After 18 seasons in the NHL, 2 MVP awards and 6 Vezina Trophies, “The Dominator” Dominik Hasek has announced his retirement.
“Physically, I’m felling great—as well as ever,” Hasek said Monday as he announced his retirement. “I just don’t feel that I’m ready to compete on the highest level.“I need motivation. Right now, I don’t feel it’s there and I don’t want to disappoint anyone.” - Yahoo! Sports
Hasek was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks and spent his rookie years as backup to Ed Belfour. In his career he spent 2 seasons with Chicago, 9 seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, 4 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and a short 1 season stint with the Ottawa Senators.
During his career, Hasek has won:
Hart Memorial Trophy for MVP twice (nominated 5 times)
Lester B. Pearson Award twice (nominated 3 times)
Vezina Trophy 6 times
William M Jennings Trophy 3 times
Stanley Cup in 2002 with the Detroit Red Wings
The 2002 gold medal at the Nagano Olympic Games for the Czech Republic
Hasek has named on:
NHL first All-Star Team 5 times
NHL All-Rookie Team in the ‘91 and ‘92 season
NHL All-Star Game 5 times (although did not play in 2000 due to injury)
In his NHL Career, Hasek played a total of 735 games, totaling 42836 minutes of ice time. He collected 389 wins, 223 losses, 82 ties and 13 overtime losses with 81 shutouts. His career GAA and SV% stand at 2.10 & .922 respectively.
Todays article by Ross McKeon of Yahoo! Sports is all about the Brad Richards trade to the Dallas Stars, and talks about how Richards shines during the post season. Richards fit into the Dallas system didn’t come easy however. After a career best 5pt game in his first appearance for the Stars, the star forward went the next 11 games with only a handful of points.
“It was a lot tougher than I ever imagined,” Richards said in preparation for Saturday’s Game 2 of a best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series the Stars lead over the Anaheim Ducks. “The last couple of weeks I wasn’t doing anything wrong but I wasn’t doing anything right either. I had clogged my head with too many things. It’s tough when you get traded and your new team loses. It’s a new experience for me.”
- Yahoo! Sports
And then there was 2 days ago in Anaheim, in the Dallas Stars post season opener against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Anaheim Ducks. A game that saw the Stars, with Richards assistance win by a convincing 4-0 shutout.
…Tippett said it was Richards’ best game as a member of the team, and that includes the Feb. 28 score-a-thon against the Chicago Blackhawks.
“It’s like when a traded player finishes up and comes back the next season. Everything comes easier, and that’s what we’re looking for right now,” Tippett said. “And (Game 1) was a byproduct of that transition from one phase to another.”
- Yahoo! Sports
Anaheim Ducks players and coaches alike had nothing but praise for Richards after his impact on Game 1 of the series.
“You’re talking about an MVP of the playoffs, we’re not talking about a player who doesn’t know how to get around the rink,” Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle said.
“He’s one of those guys who can cause everyone a lot of headaches when they’re on the ice because it’s up to everybody to play smart and be in position to protect breakout passes and stuff like that,” Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer added. - Yahoo! Sports
Game 2 between the 2 clubs starts this evening, and the Stars can be sure to see a much more physical and determined Ducks team than they did in game 1.
Todays update brings you all the highlight reels from todays NHL games (Stars Vs Red Wings, Lightning Vs Bruins, etc) as well as some classic goals, saves, an interview with Montreal Canadiens netminder Carey price and more.
McGrattan vs. Gratton Fight (AHL)
“10/10! Fight is accompainied by an unknown band thanks to hockeyfights.tk..
Author: Germy2007″
Category: Hockey Fights
Kayfes vs Hines
“Ryan Kayfes (Fairbanks Ice Dogs) KO over David Hines (Alexandria Blizzard) late in the 2nd.
Author: AKScooter08″
Category: Hockey Fights
THORBURN VS MONTADOR
“HOCKEY FIGHT. CHRIS THORBURN GOES TO WORK ON STEVE MONTADOR.
Author: BNFIGHTSITE”
Category: Hockey Fights
Marsh vs Stoner
Tyson Marsh fights Clayton Stoner in this March 12, 2008 AHL hockey game between the Rockford Ice Hogs and the Houston Aeros Author: kbarbdamnit
Category: Hockey Fights
Malkin Goal 3-12-08
Malkin gets a sweet goal on the power play for the Pens to put them up 5 - 2 over the Sabres Author: CrozB87
Category: Goals
Daniel Paille Scores a Pair
Buffalo Sabres’ Dan Paille scores two goals in a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena on March 12, 2008. Author: katem32
Category: Goals
datsyuk goal
incredible goal by pavel datsyuk Author: kurilica
Category: Goals
Niklas Backstrom - kiekko maskin lapi
“… 19.3.2004 2nd qf-game vs. Jokerit … Glen Metropolit’s heavy shot and the puck went almost (well, it went half through and stuck to the mask) through the Nikke’s mask. Pekka Rinne played 9min50sec while Nikke was getting some medical attention.
