Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Steve McNair is Shot to Death in Downtown Nashville
Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.
The incident happened near 2nd South & Lea Ave. Police said it looked like a double homicide. A female victim was also found dead at the apartment complex.
No further details were released.
McNair played 13 seasons in the NFL before retiring in April 2008.
He played college football at Alcorn State and was drafted by the Houston Oilers, third overall, in the 1995 NFL Draft.
McNair played 11 seasons with the Titans franchise, leading the team to the Super Bowl in 1999.
He played his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl three times and was the co-MVP of the league in 2003, sharing the award with Peyton Manning.
He was 36 years old.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Blackhawks Prospect Camp Roster and Schedule
The Chicago Blackhawks will conduct their 2009 Prospect Camp at Johnny's Ice House in Chicago (1350 W. Madison St) from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10. The camp roster of 53 invites is highlighted by 2009 NHL Entry Draft Selections Dylan Olsen (28th overall), Brandon Pirri (59th overall), Daniel DeLisle (89th overall), and Darien, Illinois native Paul Phillips (195th overall), as well as 2008 selections Kyle Beach (11th overall) and Akim Aliu (56th overall). A complete camp roster and schedule is included below.
On-ice sessions will begin on Monday, July 6 from approximately 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (CT) at Johnny's Ice House. From Tuesday, July 7, through Thursday, July 9, the 53-man roster will be divided into three teams. Each day will begin on-ice with a skills session at 10:00 A.M. followed by scrimmages at 10:45 A.M. and 12:15 P.M. Friday, July 10 will feature scrimmages at 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M.
All practice sessions at Johnny's Ice House are open to the media. Coach and player access for all media will take place at the United Center at approximately 2:00 P.M. (CT) on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Coach and player media availability on Friday is TBA.
All practice and media availability times are subject to change. Media planning to cover any of the practice sessions should contact a member of the Chicago Blackhawks' media relations department the morning of each skate to confirm times. The department will release updated camp information each night.
2009 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS PROSPECT CAMP ROSTER
(Alphabetical roster by position)
FORWARDS (29)
ACOLATSE, Sene
ALIU, Akim
ARCOBELLO, Mark
AUGER, Chris
BEACH, Kyle
BOGOSIAN, Aaron
BOLLIG, Brandon
BROWN, Matt
COHEN, Zach
DeLISLE, Daniel
EWING, Bryan
FROESE, Byron
GILBERT, David
HODGMAN, Justin
KRUGER, Marcus
LEBLANC, Peter
LEFFLER, Brett
LITTLE, Broc
MARTIGNETTI, John Paul
MEYER, Owen
MOREA, John
PACAN, David
PIERCE, Matthew
PIRRI, Brandon
SISLO, Mike
SMITH, Ben
STENE, Andreas
SWEATT, Bill
DEFENSEMEN (19)
BIRCH, Braden
CARLSSON, Jonathan
CHARLEBOIS, Joe
CONNELLY, Brian
DANIS-PEPIN, Simon
GLEASON, Joe
GUENTZEL, Gabe
HENNINGSON, Dan
LALONDE, Shawn
LAVIN, Joe
MILLER, Kevan
MONTGOMERY, Mike
MUZZIN, Jacob
OLSEN, Dylan
PHILLIPS, David
PHILLIPS, Paul
SCHILLING, Cameron
STICH, David
ZAHN, Teigan
GOALTENDERS (5)
FALLON, Joe
MORRIS, Cab
PAGLIERO, Juliano
PALMER, Joe
RICHARDS, Alec
WILSON, Brett
Bold indicate Blackhawks' draft picks or those under contract.
2009 CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS PROSPECT CAMP SCHEDULE
Monday, July 6
Johnny's Ice House
Practice
11 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7
Johnny's Ice House
Team 1
On-Ice Skills: 10-10:30 a.m.
Scrimmage: 10:45 a.m. vs. Team 2
(two 30-minute periods)
Team 2
Scrimmage: 10:45 a.m. vs. Team 1
(two 30-minute periods)
Scrimmage: 12:15 a.m. vs. Team 3
(two 30-minute periods)
Team 3
Scrimmage: 12:15 p.m. vs. Team 2
(two 30-minute periods)
Wednesday, July 8
Johnny's Ice House
Team 2
On-Ice Skills: 10-10:30 a.m.
Scrimmage: 10:45 a.m. vs. Team 2
(two 30-minute periods)
Team 3
Scrimmage: 10:45 a.m. vs. Team 1
(two 30-minute periods)
Scrimmage: 12:15 p.m. vs. Team 3
(two 30-minute periods)
Team 1
Scrimmage: 12:15 p.m. vs. Team 2
(two 30-minute periods)
Thursday, July 9
Johnny's Ice House
Team 3
On-Ice Skills: 10-10:30 a.m.
Scrimmage: 10:45 a.m. vs. Team 2
(two 30-minute periods)
Team 1
Scrimmage: 10:45 a.m. vs. Team 1
(two 30-minute periods)
Scrimmage: 12:15 p.m. vs. Team 3
(two 30-minute periods)
Team 2
Scrimmage: 12:15 p.m. vs. Team 2
(two 30-minute periods)
Friday, July 10
Johnny's Ice House
Rosters for Friday's scrimmage sessions will be determined that morning.
Scrimmage 1: 10 a.m.
(two 30-minute periods)
Scrimmage 2: 11:30 a.m.
(two 30-minute periods)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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