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Gay and play hockey? You're welcome at the University of Connecticut. That is the message the school's men's hockey team is sending out in two videos for a program called You Can Play.
Kings beat Coyotes in OT to head to Cup finals
Dustin Penner scored 17:42 into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings are headed to the Stanley Cup finals for the second time as a franchise after beating the Phoenix Coyotes with a 4-3 win in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night.
Sabres sign defenseman Sulzer for one year
The Sabres on Monday signed Alexander Sulzer to a one-year contract, allowing the defenseman to avoid free agency this summer.
Ducks sign Swedish goalie Fasth to 1-year deal
The Ducks announced Monday that they have signed two-time Swedish Elite League Goaltender of the Year Viktor Fasth to a one-year contract.
Giroux headlines five Flyers needing surgery
All-Star forward Claude Giroux headlines a list of five Philadelphia Flyers who needed offseason surgery.
Semin, Russia top Slovakia to win worlds gold
Russia won the world championship Sunday by defeating Slovakia 6-2.
Hejduk, 36, signs one-year deal with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed captain Milan Hejduk to a one-year contract.
Oilers, coach Renney part ways after 2 seasons
The Edmonton Oilers announced Thursday that the team will not renew the contract of coach Tom Renney, ending his two-season tenure.
Stars' Lehtonen out 2-3 weeks with knee injury
Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen suffered a minor knee injury at the world hockey championships and will be sidelined two to three weeks, according to Stars goaltending coach Mike Valley.
Capitals coach Hunter won't return for 2012-13
Dale Hunter, the former Washington Capitals captain who took over after the team fired coach Bruce Boudreau in November, won't return for next season, the Washington Times has reported, citing general manager George McPhee.
Agent: Capitals' Semin headed to free agency
Barring a complete change of heart, forward Alexander Semin won't be back in Washington next season. According to Semin's agent Mark Gandler, the skilled forward has no intentions of signing a contract extension with the Capitals.
In procedural move, NHL gives notice to union
In a procedural formality, the NHL has provided the required 120-day notice to the players' union in order to make changes to the CBA, an NHLPA spokesman confirmed to ESPN.com.
Columbus making Richards permanent coach
When Todd Richards took over the woeful Columbus Blue Jackets in January after the firing of coach Scott Arniel, he was also interviewing for the job.
Kings' Gagne (concussion) cleared for contact
Simon Gagne has been cleared for contact, skating back in Los Angeles, but don't hold you breathe to see the veteran winger back in the lineup.
Bettman: Blues' future 'bright' with new owners
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman gave his stamp of approval to new St. Louis Blues ownership, saying the franchise's financial picture is much improved.
Stars hire ex-coach, GM Gainey as consultant
The Dallas Stars have hired former general manager Bob Gainey as a consultant, the team announced Thursday.
Flyers GM: Bryzgalov didn't reach expectations
Ilya Bryzgalov had plenty of time this season to babble on about bears, the universe, the woods, and other arcane bits of knowledge.
Ducks extend coach Boudreau through 2015
The Anaheim Ducks signed coach Bruce Boudreau to a two-year contract extension through the 2014-15 season, the club announced Thursday.
Wild defenseman Stoner gets 2-year extension
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Clayton Stoner to a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension.
