Bemidji State, Wisconsin to Hook Up in First Ever Women's U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game Oct. 18 Aug 20, 2008
of Wisconsin), along with Brian Leetch and Cammi Granato, the first women's inductee - in Denver on Friday, Oct. 10. (Wcha.com)
UW's Richter among Hockey Hall of Fame class Aug 13, 2008
Others in the class are Cammi Granato, Brian Leetch and Mike Richter. The names of the new class were released Tuesday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hull, Leetch headed to Hockey Hall of Fame Aug 13, 2008
The four-member group announced Tuesday also includes Cammi Granato, the all-time scoring leader for the U.S. womens hockey team with 343 points in 205 games. Hull, one of the leading goal scorers in NHL history with 741, recorded 1,391 points in a 20-year career that included Stanley Cup titles in Dallas and Detroit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hull, Leetch, Richter, Granato in U.S. Hall class Aug 13, 2008
Cammi Granato is the U.S. women's team's all-time leading scorer ... The four-member group announced Tuesday also includes Cammi Granato, the all-time scoring leader for the U.S. women's hockey team with 343 points in 205 games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Sports news briefs (Today) Aug 13, 2008
The group also includes Cammi Granato, the all-time scoring leader for the U.S. women. Wrestling. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2008 Unveiled Aug 13, 2008
- Cammi Granato, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Mike Richter will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as the Class of 2008, it was announced today by USA Hockey. The quartet will be formally inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Denver at an induction dinner set for 7 p.m. MT on Friday, October 10, at Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver. (Wcha.com)
Former Providence College Women's Hockey Player Cammi Grana... Aug 13, 2008
Former Providence College Women's Hockey Player Cammi Granato Inducted Into U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame Class Of 2008 :: Granato joins Brett Hull, Mike Richter, and Brian Leetch to make up the class of 2008. Former Providence College Women's Hockey Player Cammi Granato Inducted Into U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame Class Of 2008 ... Former Friar great Cammi Granato. (Friars.com)
In the water, they're ageless Aug 5, 2008
Girls across the country took to the ice after 26-year-old Cammi Granato led her team to the first-ever gold medal in women's hockey in 1998, and when 21-year-old figure skater Sasha Cohen snared an Olympic silver medal in 2006. But even before she swims in Beijing, Torres, who is ancient by Olympic standards, has turned this expectation on its tail: She's inspired older female swimmers to push harder at their sport. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Taking her best shot Jun 19, 2008
Tara Akstull grew up admiring Cammi Granato, who led the U.S. to the first women's Olympic gold in 1998 in Japan. Akstull has a picture on her desk taken as a child with former national team coach Ben Smith, who led the Americans to that gold in Nagano. (Albany Times Union)
Owners toughen drug testing rules May 16, 2008
Miscellany Granato, two other women to join Hall Cammi Granato, the former Providence College standout who starred on the first United States women's gold-medal hockey team in 1998, joined Canadians Geraldine Heaney and Angela James as the first female players inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sundance projectors, parties crank into gear Jan 18, 2008
Among players expected: Retired NHL bruiser Marty McSorely, hockey gold medalist Cammi Granato, Brothers & Sisters actor Dave Annable, Bones star David Boreanaz, Friday Night Lights' Taylor Kitsch and Juno director Jason Reitman. "It's a great chance for anyone to come on by and see their favorite actors get embarrassed by a bunch of hockey stars," says Reitman, who is also on the Sundance short-film jury. (USA Today -- Life)
Former CC Player Art Berglund, Cammi Granato to be Inducted Into IIHF Hall of Fame Dec 27, 2007
- Art Berglund and Cammi Granato, two individuals who have had a widespread impact on the sport of ice hockey worldwide, are both members of the seven-member International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame Class of 2008. "All of USA Hockey is extremely proud of both Cammi and Art," said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. (Wcha.com)
Providence College to Induct 14 Into Athletic Hall of Fame Dec 22, 2007
