2009-06-28 ~ Sport Syndicate

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.

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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)