Jaromir Jagr Articles

In a game that showed a marked difference to the high scoring affair between Canada and Russia that preceded it, Finland defeated the Czech Republic in a tightly played defensive struggle that saw great goaltending and solid defense at both ends of the ice. more

Super Sunday at the Winter Olympics kicked off with the Group B matchup between powerhouses Czech Republic and Russia. more

The Czech Republic brought one of the most veteran teams in the tournament to Vancouver this year, and so far, it has paid off. more

The addition of professional players to the Olympic Games in 1998 has certainly been favorable for the Czechs, as they won gold in ’98 and a bronze in 2006. more

In 2006, the Finns shocked the world with their impressive play and tied the country’s all time best finish with a silver medal. more

*Regular Season Finish: 6th in Eastern Conference’*Postseason Finish: Eliminated in Eastern Conference Quarter Finals’ The Rangers came up short on goal scoring when they met Alexander Ovechkin and the high-powered Capitals’ offense. more

A year after watching Detroit parade the Stanley Cup around Mellon Arena, Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins got to return the favor, as they won their first Stanley Cup since the days of Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr. more

New York Rangers (22-12-2, 46 pts): The Rangers got off to a great start in Europe this season, and currently hold a 3 point lead over the surging Philadelphia Flyers. more

The Atlantic Division has gotten tougher and tougher every season since the lockout. more

The New York Rangers had a relatively successful season in 2007-08, although many may have expected last season’s acquisitions of Chris Drury and Scott Gomez, along with the emergence and development of several young defensemen to carry the team further into the postseason. more