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Janne Pesonen
Janne Tapani Pesonen (born 11 May 1982) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger who played for Oulun Kärpät of the Finnish Liiga. Playing career Pesonen began his career with Hokki in 1998, playing in the second-highest division of hockey in Finland, the Mestis. Kärpät He then played for Kärpät in the Finnish top division, the SM-liiga, from 2001–02 and 2003–08. After his first season with Kärpät he returned to Hokki for one season in 2002–03. He returned to Kärpät in 2003–04 and won the SM-liiga Rookie of the Year award, helping Kärpät to their first Finnish championship since 1981. His five seasons with Kärpät from 2003–08 saw Pesonen win four Finnish championships in total, in 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008. He won the Jari Kurri trophy, which is annually awarded the playoff MVP, in 2007. He had his best season in 2007–08 when he led the SM-liiga in goals, points, and plus-minus, winning the Aarne Honkavaara, Veli-Pekka Ketola, and Mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winger (ice Hockey)
Winger, in the game of ice hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is along the outer playing areas. They typically flank the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink. Wingers generally have the least defensive responsibilities out of any position on the ice, however they are still tasked with defensive duties such as forechecking duties or covering the point in the defensive zone. Nowadays, there are different types of wingers in the game — out-and-out goal scorers, checkers who disrupt the opponents, and forwards who work along the boards and in the corners. Often a winger's precise role on a line depends upon what type of role the other winger plays; usually lines will have one more goal-scoring oriented winger and one winger more focused on playing the boards, checking and passing the puck to others to take shots (if a larger player, he will sometimes be called a "power fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jari Kurri Trophy
The Jari Kurri Trophy is an ice hockey trophy awarded by the Finnish Liiga to the best player in the Liiga playoffs. The trophy is named after Jari Kurri. In the 2005–06 season, the trophy was awarded to the player voted the best player in the playoffs by the fans by an SMS vote. This practice was discontinued after only one season. Starting in 2007, in a similar fashion to NHL's Conn Smythe Trophy, the trophy has been awarded to the winner immediately after the final game of the playoffs instead of at the SM-liiga awards ceremony. To date, Jussi Tarvainen in 2001 is the only player who was awarded the trophy while playing for the team that lost the finals. Trophy winners: * 1993-94: Ari Sulander (Jokerit) * 1994-95: Saku Koivu (TPS) * 1995-96: Petri Varis (Jokerit) * 1996-97: Otakar Janecký (Jokerit) * 1997-98: Olli Jokinen (HIFK) * 1998-99: Miikka Kiprusoff (TPS) * 1999-00: Tomi Kallio (TPS) * 2000-01: Jussi Tarvainen (Tappara) * 2001-02: Kari Lehtonen (Jokerit) * 2002-0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The ''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'', also known simply as the PG, is the largest newspaper serving Greater Pittsburgh, metropolitan Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Descended from the ''Pittsburgh Gazette'', established in 1786 as the first newspaper published west of the Allegheny Mountains, the paper formed under its present title in 1927 from the consolidation of the ''Pittsburgh Gazette Times'' and ''The Pittsburgh Post''. The ''Post-Gazette'' ended daily print publication in 2018 and has cut down to two print editions per week (Sunday and Thursday), going Online newspaper, online-only the rest of the week. In the 2010s, the editorial tone of the paper shifted from Liberalism in the United States, liberal to Conservatism in the United States, conservative, particularly after the editorial pages of the paper were consolidated in 2018 with ''The Blade (Toledo, Ohio), The Blade'' of Toledo, Ohio. After the consolidation, Keith Burris, the pro-Donald Trump, Trump editori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Times-Shamrock Communications
Times-Shamrock Communications is an American media company based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The company, owned by the Lynett and Haggerty families of Scranton, lists among its assets nine radio stations. Assets Radio stations * WZBA, Baltimore, Maryland (city of license: Westminster, MD) * WEJL Scranton, Pennsylvania * WEZX/ WPZX/ WFUZ/ WLGD Scranton, Pennsylvania * WQFM/ WQFN Scranton, Pennsylvania * WLDB, Milwaukee, Wisconsin * WLUM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin * WZTI, Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Milwaukee radio stations are operated by Milwaukee Radio Alliance, a partnership between Shamrock Communications, Times-Shamrock's broadcasting affiliate, and Willie Davis's All-Pro Broadcasting, Inc. Davis died on April 15, 2020, leaving his estate as the partner in the MRA. In January 2008, Times-Shamrock Communications launched the570.com, a regional entertainment portal covering the 570 area code. Former properties In August 2013, Times-Shamrock announced it would divest several of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Citizens' Voice
''The Citizens' Voice'' is a compact newspaper published daily in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Its 2005 circulation was 32,862, mostly Luzerne County residents. History Founding The newspaper was founded in 1978 by striking employees of the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company, which published the ''Times Leader''. Established on October 9 of that year, ''The Citizens' Voice'' was initially a "strike newspaper" published by the local Newspaper Guild, but quickly grew to become a direct competitor to the ''Times Leader''. After 11 years, the Newspaper Guild turned control of ''The Citizens' Voice'' over to the original striking employees. The Citizens' Voice, Inc., was formed to manage the newspaper. ''The Citizens' Voice'' added a Sunday edition in 1993. 2000 sale In 2000, the newspaper was sold to Scranton-based Times-Shamrock Communications. That year, the company formed the Northeast Pennsylvania News Alliance, a news-sharing agreement between Times-Shamrock's newspapers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 AHL Season
