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Hockey heroes face off against NHLers

The sounds of a lone bagpiper and cheering fans echoed through the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre during the Heroes Hockey Challenge on Sunday afternoon.


 

Stanley Cup at 'Heroes' game

Stanley Cup fever is building early in the Fraser Valley this season.


 

Express coaching void sparks rumour

He hasn't accepted the job nor has he applied for it.


 

Ex-NHLers face military might

The Stanley Cup, a Hockey Hall of Fame broadcaster and a parcel of former Vancouver Canucks stalwarts will be on hand next month as a team of ex-NHLers take on the Canadian military to help wounded soldiers and the families of their fallen comrades.


 

Express can coach after playoff miss

One rough year that started so well has now ended with a dismissal.


 

Express ink five-year lease deal

Coquitlam hockey fans can keep watching high-quality hockey here at home after the Coquitlam Express and the city announced a five-year lease extension on Thursday.


 

Big Quinn, Canucks, Chinese lions set to star

What do a Big Irishman and Chinese New Year have in common?


 
The season-ending injury to New Jersey

Express' owners plan for next year

Frustration, disappointment and heartbreak could describe the feelings among the Coquitlam Express these days.


 

Former Canuck heroes line up for Hockey Day

Vancouver Canucks favourites Cliff Ronning, Dave Babych, Darcy Rota, Jack McIlhargey and Garry Valk will relive their glory days at the second annual Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.


 

Businesses happy NHL lockout is over

And now the healing begins - at least that's the hope for businesses across the Tri-Cities in light of the end of the NHL lockout.


 
Sports drought

Sports drought affects businesses

With the BC Lions bounced from Grey Cup contention and the NHL lockout reaching critical mass, businesses across the Tri-Cities are being forced to re-invent themselves.


 

Express winger gets back on track Vikings advance to football final

Philip Zielonka's timely arrival with the Coquitlam Express coincided with an exodus of sorts.


 

Canuck Alumni to visit palace on Poirier

Cool as ice or heated playoff action, spectators have a bevy of options this week when it comes to sporting events.


 
Ottawa Senators

Businesses, fans ponder lockout fallout

With the NHL locking out its players and no end in sight to the labour dispute, local businesses are re-assessing how they'll operate in the absence of a pro hockey season.


 

New divisions, playoff format for Express

A new divisional and conference makeup, a reduction in games and roster changes highlighted the B.C. Hockey League's annual general meeting last week.


 
Jon Calvano

Coquitlam coach revs up recruitment drive

He has a new title - and with it, more responsibility.


 

Coquitlam guard to get court time for Canada at Donohue tourney

Coquitlam native Megan Pinske was named Thursday to the final 16-player roster for the senior women's national basketball team for the upcoming Jack Donohue International Classic series.


 
Coquitlam Express

Express to learn from playoff loss

Shaking off the disappointment of a first-round exit in the B.C. Hockey League playoffs is never an easy thing.


 

BCHL shift sees creation of three divisions

The Coquitlam Express are going to have a bit in common with the Friendly Giant next season, as the B.C. Hockey League board of governors voted in favour of a realignment scheme last week that will see the creation of three divisions.