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12-13-2005 - Q&A with Marius Holtet
Drafted by the Dallas Stars with the 42nd overall pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, Marius Holtet is now with the Iowa Stars.
11-02-2004 - Norwegian prospects in North America
Two Norwegians are playing in the AHL, and two in the CHL for the 2004-05 season.
07-31-2003 - Norway: Prospect news and notes
Several Norwegian players with designs on making the NHL are opening eyes in the international hockey community.
04-10-2003 - Norwegian Prospects play for Norway in World B WC
The 2003 World Championships in Group B are a very important step for Norway with their hopes to move back up to Group A as well as for their young NHL prospects.
09-23-2002 - Tollefsen Makes a Splash in his WHL debut
Blue Jackets 3rd round selection defender Ole Tollefsen from Lillehammer scored a goal in his first game with Brandon of the WHL.
09-12-2002 - Could there be 2 Norwegians in Columbus? & More....
With the coming training camp Espen Knutsen of the Columbus Blue Jackets will be joined in camp by Jackets 2002 draft pick, former Lillehammer IK Elite Series defenseman and fellow Norwegian Ole-Kristian Tollefsen (18).
08-30-2002 - Norway News and Notes, Norton to Frisk
As the weather finally starts to note a hint of winter with cool mornings, the boys of winter are readying for the upcoming 2002-03 season which could turn out to be the most important ever for Norwegian hockey.
08-12-2002 - Myrvold to Germany, Other News and Notes from Norway
The rumor mill of former multi-teamed NHL prospect Anders Myrvold to the Florida Panthers and the NHL has again taken a strange Anders Myrvold like turn. This time Myrvold selected Adler Mannheim of the German League thus ending his last "real" chance at playing in the NHL.
07-26-2002 - Another Norwegian en Route to the NHL: Anders Myrvold Again?
The never ending story of former Laval-QMJHL defender Anders Myrvold and a return to the NHL continues. Myrvold who has seen time with Quebece/Colorado, Boston, Islanders and the Rangers system has been reportedly offered a contract by the Florida Panthers.
06-24-2002 - 2 Norwegians Taken in 2002 NHL Entry Draft
For the 1st time in the history of Norwegian Hockey 2 of it`s own were taken in a NHL Entry Draft.
05-23-2002 - A true Norwegian prospect 2002 NHL Entry Draft
For the 1st time in the history of the NHL Entry Draft is a Norwegian skater among the consideration as a possible 1st round pick. The speedy playmaker who spent the season in the QMJHL with the Moncton Wildcats is that player.
03-19-2002 - Norway News Updates
With the 2001-02 season coming to a close there are several bright spots to mention from the frozen north.
01-16-2002 - Norway News and Notes
As another season of hockey continues to move on in Norway it is time for News and Notes.
10-02-2001 - Update in North America for Some Norwegian Players
As the leaves change in both North America and Norway and the ice is down at most rinks in both regions it is time to look at a couple "Vikings" that are in the Canadian Junior System.
07-27-2001 - A Change of Events... SC Bern says "NO" to Myrvold
Anders Mryvold the Norwegian defender and former New York Islander farmhand was all smiles after signing a contract with Swiss Club SC Bern... however SC Bern decided to nullify the contract and go with another player.
07-26-2001 - Islanders Myrvold Says Yes.... to SC Bern
Norwegian defender Anders Myrvold who spent most of last season with Springfield of the AHL (Islanders farm club) said "yes please" to an offer from Swiss club SC Bern.
07-20-2001 - Blues Prospect Vikingstad: "No" to Blues
St.Louis Blues Norwegian Prospect Tore Vikingstad said thanks but no thanks to the Blues offer.
07-04-2001 - Norwegian`s Lorentzen and Thoresen Taken in Import Draft
"Young Guns" and the future of Norwegian Hockey Patrick Thoresen and Peter Lorentzen were taken in the 1st round of the 2001 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.
05-31-2001 - Patrick Thoresen`s Profile Updated
Courtesy of Scott Russell, Patrick Thoresen`s profile has been updated. The new breed of speedy sniper developed under the reigns of Russian Great Alex Smirnov and Patrick`s father Petter have only helped this highly regarded Norwegian Prospect...
04-25-2001 - Norway`s Lorentzen up to no.39 in CSB Euro Rankings
This Norwegian moved up to No 39! Click on the link above to check out his updated profile. E-mail if you want any more info on any other top norwegian stars!
