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Dave Tippett heads to Edmonton Oilers leaving questions about NHL Seattle’s next steps
By Andy Eide It turns out that Dave Tippett will serve behind the bench as head coach in the new Seattle Center Arena, it will just be behind the visitors’ bench. Tippett, the now former Senior Advisor to NHL Seattle, was announced Tuesday morning as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers and […]
Totems legend Guyle Fielder honored by NHL Seattle with locker stall and team award
By Andy Eide SEATTLE — It’s been 50 years since Seattle Totems star Guyle Fielder, recognized as the greatest minor league player of all time, raced around the ice at the Seattle Center. He was back on Tuesday as NHL Seattle honored his career with a recreation of his locker stall at the Preview Center […]
Its official! Seattle awarded 32nd NHL Franchise
By Andy Eide SEATTLE – The Sea Island resort in Georgia is about as far away, geographically and culturally, from Seattle as possible. But it’s a location that is now part of Seattle’s sports history. It will forever be the spot where National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the league had officially awarded […]
Dave Tippett hired to set up NHL Seattle’s foundation
By Andy Eide Dave Tippett has plenty of experience with pro hockey teams playing in non-traditional markets. His coaching career started with the Houston Aeros of the International Hockey League in 1994. He then moved on to the NHL as an assistant in Los Angeles before successful head coaching stints in Dallas and Phoenix. Its […]
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