2006 Highlights and Headlines

ESPN
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2370727

Hockey buzz
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=1372

MSNBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11865971/

Thursday, March 16th, 2006
Players pretty in pink?

Hillerich & Bradsby turns NHL pink

Mighty Ducks will use Pink Sticks on Sunday

"Breast cancer is a disease that touches too many lives and we’re just happy to play a part in helping raise awareness and funds for research," said Anaheim captain Scott Niedermayer.

NHL players to wield pink hockey sticks as tribute to moms

Pink sticks to be a 'tribute to hockey moms'

ATLANTA - Mike Knuble's mother had breast cancer a few years ago. When Flyers equipment manager Turk Evers asked the winger to use a pink carbon-fiber hockey stick during warm-ups last night at Philips Arena, Knuble didn't hesitate.The pink sticks will be auctioned off to benefit breast-cancer research."As a player... you realize how little effort it takes to do a lot for someone else," Knuble said.

Players chip in to fight cancer
Pink sticks will be signed, auctioned

Goal-scoring stick is special for Comrie

Blues & TPS Hockey Tribute To Hockey Moms
NHLers to use pink sticks

Fundraiser for breast cancer
Players' tribute to hockey moms

Avery sticks it to cancer

LOS ANGELES -- Tough guy Sean Avery, using a pink stick, scored the tying goal as his Kings came back to beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday.