“팬들이 돌아온다면 무슨 일이든 다 하겠어요.”
NHL(북미아이스하키리그)이 6일 1년 만에 시즌을 재개한다. ‘팀 연봉상한제도’에 대한 갈등으로 직장 폐쇄까지 단행한 끝에 2004~05시즌이 아예 치러지지 못하는 극한 상황을 겪은 지 1년 만이다.
NHL은 등 돌린 팬들을 다시 끌어모으기 위해 득점이 많이 나도록 규정을 손질했다. 가장 눈에 띄는 것은 무승부 제도의 폐지. 60분 정규 피리어드가 동점으로 끝나면 한 명씩 뺀 상태에서 5분 연장을 벌인다.
이후 3명씩 출전해 겨루는 승부샷으로도 우열을 가리지 못하면, 승부가 날 때까지 1명씩 승부샷을 겨루는 서든데스제를 도입했다.
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조선일보서 퍼온 글 입니다.^^
한국 시간 6일이게쩌.실은 5일에 저녁 미국서 개막을 했으니..
드래프트 1 순위 크로스비의 어시스트 기록과 웹인그레츠키의 코치 데뷔(비록 졌지만..)가 헤드라인이네요.^^
아래는 nhl.com 원문.
Crosby and Gretzky lose debuts; Ovechkin stars in winning performance
Wayne Gretzky lost, and so did Sidney Crosby.
It's way too early to tell what side of the ledger the NHL will fall on in its return following a season lost to the lockout.
Hockey was back in full force Wednesday night as all 30 NHL teams were in action from coast to coast.
"It actually feels like we were just here. I'm surprised how quickly things seem to be back to normal," Detroit forward Brendan Shanahan said.
Not so fast.
Gretzky, the most prolific scorer in NHL history, is now the coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. Crosby is an 18-year-old phenom that was chosen No. 1 in this year's draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He comes with the billing that he might replace Gretzky in many places in the record book.
After one game, both are looking for their first victories.
Phoenix fell 3-2 at Vancouver. Crosby had one assist, but it wasn't nearly enough as Pittsburgh was beaten 5-1 at New Jersey.
"We want to win every night, but we've got 81 more games to go and if I get the effort like that and we keep improving from where we were three weeks ago to now, we'll win our share of games. Believe me," Gretzky said.
The rules are new, tie games are a thing of the past, and Gretzky and Crosby are factors that weren't in play 16 months ago when the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup in the last game that mattered before Wednesday.
The best debut took place in Washington, where Alexander Ovechkin - the No. 1 pick last year - scored his first two NHL goals in the Capitals' 3-2 home victory over Columbus. But kudos go to the Ottawa Senators, who outlasted the Toronto Maple Leafs to become the first team to win by shootout - a 3-2 win.
"It is exciting. It's nice to have a winner," Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson said. "Both teams battled hard for 65 minutes. I think it's right that the losing team still gets a point."
The Leafs didn't quite see it that way.
"I'm not one of the ones that like the game being settled this way," coach Pat Quinn said.
Crosby at least found his way onto the score sheet. That part is out of Gretzky's hands now, it's up to his players to help his record improve.
Todd Bertuzzi had a unique return of his own. The Vancouver forward was back after 17 months, having served his time for a blindside punch that left Colorado's Steve Moore with a concussion and broken bones in his neck.
"It was just good to get a win, good to be in the dressing room and fun to be in this atmosphere," said Bertuzzi, who received the loudest roars - topping even Gretzky.
Winning is something the Lightning have grown accustomed to. They closed the 2003-04 season with consecutive victories to capture the Stanley Cup in seven games over the Calgary Flames.
They had to wait well over a year to celebrate it the right way with a banner raising and by showing off the individual awards they received.
The Lightning won again, topping Carolina 5-2 in the opener.
But Wednesday night was less about what happened on the ice and more about those who showed up to watch it. In every rink, the words "Thank You Fans!" were stenciled into the newly widened offensive zones.
"I am so excited for things to be back - last year was horrible," said Amber Turbyne of Waldorf, Md., who attended the Capitals game. "I usually hold a grudge like something awful, but I'm too happy to have hockey back."