The 2000–01 AHL season was the 65th season of the American Hockey League. The league realigned its divisions again. The Atlantic division was renamed as the Canadian division. The Empire State division was replaced by the South division, with many teams shifting from the Mid-Atlantic division. Twenty teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Worcester IceCats finished first overall in the regular season. The Saint John Flames won their first Calder Cup championship. Team changes * The Norfolk Admirals joined the AHL as an expansion team, based in Norfolk, Virginia, playing in the South division. * The Lowell Lock Monsters switched divisions from Atlantic to New England. * The Hamilton Bulldogs switched divisions from Empire State to Canadian. * The Albany River Rats, Rochester Americans, Syracuse Crunch and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins switched from the Empire State division to the Mid-Atlantic division. * The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, Kentucky Thoroughblades and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toby Petersen
Tobias Emanuel Petersen (born October 27, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey right winger who formerly played for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He attended Colorado College, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins 244th overall in the 9th round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Playing career During Game 3 of the Western Conference Final in the 2005–06 playoffs, Petersen scored his first ever NHL playoff goal against Ilya Bryzgalov of the Anaheim Ducks by stealing the puck and wrapping it into an empty net while Bryzgalov attempted to make a play behind his goal line. In 2008 Petersen had a memorable experience at the AHL All-Star Game. The experience began the day before the game when Petersen won the 2008 AHL Skills Competition's fastest skater event with a 14.001 second lap. The experience continued during the game as Petersen recorded 3 points including scoring on the first ever penalty shot in an AHL All-Star Game. In the 2013–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (sometimes known as the WBS Penguins) are a professional ice hockey team based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. They are the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins. They play at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania. They have won the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy twice for having the best record in the regular season. History The Pittsburgh Penguins' top minor league affiliate throughout the 1990s was the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League (1945–2001), IHL. However, in the mid-1990s, the IHL began moving away from being a developmental league and more towards being an independent minor league. For this reason, the Penguins wanted their top minor league affiliate in the AHL. The Penguins purchased the dormant Cornwall Aces AHL franchise from the Colorado Avalanche in 1996, but left the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Affiliate (commerce)
In business, an affiliate is an entity that owns less than a majority stake in another's stock. Affiliations can also describe a type of relationship in which at least two different companies are subsidiaries of a larger parent company. Most recently, affiliation has been a popular form of marketing for eCommerce companies. Corporate structure A corporation may be referred to as an "affiliate" of another when it is related to it but not strictly controlled by it, as with a subsidiary relationship, or when it is desired to avoid the appearance of control. This is sometimes seen with companies that need to avoid restrictive laws (or negative public opinion) on foreign ownership. Affiliate marketings The process where an organization will pay commission to an affiliate to promote their products either through a website, blog, email or social media. Affiliate marketing brings the power of network effects to brand outreach, using current customers and ambassadors as a channel for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matti Keinonen Trophy
The Matti Keinonen Trophy () is an ice hockey award given by the Finnish Liiga The Liiga, colloquially called the Finnish Elite League in English or FM-ligan in Swedish, is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. The league comprises 16 teams from all around Finland with relegation and promotion between the Mesti ... to the "most effective player" of the season, i.e. the player with the best plus/minus rating. Trophy winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:Matti Keinonen Trophy Liiga trophies and awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veli-Pekka Ketola Trophy
The Veli-Pekka Ketola trophy () is a Finnish ice hockey trophy awarded by the Liiga The Liiga, colloquially called the Finnish Elite League in English or FM-ligan in Swedish, is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. The league comprises 16 teams from all around Finland with relegation and promotion between the Mesti ... to the player who scores the most points during regular season play. It was first awarded to Henry Saleva of Kärpät in the 1977–78 SM-liiga season. The trophy was renamed in honour of Veli-Pekka Ketola in 1995. The trophy has overwhelmingly been won by Finns, foreign players have won the award just nine times since 1978. Matti Hagman holds the record for most titles, with four. To date, Canadians Steve Kariya and Martin Kariya are the only two brothers to win the title. Winners * Liiga single-season point record * Sources: References Content in this article is translated from the existing Finnish Wikipedia article at :fi:Veli-Pek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aarne Honkavaara Trophy
The Aarne Honkavaara trophy is an ice hockey trophy given by the Finnish Liiga to the player who scores the most goals during regular season play. Trophy Winners: 1977-78: Markku Kiimalainen ( Kärpät) 1978-79: Kari Makkonen ( Ässät) 1979-80: Matti Hagman (HIFK) 1980-81: Arto Javanainen (Ässät) 1981-82: Reijo Leppänen (TPS) 1982-83: Raimo Summanen (Ilves) 1983-84: Arto Javanainen (Ässät) 1984-85: Mikko Mäkelä (Ilves) 1985-86: Arto Javanainen (Ässät) 1986-87: Risto Kurkinen ( JYP) 1987-88: Arto Javanainen (TPS) 1988-89: Jukka Vilander (TPS) 1989-90: Raimo Summanen (Ilves) 1990-91: Arto Javanainen (Ässät) 1991-92: Teemu Selänne (Jokerit) 1992-93: Tomas Kapusta ( HPK) 1993-94: Marko Jantunen (TPS) 1994-95: Kai Nurminen (HPK) 1995-96: Juha Riihijärvi (Lukko) 1996-97: Petri Varis (Jokerit) 1997-98: Dale McTavish (SaiPa) 1998-99: Pasi Saarela (Jokerit) 1999-00: Kai Nurminen (TPS) 2000-01: Jaroslav Bednar (HIFK) 2001-02: Vesa Viita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
