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Detroit Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios is a finalist for this year's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. via CBC

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The Panthers have signed their top draft pick from last year, defenseman Keaton Ellerby, to a three-year, entry level contract.

Ellerby, 19, played 53 games last season for Moose Jaw of the Western Hockey League after being traded from Kamloops for prospect Brady Calla 16 games into the season.

Ellerby had two goals, 21 assists and a plus-6 rating with Moose Jaw. The 6-foot-4, 188-pound blue-liner, who has drawn some comparisons to Panthers' defenseman Jay Bouwmeester, was the 10th overall selection in the 2007 draft. Read more

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“We've got to destroy them. We've got to be on them all the time and then we've got to hope for a break.”

Zach Parise's power-play goal with 8:57 remaining snapped a tie and gave the United States a 6-4 victory over Germany in a qualifying-round game at the world hockey championship on Thursday night.

The Americans appeared to have the game in hand when they scored three times in the opening 2:52, but Germany chipped away at the lead.

Germany got even at 4 early in the third, but Parise of the New Jersey Devils put a shot over goalie Dimitrij Patzold for his second of the game. Dustin Brown sealed the victory with an empty-netter with 1:36 remaining. Read more

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- The Dallas Stars have won the Fabian Brunnstrom sweepstakes, agreeing to terms on a two-year, entry-level deal with the Swedish forward.

The Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs were also in hot pursuit of the 23-year-old free agent, who went undrafted in the NHL.

"In the end there was no wrong decision for Fabian," his agent J.P. Barry of CAA Sports told The Canadian Press. "All the organizations were extremely professional in laying out the opportunity for him to play for their club. Dallas was involved from the beginning, and in particular (co-GM) Les Jackson did a good job overviewing the benefits of Dallas. Read more

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“I got hit with a shot in Game 4 against Montreal”

Philadelphia's Kimmo Timonen , of Finland, dives for the puck in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against Montreal. via CBC

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“The team is playing really well and I don't feel that I have to go out there and steal any games”

Chris Osgood is the Red Wings' unsung hero going into the NHL's Western Conference final. via Edmonton Sun

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“They dictated the game from the beginning to the end”

Switzerland held high-scoring Sweden in check for a 4-2 win Wednesday to stay undefeated and win its group in the preliminary round of the hockey world championship.

The Swiss will face the Czech Republic on Thursday, while Sweden will play Denmark.

Finland beat Slovakia 3-2 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to win Group C and set up a game with Latvia on Friday, while later Wednesday night Norway beat Germany 3-2 to set up a game with Canada on Thursday. Germany will play the United States that night. Read more

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“We're so much farther ahead now than we were at the beginning of the season”

Before Jeremy Roenick led a group of Sharks on a season-ending vacation to parts undisclosed, he all but confirmed he'll return to San Jose next season for another run at the Stanley Cup. via Slam Sports

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“I'm very excited to take this step and very proud.”

Forward Nathan Gerbe signed a three-year deal potentially worth $2.55 million with the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, electing to forgo his senior season at Boston College. via NHL.com

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Jeff Halpern, top, was hurt during Tuesday's loss to Canada in the preliminary round. via CBC

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