The 2007 inductees are Mark Carroll (cross country/track), Andy Keith (cross country/track), Tina Moloney Kimball (cross country/track), (cross country/track), Ed Monahan (men's ice hockey), Michael Smith (men's basketball), Seamus Purcell (men's soccer), Lou Merloni (baseball), Alex Nahigian (baseball coach), Cathy Guden (field hockey), (women's basketball), Britt King (women's basketball), Cammi Granato (women's ice hockey), and John Marchetti (women's hockey coach, men's hockey player) ...... (Friars.com)
International Hockey HoF makes room for the ladies Dec 21, 2007
Former U.S. Olympic hockey star Cammi Granato will break the gender barrier in the players' category, along with Geraldine Heaney and Angela James, when she is inducted into the international hockey shrine in May. Mario Lemieux, Igor Larionov, Philippe Bozon of France and Art Berglund, the Canadian-born manager of U.S. national teams for many years, also will be enshrined. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Julien sees even better future for Bruins Dec 21, 2007
He is part of a class with Igor Larionov, Philippe Bozon and builder Art Berglund, as well as Cammi Granato, Angela James and Geraldine Heaney. First published on December 21, 2007 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
IIHF News Flash: 2008 IIHF Hall of Fame indictees announced Dec 21, 2007
Cammi Granato (USA), Angela James (CAN) and Geraldine Heaney (CAN) became the three first women to be inducted to the IIHF Hall of Fame's player's category. They will be joined by Mario Lemieux (CAN), Igor Larionov (RUS), Philippe Bozon (FRA) and builder Art Berglund (USA). (Wcha.com)
Women's Hockey Player Cammi Granato Recieves NHL's 2007 Les... Nov 12, 2007
Women's Hockey Player Cammi Granato Recieves NHL's 2007 Lester Patrick Award :: Granato becomes the first individual female to earn the honor. Women's Hockey Player Cammi Granato Recieves NHL's 2007 Lester Patrick Award ... Head Coach Bob Deraney and Cammi Granato. (Friars.com)
Faceoff: Who should be next? Nov 10, 2007
Given that Cammi Granato received the Lester Patrick Trophy on Wednesday for contributions to U.S. hockey, isn't it about time the HHOF woke up and realized it's time to start inducting a few women. I know you despise the women's game, but you would have to admit it's grown substantially. (ESPN -- NHL)
Early NHL trends, by the numbers Nov 9, 2007
This week he was honored along with John Halligan, Cammi Granato and Stan Fischler for their contributions to hockey in the U.S.. 99: Number of reasons I have for not wanting to see Wayne Gretzky suffer through another non-playoff season as Phoenix's head coach. (USA Today -- Sports)
Elliot Olshansky: Making The Impossible Possible Nov 9, 2007
Cammi Granato grew up with an impossible dream. "I wanted to play college hockey at Wisconsin," Granato said Wednesday, before being honored by the NHL as one of four recipients of the 2007 Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. (Kpmariners.com)
ITF probes suspected Haas poisoning Nov 8, 2007
For their contributions of outstanding service to hockey in the United States, Brian Leetch and Cammi Granato, the greatest US women's hockey player, were honored as recipients of the Lester Patrick Award in New York. Leetch, a recently retired defenseman who played most of his career with the New York Rangers and one season with the Bruins, was a three-time US Olympian. (Boston Globe)
Leetch among 4 honored with Lester Patrick Nov 8, 2007
Leetch, Cammi Granato honored ... NEW YORK (AP) -- and Cammi Granato became two of the best American-made hockey players, and they did it by refusing to be confined by traditional roles around the rink. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Stars' Modano breaks U.S.-born scoring record Nov 8, 2007
NOTELESTER PATRICK AWARD: Former New York Rangers defenseman Brian Leetch, U.S. women's hockey great Cammi Granato, former Rangers public relations director and NHL executive John Halligan, and writer, broadcaster and historian Stan Fischler were honored Wednesday as recipients of the Lester Patrick Award. The award, which recognizes outstanding service to hockey in the U.S., was created in 1966 and is presented annually to honor the memory of Lester Patrick, a former player, coach and general... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Leetch, Granato among Patrick Award winners Nov 8, 2007
NEW YORK -- and Cammi Granato became two of the best American-made hockey players, and they did it by refusing to be confined by traditional roles around the rink. Leetch, a recently retired defenseman, wouldn't let his game be limited to the blue line. (ESPN -- NHL)
Former Providence College Women's Hockey Player Cammi Granato To Recieve NHL's 2007 Lester Patrick Award Oct 23, 2007
Cammi Granato is PC all-time leading scorer ... Providence, R.I. - Former Friar women's ice hockey great Cammi Granato will be one of three recipients of the NHL's 2007 Lester Patrick Award. (Friars.com)
