackhawks in a rare outdoor game at famed Wrigley Field.

Nolan steps down as Islanders´ coach

Ted Nolan will not return next season as coach of the New York Islanders, the National Hockey League team announced Monday.

Canada´s Lecavalier inks 11-year extension

Canada´s Vincent Lecavalier signed an 11-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, keeping him with the team through the 2019-20 National Hockey League season.

Feaster quits as Lightning boss

Jay Feaster resigned as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning here on Friday, unhappy with his role as bosses and assistants handled a flurry of National Hockey League moves.