Ruutu returning to form Nov 15, 2009
After sitting out the three games, Ruutu returned for the Nov. 1 game against the San Jose Sharks at the RBC Center. And, almost immediately, suffered an injury. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL ROUNDUP Chicago holds on: 3 in row Nov 14, 2009
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An unlucky 13 Nov 14, 2009
San Jose Sharks 5, Hurricanes 1. RBC Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stars rally to beat Sharks Nov 13, 2009
AP Photo San Jose Sharks' Dany Heatley, left, races to the puck in front 00000B8E of Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in San Jose, Calif ... -- Stephane Robidas scored the only shootout goal to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night ... Stephane Robidas scored the game-winner in the third round of the shootout, as the Dallas Stars edged the San Jose Sharks, 3-2, in a... (News & Observer -- Sports)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Nov 13, 2009
(Sports Network) - Stephane Robidas scored the game-winner in the third round of the shootout, as the Dallas Stars edged the San Jose Sharks, 3-2, in a battle between two Pacific Division foes at HP Pavilion. After a scoreless first two rounds in the shootout, San Jose's Ryan Vesce started the third round with a wrister that went wide of the net. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NHL ROUNDUP Old friend foils Sharks Nov 13, 2009
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Stars come from 2 goals down to beat the Sharks in a shootout Nov 13, 2009
San Jose Sharks' Dany Heatley, left, races to the puck in front of Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in San Jose, Calif ... (AP) Stephane Robidas scored the only shootout goal to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. (FOX61, CT)
Stars rally in third, go on to beat Sharks in shootout Nov 13, 2009
The Dallas Stars' Stephane Robidas scores the winning goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov during a shootout in the teams' game Thursday in San Jose, Calif. 2009-10 NHL SEASON. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Stars 3, Sharks 2 Nov 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009 Dallas Stars - San Jose Sharks Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - Stephane Robidas scored the game-winner in the third round of the shootout, as the Dallas Stars edged the San Jose Sharks, 3-2, in a battle between two Pacific Division foes at HP Pavilion. (USA Today -- Sports)
Recap: San Jose vs. Dallas Nov 13, 2009
Stephane Robidas scored the game-winner in the third round of the shootout, as the Dallas Stars edged the San Jose Sharks, 3-2, in a battle between two Pacific Division foes at HP Pavilion ... Stephane Robidas scored the game-winner in the third round of the shootout, as the Dallas Stars edged the San Jose Sharks, 3-2, in a battle between two Pacific Division foes at HP Pavilion ... Stephane Robidas scored the only shootout goal to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 comeback victory over the San Jose... (News & Observer -- Sports)
10 things to do this weekend Nov 13, 2009
Mr. Roenick, who played eight of his 20 hockey seasons with the Blackhawks before retiring this year, will drop the ceremonial first puck at the game against the San Jose Sharks. Nov. 15, 6 p.m. Tickets are $25-$355. (Crain's Chicago Business)
SEC, broker settle over Del Biaggio case Nov 12, 2009
Venture capitalist and former co-owner of the San Jose Sharks Del Biaggio was sentenced in September to eight years in prison and more than $67. 4 million in restitution for misappropriating funds from individual investors he advised. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Kovalchuk makes trip, might play vs. Rangers Nov 12, 2009
He was tied for second in the league with nine goals when he was struck on the foot by a puck against the San Jose Sharks. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- NHL)
Boyle's Late Goal Lifts Sharks Over Predators Nov 11, 2009
(AP) - Dan Boyle scored with a minute left in the third period to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Joe Pavelski, Jamie McGinn and Devin Setoguchi also scored for the Sharks, 6-0-1 at home. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Last-minute goal by Boyle lifts Sharks Nov 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Dan Boyle scored with a minute left in the third period to lift the Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night at HP Pavilion - but it might not have been possible without the hustle of former Predator Scott Nichol. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Look out. The Sharks are hot, dangerous and getting healthy. Nov 11, 2009
San Jose Sharks take NHL Power Rankings top spot - Allan Muir - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SEC: S.F. broker unsupervised Nov 11, 2009
The SEC's lawsuit against Merriman Curham and a settlement that included penalties and suspensions, ends a case that involved criminal charges against venture capitalist William "Boots" Del Biaggio, former co-owner of the San Jose Sharks hockey team. Del Biaggio pleaded guilty in February to defrauding investors in order to raise money to buy a stake in another hockey team and pay off gambling debts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Boyle scores in the final minute to give Sharks 4-3 win over Predators Nov 11, 2009
Nashville Predators' Patric Hornqvist shoots for the goal as San Jose Sharks' Thomas Greiss blocks the shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 in San Jose, Calif ... (AP) Dan Boyle scored with a minute left in the third period to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. (FOX61, CT)
