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Praise Jesus. :thumbsup:

Wow. That's all I have to say.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Sens! :guitar:

Day 13 - Quarterfinal Results Shoot Out

It would've been even worse had the Riverkings not only got to the Finals but won the Cup.

Last summer, the CHL agreed to the playoff system where the top losing seed in the first round of the playoffs would advance to the second round. The CHL can change their playoff system each summer and hopefully they do this year cause it just totally defeats the purpose of a playoff team. But either way, the Mudbugs were hit by it as Memphis lost in the first round to Oklahoma City and went on to defeat the Bugs in the next round.

Shreveport Times Link Mudbugs turn corner on successful decadeFranchise faces tough test to maintain love affair with fans Ten down, but how many more to go? With an average of 5,538 fans per game, the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs ranked 20th for all minor professional hockey teams in the United States, according to Arena Digest magazine. The Oklahoma City Blazers, a fellow Central Hockey League team, finished No. 1 on the list with an average of 8,902 fans. After the Blazers came five American Hockey League teams. The top East Coast Hockey League team was the Stockton Thunder (6,780, No. 10 on the list). The Mudbugs' attendance fell nearly 2 percent (102 fans) from 2005-06, the first drop from the prior season since the 2002-03 campaign. However, this season's number still represents the second-highest attendance figure in team history. "Prior to the season, a miniscule portion of the fans were saying some of the players shouldn't have come back. There wasn't that warm and fuzzy feeling as there was in years past," co-owner John Madden said. "But the Abbotts (Chris and Cam), the Oris (Joe) and Pegoraros (Daniel) showed what they are made of and I hope to have all of them back." The 2006-07 was the Mudbugs' 10th season, a benchmark number for minor-league organizations. Madden refuses to believe the slight attendance drop represents a plateau in this fickle market. "It might be, but I'm never personally satisfied if you can't keep increasing it," Madden said. "Of course there has to a point where it levels off, or has a slower growth, but I don't think it's there yet." The Mudbugs helped lead the CHL to the best overall average attendance in Double-A hockey. League president Brad Treliving says the Mudbugs' ability to continue to grow over the years is rare and impressive. "When you get to 10 years and beyond it gets back to three things I believe," Treliving said. "One: Their success has been there first and foremost because they have a wonderful, passionate fan base. "Two: They've had stable ownership that allows and put a priority on selling and looking after their customers, putting the right people in place and prioritizing their efforts from a sales and marketing standpoint. "Three: Their staff that has gone out and produced. It's not just a matter of opening the doors, it's a matter of going out and being proactive, selling their product, engaging our fans proactive rather than waiting for the fans to show up at the rink." Treliving says future success with have much to do with the Mudbugs "reinventing" themselves. Madden agreed and added another crucial component to the success of the franchise. "It will depend on the diligence of the staff and the quality of the team Musky (head coach Scott Muscutt) puts on the ice," Madden said. Ahh, winning — perhaps the most important reason for success in this community. Winning is something Mudbugs have never had a problem with. They have never had a losing season and advanced to the playoffs in nine of 10 seasons. The team won three straight championships beginning in 1999 and has advanced to the President's Cup Finals in two of the past four seasons. Consequently, the Mudbugs have enjoyed tremendous success in a town that has spit out several minor-league organizations in various sports over the past 15 years. "They aren't just a team in town, they are the town's team," Treliving said. Statistically, the 2006-07 campaign was the best in team history. Bossier-Shreveport's 44-14-6 record helped capture the Governor's Cup, an award given to the CHL team with the best regular-season record. The success on the ice helped offset massive changes in the front office. The Mudbugs employed almost an entirely new sales staff for 2006-07, saw a swap between corporate and ticket sales managers and the loss of longtime franchise member (player and front office) Tim Hill. "There were some uncharted waters in the office no doubt and possibly some unrest," Madden said. The fan base got a scare after the 2007 playoffs came to a premature end. The Mudbugs lost to Memphis, the CHL's new "mulligan team," in the second round and Madden pondered selling the franchise. Much to the delight of the fans, Madden reconsidered and looks forward to increased success — on and off the ice. "Looking back, I didn't know what our potential was when I purchased the team (2002)," Madden said. "What has surprised me was increase in the attendance year after year after year. However, I'm not satisfied with status quo and I'm looking to increase again this year."

