Canadiens Sold to George Gillett Jr United States Buyer Approved
The NHL board of governors unanimously approved the Montreal Canadiens sale to George Gillett Jr. The deal values the team at about 275 million Canadian dollars with Molson retaining 19.9 percent and Gillett paying 190 million in cash with 60 million in promissory notes. The sale preserves Montreal as the club's home and follows financing from CDP Capital d’Amerique and Canadian banks.
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Edmonton Oilers to retire Kurri No 17 before season opener
The Edmonton Sun reports Jari Kurri will have his No 17 retired beside Wayne Gretzky in a pregame ceremony before the Oilers host the Phoenix Coyotes on Oct 6. Gretzky, Coyotes part-owner, will attend. Kurri is slated to join Gretzky and Al Hamilton in the rafters with Hall of Fame induction set for Nov 12 in Toronto.
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Mapletoft Nominated for CHL Top Player and Scoring Honors
Justin Mapletoft of the Red Deer Rebels is up for the CHL most outstanding player and top scorer awards at the Toronto banquet. Thirteen awards are listed with nominees from the WHL OHL and QMJHL. Mapletoft posted 43 goals 77 assists in 70 games this season. Simon Gamache of Val dOr Foreurs leads in points with 184 in 2000-01 and challenges Mapletoft for both awards.
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Matthews leaves Eskimos coaching post amid fatigue and health fears
Edmonton Eskimos coach Jack Matthews announces his days with the team are over after being asked to step down by president Hugh Campbell. General manager Tom Higgins to lead the team in a pre season game in Calgary as Matthews battles thyroid issues and a blood deficiency with new medication expected to normalize his levels soon.
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