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Flames sign former all-star Bertuzzi to a contract
CALGARY, Canada AFP — Todd Bertuzzi, who once scored 46 goals with the Vancouver Canucks, signed a contract with the Calgary Flames on Monday. Bertuzzi, 33, registered 14 goals and 26 assists with the Anaheim Ducks last season, but was released so the Ducks could re-sign restricted free agent...
NHL Hurricanes agree on contract with Gleason
RALEIGH, North Carolina AFP — The Carolina Hurricanes Thursday agreed to terms with Tim Gleason on an 11 million-dollar deal that will keep the defenseman with the National Hockey League team for four more years. Gleason will receive two million dollars in 2008-09 and an extra 500,000 dollars each...
NHL Kings dump Crawford as coach
LOS ANGELES AFP — Marc Crawford was fired as coach of the Los Angeles Kings here Tuesday after two seasons guiding the struggling National Hockey League club. Crawford, who had guided the Colorado Avalanche to a 1996 Stanley Cup crown, could not turn the Kings into a contender, winning...
Olympian Kapanen returning to Finland
PHILADELPHIA AFP — Three-time Olympian Sami Kapanen has decided to switch hockey addresses, trading in his North American job with the Philadelphia Flyers to return to his native Finland. The 34-year-old, who played a dozen seasons in the National Hockey League, plans to play for a club team that...
NHL Sharks dump coach Wilson after playoff ouster
SAN JOSE, California AFP — Ron Wilson was fired as coach of the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks after failing to guide the club past the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third time in a row. The Sharks, who were eliminated by Dallas in...
Gillis named general manager of Canucks
VANCOUVER, Canada AFP — The Vancouver Canucks named former Colorado Rockies player Mike Gillis general manager of their National Hockey League team on Wednesday. The 49-year-old replaces Dave Nonis, who was fired after the Canucks missed the playoffs for the second time in his three seasons as general manager....
Avalanche advance in NHL play-offs
DENVER, Colorado AFP — Ryan Smyth snapped a tie with 7:40 left in the second period and goaltender Jose Theodore made 34 saves as Colorado beat Minesota 2-1 Saturday to advance in the National Hockey League playoffs. The Avalanche completed a 4-2 victory in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round...
Chelios eclipses Roy for all-time NHL playoff games played
DETROIT, Michigan AFP — Detroit defenceman Chris Chelios became the NHL's all-time leader in playoff games Saturday, when he dressed for the Wings' second game of their opening round series against Nashville. When he took his first shift of the Red Wings 4-2 win, Chelios was credited with appearing...
Richards makes immediate impact with Stars
DALLAS, Texas AFP — Brad Richards celebrated his first game with his new teammates by registering a career-high five assists to lead Dallas past Chicago 7-4 on Thursday. Dallas, which is rolling along on a 13-2-0 streak since the National Hockey League All-Star break, did not skip a beat...
Richards, Campbell deals highlight busy NHL trade day
LOS ANGELES AFP — Dallas Stars got a playoff boost, San Jose won the Brian Campbell sweepstakes and Colorado turned back the clock in a busy day of National Hockey League trades on Tuesday. There were 25 trades on the NHL's trading deadline, involving 45 players who must now...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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