Author: TOPIonParas”
Category: Goalie Saves
Penalty Shot
The Chicago Blackhawks are allowed a penalty shot against the Redwings. March 11, 2008. Author: jmpalosa
Category: Goalie Saves
Carey Price - March 11, 2008 / 11 Mars 2008
Carey Price Highlights from the March 11th, 2008 game + a interviews with Carey after the game. on Facebook ? Join us @ Carey Price Facebook Group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4803214510 Author: billandmony
Category: Interviews
Winter Classic Mini Historical Documentary
Produced For Advanced Editing class. A documentary on the outdoor hockey game Winter Classic.” Produced with all still photos and soundbites. Edited in Final Cut Pro March 2008 Author: lieder18″
Category: Shows & Commercials
San jose Sjarks players
highlight of the players from the san jose sharks Author: huetsuck
Category: Compilations
Pronger Stomps on Keslet’s Leg NEW ANGLE
Chris Pronger stomps on Ryan Kesler’s leg. March 12, 2008. Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks. Author: inklinkinklink
Category: Injuries
Canucks @ Ducks 3/12/08
Vancouver Canucks @ Anaheim Ducks 3/12/08 Author: NHLVideo
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Matt McKee Moment of Silence & National Anthem 1/19/08
“Matt McKee tribute and moment of silence followed by National Anthem at the Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game on Saturday, January 19, 2008
Author: byoung98″
Category: Tributes
Todays featured videos include a very rare moment in hockey… a fight involving Dallas Stars forward, Jere Lehtinen. This fight was from back in 1994, and sees Lehtinen take on Veli-Pekka Kautonen. Keeping with the Stars feel, our second video the recent induction of Mike Modano into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Mike Modano is the first hockey player to be inducted. Congratulations to Mike Modano.
Wuchterl vs Gillen Mar 9, 2008
Michael Wuchterl vs Ryan Gillen from the Lethbridge Hurricanes at Calgary Hitmen WHL game on Mar 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Davison vs Tarnasky Mar 11, 2008
Rob Davison vs Nick Tarnasky from the New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game on Mar 11, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Chris Doyle vs Logan MacMillan
Chris Doyle vs Logan MacMillan March 9th at the ccc Didnt have the camera out only about 40 seconds left in the 1st period
Category: Hockey Fights
Benjamin Casavant vs Brad Tesink
After a cheap shot on Mathieu Tousignant by Tesink, Casavant drops the gloves March 11th
Category: Hockey Fights
Eric Godard vs John Erskine 3-12-08
Eric Godard vs John Erskine on March 12, 2008 Thanks to Canucks25 at dropyourgloves.com for the video.
Category: Hockey Fights
Beleskey Vs Demers Oct 17, 2007
October 17 2007 Ottawa 67s at Belleville Bulls Julien Demers vs Matt Beleskey
Category: Hockey Fights
Beleskey Vs Mascioli Nov 10, 2007
November 10 2007 Kitchener Rangers at Belleville Bulls Mike Mascioli vs Matt Beleskey
Category: Hockey Fights
Hodgman Vs Beleskey Nov 22, 2007
November 22 2007 Belleville Bulls at Erie Otters Matt Beleskey vs Justin Hodgman
Category: Hockey Fights
JERE LEHTINEN meets SLAYER
Dallas Stars forward Jere Lehtinen meets his rock idols SLAYER!
Category: Shows & Commercials
Rob Ray on drugs
Rob Ray acting like a goof during the intermission
Category: Shows & Commercials
Tigers @ Red Deer Rebels 03-11-08
Medicine Hat Tigers @ Red Deer Rebels Tyler Ennis, Yashar Farmanara, Troy Ofukany, Travis Dunstall
Category: Game Highlights
Canucks vs. Predators (7) - 3/6/08 - Aaron Miller & Rypien
Aaron Miller and Rick Rypien leave the ice as the pre game practice comes to an end before the Vancouver Canucks go against the Nashville Predators on March 6, 2008 in GM Place. Visit http://www.MarcusCygy.com for more videos!
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Devils @ Canadiens 3/11/08- Partie 1
http://hockeycanadiens.net Victoire des Canadiens 4-0 contre les devils pour le 1er rang dans l’EST GO HABS GO go see part 2 at http://hockeycanadiens.net
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Canucks vs. Predators (20) - 3/6/08
Featuring the Vancouver Canucks against the Nashville Predators at GM Place in Vancouver on March 6, 2008 featuring Markus Naslund, Taylor Pyatt, and Kevin Bieksa among others. Visit http://www.MarcusCygy.com for more videos!