Penguins president Morehouse has heart attack Nov 10, 2009
The San Jose Sharks medical staff assisted the Penguins, and Penguins staff and players were quick to praise Penguins trainer Chris Stewart, who recognized Morehouse's symptoms and moved to get him treatment before the jet took off on a cross-country trip. "Scary stuff. Big time," team captain Sidney Crosby said of the situation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Power rankings Nov 10, 2009
Philadelphia's Pronger amassing votes as he piles up minutes - USATODAY.com. Philadelphia's Pronger amassing votes as he piles up minutes. (USA Today -- Sports)
Around the NHL: Wings are in strange place Nov 8, 2009
" Captain Nicklas Lidstrom said the Red Wings (6-4-3) will be able to gauge how good they are Thursday night at home against the San Jose Sharks (11-4-1), second in the Western Conference behind Colorado. "No doubt, a top team like San Jose is a good measuring stick for us," Lidstrom said. The Red Wings used to set the bar for excellence for the past two decades, rolling to 18 straight playoff appearances for the longest such streak in sports and setting an NHL record with nine straight... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nabokov shuts out Penguins; Sharks dominate in 5-0 win Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Evgeni Nabokov stopped 27 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the San Jose Sharks used a balanced attack to crush the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-0, at HP Pavilion. Joe Pavelski, Dan Boyle and Manny Malhotra each had a goal and an assist for the Sharks, who have won seven of eight and have at least a point in all eight of those contests. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Penguins Notebook: Malkin back on ice, but not ready for games Nov 8, 2009
The Penguins' All-Star center was not in the lineup for the game against the San Jose Sharks late last night, but he took a step toward coming back from a strained right shoulder by getting on the ice at HP Pavilion in the morning. "I think I'm close," Malkin said of returning to the lineup. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sharks make it a laugher over champs Nov 8, 2009
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Sharks shut out Penguins, 5-0 Nov 8, 2009
D. Ross Cameron/Associated Press Penguins' Alex Goligoski and San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton vie for the puck in front of the Penguins' goal during the first period last night's game at HP Pavilion in San Jose ... When it was over, the Penguins ended their West Coast swing with a 5-0 loss to goaltender Evgeni Nabokov and the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pavelski scores in return from injured list to lead Sharks past Penguins 5-0 Nov 8, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins' Chris Kunitz, left, watches as San Jose Sharks teammates Jamie McGinn, center, and Jed Ortmeyer celebrate McGinn's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif ... (AP) Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night. (FOX61, CT)
GAME REPORT: Sharks 5, Penguins 0 Nov 8, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins - San Jose Sharks Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - Evgeni Nabokov stopped 27 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the San Jose Sharks used a balanced attack to crush the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-0, at HP Pavilion. (USA Today -- Sports)
Leafs blow past Canes Nov 7, 2009
The red-hot San Jose Sharks will shoot for a sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets for a clash at Nationwide Arena. Get sports updates. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Habs top Bruins in shootout Nov 7, 2009
Sharks place Blake on IR: The San Jose Sharks have placed defenseman Rob Blake on injured reserve with an undisclosed upper body injury and recalled defenseman Derek Joslin from Worcester of the American Hockey League ... The red-hot San Jose Sharks will shoot for a sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets for a clash at Nationwide Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Penguins: Heatley adds more bite to Sharks' attack Nov 7, 2009
-- Here in the Silicon Valley, where high-tech is the hometown staple, the San Jose Sharks have gone old school ... Matchup: Penguins at San Jose Sharks, 10:38 p.m. today, HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Canes fall to Panthers Nov 6, 2009
The red-hot San Jose Sharks will shoot for a sixth consecutive victory when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets for a clash at Nationwide Arena. The Washington Capitals will try to end a two-game slide without the services of superstar Alex Ovechkin when they visit the New Jersey Devils for tonight's battle at Prudential Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Red Wings' shootout win sinks Sharks' six-game streak Nov 6, 2009
Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg scores a shootout goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov in Detroit ... By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY DETROIT After years of the San Jose Sharks measuring themselves by their games against Detroit, the Red Wings felt they were measuring themselves against the Sharks Thursday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hiller and Ducks blank Preds Nov 6, 2009
Final Score: Detroit 2, San Jose 1 (SO) Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Henrik Zetterberg tied the game in the third period and added another goal in the shootout, as the Detroit Red Wings edged the San Jose Sharks, 2-1, in a matchup at Joe Louis Arena between the last two Presidents' Trophy-winning clubs. Chris Osgood stopped 33 shots and both shootout attempts for the Red Wings, who have won three straight games and four of five overall. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Struggling Canes hit rock bottom Nov 6, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Roy's new book: Read an from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court". (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Red Wings 2, Sharks 1 (SO) Nov 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009 San Jose Sharks - Detroit Red Wings Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Henrik Zetterberg tied the game in the third period and added another goal in the shootout, as the Detroit Red Wings edged the San Jose Sharks, 2-1, in a matchup at Joe Louis Arena between the last two Presidents' Trophy-winning clubs. (USA Today -- Sports)
ROUNDUP Red Wings end Sharks' streak Nov 6, 2009
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#19 Hockey Faces Niagara In Weekend Series Nov 4, 2009
The 2009 member of the Hockey East All-Conference Second Team was the 201st pick overall last season in the NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins who traded his rights to the San Jose Sharks. IRWIN FINDING HIS TOUCH Sophomore blueliner didn't just pick up where he left off his freshman campaign, he has carried his play to a whole new level to start the 2009-10 season. (Umassathletics.com)
Penguins Notebook: West Coast suits Ducks' Whitney Nov 4, 2009
After Whitney and the Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks but lost to the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs -- a time, he said, that helped him develop a good relationship with his new teammates -- he watched the Penguins go on to beat Detroit in the final. "It was weird," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
UM's Lucia, UW's Smith & Ramage Named Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week for Nov. 3-9 Nov 4, 2009
and a draftee of the NHL s San Jose Sharks, Lucia recorded five points in the Gophers sweep of UAA with three goals and two assists. He had two shorthanded goals in last Friday s (Oct. (Wcha.com)
Leighton takes a loss Nov 2, 2009
The Canes face the San Jose Sharks today at the RBC Center in Raleigh -- a team Leighton started against and beat last season in San Jose. "I thought they were going to play Cam [Ward] today and play me against San Jose," Leighton said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ROUNDUP Locked-in Sharks thrash Hurricanes Nov 2, 2009
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Canes are falling apart Nov 2, 2009
Five minutes into the 5-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, as the Hurricanes tried to get in position for a controlled breakout, Joni Pitkanen got tired of waiting behind the net for his teammates to get into position. He fired the puck up the boards and out of the zone, throwing it away in an indictment of the Hurricanes' grasp of the basics of the game, from teamwork to effort to passing to patience, as they failed to execute one of the most routine plays in hockey. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* NHL: Sharks strike to end Avalanche streak at four games Nov 1, 2009
Ryane Clowe snapped a run of 21 regular season games without a goal as the San Jose Sharks cooled off the streaking Colorado Avalanche with a 3-1 victory on Friday. Clowe scored San Joses opener at 19:54 in the second period with his first goal since March 5 and San Jose (9-4-1) held on for a fourth straight win. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
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Big game for Canes in Philly Oct 31, 2009
Ward is expected to start his 12th consecutive game today, and backup Michael Leighton may get his first start Sunday against the San Jose Sharks at the RBC Center. Leighton did not practice Friday after his wife, Jennifer, gave birth to a baby girl. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Evgeni Nabokov makes 24 saves, Sharks beat streaking Avalanche 3-1 Oct 31, 2009
San Jose Sharks left wing Dany Heatley (15) is unable to score past Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson (41) in the second period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif ... (AP) Evgeni Nabokov made 24 saves, and Ryane Clowe and Jamie McGinn scored their first goals of the season to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night. (FOX61, CT)
Sharks topple Avalanche Oct 31, 2009
Evgeni Nabokov made 24 saves, and Clowe and Jamie McGinn scored their first goals of the season to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night. Clowe went 21 games without scoring, matching his longest drought. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NHL ROUNDUP Sharks make it 4 straight with win over West's best Oct 31, 2009
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Canes aim to take care of business one on one Oct 30, 2009
""We had too many three-on-twos, two-on-ones coming back at us because we're trying to do the fancy stuff," he said.On the plus side, the Hurricanes are 11th in the league on the penalty kill and have scored power-play goals in each of the last four games. While penalties have been a continuing issue, Carolina had just one minor against the Blues and killed it off.The Hurricanes have not won on the road this season (0-4-2) and play Saturday in Philadelphia. But after that, they have seven of the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
