The Maple Leafs-Devils series continues Saturday, minus a few key players. Gretzky's presence sparks Canada to quarterfinals at Worlds Brad Isbister of the New York Islanders scored twice Friday, leading undefeated Canada past Switzerland 6-2 for a quarterfinal berth in hockey's world championships. Brian Sutter named sixth coach of 'Hawks since '95 Brian Sutter has been hired Thursday as coach by the Chicago Blackhawks, his fourth team since 1988.
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Flames promote Gilbert to full-time head coach Greg Gilbert, the Calgary Flames' interim coach, was promoted to head coach Tuesday. Red Wings' Ward nearly clipped by wayward auto Aaron Ward of the Detroit Red Wings escaped injury Tuesday when a car ran off the road, struck his car as he was pumping gas and sparked a fire, police said. Gagne has surgery on shoulder hurt in February melee Simon Gagne of the Philadelphia Flyers, underwent surgery on his left shoulder Wednesday morning to repair injuries he sustained Feb. 24 against Tampa Bay. Lemieux among three finalists for Pearson Award Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche were named by their peers as finalists for the Lester B. PearsonAward, honoring the NHL's most outstanding player. Walt Disney Internet Group, ABC inc.