The NHL started down the long road of trying to wow its returning fans, win back those that were lost, and convince those that never cared to take a peek at the new product.
"I was concerned about the attitudes of the players. ... I haven't seen one speck of disappointment or bitterness," Dallas coach Dave Tippett said.
In Philadelphia, fans came out in full force, decked out in orange T-shirts just as they were the last time the Flyers played at home in Game 6 of the 2004 Eastern Conference finals.
They were excited to see new addition Peter Forsberg, who starred for the Colorado Avalanche and became an NHL MVP in the 13 years since the Flyers traded him away for Eric Lindros.
Forsberg made a great first impression by assisting on Philadelphia's opening two goals of the season. But he was in the penalty box when the New York Rangers snapped a third-period tie en route to a 5-3 comeback victory.
Crosby will shoot for his first goal and first 'W' on Friday at Carolina.
"The kid's going to be a great player in this league for a long time," said Mario Lemieux, Crosby's teammate and boss who turned 40 Wednesday. "I thought he played well and didn't look out of place at all."
Gretzky's second game is Thursday at Los Angeles, where he starred for eight seasons.
In Dallas, the Stars looked to the past while embracing the future. To mark the 12th anniversary of the team's first game in Texas, the Stars had youngster Haley Kesterson on hand to drop the ceremonial first puck. Haley was born minutes after that initial game and was picked on her 12th birthday to represent the team's fans.
Jeremy Roenick spoiled the night for the Stars by scoring twice in Los Angeles' 5-4 win. Already battling past concussions and another sustained during the preseason, Roenick needed five stitches to close a gash over his left eye.
"It feels good. I feel like a hockey player again," he said.
Paul Kariya played his first game with Nashville, giving the still young franchise its first real superstar. He was cheered the first time he touched the puck. The Predators beat San Jose 3-2.
"Every game in this league is going to be tough," Predators goalie Tomas Vokoun said. "There were a lot of surprising scores on the scoreboard tonight. You just don't know who's going to be good."
NHL(북미아이스하키리그)이 6일 1년 만에 시즌을 재개한다. ‘팀 연봉상한제도’에 대한 갈등으로 직장 폐쇄까지 단행한 끝에 2004~05시즌이 아예 치러지지 못하는 극한 상황을 겪은 지 1년 만이다.
NHL은 등 돌린 팬들을 다시 끌어모으기 위해 득점이 많이 나도록 규정을 손질했다. 가장 눈에 띄는 것은 무승부 제도의 폐지. 60분 정규 피리어드가 동점으로 끝나면 한 명씩 뺀 상태에서 5분 연장을 벌인다.
이후 3명씩 출전해 겨루는 승부샷으로도 우열을 가리지 못하면, 승부가 날 때까지 1명씩 승부샷을 겨루는 서든데스제를 도입했다.
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조선일보서 퍼온 글 입니다.^^
한국 시간 6일이게쩌.실은 5일에 저녁 미국서 개막을 했으니..
드래프트 1 순위 크로스비의 어시스트 기록과 웹인그레츠키의 코치 데뷔(비록 졌지만..)가 헤드라인이네요.^^
아래는 nhl.com 원문.
Crosby and Gretzky lose debuts; Ovechkin stars in winning performance
Wayne Gretzky lost, and so did Sidney Crosby.
It's way too early to tell what side of the ledger the NHL will fall on in its return following a season lost to the lockout.
Hockey was back in full force Wednesday night as all 30 NHL teams were in action from coast to coast.
"It actually feels like we were just here. I'm surprised how quickly things seem to be back to normal," Detroit forward Brendan Shanahan said.
Not so fast.
Gretzky, the most prolific scorer in NHL history, is now the coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. Crosby is an 18-year-old phenom that was chosen No. 1 in this year's draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He comes with the billing that he might replace Gretzky in many places in the record book.
After one game, both are looking for their first victories.
Phoenix fell 3-2 at Vancouver. Crosby had one assist, but it wasn't nearly enough as Pittsburgh was beaten 5-1 at New Jersey.
