Jim Vandermeer News

Defenseman Jim Vandermeer is congratulated by Vernon Fiddler after his 2nd period goal gave the Coyotes a 2-1 lead over Columbus on Wednesday night.

PHO CLS 18:21 0 1 PHO CLS 10:33 1 1 13:17 2 1 PHO CLS 10:55 3 1 14:37 4 1 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- How fitting that the Phoenix Coyotes have a pack mentality.

Adrian Aucoin scored at 1:57 of overtime to give the Phoenix Coyotes a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov , whose view of the sport and life in general is often a source of humor, had this to say when congratulated on being named the NHL's No.

St. Louis Blues' Chris Mason, top, watches as Blues' Roman Polak of the Czech Republic, blocks the shot of Phoenix Coyotes' Martin Hanzal of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct.

Coach Dave Tippett knows his team's 'A' game is not always going to be there, but that does not mean a victory isn't within its grasp.

PHO BUF No scoring this period 0 0 PHO BUF No scoring this period 0 0 PHO BUF 2:37 1 0 4:14 1 1 16:07 1 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- As long as the Phoenix Coyotes kept taking penalties, the Buffalo Sabres weren't going to get frustrated about being unable to solve goalie Jason LaBarbera .

Meet Scottie Upshall: part hard-charging forward, part not wanting to be a space cadet.

The Coyotes jumped out early and never looked back. Led by Radim Vrbata's two goals, the Coyotes defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 Saturday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The Phoenix Coyotes can't wait to open the 2009-10 season. It means their chaotic off-season is over.

CALGARY a ' Those Chicago penalty-killers continue to make a killing. Their latest victim? The Calgary Flames.

Each year everyone hopes that their team will make a deep playoff run. The management and ownership love the extra cash, the players look to the prestige of hoisting Lord Stanley's cup, and the fans love watching their team win an exhilerating game seven and calling in sick to work the next day with Strep Throat.

The Calgary Flames signed forward Dustin Boyd on Thursday. Boyd posted a career year with Calgary last season, netting 11 goals with 22 points in 71 games.

The Calgary Flames signed forward Dustin Boyd on Thursday. Boyd posted a career year with Calgary last season, netting 11 goals with 22 points in 71 games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired center Wayne Primeau from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Anton Stralman and forward Colin Stuart.

Paul Attfield From Saturday's Globe and Mail Last updated on Saturday, Jul. 04, 2009 04:12AM EDT I t's been a good week for... MARIANO RIVERA While a lot of things have changed since the Bronx Bombers crossed the street into new Yankee Stadium, one thing has remained as regimented as clockwork.

Dion Phaneuf, left, and Jim Vandermeer, right, congratulate Flames centre Craig Conroy on scoring Thursday night's game-winning goal in Dallas.

The clock was ticking, and the rounds were slipping by at the 1992 NHL draft. Young defenseman Adrian Aucoin kept waiting for his name to be called.

There's a Craig Conroy at every office. You know, the guy or gal with the reputation of unofficial organizer of goodbye bashes and welcome parties alike? As the elder statesmen, Conroy, 37, fills that role with the Calgary Flames.

Anyone still want to second-guess the genius of Darryl Sutter? Could there be anyone stubborn enough in Calgary left to suggest, as an increasing number have for months now, the Flames GM is out of touch with today's players, or is one more playoff loss away from being fired? Nothing could be further from the truth.