04-03-2001 - Season Over In Norway
The season in Oslo, Norway came to a crashing 3-0 win in Norway as VIF Hockey of Norway thwarted upstart Frisk-Asker in three straight in front of packed houses.
01-19-2001 - Knutsen`s Success: Will it Bring More Norwegians to the NHL?
Espen Knutsen who has received positive acclaim in his second NHL stint, this time with the Blue Jackets may just yet lead a new parade of attacking Vikings to the NHL.... or will it?
12-13-2000 - Norway Attacks then Ties At Junior B`s, Other Notes...
The Norwegian Under 20 Team battling to move up to World Junior A status started the tourney in Fussen, Germany with a strong performance against Poland then had to hold tight against Austria...
11-27-2000 - Norwegian Junior Team Selected for World Jr.B`s
The Norwegian National Junior Team selected their team in hopes that they will be able to put the Norwegian flag up again in pool Junior A.
11-20-2000 - Thoresen Shines
In a battle of Elite Teams in Norway, rising star Patrick Thoresen at 17 has left a deep impression with his teammates.
11-16-2000 - Espen Knutsen Online?
Espen Knutsen of the Columbus Blue Jackets has a fan site from Norway that is in English... As Norway`s best player will Knutsen be tough enough to last in the NHL and pave the way for more Vikings?
11-15-2000 - Norwegian U-20 in Germany
The Norwegian National Junior U-20 team met clubs from Germany, Switzerland and the United States in Fussen, Germany in the Four Nations Tourney.
09-06-2000 - Jackets Knutsen Suffers Injury Before Camp
Norwegian and Columbus Blue Jacket Espen Knutsen has suffered a slight shoulder injury just the day before he was scheduled to leave for Camp.
09-01-2000 - Norway`s Knutsen Received Raves From Blue Jackets King
Espen "Sjampo" Knutsen received rave reviews from her new employer Dave King, Head Coach of the expansion Blue Jackets. This will be Knutsen`s second go round on the North American circuit...
08-29-2000 - Thoresen Leads Norway`s U-18 Team To 2nd In 4 Nations
Norway`s Under 18 National Team had an excellent showing at the recently concluded 4 Nations Tourney in Fussen, Germany. Patrick Thoresen registered 5 points leading Norway to a 2nd Place Finish.
08-21-2000 - Dessner`s WCHA All-Stars Blast Norwegian Elite Teams
A traveling group of WCHA (US Collegiate Division One) All-Stars travelled to Norway to play against three Elite Series Clubs... and blasted their way through.
08-09-2000 - Norway's Myrvold Signs With Islanders
With the sun shining down on us... the ice is cooling things off as another Norwegian player makes the news as AIK (Sweden) defender Anders Myrvold signs a one year plus and option deal with the New York Islanders.
08-08-2000 - Thoresen Nets Only Goal For Norway in Junior`s Loss, Nagel Stars in 4-4 Tie.
Patrick Thoresen netted the only goal in a 5-1 loss to Finnish Tappara yesterday. Lars Nagel added 2 assists and Lasse Fredriksen added two goals in a 4-4 tie with Kiekko Vanta.
08-08-2000 - Vikingstad in First Camp With Blues, Norway Notes
St.Louis Blues 1999 Draft Selection and former Fårjestad-Sweden (now Leksand) player is headed to his first NHL Camp with the St.Louis Blues.
08-04-2000 - Norway Prospect Lists Updated
Norwegian prospects list updated. Although there are few registered players in Norway the quality of talent has improved and there are more and more young and more experienced talents looking for a shot or a 2nd shot at the North American game.
07-21-2000 - What! Another Year, Not a Norwegian Drafted?
After top Norwegian prospect Tore Vikingstad was taken by the St.Louis Blues the national federation had hoped one of the other young studs would be selected.
05-04-2000 - Vikingstad Scores Winner vs Canada
St.Louis Blues prospect Tore Vikingstad of Norway scored the game winner midway through the third period on a pass from Trond Magnussen for Norway`s first major victory over Canada in the World Championships 4-3.
03-29-2000 - Norwegian Viking Report...U18 National Team
As the NHL season draws near to the end, the Norwegian Ice Hockey Associations Season begins it`s final phase tonite with Valerenga of Oslo taking on Storhamar of Hamar for the National Title.
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