NHL enforcer Todd Fedoruk fighting drug abuse
As rain washed over him, Todd Fedoruk stumbled on the streets of Tampa in his latest haze, this one ignited by a concoction of booze and cocaine.
His secret, reckless lifestyle had fueled his transformation from NHL enforcer to a junkie hooked on cocaine and marijuana that threw his life and career into jeopardy. Fedoruk had been in this dark place before, believing he beat his...
Via AP on Fox
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September 08, 2011
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Fedoruk clean and sober for 18 months
Todd Fedoruk told the Vancouver Province he has been clean and sober for 18 months as he gets ready for training camp with the Vancouver Canucks in two weeks.
Fedoruk, 32, was bought out by the Tampa Bay Lightning after the 2009-10 season and did not play last season, which he said was good for him.
“I needed the time away to mend myself, get to know myself better as a person...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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September 02, 2011
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September 02, 2011
Canucks sign Noland, Fedoruk to tryout deals
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forwards Owen Noland and Todd Fedoruk to tryout contracts.
The team announced the deals on Thursday.
The 39-year-old Nolan spent last season with Zurich of the Swiss League, where he scored seven goals and added 19 assists in 24 games. He played 1,200 career NHL games for seven teams, recording 885 points from 422 goals and 463 assists, plus 1...
Via AP on Fox
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August 04, 2011
Enforcer Fedoruk fighting drug abuse
As rain washed over him, Todd Fedoruk stumbled on the streets of Tampa in his latest haze, this one ignited by a concoction of booze and cocaine.
His secret, reckless lifestyle had fueled his transformation from NHL enforcer to a junkie hooked on cocaine and marijuana that threw his life and career into jeopardy. Fedoruk had been in this dark place before, believing he beat his...
Via AP on Fox
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September 08, 2011
Todd Fedoruk Trying To Get Back In The Game
from Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly, Yet being cut by Tampa was a “blessing in disguise,” Fedoruk said, because his life had been unraveling around him between the stops in Anaheim and Dallas and Minnesota and …
“It needed to happen so I could get myself back on track,” he said.
“I had a history of battling some things away from the game …...
Via Kukla's Korner
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August 31, 2011
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August 31, 2011
Orr drops Fedoruk 21 seconds into the game
Colton Orr and Todd Fedoruk drop the gloves 21 seconds into the game and Orr sends Fedoruk to the hospital shortly thereafter. Check out the video of this fight (and the Orr vs Eager fight 10 minutes later) on my blog.
Via Blind Sight Is 20/20
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March 22, 2007
New NHL Rule Protects Players, But Not In Fights
The NHLPA?s primary job, after making as much money as possible, is to protect the safety of its players. So it?s no surprise that after an amateur hockey player died from head injuries suffered during a fight, they?d go to the mat for their members? health. Hence today?s proposed rule change on ...
Via SPORTS by BROOKS
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March 09, 2009
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March 09, 2009
Slap Shot: Fedoruk and Branch to Answer Readers' Questions
John Branch of The New York Times and Todd Fedoruk, a former N.H.L. enforcer, will answer selected questions from readers on Monday about the life of a hockey tough guy and the series, "Punched Out, The Life and Death of a Hockey Enforcer."
Via New York Times Sports
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December 04, 2011
Fedoruk goes on waivers
The Lightning placed veteran winger Todd Fedoruk on unconditional waivers Tuesday, which generally is a precursor to a team buying out the remainder of a player's contract.
Via tbo.com
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June 29, 2010
Fedoruk on comeback trail from drug battle
As rain washed over him, Todd Fedoruk stumbled on the streets of Tampa in his latest haze, this one ignited by a concoction of booze and cocaine.
Via Forecaster
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September 09, 2011
Slap Shot: Former N.H.L. Enforcer Todd Fedoruk Answers Questions from Readers
A longtime N.H.L. player responds to readers of the "Punched Out" series in The Times.
Via New York Times Sports
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December 05, 2011
Owen Nolan & Todd Fedoruk signed to PTO for Canucks training camp
Veterans Owen Nolan and Todd Fedoruk have been signed by Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis to professional tryout contracts. This move was quite surprising to me as the Canucks are one of the deepest teams in the NHL. But after a disappointing Stanley Cup Finals, Mike Gillis is finding value anywhere he can.
Nolan who is a very well-known player in the NHL, spent last...
Via Rant Sports
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August 06, 2011
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August 06, 2011
Canucks Sign Owen Nolan and Todd Fedoruk to Tryout Contracts
Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed Owen Nolan and Todd Fedoruk to professional tryout contracts.
Nolan, 39, has played 1,200 career NHL games and recorded 885 points (422-463-885) and 1,793 penalty minutes. The 6’1”, 205-pound right winger has played for seven NHL teams and spent the 2010...
Via Kukla's Korner
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Canucks sign Nolan, Fedoruk to tryouts
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forwards Owen Nolan and Todd Fedoruk to tryout contracts.
The team announced the deals on Thursday.
The 39-year-old Nolan spent last season with Zurich of the Swiss League, where he scored seven goals and added 19 assists in 24 games. He played 1,200 career NHL games for seven teams, recording 885 points from 422 goals and 463 assists, plus 1,793...
Via AP on Fox
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August 04, 2011
Lightning put Fedoruk on waivers
TAMPA – The Lightning placed veteran winger Todd Fedoruk on unconditional waivers Tuesday, generally a precursor to a team buying out the remainder of a player's contract.
Via tbo.com
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June 29, 2010
Lightning Buy Out Contract of LW Todd Fedoruk
The Tampa Bay Lightning have bought out the contract of left wing Todd Fedoruk, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced. Fedoruk had one year remaining on his contract.
“On behalf of the entire Lightning organi...
Via nhl.com
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June 30, 2010
Fedoruk among vets trying to crack Canucks' lineup
For three veterans the Vancouver Canucks' training camp might be the last chance to salvage an NHL career. Forwards Owen Nolan and Todd Fedoruk plus goaltender Manny Legace all skated Sunday with the hope of proving they still have the talent to play professional hockey.
Via Forecaster
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September 18, 2011
Fedoruk picked up by Wild
As if the Minnesota Wild weren’t tough enough with the likes of six-foot-seven Derek Boogaard within their ranks, today they in fact made a waiver claim on Stars forward Todd Fedoruk who was being called up by the Stars on re-entry waivers.
Can’t wait to see those two on a line together!
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Via MVN
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December 17, 2007
Stars - Buyers, Sellers, Neither?
I may need to reevaluate my thinking about the NHL's Pacific Division. Going in to 2007-08, after a painfully quiet summer in which the Stars made a bold strike for (gulp) Brad Winchester and (double gulp) Todd Fedoruk, I surmised that the Stars were playing for 3rd place in the Pacific, and likely ...
Via Bob's Blog- Live from Lewisville
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February 27, 2008
Three Looking For Another Shot At The NHL
from the CP at The Hockey News, For three veterans the Vancouver Canucks’ training camp might be the last chance to salvage an NHL career.
Forwards Owen Nolan and Todd Fedoruk plus goaltender Manny Legace all skated Sunday with the hope of proving they still have the talent to play professional hockey.
Fedoruk, 32, and Legace, 38, admit their tryout with the Canucks is also a...
Via Kukla's Korner
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September 18, 2011
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September 18, 2011
Lightning buy out Fedoruk
The Tampa Bay Lightning have bought out the final year of the contract for left wing Todd Fedoruk, the team announced on Wednesday.
Via Miami Herald
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June 30, 2010
Lightning Acquire LW Todd Fedoruk, D David Hale
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired left wing Todd Fedoruk and defenseman David Hale from the Phoenix Coyotes today in exchange for right wing Radim Vrbata, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced today.
"We a...
Via nhl.com
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July 21, 2009
Game 6 Preview: Avalanche vs Wild
img<img src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_G1sbe7DPFZM/SAoMpnCtoXI/AAAAAAAAANw/Ab3iCo-41C8/s400/407489f08a53a57726260038721cc39f-getty-80538026ss009.jpg" alt="Peter Forsberg of the Colorado Avalanche collides with Todd Fedoruk of the Minnesota Wild during ...
Via Colorado Avalanche Blog
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April 20, 2008
Time For League to Treat All Players Like People, Regardless of Role
Over in New Jersey, Todd Fedoruk is trying to survive the pressures of addiction and an NHL comeback, as he works to catch on with the Canucks.
Fedoruk is a 32-year-old enforcer who was out of hockey last season while he worked on some personal issues.
Down in Tampa, Steven Stamkos is trying to establish his new contract doesn’t mean more pressure for the young star.
Both...
Via Puck Update
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September 05, 2011
Enforcer Fedoruk fighting drug abuse (AP)
As rain washed over him, Todd Fedoruk stumbled on the streets of Tampa in his latest haze, this one ignited by a concoction of booze and cocaine. His secret, reckless lifestyle had fueled his transformation from NHL enforcer to a junkie hooked on cocaine and marijuana that threw his life and career into jeopardy.
Via Yahoo! Sports
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September 08, 2011
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