Day 12 - Quarterfinal Results

Ugh what a terrible series. I hope they beat the #### out of each other.

Day 11 - Qualifying Round ResultsGroup E Group F Shoot Out Relegation Round Results USA Game Recap

Sens in 7. GO SENS GO!

Day 10 - Qualifying Round ResultsGroup E Group F Overtime Relegation Round Results

Day 9 - Qualifying Round ResultsGroup E Group F USA Game Recap Goal Scorers:1st - United States (1-0) - 2:33 - Stastny (Arnason | Cole) [PP] 2nd - United States (2-0) - 15:26 - Stastny (Cole) 3rd - United States (3-0) - 13:31 - Stempniak (Stastny | Cole) Shots United States: 1st-5 | 2nd-11 | 3rd-8 | Total-24 Germany: 1st-9 | 2nd-6 | 3rd-8 | Total-23 Stats Powerplays: United States - 1 For 5 | Germany - 0 For 10 Goalies United States: Grahame - 60:00 - 23 Saves - 33 Shots [W] Germany: Patzold - 60:00 -20 Saves - 23 Shots [L] Officials Referees: Jyri Petteri Ronn Linesmen: Stefan Fonselius | Luca Zatta

Game 2 @ Chicago 1st - Chicago (0-1) - 5:45 - Popovic (Haydar, Krog) [PP] 1st - Iowa (1-1) - 10:04 - Conner (Pushkarev, Niskanen) [PP] 1st - Iowa (2-1) - 14:27 - Szczechura (Conner, Pushkarev) [PP] 1st - Chicago (2-2) - 15:45 - Sterling (Haydar, Krog) [PP] 2nd - Iowa (3-2) - 3:57 - Niskanen (Unassisted) [sH] 2nd - Chicago (3-3) - 4:58 - Krog (Haydar, Popovic) [PP] 2nd - Iowa (4-3) - 9:48 - Holtet (Wathier, Scalzo) 2nd - Iowa (5-3) - 14:46 - Szczechura (Conner, Niskanen) 2nd - Chicago (5-4) - 19:29 - Popovic (Haydar, Krog)

Game 6 @ Florida 1st - Florida (1-0) - 0:34 - Damon (Johner, Lukin) 1st - Texas (1-1) - 5:10 - David (Sirois, Madill) 1st - Florida (2-1) - 10:29 - Brindley(Taylor, Bellissimo) [PP] 1st - Texas (2-2) - 11:19 - Hayward (Sparre, McWilliams) 2nd - Florida (3-2) - 2:08 - Brindley (Johner, MacDonald) [PP] 3rd - Texas (3-3) - 3:35 - Bayrack (Cote, Baker) 4th [OT] - Florida (4-3) - 5:11 - Lee (Parsons, Taylor) [PP]

I thought about this thread when I put up the avatar. :lol: I figured...if Dallas got knocked out, I don't want any other West team to win it. So until the Sens get eliminated (which they better not) Ill be supporting their avatar. :lol: Go Sens Go!