"We want to win every night, but we've got 81 more games to go and if I get the effort like that and we keep improving from where we were three weeks ago to now, we'll win our share of games. Believe me," Gretzky said.
The rules are new, tie games are a thing of the past, and Gretzky and Crosby are factors that weren't in play 16 months ago when the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup in the last game that mattered before Wednesday.
The best debut took place in Washington, where Alexander Ovechkin - the No. 1 pick last year - scored his first two NHL goals in the Capitals' 3-2 home victory over Columbus. But kudos go to the Ottawa Senators, who outlasted the Toronto Maple Leafs to become the first team to win by shootout - a 3-2 win.
"It is exciting. It's nice to have a winner," Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson said. "Both teams battled hard for 65 minutes. I think it's right that the losing team still gets a point."
The Leafs didn't quite see it that way.
"I'm not one of the ones that like the game being settled this way," coach Pat Quinn said.
Crosby at least found his way onto the score sheet. That part is out of Gretzky's hands now, it's up to his players to help his record improve.
Todd Bertuzzi had a unique return of his own. The Vancouver forward was back after 17 months, having served his time for a blindside punch that left Colorado's Steve Moore with a concussion and broken bones in his neck.
"It was just good to get a win, good to be in the dressing room and fun to be in this atmosphere," said Bertuzzi, who received the loudest roars - topping even Gretzky.
Winning is something the Lightning have grown accustomed to. They closed the 2003-04 season with consecutive victories to capture the Stanley Cup in seven games over the Calgary Flames.
They had to wait well over a year to celebrate it the right way with a banner raising and by showing off the individual awards they received.
The Lightning won again, topping Carolina 5-2 in the opener.
But Wednesday night was less about what happened on the ice and more about those who showed up to watch it. In every rink, the words "Thank You Fans!" were stenciled into the newly widened offensive zones.
"I am so excited for things to be back - last year was horrible," said Amber Turbyne of Waldorf, Md., who attended the Capitals game. "I usually hold a grudge like something awful, but I'm too happy to have hockey back."
The NHL started down the long road of trying to wow its returning fans, win back those that were lost, and convince those that never cared to take a peek at the new product.
"I was concerned about the attitudes of the players. ... I haven't seen one speck of disappointment or bitterness," Dallas coach Dave Tippett said.
In Philadelphia, fans came out in full force, decked out in orange T-shirts just as they were the last time the Flyers played at home in Game 6 of the 2004 Eastern Conference finals.
They were excited to see new addition Peter Forsberg, who starred for the Colorado Avalanche and became an NHL MVP in the 13 years since the Flyers traded him away for Eric Lindros.
Forsberg made a great first impression by assisting on Philadelphia's opening two goals of the season. But he was in the penalty box when the New York Rangers snapped a third-period tie en route to a 5-3 comeback victory.
Crosby will shoot for his first goal and first 'W' on Friday at Carolina.
"The kid's going to be a great player in this league for a long time," said Mario Lemieux, Crosby's teammate and boss who turned 40 Wednesday. "I thought he played well and didn't look out of place at all."
Gretzky's second game is Thursday at Los Angeles, where he starred for eight seasons.
In Dallas, the Stars looked to the past while embracing the future. To mark the 12th anniversary of the team's first game in Texas, the Stars had youngster Haley Kesterson on hand to drop the ceremonial first puck. Haley was born minutes after that initial game and was picked on her 12th birthday to represent the team's fans.
Jeremy Roenick spoiled the night for the Stars by scoring twice in Los Angeles' 5-4 win. Already battling past concussions and another sustained during the preseason, Roenick needed five stitches to close a gash over his left eye.
"It feels good. I feel like a hockey player again," he said.
Paul Kariya played his first game with Nashville, giving the still young franchise its first real superstar. He was cheered the first time he touched the puck. The Predators beat San Jose 3-2.
"Every game in this league is going to be tough," Predators goalie Tomas Vokoun said. "There were a lot of surprising scores on the scoreboard tonight. You just don't know who's going to be good."
