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Blues Sign First Round Picks Oshie
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that the team has signed 2005 first round draft pick, T.J. Oshie and 2007 first round pick Lars Eller.
“I am happy that the Blues have been patient with me over the past
couple of years,” said Oshie. “I am now ready and proud to wear the
Blue Note next season. I would like to thank my family, who have
supported me all these years. I would also like to give a special
thanks to all the programs, coaches, and all of my teammates who have
made an impact on my life and hockey career.”
“I am really
excited about signing with the Blues,” said Eller. “It has always been
my dream to play in the NHL and I am one step closer to achieving my
ultimate goal.”
“We are happy to have T.J. and Lars in the
fold as both players will be important assets for this hockey club as
we move forward,” said Davidson.
Oshie, 21, was the Blues
first selection, 24th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. A native of
Everett, Washington, Oshie has spent the last three seasons at the
University of North Dakota, leading the Fighting Sioux to three
consecutive NCAA Frozen Four appearances.
The 6-0, 192-pound center was a first team All-WCHA selection and Top
10 Hobey Baker Award finalist this past season, finishing with a team
leading 45 points (18 goals, 27 assists) in 42 games played.
Oshie finished his three-year career at North Dakota, registering 142
points (59 goals, 83 assists) in 129 career games. His 142 career
points ranks him 30th all-time in North Dakota history.
Eller, 19, was chosen as the 13th overall pick by the Blues in the 2007
Entry Draft. This past season, the Rodovre, Denmark native helped
Frolunda J20 capture the Swedish Junior-20 SuperElit Championship.
Eller also played with Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League and with
Boras HC of the Swedish First League this past season. The 6-1,
198-pound forward represented Team Denmark at the 2008 World Junior
Championships, tallying six points (three goals, three assists). Eller
just recently represented Denmark at the 2008 World Championships,
recording two assists.
http://blues.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=363315
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Panthers agree to deal with D Garrison
The Florida Panthers on Wednesday agreed to terms with defenseman Jason Garrison on a contract.
Terms were not disclosed.
The
6-2, 220-pound Garrison recently completed his junior season at the
University of Minnesota Duluth, where he recorded five goals and nine
assists in 26 games. The 23-year-old has collected nine tallies and 29
points in 87 career contests with the Bulldogs.
http://nationalpost.pa-sportsticker.com/default.aspx?s=nhl-news-display&nid=A62162321207184612A
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Tigers' Ennis voted BOSTON PIZZA 'Fan's Choice' WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB. – For the second time this season, the BOSTON PIZZA ‘Fan’s
Choice’ WHL Player of the Week, as voted on by WHL fans, is forward Tyler Ennis of the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Ennis picked up seven points, scoring three goals and added four
assists to go with a +4 rating in four games between February 25th and
March 2nd, helping the Tigers post a 2-2 record in that span.
http://whl.ca/news/?id=8999&showToc=1&
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Tigers Playmaker Nets 40th
If you’ve followed the Tigers at all this year, it’s hardly a surprise. For the entire season, Tyler Ennis
has been dazzling fans and scouts around the league with his incredible
blend of skill, speed, and accuracy. And on Tuesday night versus the
Edmonton Oil Kings, Ennis potted his 40th goal of the season in a
rather un-Ennis like fashion…into the empty net.
“It was really exciting. Throughout the game I had a lot of chances and
was getting a little frustrated because I couldn’t bury it. It was a
really unselfish play by Bretton Cameron to throw that one out to me and it felt pretty good,” said the Tigers left-winger.
http://whl.ca/en/members/action/viewArticle/id/8985
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Jensen to make NHL Debut
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes put captain Rod Brind'Amour on the injured reserve Monday and recalled centre Joe Jensen from their American Hockey League affiliate in Albany.
Brind'Amour tore a ligament in his left knee Thursday in Carolina's
game against Pittsburgh. Doctors say he'll likely will miss most of the
season.
The Hurricanes acquired the 24-year-old Jensen on Jan. 31 from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=353916&page=NewsPage&service=page
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Kings Sign Simmonds
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with forward Wayne Simmonds,
the club’s second-round selection (61st overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry
Draft and one of three Kings prospects currently representing Canada at
the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championships, Kings President/General
Manager Dean Lombardi announced Monday. Per club policy, terms of the
agreement were not announced.
http://kings.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=348279&page=NewsPage&service=page
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Ennis WHL Player of the Week
Ennis picked up eight points in two games during the week of December
24th through to December 30th. He scored one goal, seven assists and
had a plus minus rating of +1, helping the Tigers to a 2-0 record in
that span.
On Friday, December 28th, the Medicine Hat Tigers travelled into Swift
Current to take on the Broncos at the Credit Union i-plex. Ennis picked
up four assists, including an assist on the game winning goal with 13
seconds left in the third period, to lift the Tigers to a 6-5 victory.
http://whl.ca/potw/?id=8374
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Ennis TSN Top 20 NHL Draft Prospect
DATAFILE
Pos: Centre
Shoots: L
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Born: 10/6/1989
Team: Medicine Hat (WHL)
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Bob McKenzie: Plays the game hard and with great skill; too bad he's only 5-foot-8. Size is the only issue but it could factor in when he's chosen.
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| 2006-2007 |
Medicine Hat |
71 |
26 |
24 |
50 |
30 |
| 2007 Playoffs |
Medicine Hat |
22 |
8 |
4 |
12 |
6 |
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11330
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Skinner and Rallo Selected As ECHL All-Stars
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Acolatse a Player to Watch
It's fun.
Or at least, it's supposed to be fun.
But every now and then, this Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman needs a reminder from his coaches that an opportunity to have fun at a higher level of hockey depends in part on staying focused at this, the Western Hockey League level.
When that focus is sharp, the 17-year-old Acolatse – whose heritage is part African, part American and part Canadian – can be a do-it-all sort on the ice. He can check. He can unload a wicked shot. And he can mix it up with anyone who wants to drop the gloves and have a go.
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Stewart Scores in Overtime
CLEVELAND - Chris Stewart scored in overtime as the Lake Erie Monsters beat the Manitoba Moose 5-4 in American Hockey League action Saturday.
The overtime goal came after Brad Moran had tied the game form Manitoba with less than a minute left in regulation.
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Attack trade star to Greyhounds for forward, draft picks
The future is now for the Owen Sound Attack, who will lean heavily on its kids after trading its top two players.
Captain Scott Tregunna started the exodus Monday, being shipped to Kitchener. Right-winger Wayne Simmonds quickly followed him out of town, being shipped to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Tuesday.
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Simmonds Named to Team Canada
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Weekes Comments on Competitive Hockey in Toronto
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Stewart's 3 Leads to 2 Straight for Monsters
Facing the top team in their division and arguably one of the toughest
teams in the AHL, the Monsters defended their home ice by handing the
Marlies their first regulation loss of the season, 5-3.
Chris
Stewart picked a great time to score his first goal for the Monsters,
let alone a hat trick and an assist to boot. As a team, the Monsters
scored the most goals in a game this season (5), scored the most goals
in a period (3), and Stewart recorded the most points for a Monsters
player in a game (4).
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Brodeur watches Weekes
PITTSBURGH -- One victory away from No. 500 for his career,
Martin Brodeur didn't get the start last night for the
Devils. He didn't even get a seat on the bench, having
to watch a strong performance from backup Kevin Weekes from
the entrance to the visitors' dressing at the far
corner of Mellon Arena.
In his first start since Oct. 20 and only his third of
the season, Weekes stopped 23 of 25 shots to raise his
record to 2-0-1.
http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1194932228276620.xml&coll=1#continue |
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Torres keeps on tickin'
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Torres breaks out
CALGARY -- Sometimes he's a raging bull.
And sometimes he's just plain bull.
He can be a dominating presence both physically and offensively,
often on the same shift, or he can sleepwalk through an entire 60
minutes.
It all depends on how Raffi Torres is feeling that day.
"As it is with most guys who have the skill set and have the
inconsistency, it's all confidence," said head coach Craig MacTavish,
who called Torres's two-goal, seven shot, plus-3 outing in Phoenix
Thursday one of the best nights of his career.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/Sports/Columnists/Tychkowski_Robert/2007/10/20/4590866.html |
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Tyler Ennis to Participate in ADT Canada-Russia Challenge
CALGARY, AB - The Canadian Hockey League and the Western Hockey League
today announced the Team WHL player roster and coaching staff that will
compete in the 2007 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge.
The ADT Canada Russia Challenge will take place November 19th to 29th,
2007 in Canada as the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) All-Star Teams, from
each of its three member Leagues (WHL, OHL and QMJHL), take on the
Russian National Junior Team in a six game series. Team WHL was
selected by a special committee of WHL General Managers along with Al
Murray, Hockey Canada’s Head Scout for the Canadian National Junior
Team, as part of the selection process for the 2008 World Junior Hockey
Championships.
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Tyler Ennis Named BOSTON PIZZA - WHL Player of the Week
CALGARY, AB. - The BOSTON PIZZA WHL Player of the Week is forward Tyler Ennis of the Medicine Hat Tigers.
Ennis picked up three goals, five assists and was plus three, in the
four games during the week of October 9th through to October 14th,
helping the Tigers to a 4-0 record in that span.
On Wednesday, October 10th, at the Enmax Centrium in Red Deer, Ennis
was instrumental defensively as his Tigers edged the Rebels 2-1.
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Wayne Simmonds to Participate in ADT Canada-Russia Challenge
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Team OHL
Rosters and coaching staff that will compete in the 2007 ADT
Canada-Russia Challenge.
The fifth annual ADT Canada-Russia Challenge will be held from November
19th to 29th throughout Canada as Canadian Hockey League All-Star
Teams, from each of its three member leagues (OHL, WHL and QMJHL)
compete against a Russian National Junior Team in a six game series.
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King named to United States National Team
Portland Winter Hawks center Tristan King has been named to the United
States Under-18 Select Team that will compete in a world tournament in
Slovakia and the Czech Republic August 14-18.
King had 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 5 games at the 2007 USA
Select Camp held last week in St. Cloud Minnesota to earn his way onto
the team.
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Devils Sign G Kevin Weekes
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Raffi Torres agrees to three-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with left winger Raffi Torres on a three-year contract.
The 6’0”, 216-pound native of Toronto, Ontario was sixth on the Oilers
scoring list in 2006-07 with 34 points, on 15 goals and a single-season
career-high 19 assists. The 25-year-old forward ranked fifth on the
Oilers in goals, sixth in assists and was fifth in penalty minutes with
88. Torres aggressive style of play saw him finish third on the Oilers
and first among forwards with 114 hits.
http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=327130 |
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Wayne Simmonds Selected 61st Overall By The Los Angeles Kings
Center Oscar Moller was the first of nine players selected by the Los
Angeles Kings (second-round, 52nd overall) in Saturday’s second and
final day of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus.
Said Kings President/General Manager
Dean Lombardi from the draft table in Columbus, “They are all 18 years
old and each one of them has some assets to work with that I think will
translate well into NHL players. I’m such a believer in that it is what
we do next that is going to determine whether they become players. That
is the next step. We will see them at our development camp (in July)
and it is our job to make them better. They all have an asset and I
think they are all pretty good kids. We have to make them players and
we have to make them men.”
http://kings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=323019 |
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Vancouver Canucks "The Insider" features King prior to draft.
A former director with the NHL, Eustace King is a managing partner of
O2K, a sports management company he co-founded back in 2004 with
partner Matthew Oates. O2K represents players such as the Oilers’ Raffi
Torres, the Avalanche’s Chris Stewart, and free agent Kevin Weekes.
King will spend this weekend in Columbus alongside
Swedish keeper Mark Owuya - the #2 ranked European goalie in the draft
– and Bradley Malone, cousin of NHLer Ryan Malone.
http://canucks.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=327262&page=NewsPage&service=page |
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Five players to watch
ALEXEI CHEREPANOV, RW (Omsk): He broke Pavel Bure's rookie scoring
record in the Russian Super League this year, potting 18 goals. Scouts
agree that the Siberian Express is the top international player in this
year's class.
PATRICK KANE, RW (London Knights): The OHL's top scorer (62 goals) and
rookie of the year is a Daniel Briere clone. (As it happens, Kane hails
from Buffalo.) Says E.J. McGuire, director of the NHL's Central
Scouting Service, "He plays with speed and skill and has incredible vision." A
combination every GM in the new NHL would kill for.
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK, LW (U.S. U-18s): A 6-foot-3, 205-pound power
forward, the Middletown, N.J., native plans to skate for New Hampshire next
season, which won't faze scouts who rave about his combination of size
and speed.
