Monthly Archives: December 2009

Hockeytown Blog now on holiday break

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Christy Hammond

Today’s Around the Rink (see post below) will be this blog’s last until after Christmas. We’re going to take a brief break for the holidays to recharge our batteries, but we’ll be back blogging before you know it! Happy Holidays!

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Around the Rink – December 18 Edition

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Christy Hammond

Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images The Detroit Red Wings recorded their fourth straight win (3-0) last night at Joe Louis Arena against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rookie netminder Jimmy Howard earned his first career NHL shutout in the … Continue reading →

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Around the Rink – December 16 Edition

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Christy Hammond

Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images With a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday evening at Joe Louis Arena, the Red Wings have now strung together three straight wins — all of which were 3-2 wins. The … Continue reading →

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Around the Rink – December 11 Edition

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Christy Hammond

Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images St. Louis goaltender Ty Conklin blanked his former team 1-0 on Wednesday night at Joe Louis Arena. Conklin stopped all of Detroit’s 42 shots to hand the Blues their third straight road win … Continue reading →

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Around the Rink – December 7 Edition

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Christy Hammond

Photo by Scott Levy/NHLI via Getty Images The Red Wings concluded their road trip with their fathers with a 3-1 win over the NY Rangers in NYC Sunday evening. Forward Pavel Datsyuk recorded his seventh tally of the season and … Continue reading →

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Around the Rink – December 4 Edition

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Christy Hammond

Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images The Red Wings’ 4-1 loss to Edmonton on Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena ended a two-game winning streak for Detroit. Edmonton’s Patrick O’Sullivan scored twice to lead his team to their first … Continue reading →

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Around the Rink – December 2 Edition

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Christy Hammond

Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images The Wings beat Dallas 4-1 at Joe Louis Arena on Monday evening to earn their second straight win and ended a four-game losing streak at home. Todd Bertuzzi snapped a nine-game scoreless drought … Continue reading →

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