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Apr 4 2012

Daily Noontime – April 4, 2012

Sidney Crosby recorded two goals against Boston on Tuesday! (Photo Credit: Yahoo! Sports)

By NoontimeSports.com 

It’s “hump day,” which means this week is almost over, but please… don’t cry! Let’s jumpstart the morning with some news and headlines from the city of champions…Boston!

* Sidney Crosby netted two goals, while goaltender Brent Johnson recorded 26 saves, as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, 5-3. The loss marks the end of a two-game winning streak, which saw Boston defeat the New York Islanders and New York Rangers.

* The Bruins have two more games remaining on their regular season slate, and they’ll return to the ice on Thursday when they travel to Ottawa to face the Senators.

* Prior to Tuesday’s face-off, Tyler Seguin received the Seventh Player Award for his performance on the ice this season. Seguin leads the Bruins with 65 points in 78 games, which is an enormous improvement from last year. In 2010-11, Seguin recorded 22 points in 74 games.

* The Boston Celtics will return to the hardwood on Wednesday when they host the San Antonio Spurs at 7:30pm. The Green and White have won 15 of their last 20 contests, and will look to earn their sixth consecutive win, too.

* According to sources - Ray Allen received a cortisone shot recently, and is hopeful that he’ll be able to return to the lineup soon. Allen hasn’t played for roughly two weeks since he sustained a sore right ankle injury.

* Finally, Bruins head coach Claude Julien remains optimistic about Johnny Boychuk, who sustained a leg injury during the third period against the Penguins. Boychuk told reporters he felt “good,” but wasn’t sure if he’d be able to attend practice on Wednesday.   

Mar 12 2012

Daily Noontime – March 12, 2012

Kobe Bryant once again led the L.A. Lakers past Boston, 97-94! (Photo Credit: Slate.com)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Good Monday to everyone, and welcome back to the Daily Noontime! Here are some headlines to kick-start and jumpstart your day!

* The Boston Celtics couldn’t hang onto a three-point advantage late in the fourth quarter, as the Los Angles Lakers rallied to defeat the Green and White, 97-94. Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 26 points, while Rajon Rondo paced the Celtics with 10 assists. Boston will return to the Staple Center on Monday when they tip-off against the Los Angles Clippers.

* On Sunday, the NCAA announced that Harvard University’s men’s basketball team earned the No. 12 seed in the eastern bracket of the upcoming March Madness tournament, which is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Mar. 15. The Crimson will begin their journey toward a NCAA crown against Vanderbilt University.

* Sources confirmed late Sunday evening that University of Massachusetts’ (Amherst) men’s basketball team earned a spot in the upcoming NIT tournament. The Minutemen will tip-off against Mississippi State on Tuesday, Mar. 13.

* The Boston Bruins earned their second consecutive loss on Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Black and Gold, 5-2. Pittsburgh netted three goals in the first frame, while adding one strike in the second and third period, while Tim Thomas and Marty Turco combined for 27 saves. The Bruins will look to snap their two-game skid on Tuesday when they travel to Tampa Bay.

Feb 3 2012

Daily Noontime – February 3, 2012

Despite turning away 28 shots, Tuukka Rask allowed three goals on Thursday! (Photo Credit: Zimbio.com)

By NoontimeSports.com 

Happy Friday everyone, and welcome into yet another amazing edition of the Daily Noontime.

We’re t-minus two days away from the big game, too, so let’s get through this particular day, so we can all get ready for Super Bowl XLVI!

* The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins for the fourth time this season, as the Black and Gold lost at home on Thursday, 3-0. Tuukka Rask recorded 28 saves between the pipes, while the offense compiled 47 shots on net. The Black and Gold will look to snap their one-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 1:00pm matinee.

* Edwin Jackson won’t be sporting a Boston Red Sox uniform this spring, as he and the Washington Nationals reached an agreement on a one-year deal.

* The New England Patriots and New York Giants will have their final media session on Friday, which will be followed by commissioner Roger Goodell, who is expected to meet with the media for his “State of the NFL.”

* On Thursday, the NBA Eastern Conference and Western Conference All-Stars were announce, but nobody from the Boston Celtics was selected to start the exhibition contest. However, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo are the leading vote-getters to join the team from the east.

* Finally, Harvard University’s men’s basketball team will look to earn their seventh consecutive contest on Friday when they welcome Cornell University to their home court for a 7:00pm tip-off, (Noontime Sports will be at this particular game and will be providing updates).

Dec 21 2011

Daily Noontime – December 21, 2011

Derrick Rose won't be leaving Chicago anytime soon, as he recently signed his name on a new contract! (Photo Credit: Fanbase.com)

Happy Wednesday y’all, and welcome into another tremendous Daily Noontime! Here’s some kick-butt news stories and headlines, enjoy! 

Headlines: 

* According to sources — the Chicago Bulls have inked Derrick Rose‘s name on a five-year, $94 million contract.

* Through 14 games this season, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has recorded just 930 yards, but is determined to earn 1,000 yards before the season concludes.

* Denver Broncos team president John Elway confirmed on Tuesday that his plan is to keep Tim Tebow as their quarterback for next season.