MARK OWUYA, G (Djurgarden): The No. 2-rated international goalie was a
contestant in Sweden's version of "American Idol." He's a rapper who
goes by the handle "Mark in da Park" when onstage. 'Nuff said.
KYLE TURRIS, C (Burnaby Express): A Western Conference scout says
Central's top prospect (66 goals) is in the "same mold as Paul Kariya: He
sees the ice three plays ahead of everyone else."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?page=espnmag0525_nhldraft |
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Avalanche Signs First-Round Draft Pick Chris Stewart
DENVER – The Avalanche announced Tuesday that the team has signed
forward Chris Stewart to a three-year, entry level contract. Stewart
will report to Colorado’s American Hockey League affiliate in Albany,
N.Y.
Colorado’s No. 1 pick (18th overall) in the
2006 NHL Entry Draft, Stewart just completed his third season with the
Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. The 19-year-old team
captain finished second on the club in scoring with 82 points in 61
games. Stewart was also second on the Frontenacs in goals (36) and
assists (46) and ranked third in penalty minutes (108). He tied for the
team lead with 14 power-play goals.
"Chris is part of the long-term future of the
Avalanche," said Avalanche Executive Vice President and General Manager
Francois Giguere. "We feel he is ready to take that next step in his
career and going to Albany will definitely help his development."
Stewart collected six points (4g/2a) in five
playoff games this year as Kingston was eliminated by the Oshawa
Generals in the first round.
The 6-foot-2, 228-pound right wing totaled 199
points (91g/108a) in 187 career games with Kingston. Stewart was
selected to the 2007 OHL All-Star Game, where he scored a goal in the
Eastern Conference’s 13-9 victory over the West on Jan. 31 in Saginaw.
He also played in the 2006 OHL All-Star Classic and 2006 CHL Top
Prospects Game. He was drafted by the Avalanche after recording 37
goals and 87 points in 62 games with the Frontenacs in 2005-06
http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/News/NewsDetails.aspx?NID=887 |
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Steelheads' Nesbitt Named In Glas Co Player Of The Week February 27, 2007 PRINCETON, N.J.
Idaho Steelheads right wing Derek Nesbitt is the In Glas Co ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 19-25, 2007.
The Egmondville, Ontario native had three goals, eight assists, 11
points and a plus-minus rating of +7 as the Steelheads swept a
three-game series against Utah to remain in second place in the West
Division and fourth place in the National Conference. After having an
assist in a 5-4 win at Utah on Feb. 19, the 24-year-old had a
career-high five points and tied his career best with three assists
while finishing at +3 in an 8-3 win against Utah on Feb. 23.
He equaled the five points on Feb. 24 with a power-play goal and a
career-high four assists and again was +3 in a 7-0 win against Utah.
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Simmonds Named OHL Player of the Week
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Owen Sound Attack
forward Wayne Simmonds is the OHL Player of the Week for the week
ending February 25, 2007.
Simmonds scored two goals and added five assists for seven points
in three games this week. On Wednesday, Simmonds had one assist in a
5-1 victory on home ice against the Eastern Conference leading Barrie
Colts.
The next night he scored one goal and added two assists on the road
as the Attack swept a home and home series with Barrie by recording a
5-2 win over the Colts.
Saturday night, he potted a goal and added two assists in a 6-3
home victory over the league leading London Knights and was named the
game's second star. In his rookie season, the 18-year old from
Pickering currently has 42 points in 59 games.
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Miguel Cabrera to join National Leaque squad.
Miguel Cabrera accepted an invitation in the 2006 All-Star Home Run
Derby to join Ryan Howard, David Wright and Lance Berkman on the
National League squad. They will go head-to-head with the American
League quartet of David Ortiz, Troy Glaus, Jermaine Dye and Miguel
Tejada. "There are a lot of big names over there," said Cabrera,
adding he's not going to take the competition too seriously. "I'm going
to have fun, and that's it. When asked how many he could hit, Cabrera
said: "I guarantee one."