Day 8 - Qualifying Round ResultsGroup E Group F Relegation Round Results Overtime

Day 7 - Qualifying Round ResultsGroup E Group F USA Game Recap Goal Scorers:1st - United States (1-0) - 8:17 - Hutchinson (Alberts | Bochenski) 1st - United States (2-0) - 12:27 - Backes (Unassisted) [sH] 1st - Slovakia (2-1) - 13:08 - Chara (Satan | Uram) 2nd - United States (3-1) - 4:52 - Kessel (Unassisted) 2nd - United States (4-1) - 12:37 - Bochenski (Kessel | Stempniak) [PP] 3rd - Slovakia (4-2) - 11:21 - Gaborik (Jurcina) Shots United States: 1st-7 | 2nd-13 | 3rd-5 | Total-25 Slovakia: 1st-18 | 2nd-5 | 3rd-8 | Total-31 Stats Powerplays: United States - 1 For 5 | Slovakia - 0 For 4 Goalies United States: Grahame - 60:00 - 29 Saves - 31 Shots [W] Slovakia: Krizan - 59:38 -21 Saves - 25 Shots [L] Officials Referees: Danny Kurmann Linesmen: Stefan Fonselius | Tobias Wehrli

Can they do it? Yes. Will they? Totally different question. If the Mavs blow a 21 point lead again, they're done.

Game 1 @ Chicago 1st - Chicago (1-0) - 0:43 - Dimitrakos (Stuart | Fahey) 1st - Chicago (2-0) - 1:03 - Stuart (Doell | Deveaux) 1st - Chicago (3-0) - 19:28 - LaVallee (Larose | Dimitrakos) 2nd - Chicago (4-0) - 5:18 - Doell (Stuart) 2nd - Chicago (5-0) - 14:31 - LaVallee (Unassisted) 3rd - Chicago (6-0) - 16:16 - Krog, (Unassisted) [EN & SH] 3rd - Chicago (7-0) - 19:52 - Deveaux (Stuart | Valabik)

Day 6 - Preliminary Round ResultsGroup A Overtime Group C

Thought this was kind of a compliment to the franchise, especially since this is the fourth guy since the end of the season to say they want to stay with the franchise. http://www.dallasstars.com/homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=9423

http://www.dallasstars.com/homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=9420 Stars Re-Sign Krys Barch to One-Year DealFRISCO, Tex. – Dallas Stars General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the club has re-signed right wing Krys Barch to a one-year deal ($475,000) for the 2007-08 season. “Krys is a hard-nosed player who plays with an edge and did a good job for our hockey club last season,” said Armstrong. “We will look for him to continue to improve his game and make impacts for our organization next year.” Barch, 26, appeared in 26 games this past season with the Stars, registering three goals and two assists for five points with 107 penalty minutes. Two of his three goals proved to be game-winners during his first career NHL season. The 6-2, 200-pound right wing collected his first career multi-point game on Feb. 23 vs. Anaheim (1-1-2). He also appeared in 31 games with Iowa this season, recording three goals and five assists for eight points with 110 penalty minutes. Originally signed as a free agent by the Stars on July 18, 2006, Barch skated in 43 games for Iowa in 2005-06, recording seven goals and six assists for 13 points, to go along with a team-high 129 penalty minutes. He also appeared in all seven of Iowa’s Calder Cup Playoff games, posting an assist and 27 penalty minutes. The native of Guelph, Ont., has appeared in 224 career AHL games over parts of seven seasons, notching 25 goals and 41 assists for 66 points with 444 penalty minutes. He was originally drafted by Washington in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.