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Jarome Iginla Scores Goal 365 - 3/10/08 vs. St. Louis
Jarome finally bagged number 365 to pass Theoren Fleury as the Flames franchise all-time leading scorer. It may have taken Jarome more games to do it, nut it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy and happy for him.
Category: Goals
Jonathan Cheechoo Crazy Goal vs Canadiens
San Jose Sharks forward Jonathan Cheechoo burns Josh Gorges and Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens to score his 20th goal of the 2007-08 season.
Category: Goals
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins is the best hockey player in the world, here is a tribute to him. Where the City Meets The Sea- The Getaway Plan
Category: Compilations
Pavel Bure’s best moments at Florida Panthers
Pavel Bure’s best moments at Florida Panthers. He’s also played for New York Rangers, and now is playing at Vancouver Canucks
Category: Compilations
Due to my being away, updates have been slow over the last 2 weeks. I am home now, and as promised, here is the full update of videos that have been added since departing for my holiday.
130 Videos were updated in total, giving a total of 1678 videos online now. Jakub Kindl Vs. Bolduc 2/23/08
AHL Hockey Fight between Grand Rapids’ Jakub Kindl and Manitoba’s Bolduc.
Category: Hockey Fights
Darren McCarty Vs Nathan McIver 2/23/08
AHL hockey fight between Grand Rapids Griffin Darren McCarty and Manitoba’s Nate McIver. McCarty just signed a contract and could return to Detroit very soon.
Category: Hockey Fights
Adam Burish vs Byron Ritchie
Adam Burish vs Byron Ritchie Good Hockey fight ! From Blackhwks @ Canucks
Category: Hockey Fights
Matt Barnaby vs. Jim Cummins TKO
1/22/02 Matthew Barnaby gets the better of Jim Cummins. Thanks to hockeyfights.com for the clip!
Category: Hockey Fights
Burish vs Morrow Feb 28, 2008
Adam Burish vs Brenden Morrow from the Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars game on Feb 28, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Phaneuf vs Bertuzzi Feb 29, 2008
Dion Phaneuf vs Todd Bertuzzi from the Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks game on Feb 29, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Tollefsen vs Rypien Feb 29, 2008
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen vs Rick Rypien from the Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks game on Feb 29, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Fritsche vs Bieksa Feb 29, 2008
Dan Fritsche vs Kevin Bieksa from the Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks game on Feb 29, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Talbot vs Vermette Mar 1, 2008
Maxime Talbot vs Antoine Vermette from the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators game on Mar 1, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Gill vs Joseph 96-97
The old guy vs the young guy. And the old guy lands a killer uppercut on the young guy. Why am I saying guy? I don’t know. Watch Todd Gill punch the linesman while they’re being broken up.
Category: Hockey Fights
Voros hits Staal, Voros vs Cole Mar 6, 2008
Aaron Voros hits Eric Staal, Aaron Voros vs Erik Cole from the Minnesota Wild at Carolina Hurricanes game on Mar 6, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Murray vs Wisniewski Mar 7, 2008
Doug Murray vs James Wisniewski from the San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks game on Mar 7, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Kewin Vs Stevens Mar 7, 2008
March 7 2008 Oshawa Generals at Kingston Frontenacs Shea Kewin vs Peter Stevens
Category: Hockey Fights
NHL Top 5 Fights
hockey fights top 5 NHL
Category: Hockey Fights
The Worst Fight In Hockey History
The Worst Fight In Hockey History This is by far the saddest fight I have ever seen in a professional hockey game
Category: Hockey Fights
Orr vs Peters Mar 10, 2008
Colton Orr vs Andrew Peters from the New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres game on Mar 10, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Colton Orr vs. Andrew Peters - Bench Scrum; Mar 10, 2008
The main fight first in the 1st period. Later in the last second of the 3rd period, Colton Orr finishes a check on Jochen Hecht and Andrew Peters suddenly grabs Orr from the bench. 10 min misconducts to both players. The Rangers swept the Sabres 4-0 this season by winning the last meeting in a shootout. New York Rangers @ Buffalo Sabres. March 10th, 2008.
Category: Hockey Fights
Greenop Vs Peluso Mar 6, 2008
Windsor Greyhounds Peluso Greenop Greenop Vs Peluso Mar 6, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Malkin hits Phillips from behind vs Penguins - Feb 1/08
Clips from Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook. hit from behind
Category: Hits & Checks
Preds vs Canucks- hit on miller
Boarding hit on miller end of game, preds losing bad miller gets hit hard in the corner late 1:07 into video
Category: Hits & Checks
After 18 seasons in the NHL, 2 MVP awards and 6 Vezina Trophies, “The Dominator” Dominik Hasek has announced his retirement.
Todays article by 
New York Rangers @ Buffalo Sabres. March 10th, 2008.