Miguel Cabrera may be a three-time All-Star at the tender young age of
23, but the Marlins' slugger made his debut in the CENTURY 21 Home Run
Derby, giving the fans a solid performance. While in the lead with
four homers, Cabrera came up short on each of his next three swings,
giving him seven outs. The slugger ripped the next pitch onto the
left-field ramp for his fifth homer, and one out later, he rattled off
three consecutive home runs, one of which measured 471 feet. Cabrera
hit one more homer in the round, bashing one of the special gold
baseballs into the bullpen in left-center field. For that homer, his
ninth, Century 21 made a $21,000 charitable donation. Cabrera
officially moved on to the second round. Cabrera was joined by Wright,
Boston's David Ortiz (10 homers) and Howard (eight). Cabrera advanced
to the second round with nine home runs and hit six more before being
edged for a spot in the finals by Ryan Howard of the Phillies. "I'm
glad I participated," Cabrera said. "I did my best out there and had a
lot of fun. It's harder than it looks. We don't normally swing like
that." Cabrera, Howard and David Wright, who all play in the National
League East, were the top three finishers in the event.
http://www.noticias.info/asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=200269&src=0 |
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Penguins sign Joe Jensen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed center Joe Jensen, their
eighth-round draft pick in 2003, it was announced Wednesday by General
Manager Ray Shero.
Jensen, 23, appeared in 38 games
with St. Cloud State (WCHA) during the 2005-06 season, recording 32
points (14+18) and 14 penalty minutes. He finished in a tie for second
on the team in points (32) and finished second in goals (14).
In
153 career games with the Huskies of the Western Collegiate Hockey
Association, Jensen recorded 100 points (45+55) and 106 penalty
minutes.
The 5-11 and 180-pound native of Maple Grove, Minnesota was the 232nd pick overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
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King among Sports Industry Leaders That Participated in the Third Annual Sports Business Institute Career Conference
(Los Angeles, CA: January, 2006)- Eustace King participated in the
Sports Business Institutes Third Annual Sports Conference. The
Conference featured over 50 organization, and 50 industry experts in 15
different fields and top decision makers from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL,
NASCAR and other public and private organizations. King was featured in
multiple panels including Sports Law, Diversity in the Marketplace and
Athlete Representation. In the future, King looks forward to
participating in more conferences that focus on the changing face of
today’s sports marketplace.
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Jason Allison signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs
Allison, 30, set career highs in games played (82-tie), goals (36),
assists (59), points (95) and penalty minutes (85) in the 2000-2001
season. He ranked third in the NHL in powerplay points, fifth in points
and seventh in assists that year
Allison has led his team in points on four occasions, three with Boston
(1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01 Captain) and once with Los Angeles (2001-02)
He played in the 2001 NHL All-Star Game and won back to back Gold
Medals with Canada at the World Junior Championships in (1994, 1995)
Allison is a native of North York, Ontario who was originally a first
round choice, 17th overall by Washington in the 1993 Entry Draft
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Florida Marlins Miguel Cabrera featured in ESPN campaign
O2K actively seeks the widest range of marketing opportunities for each
client looking beyond traditional opportunities. One example of this
strategy is O2K's placement of Miguel Cabrera, 2003 World Series
Champion and 2004 MLB All-Star Right Fielder for the Florida Marlins in
ESPN Deportes 'Those who know, ask for ESPN Deportes' national
marketing campaign. The campaign features Miguel in full page newspaper
ads, outdoor billboards and other media running in major markets like
New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
http://www.o2kmanagement.com/images/miguel_cabrera_espn_ad.jpg |
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O2K partners with Giant Ideas, the fastest growing creative agency in the United States
O2K is proud to announce its partnership with Giant Ideas, the fastest
growing creative agency in the United States. This alliance will allow
O2K to deliver to its clients an integrated and strategic approach to
sports marketing. Giant Ideas was recently the recipient of the 2004
Best Creative Organization American Marketing Association Award and
works with organizations like Comcast and Heinz. We at O2K are
confident that our combined efforts with Giant Ideas will enhance our
clients' ability to build their brand via strategic partnerships and
exceptional creative imagery.
http://www.giantideas.com/ |
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David Lomas traded to Kitchener Rangers
Right Wing (RW) David Lomas from Burlington. David was 7th in Goals in
2004-05 (37) and 22nd in overall league scoring (71 pts). David was
rated in the 2004-05 Coaches Poll as the most underrated player in the
Western Conference... David was also rated in the 2004-05 Coaches Poll
as having the 2nd hardest shot in the Western Conference. He was
Windsor's 4th round selection in 2001.
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