ROUNDUP Shootout victory puts Sharks back in 1st place Oct 29, 2009
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Clowe lifs Sharks in shootout Oct 29, 2009
Clowe overcame a rough start to the season by scoring in the sixth round of a shootout, and Evgeni Nabokov stopped Jarret Stoll moments later to give the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. "I'm just happy to hit the back of the net," Clowe said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Halloween Havoc: Weekend Hockey Series With Friars Oct 28, 2009
The 2009 member of the Hockey East All-Conference Second Team was the 201st pick overall last season in the NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins who traded his rights to the San Jose Sharks. GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY The 2009-10 UMass roster features players from 13 different states and Canadian provinces. (Umassathletics.com)
DarrenEliotView From The Ice The Sharks look different, but can they avoid their typical fade? Oct 27, 2009
San Jose Sharks still under cloud of greatexpectations - Darren Eliot - SI.com ... Coming off an impressive 4-1 win at Philadelphia that concluded a 4-2 Eastern road trip, one has to wonder just how good is this year's edition of the San Jose Sharks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* NHL: Malhotra scores twice in Sharks win over Flyers Oct 27, 2009
Manny Malhotra got his first two goals of the season as the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Sunday night. Patrick Marleau and Dan Boyle had two assists each and backup goalie Thomas Greiss stopped 37 shots for the Sharks, who won for the fourth time in five games. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Turning heads Oct 27, 2009
Colorado's Anderson gaining national, Olympic attention - USATODAY.com. Colorado's Anderson gaining national, Olympic attention. (USA Today -- Sports)
SHARKS 4, FLYERS 1 S.J. takes one more on the road Oct 26, 2009
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Rough road for the Canes so far Oct 26, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Mon, Oct 26, 2009 03:41 AMModified Mon, Oct 26, 2009 04:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Malhotra's breakthrough makes Sharks a winner in trip finale Oct 26, 2009
Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks (Wednesday): The scoring race was supposed to be a battle among Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby ... PHILADELPHIA (AP) The San Jose Sharks sure looked quite fresh in the finale of a grueling six-game road trip ... got his first two goals of the season, and also scored and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Sunday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
One more for the road Oct 26, 2009
The San Jose Sharks sure looked quite fresh in the finale of a grueling six-game road trip ... Manny Malhotra got his first two goals of the season, Dany Heatley and Jed Ortmeyer also scored and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Sunday night ... Malhotra scores twice in Sharks' win over Flyers Articles (10-25) 19:31 PDT PHILADELPHIA, (AP) -- The San Jose Sharks sure looked quite fresh in the finale of a grueling six-game road trip. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Scuderi check upends, angers Blue Jackets in 6-2 Kings win Oct 26, 2009
By Harry How, Getty Images. Columbus' Jason Chimera, left bleeding by a hip check, said that Los Angeles' Rob Scuderi went for his knees. (USA Today -- Sports)
Captain, Thrashers go down Oct 25, 2009
ATLANTA --- Patrick Marleau had two goals and an assist to help the San Jose Sharks beat Atlanta 4-3 on Saturday night, the Thrashers' third consecutive loss. Former Atlanta star Dany Heatley and Joe Thornton also scored for the Sharks, who have won three of four. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lightning's Smith beats Sharks for first win since January Oct 23, 2009
Smith won for the first time in nine months, James Wright scored his first NHL goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Thursday night. "He had a really good week of practice," Tampa Bay coach Rick Tocchet said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Another slow start proves costly for the Sharks Oct 23, 2009
Mike Smith won for the first time in nine months, James Wright scored his first NHL goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Thursday night. Smith, who missed the final 32 games last season due to post concussion syndrome, made 32 saves to stop a personal six-game losing streak in his first victory since Jan. 27. (Modesto Bee, CA)
* NHL : Six-goal run lifts Sharks over Texas Oct 21, 2009
The San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton jumps over the New York Rangers Dan Girardi at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday ... The San Jose Sharks scored six consecutive goals as they roared back from a 0-2 deficit to post a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday, ending the home sides seven-game winning streak. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Whitney sizes up his latest career milestone Oct 21, 2009
"But there was a time a decade ago when Whitney wasn't sure he would be playing 300 games in the league, much less 1,000. An original member of the San Jose Sharks, he was sent to the minors and then had his contract bought out in 1997."They brought in a whole crew of tough guys and ended up finishing last that season," Whitney said.Whitney found a spot on the Edmonton Oilers roster for the 1997-98 season, only to be placed on waivers after nine games."I was 25 years old and just trying to hang... (News & Observer -- Sports)
