Canucks extend contract Vigneault's contract
(Wed, 23 May 2012 17:56:36 PDT)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks signed coach Alain Vigneault to a contract extension, ending speculation that the team's playoff loss to Los Angeles might cost him the job.

Blue Jackets sign RW Dorsett to 3-year deal
(Wed, 23 May 2012 13:55:32 PDT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Derek Dorsett to a three-year contract after his finest NHL season.

Blues assistant Mellanby won't be back next season
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:06:19 PDT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues say assistant coach Scott Mellanby won't be back next season.

Florida Everblades win ECHL's Kelly Cup
(Wed, 23 May 2012 20:03:27 PDT)
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) Brandon MacLean scored 3:33 into overtime and the Florida Everblades won their first ECHL title, beating the Las Vegas Wranglers 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the Kelly Cup finals.

Glendale council takes 1st step in Coyotes sale
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:56:55 PDT)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Glendale City Council has approved a preliminary budget that includes $17 million to be paid to the prospective buyer of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes for operating costs for the city's Jobing.com Arena.

Sabres sign defenseman Sulzer for one year
(Mon, 21 May 2012 14:38:26 PDT)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Sabres on Monday signed Alexander Sulzer to a one-year contract, allowing the defenseman to avoid free agency this summer.

Russia back on top, defeats Slovakia 6-2 in final
(Sun, 20 May 2012 15:52:23 PDT)
HELSINKI (AP) Russia won the world championship Sunday by defeating Slovakia 6-2.