2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Conf. Finals Schedule

2009 Playoffs Conference Finals
NHL.com

The National Hockey League today announced the dates for the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoff Conference Finals, which begin in the Western Conference on Sunday, May 17 when the Detroit Red Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks. The Eastern Conference Final will match the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Carolina Hurricanes and will start on Monday, May 18.National rightsholders NBC and VERSUS in the United States and CBC, TSN and RDS in Canada will provide exclusive broadcast coverage of the Conference Finals. All games also will be carried on Sirius XM Radio. Start times and broadcast information will be announced when available.

2009 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

Pittsburgh Penquins vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Monday, May 18
at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, TSN, RDS

Thursday, May 21
at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, TSN, RDS

Saturday, May 23
at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS

Tuesday, May 26
at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Friday, May 29
at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Sunday, May 31
at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Tuesday, June 2
at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS




2009 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Detroit Redwings vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Sunday, May 17
at Detroit, 3:00 p.m.
NBC, TSN, RDS

Tuesday, May 19
at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, TSN, RDS

Friday, May 22
at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS

Sunday, May 24
at Chicago, 3:00 p.m.
NBC, CBC, RDS

* Wednesday, May 27
at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS

Saturday, May 30
at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Monday, June 1
at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
VERSUS, CBC, RDS-

* denotes if necessary- All Times are Eastern Standard Time

Chadders to Play in the NAPHL in 2009-2010

The North American Hockey League announced today the 20 programs accepted into its new North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL), which will compete at the Tier I Midget AAA level.

Here is the list of teams:

Boston Jr. Rangers
Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
Chadders Hockey
Florida Panther Alliance
Green Bay
Indianapolis AAA
Lansing Capitals AAA
Marquette Electricians
Milwaukee Jr. Admirals
Nevada Stars
Omaha AAA Hockey Club
Phantom Fireworks
Pikes Peak Miners
S2
San Jose Jr. Sharks
So Cal Titans
St. Louis Selects
Team Maryland
Texas Tornado
Thunder Hockey

Comprised of five events in which the 36 teams will compete at the Midget Major (20 teams) and Midget Minor (16 teams) levels for a league championship, the North American Prospects Hockey League season will culminate with an NAPHL Top Prospects Tournament at the NAHL's 2010 Robertson Cup Championship Tournament in late April.

The dates and sites of the five NAPHL events are: September 17-20, 2009 (Blaine, Minn.); October 9-12, 2009 (St. Louis, Mo., or Chicago, Ill.); November 12-15, 2009 (Rochester, N.Y.); January 15-18, 2010 (Ann Arbor, Mich.); and February 12-15, 2010 (San Jose, Calif.).
The five USA Hockey-sanctioned NAPHL events utilize the USA Hockey Officiating Development Program and are designed to maximize the exposure of all the Midget participants through the NAHL's high-profile recruiting events, which attract hundreds of college, junior and professional scouts.

Orchestrated by the NAHL's experienced and professional staff that makes player promotion a priority, the NAPHL provides an organized and competitive experience with an unrivaled scouting presence guaranteed to benefit all of the participating student-athletes and programs.
Those teams not accepted into the NAPHL may still apply for the Open Division at the NAHL Showcase Tournament, scheduled for September 17-20, 2009 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn.

The North American Hockey League, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior A league boasting 18 teams from across the country, prides itself on the social maturity and skill development of student-athletes ages 16-20 with aspirations of advancing to collegiate and/or professional hockey.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames - April 18, 2009

JJ, Henry and I all happened to be in Chicago for Game 4 of of the 2009 Stanley Cup Western Conference Quarter finals. The game was sold out but we managed to get some tickets. The United Center was packed with 22,500 very excited fans. Hockey is back in Chicago and you could definitely feel it that night! We couldn't have asked for a better "First Stanley Cup Playoff Game" adventure. Oh and Chicago won!