http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=RssNewsPage Blue Jackets NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2008 NHL. All Rights Reserved Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:21 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363207 Camrose Kodiaks goaltender Allen York won the Top Goaltender Award at the 2008 Royal Bank Cup, Canada's 38th National Jr. A Championship, for the second consecutive year after leading his club to a runner-up finish in the tournament that concluded... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Mon, 12 May 2008 01:44:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363089 The Crunch lost Game 5 of their playoff series with the Toronto Marlies last night, in overtime by a count of 4-3. It was a disappointing loss because of the way it happened. First of all, the teams traded two goals apiece in a span of 3:22 late i... Sat, 10 May 2008 01:12:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362841 First of all, sorry for being gone for so long. It's amazing how busy life gets when you get home from a trip and have two games in two days. When you're on the road, all you have to concentrate on is the work that you have to get done before the ... Thu, 08 May 2008 09:03:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362818 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Earlier this evening during the public memorial to celebrate the life and legacy of John H. McConnell, Columbus Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash announced the establishment of the John H. McConnell Scholarship Fund. The money ... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Wed, 07 May 2008 08:41:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362724 May 7 We all know the West (Detroit vs. Dallas) and the East (Philly vs. Pittsburgh) will prove to be exciting and heavy hockey. The playoffs are proving to be exciting and very entertaining to all the fans. Dan Kelly one time Fox TV play by pl... Bill Davidge | Radio color analyst Wed, 07 May 2008 09:28:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362657 COLUMBUS, OH - Following is the order of selection for the first 26 picks of the 2008 Entry Draft, June 20-21 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. The Columbus Blue Jackets own the sixth pick, the result of the NHL lottery drawing on April 7, and the 19... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Tue, 06 May 2008 03:57:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362417 The Syracuse Crunch had a light practice around noon today. As you can imagine, everyone was in good spirits after the Game 1 victory. Some of the players enjoyed the Toronto Blue Jays game this afternoon. There were a few of the Crunch players t... Sat, 03 May 2008 06:03:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362397 The Syracuse Crunch started the second round of the American Hockey League playoffs last night with an impressive 5-1 win over the Toronto Marlies. I almost didn't know how to act. I haven't called a lopsided game in the Crunch's favor since, I do... Sat, 03 May 2008 10:22:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362027 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed defenseman Jan Hejda to a three-year contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced April 29. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed. Hejda, 29, registered 13 assists wit... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:11:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362010 The Syracuse Crunch finished off the Manitoba Moose last night, winning 3-2 in overtime. The Crunch won the series 4-2. It marks the first time that the team has won a seven game series since 1996. The team also set an American Hockey League recor... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:34:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361917 COLUMBUS, OHIO –A memorial service celebrating the life of John H. McConnell will be open to the public and held at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Nationwide Arena. Mr. McConnell, the founder of Worthington Industries and majority o... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:09:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361914 April 28 Detroit & Colorado   COLORADO - in '99 the Wings were up 2-0 and lost the series in 6 so ... •Theodore will start in game three says Head Coach Joel Quenneville. •Being at home the fans need to get behind their tea... Bill Davidge | Radio color analyst Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:23:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361827 The Syracuse Crunch took a 3-2 lead in their best of seven first round playoff series, with a 3-2 overtime win against the Manitoba Moose. Derek MacKenzie scored the game winner on a breakaway, following a turnover by the Moose. It was MacKenzie's... Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:43:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361802 The Syracuse Crunch suffered through the longest 1:52 of their playoff lives last night when they lost to the Manitoba Moose 5-2 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. The Moose scored three times in that span and tied the best-of-seven series at two game... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:34:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361755 How does a team get ready for a big hockey game? By playing a little baseball in the dressing room. That's what the Crunch players were doing earlier today, after the morning skate. Zenon Konopka was throwing his self-proclaimed, famous knucklebal... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:49:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361728 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets are deeply saddened to announce the passing of club Majority Owner, Chairman and Governor John H. McConnell. Mr. McConnell, business leader, philanthropist and founder of Worthington Industries pass... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:30:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361652 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing the fun and excitement of the game of hockey to cities across Ohio for the eighth consecutive year with the Blue Jackets Breakaway Tour 2008, presented by Huntington, Interstate Gas Sup... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:19:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361608 The Crunch had an off-site practice this afternoon and just a few minutes into the session, the lights went off leaving the team in the dark. Immediately, some thought that the Manitoba Moose had ordered the power outage to try and disrupt the Cru... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:23:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361572 April 24   Some Hockey Tidbits on Day One of Round Two • Ron Hainsey is being talked about in Boston papers as a good fit for their defensive core. • Dion Phaneuf in the top 3 of D in the NHL… Keenan says he is proud of ... Bill Davidge | Radio color analyst Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:46:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361389 The Syracuse Crunch and Manitoba Moose have defined playoff hockey in their first round series. Every game has been decided by one goal and all three games have gone into overtime. The good news for the Crunch is that they've won two out of those ... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:52:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361242 SYRACUSE CRUNCH 2007-08 RECORD: 46-26-2-6, 100 points, (27-9-1-3 home, 19-17-1-3 road), second place, North Division   THIS WEEK'S GAMES Tuesday, April 22 @ Manitoba (46-27-3-4, 99 points) third place, North Division Friday, April 25 @ M... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:43:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361249 In case any of the players who came down from Columbus had forgotten that they were in the minor leagues again, there was a reminder today. The Syracuse Crunch was to practice at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg this afternoon, but the team didn't get a... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:21:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361092 Well, nobody expected the Crunch to win 16 in a row during the playoffs and extend their streak to 31 straight, but it would’ve been nice to add one more win at home. The loss on Saturday night, in overtime, was heartbreaking and gave the Cr... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:53:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361114 April 19 A brief on the West! The pest of the west is Steve Ott and he is doing a great job in getting under the skin of all the Ducks!! The Stars led by Turco, are handing the defending champs all they can handle in their series up 3-1… ... Bill Davidge | Radio color analyst Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:24:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360945 Believe it or not, the Syracuse Crunch treated this morning’s pre-game skate like they would any other.  Even though this one was right before the team opens a best-of-seven play-off series with the Manitoba Moose.  The team has wo... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:46:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360663 The Columbus Blue Jackets announced the winners of their Team Awards for the 2007-08 season. The winners of the awards are as follows: + Click for larger photo Most Valuable Player Award – Pascal Leclaire Awarded to the player deemed... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:04:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360560 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Derick Brassard has been named Rbk Edge/AHL Rookie of the Month for April, the American Hockey League announced Tuesday. It is the second time this season that Brassard has won the award, as he... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:05:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360449 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned right wing Stefan Legein from the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League to the Syracuse Crunch, Columbus' American Hockey League affiliate, Blue Jackets' General Manager Scott H... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:36:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359757 The National Hockey League announced dates, times and national broadcast information for the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoff Conference Quarter-Final round, which begins Wednesday, April 9. CLICK HERE FOR A FULL TV SCHEDULE OF FIRST ROUND ACTION That... Columbus Blue Jackets Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:14:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359733 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Rick Nash, Jason Chimera and goaltender Pascal Leclaire were among 15 players named to Team Canada's roster for the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship, the Blue ... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:10:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359707 April 8 All involved in the CBJ organization from the owner, the management, the coaches and players and even to the most important to all of us, the fans, share in disappointed that the season is over… so early. With a record of 4-9-2 sin... Bill Davidge | Radio color analyst Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:12:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359643 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will have the sixth pick in the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft to be held June 20-21 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. The club’s draft position was determined by the NHL’s Draft D... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:42:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359615 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forwards Gilbert Brule, Zenon Konopka, Joakim Lindstrom, Adam Pineault and Tom Sestito as well as defenseman Clay Wilson to the Syracuse Crunch, Columbus' American Hockey League affili... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:27:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359480 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Grant Clitsome to a three-year standard entry level contract, club General Manager Scott Howson announced April 7. Clitsome was the Blue Jackets' 12th pick, 271st overall, i... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:33:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359415 St. Louis Blues at Columbus Blue Jackets Blue Jackets Head Coach Ken Hitchcock Commenting on the game … "We put in – post all-star break - some of our best efforts … the highest level of competition we've put in all yea... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:31:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359372 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have added left wing Tom Sestito to the roster on emergency recall from the Syracuse Crunch, Columbus' American Hockey League affiliate, club General Manager Scott Howson announced April 6. Sestito ... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:09:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359190 Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Ken Hitchcock will be at the helm of Team Canada this year at the upcoming World Championships in May. Columbus-Detroit video highligh... NHL.com Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:53:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359154 April 4 The CBJ took a tough one on the chin again against the Red Wings, as they lost a heart breaker 3-2 at the hands of Henrik Zetterberg. With the game tied and :12 seconds on the clock, he banked the puck off of Pascal Leclaire, very Gretzky... Bill Davidge | Radio color analyst Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:40:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359020 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets play their final game of the 2007-08 season on Sunday, April 6 with a 3 p.m. matinee against the St. Louis Blues during FANtastic FANale VII. The annual fan appreciation event will feature a team po... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:12:00 EDT http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359015 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have added right wing Adam Pineault to the roster on emergency recall from the Syracuse Crunch, Columbus' American Hockey League affiliate, club General Manager Scott Howson announced April 3. Pinea... Blue Jackets Staff | Writer Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:00 EDT