Off-Season Signings August 30th, 2007 Jussi Jokinen - Two Year Deal - One Way - $3,625,000 July 30th, 2007 Antti Miettinen - One Year Deal - One Way - $885,000 July 25th, 2007 Vadim Khomitski - One Year Deal - One Way - $???,000 July 18th, 2007 Ivan Vishnevskiy - Three Year Deal - Two Way - $475,000 July 16th, 2007 Junior Lessard - One Year Deal - Two Way - Gets $500,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 in the minors. Marius Holtet - One Year Deal - Two Way - Gets $475,000 at the NHL level and $75,000 in the minors. July 12th, 2007 Joel Lundqvist - Two Year Deal - One Way - $1,450,000 Mike Ribeiro - One Year Deal - One Way - $2,800,000 July 9th, 2007 Todd Fedoruk - One Year Deal - One Way - $875,000 July 6th, 2007 Brad Winchester - One Year Deal - One Way - $475,000 Toby Petersen - One Year Deal - Two Way - Gets $500,000 at the NHL level and $200,000 in the minors. Trevor Byrne - One Year Deal - Two Way - Gets $475,000 at the NHL level and $95,000 in the minors. July 1st, 2007 Sergei Zubov - Extended One Year - One Way - $5,350,000 June 25th, 2007 Stars made qualifying offers to forwards Mike Ribeiro, Jussi Jokinen, Antti Miettinen, Joel Lundqvist, Junior Lessard, Marius Holtet and defenseman Vadim Khomitski. The Stars did not qualify forward Yared Hagos. June 7th, 2007 Stu Barnes - One Year Deal - One Way - $900,000 May 15th, 2007 Tom Wandell - Three Year Deal - Two Way - $500,000 May 1st, 2007 Krys Barch - One Year Deal - One Way - $475,000 NHL Draft Nico Sacchetti | 2nd round (50th overall) | Player Profile Sergei Korostin | 3rd round (64th overall) | Player Profile Colton Sceviour | 4th round (112th overall) | Player Profile Austin Smith | 5th round (128th overall) | Player Profile Jamie Benn | 5th round (129th overall) | Player Profile Ondrej Roman | 5th round (136th overall) | Player Profile Michael Neal | 5th round (149th overall) | Player Profile Luke Gazdic | 6th round (172nd overall) | Player Profile 2007-2008 Roster RFA - Restricted Fee Agrent Fowards C Stu Barnes - $900,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 C Chris Conner - $475,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 [RFA] C Jeff Halpern - $2,000,000 - Contract up at '10-'11 C Joel Lundqvist - $1,450,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 C Mike Modano - $4,250,000 - Contract up at '10-'11 C Mike Ribeiro - $2,800,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 LW Krys Barch - $475,00 - Contract up at '08-'09 LW Loui Eriksson - $650,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 [RFA] LW Niklas Hagman - $675,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 LW Jussi Jokinen - $1,812,500 - Contract up at '09-'10 LW Antti Miettinen - $850,000 - Contract up '08-'09 LW Brenden Morrow - $4,100,000 - Contract up at '13-'14 LW Jere Lehtinen - $3,900,000 - Contract up at '09-'10 LW Steve Ott - $800,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 [RFA] LW Vojtech Polak - $515,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 [RFA] LW Brad Winchester - $475,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 LW Todd Fedoruk - $875,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 RW Junior Lessard - RFA Defensemen Nolan Baumgartner - $1,200,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 Philippe Boucher - $2,500,000 - Contract up at '09-'10 Trevor Daley - $800,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 [RFA] Niklas Grossman - $675,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 [RFA] Vadim Khomitski - $???,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 [RFA] Mattias Norstrom - $4,250,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 Stephane Robidas - $1,500,000 - Contract up at '10-'11 Sergei Zubov - $4,000,000 - Contract up at '08-'09 Goaltenders Mike Smith - $950,000 - Contract up at '09-'10 Stephan Tobias - $683,000 - Contract up at '09-'10 [RFA] Marty Turco - $5,700,000 - Contract up at '10-'11

Game 5 vs. Florida 1st - Texas (0-1) - 10:23 - Bayrack (Baker | Cote) 1st - Florida (1-1) - 12:00 - Brine (Zancanaro) 1st - Florida (2-1) - 14:06 - Bellissimo (Taylor | Parsons) [PP] 2nd - Florida (3-1) - 2:45 - Bellissimo (Parsons | Taylor) [PP] 3rd - Texas (3-2) - 1:59 - Rooneem (Sparre | Hayward) 3rd - Florida (4-2) - 5:11 - Parsons (Unassisted)