ANTERO NIITTYMAKI NEWS
Thursday Morning NHL Papers: Eastern Conference
22 days ago by
Illegal Curve
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This morning in the Eastern Conference, Rangers interested in Peter Forsberg, Flyers not interested in Peter Forsberg, Maxime Talbot returns to practice, Jason Spezza may play tonight, new linemates for Phil Kessel, Antero Niittymaki starting in Tampa Bay and much more after the jump.
Lightning Quietly Going About Their Business
September 08, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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From Kevin Allen at USA Today:
In the midst of the Tampa Bay Lightning ownership’s very public and messy squabble over control of the team, general manager Brian Lawton has made noise in the free agent marketplace without drawing much notice.
With training camp just around...
Valentine's Wishes From the Flyers
While we watch this afternoon's matinee game between the Flyers and the Islanders, hoping the home team doesn't continue its trend of losing to lousy teams, we thought we'd share a few of the conversation hearts the team could be handing out to the ladies today.
Jeff...
Harts & Carts Are Wild, But Niitty's the First Star
In the first half of The700Level's double-header at the Wach yesterday, the Flyers and Caps played in the tightest 7-1 game I've ever seen. After one period, the Flyers were up 1-0, but throughout the first, I couldn't help but be amazed by the shot totals. At one point...
All-Time Flyers Roster by Uniform Number: #'s 21-30
April 04, 2009 by
Fired For Winning
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If you missed #'s 1-20 check that out here at FiredforWinning.com. 21. Dave Brown (1982-89; 91-95) Brownie was one of the most feared enforcers of the 80?s, and one of the best in Flyers history. Big Dave picked up 1,382 PIM in two stints with the team, ranking sixth on the franchise...
Penguins Ground Flyers 3-2 in Overtime
October 14, 2008 by
NHLPens.com
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The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from their late overtime loss against the Devils on Saturday to grab a late overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Penguins used up most of the sudden death overtime before Pascal Dupuis scored the game winner with just...
Philadelphia Flyers Pre-Preview Part Three: Goaltending
August 24, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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If there was one question mark heading into the offseason for the Philadelphia Flyers, it had to be their goaltending.
How rare is it that a franchise, who is on the breaking point of winning their first Stanley Cup since 1975, would enter this season with two brand new goaltenders...
BT's 2009/10 NHL Season Previews: Tampa Bay Lightning
August 21, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Friday marks the end of the Southeast division.
Over the past week we've made it through Washington, Carolina, Atlanta and Florida, so the only team remaining is of course, the Tampa Bay Lightning.
You'll remember that the Lightning did a ton of work up front last year, adding...
Tampa Bay Lightning Posied for a Strong Season
September 01, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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In a recent article outlining the reviews of the offseason and predictions of the regular season outcome I received some scrutiny about a specific team and my prediction of them making the post-season.
That team would be the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Instead of continuously writing replies...
Lightning win 2nd straight game
Goalie Antero Niittymaki got a second straight win with a 3-2 victory against the Florida Panthers.
Hot goalie gets nod again
TAMPA—As expected, the Lightning will stay with the hot hand and start Antero Niittymaki in goal tonight at home against the Kings, coach Rick Tocchet said this morning. Niitymaki, the free agent acquisition from the Flyers, is 5-1-2 with a 2.05 goals-against average. He’...
Lightning win 2nd straight game with Niittymaki in net
Goalie Antero Niittymaki got a second straight win with a 3-2 victory against the Florida Panthers.
Mike Smith returns to the Lightning net
GLENDALE, Ariz. - After a run of six consecutive starts, Antero Niittymaki will take a seat tonight when the Lightning visit Jobing.com Arena outside Phoenix tonight (9 p.m., no local television). For Mike Smith, it will be his first action since being pulled after allowing five goals...
Niittymaki makes solid start
The Lightning are better braced for misfortune this year with veteran G Antero Niittymaki in reserve.
Jon Jordan: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Lightning/Senators, 10/15/09
October 16, 2009 by
Hockey Buzz
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While one loss doesnât exactly neutralize a solid 2-1-2 start for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday nightâs 7-1 drubbing in Ottawa comes awful close.
Mike Smithâs return to the Lightning net, after back-to-back stellar performances by Antero Niittymaki, was rather...
Bolts earn first road win of the season
Antero Niittymaki stopped 40 shots to help the Lightning snap an 11-game winless streak on the road.
Smith will start in goal for Lightning
After a run of six consecutive starts, Antero Niittymaki will take a seat tonight when the Lightning visit Phoenix.
Niittymaki earns another start
TAMPA—Backup goalie Antero Niittymaki will make a second consecutive start tomorrow night when the Lightning host the Florida Panthers, coach Rick Tocchet said after a one-hour practice today at the St. Pete Times Forum. Tocchet continues to say No. 1 goalie Mike Smith is fine...
Some Surprising Goalies
19 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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Goaltending is a position that can have a tremendous effect on a team. A team with a top goalie can significantly exceed expectations. Likewise, a team with poor goaltending will fail to live up to expectation. Short term predictions based on goaltending are hard...
Jon Jordan: Good Problems to Have
10 days ago by
Hockey Buzz
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If you cringed when you found out that Mike Smith would be starting in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Arizona last night, you werenât alone. Nope, I was right there with you.
But it wasnât because of a lack of faith in Smithâs abilities, despite his moderate...
Tampa Bay Lightning backup goalie Antero Niittymaki gets second straight start over No. 1 Mike Smith
October 11, 2009 by
TampaBay.com
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Lightning No. 2 goalie Niittymaki gets second straight start tonight.
Jon Jordan: Niitty's Net?
October 17, 2009 by
Hockey Buzz
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As Antero Niittymaki (2-0, 2.00, .932) returns to the Tampa Bay Lightning net tonight in Pittsburgh, youâll hear all the ârightâ things from head coach Rick Tocchet and others in the organization.
Mike Smith is the number one.
Nittymakiâs the backup.
Smittyâs...
Leafs move shooting gallery to Tampa
2 days ago by
Forecaster
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel, who was robbed by Tampa Bay goalie Antero Niittymaki on 10 shots in a 2-1 loss on Nov. 3, will try to gain the upper hand Wednesday night when the teams meet in Florida.
Tocchet keeps Niittymaki in goal for tonight's game
Antero Niittymaki played well in his first start, so he gets the call tonight although Mike Smith feels well enough to play.
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