NHL Short Notes

Yelle Joins The Hurricanes 

On Wednesday the Carolina Hurricanes added a two time Stanley Cup Champion to their roster when they signed 35 year-old Stephane Yelle to a one- year deal worth $550,000 U.S. Yelle who is coming off a 7 goals and 18 point season with the Boston Bruins will be joining his fourth team since being drafted in 1992 by the New Jersey Devils. Yelle won Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996 and 2001 has also played for the Calgary Flames and the Bruins. “Stephane is a proven winner,” Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said. “He adds depth and experience to the Hurricanes at the centre position, and he will contribute to the penalty kill.” 

Belfour Named Blues Goaltending Consultant

St. Louis Blues goaltenders were presented with a great opportunity when Blues President John Davidson officially named two time Vezina Trophy recipient Ed Belfour their new goaltending] consultant. “Ed is one of the winningest goaltenders in National Hockey League history and we’re thrilled to have him on our staff,” Davidson said about the 18 year veteran who accumulated 484 wins in stints with the Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers. “His knowledge of the position will be invaluable for our goaltenders in Peoria and our young goalies in our organization.” Belfour who ranks third overall in wins also had 76 shutouts. During post season Belfour who backstopped the Stars to a Stanley Cup victory in 1999 had 88 post- season wins.  

Fenway Park To Host More Hockey Games 

A week after the Boston Bruins play the Philadelphia Flyers at Fenway Park Bostonians will be treated to some more outdoor hockey. On January 8 the Boston College and Boston University men’s team will do battle on the ice at Fenway followed by the women’s squads from Northeastern and New Hampshire.