Capitals hope Nylander's return will upgrade offense Sep 19, 2007
Former Rangers star , Olympic gold medalist Cammi Granato, broadcaster Stan Fischler and historian John Halligan were named winners of the 2007 Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
UMass-Boston's Berry double-dips in awards Nov 19, 2006
Olympic hockey player Cammi Granato and Mary Pratt of Quincy, who played in the All-American Girls' Professional Baseball League in the 1940s and 1950s, were the keynote speakers at a Young Women Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship program Nov. 8 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Funded by the Direct Federal Credit Union, the program is designed to "recognize and lend monetary assistance to female high school students in the fields of basketball, ice hockey, field hockey and softball," according to... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cassie Campbell to join Hockey Night in Canada team: source Sep 27, 2006
Cammi Granato, the U.S. women's team captain, was a sideline reporter for NBC's NHL games last season. Campbell, a 32-year-old from Brampton, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
Girls no strangers to Thrashers camps Aug 8, 2006
Wright's goal is to play in the Olympics and toward that end she has participated in camps run by some of the Olympic team members, including Cammi Granato and Shelley Looney. David Wright will do almost anything to further his children's hockey careers, driving them 150 miles to Cincinnati or 160 miles to Indianapolis to play games and attend camps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hockey hall sorely lacks female inductee Jul 3, 2006
But there's no Angela James or Hayley Wickenheiser, Abby Hoffman or Cammi Granato, Bobbi Rosenfeld or Manon Rheaume, no Hazel McCallion or Fran Rider alongside Terrance Richard Duff. Selectors in the past have made it clear that they have, so to speak, nothing against women and casting the stone of misogyny their way may be going too far. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Tell us something we don't know, please May 8, 2006
He noted later that Jarome Iginla ``was skating tonight," which was probably preferable to luging.At times, you wonder if the TV folks aren't seeking this stuff, fearing that unexpected information might shock viewers. During Saturday's Carolina-New Jersey game, NBC announcer Chris Cuthbert asked reporter Cammi Granato to describe the Hurricanes' reaction to their first goal.We're not sure what answer was expected, but not surprisingly, Granato came back with this report: ``Obviously, they were... (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Good, bad format fights playoff fever Apr 30, 2006
Mike Emrick, ex-Sabre Peter McNab and Cammi Granato will work NBC's coverage of the Sabres-Flyers on Sunday. If the Sabres make the second round, fans won't know if all games will be on basic cable until the teams are reseeded after all opening-round series end. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Eagle River goalie is showing her medal Mar 17, 2006
" Coach Ben Smith resigned after the Games, Dreyer said. Smith has received heavy criticism for the team's performance in the media, especially in light of his controversial decision to cut longtime team captain Cammi Granato. "Hockey needs to be fun for everyone," Dreyer said. "We struggled at the Olympics. It was chaos. (Anchorage Daily News)
U.S. women bring honor with hockey bronze Feb 21, 2006
Much was made before and during the tournament about the absence of the teams original star and unquestioned leader, Cammi Granato, who was cut at the age of 34 in August because, she was told, the team needed to get younger. And the team could have used Granatos playmaking and leadership. (MSNBC -- Sports)
King leads U.S. women to bronze in hockey Feb 21, 2006
" Because they were among the surest of bets to go home with gold or silver, they'll likely earn more scrutiny than praise for their result. "There are a lot of people who want to send us home feeling like failures," goalie Chanda Gunn said. Questions continue to arise over whether Smith, whose contract expires this summer, was right to cut celebrated veteran Cammi Granato before the USA began its pre-Olympic tour this fall. Asked after Monday's game if he saw areas where Granato could have... (USA Today -- Sports)
Icing U.S. women's coach Feb 20, 2006