* Saturday’s game between the New York Giants and Jets will certainly be pivotal for both teams, especially if they’d like to make the playoffs.

* The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up an important win on Tuesday, as they defeated the scorching hot Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2. The loss marks the end of a five-game winning streak for the Hawks.

Games to Watch: 

* Montreal at Chicago (NHL) – 7:30pm eastern 

* Philadelphia at Dallas (NHL) – 7:30pm eastern 

* Detroit at Vancouver (NHL) – 10:00pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

Now this is a unique way to score a goal in soccer, eh? 

Dec 6 2011

Daily Noontime – December 6, 2011

What do you think happened during the MIAA Division 4A Super Bowl? (Photo Credit: Boston Globe)

Good Tuesday to all, and welcome into yet another great edition of the Daily Noontime! Here’s some headlines and news to kick-start your day, enjoy! 

Headlines: 

* In the Boston area, local radio and television stations have been talking about a Division 4A Super Bowl, which saw a few high school football referee throw a flag on Boston Cathedral quarterback Matthew Owens, who lifted one finger in the air to cap off a 60-yard touchdown run, which ended up being revoked.

* The Boston Bruins kept their winning trend going on Monday, as the Black and Gold defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-1.

* Denver Broncos head honcho John Elway once again talked about his quarterback on the radio, and told the announcers that his team is not focused on next season, but instead, the Chicago Bears.

* According to sources — ESPNChicago confirmed on Monday that Brett Favre would be interested in playing for the Bears, if they needed him.

* The MLB Winter meetings have officially begun, and after one day, the Los Angles of Anaheim Angles are in hot pursuit of C.J. Wilson, while the Florida Marlins continue to pursue various free agents.

Games to Watch: 

* New Jersey at Toronto (NHL) – 7:00pm eastern 

* Detroit at St. Louis (NHL) – 7:30pm eastern 

* Boston at Winnipeg (NHL) – 8:30pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

If you’re a Bruins fan – then watch this clip! 

Nov 22 2011

Daily Noontime – November 23, 2011

Rob Gronkowski performed quite well on Monday against the Chiefs, as he tight end caught two Tom Brady TDs.

Happy Tuesday to everyone and welcome into yet another great edition of the Daily Noontime! Here’s some quality headlines and news, enjoy! 

Headlines: 

* The New England Patriots earned their seventh win of the season on Monday, as they manhandled the Kansas City Chiefs, 34-3.

* According to New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, he admitted that he doesn’t want to give the NFL a “black eye.”

* The Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to nine games, as the Black and Gold defeated Montreal on Monday by a score of 1-0.

* The UMass Minutemen football team will have a new coach next season, as head coach Kevin Morris was fired on Monday.

* Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby returned to the ice on Monday, and helped his team defeat the New York Islanders, 5-0.

Games to Watch: 

* Miami (Ohio) at Ohio (NCAA Football) – 7:00pm eastern 

* No. 15 Michigan vs. No. 6 Duke (NCAA Basketball) – 7:00pm eastern 

* Toronto at Tampa Bay (NHL) – 7:30pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

This is the great Rob Gronkowski!

Aug 19 2011

Boston Bruins Schedule on National Television in 2011-2012

The Bruins will begin their preparations toward another Stanley Cup, but in the mean time, it's important to point out that they'll indeed be seen a great deal this season on National TV!

By NoontimeSports.com

The NHL released its national television schedule on Thursday and yes, the Boston Bruins will be accounted for a majority of their games. Here’s a list of games the Bruins will be playing this season, which will be carried by NBC Sports or Versus.

* Detroit at Boston (Nov. 25, 2011) – 1:00pm eastern

* Boston at Philadelphia (Jan. 22, 2012) – 3:00pm eastern

* Boston at Minnesota (Feb. 19, 2012) – 3:00pm eastern

* Boston at New York Rangers (Mar. 4, 2012) – 3:00pm eastern

* Boston at Pittsburgh (Mar. 11, 2012) – 7:30pm eastern

* Boston at New York Rangers (Apr. 1, 2012) – 3:oopm eastern

* Buffalo at Boston (Apr. 7, 2012) – 3:00pm eastern

Jun 21 2011

Sizing up the NHL Offseason Awards

Tim Thomas is just one of the many who could be awarded an end of the year award.

By Dan Rubin 

The NHL’s official final act of the 2010-2011 season will be to hand out its awards amidst the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. It’s the last day where the league celebrates the season it had, and it closes the book on a magical ride resulting in one team’s hoisting of the Stanley Cup. With news the NHL salary cap and salary floor are both increasing due to increased visibility, ratings, and revenue, there has never been a better time to be a player in the NHL. When free agency begins on July 1, there will be a crop of young stars waiting to make splashes in the new league, but first, we take a look and predict the winners of the major awards to be handed out on June 22, from The Strip.

 Hart Memorial Trophy (League MVP):

Nominees: Corey Perry (Anaheim); Daniel Sedin (Vancouver); Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay)

Who Should Win: Perry. Perry posted 50 goals and 48 assists for a Ducks team that finished second in the Pacific Division. He was the only 50-goal scorer in the league this year, a plateau that is impressive unto itself. He also scored a full 18 points more than the team’s second-leading scorer (Teemu Selanne), and he had 16 goals more than the next highest goal scorer (Bobby Ryan). Compare that to Sedin, who had the same amount of goals as Ryan Kesler for the Canucks and Martin St. Louis, who led his team in points by only eight and had a season’s plus/minus of zero. If both Sedin and St. Louis are taken out of the equation, their teams probably have similar seasons to the ones they had. Taking Perry out of the equation puts Anaheim down the barrel of the division and possibly out of the playoffs.

Who Will Win: Sedin. Perry’s plus/minus pales in comparison to Sedin, who posted a whopping +30.  Even though he was exposed in the playoffs, Perry doesn’t nearly have the name recognition. And even though he scored more goals than Sedin, the Canuck had a 104-point season that included 63 assists.  Overall, Sedin had the better numbers, even if he was on a better team. Plus, the face of the league needs to be recognizable, and voters know that.  Daniel Sedin is a much more recognizable name and face than Corey Perry.

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Apr 27 2011

NHL Playoffs: Two Down, Two to Go!

By Brian Willwerth 

Two Game 7′s down, two more to go.

The Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks are moving on to the conference semifinals. Two more teams will do the same tonight.

In Philadelphia — The Flyers scored first, and never looked back. They beat the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2. After starting three different goalies in seven games, Philadelphia had no such trouble on this night. Brian Boucher made 25 saves. On the other side, it was Buffalo who had goaltending issues. Ryan Miller was yanked in the third period after the Flyers had built a 4-0 lead and essentially put the game out of reach. The Flyers don’t know who their next opponent will be; it depends on the outcomes of Wednesday’s games.

There was plenty of drama In Vancouver. The Canucks were on the brink of an epic collapse against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks, having blown a 3-0 lead in the series. The decisive game went into overtime. But Alex Burrows stole the puck in the Chicago end, and slapped one past Corey Crawford to give the Canucks a 2-1 victory. Chicago was trying to become the fourth team in NHL history to win a series after dropping the first three games. The Canucks will face the Nashville Predators in the second round. The Preds eliminated the Anaheim Ducks for their first ever series win.

The winner-take-all action continues Wednesday evening. The Bruins host the Canadiens at TD Garden, while the Penguins host the Lightning at CONSOL Energy Center.

Apr 26 2011

NHL Playoffs: Nothing Like Game Seven

Game Seven's are usually the last resort, but in this case, six teams are playing for their Stanley Cup lives!

By Brian Willwerth

Game Seven.

They are two of the most magical words in sports. There is nothing like it: the winner moves on, the loser heads home for the summer. In the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are three, juicy winner-take-all games to look forward to.

(7) Buffalo Sabres at (2) Philadelphia Flyers   (Tuesday 7:30 p.m.):

This has been one heck of a series.  Five of the six games have been decided by one goal. The last two have gone to overtime, with each team winning on the other’s home ice. Speaking of road warriors, the visiting team has won four times, with the Sabres taking two of three in Philadelphia. The bad blood between these two teams got turned up a notch in Game Six, when Philly’s captain Mike Richards shoved Buffalo’s Tim Connolly head first into the boards. Richards was called for a penalty, but Buffalo wanted more: a suspension for the decisive game.  The NHL said no.

Will there be revenge on Buffalo’s mind on Tuesday night?  Probably not – there is just too much at stake – but it does bear watching.  Richards will play.  Connolly will not.

(8) Chicago Blackhawks at (1) Vancouver Canucks   (10 p.m. Tuesday):

How much pressure is on the Presidents’ trophy winners for this one?  The Canucks looked to be well on their way to the conference semifinals a little more than a week ago. Then the defending Stanley Cup champions woke up and won three straight: two blowout victories followed by an overtime winner Sunday night in Game Six.

Roberto Luongo was benched in that last game, but entered in the third period after Cory Schneider suffered an injury and gave up the game-winning goal in OT.

Head coach Alain Vigneault says Luongo will get the nod in Game Seven.  The ‘Hawks are trying to become the fourth team in NHL history to come back from a 0-3 deficit to win a playoff series.

(5) Tampa Bay Lightning at (4) Pittsburgh Penguins  (Wednesday TBA):

Like the Canucks, the Penguins probably felt they had this series in the bag after winning Game Four in double-overtime in Tampa Bay. But the Lightning came back with an eight-goal outburst in Game Five, followed by a victory on home ice Monday night to even the series.

This quarterfinal matchup hasn’t gotten the attention that some of the other series have, but that does not diminish the fact that one of these teams will be all done come Wednesday night.

San Jose beats Los Angles:

Just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, the L.A. Kings had a chance to send a fourth series to a seventh game.  But Joe Thornton (remember him?) made sure that wouldn’t happen. His overtime goal gave the Sharks a 4-3 win, and a 4-2 victory in the series.

Final Thought:

Three Game Sevens, two nights, plus, throw in Game Six (and possibly seven) between the Bruins and Canadiens, and you’ve got a hockey fan’s paradise.