Coach Ben Smith's first mistake was cutting veteran Cammi Granato last August ... " 2. The U.S. did not play with conviction. With the exception of a brilliant third period against Finland, the team looked sloppy, listless and nervous from the start. They made bad line changes and Smith was unable to pull the team together. Under Smith's leadership -- an assistant coach for the U.S. National Junior Team from 1985-87 and for the Boston University men's team from 1981-90 -- the team looked... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Phil Sheridan | Falling Down Feb 18, 2006
He made the controversial and widely criticized decision to cut Cammi Granato from his team. Smith was cruising, too. (Philly.com -- Sports)
Sweden makes own miracle (Bob Cohn) Feb 18, 2006
And, at least publicly, no one admitted that cutting Cammi Granato, the star and captain of the previous two Olympic teams, or other veterans was a factor. . (Washington Times)
Yen: Wendell takes charge Feb 17, 2006
Krissy Wendell was voted team captain after Cammi Granato was left off the roster ... TURIN, Italy -- Seven months before the Turin Games, U.S. women's hockey coach Ben Smith unceremoniously booted two-time Olympic captain Cammi Granato, 34, from the team because he thought she was too old. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Teen scores twice as U.S. women ice Germany Feb 13, 2006
The United States hasnt really been tested in the first two games of its first Olympics without captain Cammi Granato, cut last summer by coach Ben Smith. Granato was the face of a team thats now building a new identity with emerging stars Parsons, defenseman Angela Ruggiero and captain Krissy Wendell. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Our cheatsheet Feb 11, 2006
Angela Ruggiero (USA, Women's Ice Hockey): For the past eight years the U.S. Women's Hockey team had one distinguishing name and face in Cammi Granato. But with Granato pushed out by coach Ben Smith, the heir to the women's puck is 26-year-old vet Ruggiero. (CBS Sportsline)
U.S. blades look sharp in skating Feb 10, 2006
You won't see Cammi Granato, star of the U.S. team in 1998 and 2002, who was unceremoniously dropped from the squad by coach Ben Smith. . (Buffalo News)
Five-minute guide Feb 10, 2006
Look for a few new faces during the record 418 hours of coverage on NBC and its sister networks, including two-time women's hockey medalist Cammi Granato, who will do color commentary for that sport, and former soccer star Julie Foudy, who will be an NBC Sports Desk reporter. Top Speeds. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pioneers enjoy golden years Feb 8, 2006
This was the first time that young girls had something tangible," says Dunn-Luoma, a Derry, N.H., native who coauthored an instructional hockey book with King. ''I want to be Sara DeCosta. I want to be Cammi Granato. We had something they could see and latch onto and cheer for. That's what they aspired to be.". The gold medal was a booster rocket for girls' hockey programs, especially with the next Games at Salt Lake City. (Boston Globe)
A peek at the women's tournament Feb 8, 2006
Team USA is missing Cammi Granato, for years the face of American women's hockey, who will report from the broadcast booth. One of the newcomers is Sarah Parsons, 18, whose 5-year high school prep career. (Philly.com -- Sports)
U.S. women moving on Feb 8, 2006
Here is the view from the outside: Cammi Granato is the ghost in the machine, the elephant in the corner of the U.S. women's dressing room, whose absence is as much a factor in the quest for gold as the hated Canadians ... AP PhotoCammi Granato won't be playing for the United States in Torino, but the team knows it has to move on without her. (ESPN -- NHL)
Epilepsy can't steal Olympian's dreams Feb 7, 2006
She began writing fan letters to women's hockey icon Cammi Granato. "Every day," Gunn said. (OC Register)
On the NHL | NBC getting back in the game with creative plans to lure fans Jan 15, 2006
NBC also has added Olympian Cammi Granato. "We have some of the great teachers in the history of this game working as our broadcasters, and they're going to make everyone welcome by the conversations they have," Flood said. (Philly.com -- Sports)
Jokinen's amazing shootout goal lifts Stars | Video Jan 15, 2006
Jan. 14: Dallas' Jussi Jokinen talks to NBC Sports' Cammi Granato after his dazzling shootout goal lifted the Stars over the Bruins. NBC Sports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hockey's here! NHL returns to NBC Jan 14, 2006
The other NHL on NBC broadcast teams are: play-by-play commentator Dave Strader, who will work with analyst Brian Hayward and reporter Joe Micheletti for the Colorado-Philadelphia game; Chris Cuthbert (play-by-play), Peter McNab (analyst) and Cammi Granato (reporter) will be at the Dallas-Boston game. NBC will present five additional weeks of regular-season action: Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, April 8 and April 15. (MSNBC -- Sports)
