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Ottawa Senators
Conference	Eastern
Division	Northeast
Founded	1992
History	Ottawa Senators 1992–present
Home Arena	Scotiabank Place
City	Ottawa, Ontario
Colours	Red, Black, White and Gold
Media	A-Channel Rogers Sportsnet East Réseau des sports (RDS) TEAM (1200 AM)
Owner(s)	Eugene Melnyk
General Manager	Bryan Murray
Head Coach	Craig Hartsburg
Captain	Daniel Alfredsson
Minor League Affiliates	Binghamton Senators (AHL)
Stanley Cups	7
Conference Championships	2006–07
Division Championships	1998–99, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2005–06

The Ottawa Senators (French: Les Sénateurs d'Ottawa) are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The 2008–09 Ottawa Senators season will be the 16th season of the franchise The Eastern Conference (Conférence de l'Est is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL used to divide teams The NHL 's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment the predecessor of which was the Adams Division. The 1992–93 NHL season was the 76th regular season of the National Hockey League. Scotiabank Place ( Place Banque Scotia) is a 19153 through a consortium of U Ottawa (ˈɒtəwə or sometimes /ˈɒtəwɑː/ is the Capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest municipality. CHRO-TV is a Television station serving the National Capital and Ottawa Valley regions of Ontario, Canada. Rogers Sportsnet (often referred to only as Sportsnet) is a Canadian English language Cable television Sports Specialty channel Réseau des sports (commonly known as RDS) is a Canadian French language Cable television Specialty channel showing Sports Eugene Melnyk (born May 27, 1959 in Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian businessman of Ukrainian origin who now resides in Barbados. Bryan Clarence Murray (Born December 5, 1942 in Shawville Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian Ice hockey general managerand Craig William Hartsburg (June 29 1959 –) is the head coach of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player The Binghamton Senators are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Ottawa (ˈɒtəwə or sometimes /ˈɒtəwɑː/ is the Capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest municipality. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHL 's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment the predecessor of which was the Adams Division. The Eastern Conference (Conférence de l'Est is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL used to divide teams The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Senators play their home games at the 20,500 capacity Scotiabank Place (originally named the 'Palladium', and later the 'Corel Centre'). Scotiabank Place ( Place Banque Scotia) is a 19153 through a consortium of U

Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the team is the second NHL franchise to use the Ottawa Senators nickname. Bruce Firestone (b December 4, 1951 -) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is the founder of the modern-day The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, had a famed history, winning 11 Stanley Cups^[1] and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. The Ottawa Senators (officially the Ottawa Hockey Club) were an amateur later professional senior men's Ice hockey team based in Ottawa from 1883 On December 6, 1990, after a two year public campaign by Firestone to return the NHL to Ottawa, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The 1992–93 NHL season was the 76th regular season of the National Hockey League. ^[2] The team has had two changes of ownership, from Firestone to Rod Bryden in 1993 due to the arena development process and its financing, and subsequently to Eugene Melnyk after the team filed for bankruptcy in 2003. Rod Bryden is a prominent Ottawa business executive He is best known as the owner of the Ottawa Senators National Hockey League team from 1992 Eugene Melnyk (born May 27, 1959 in Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian businessman of Ukrainian origin who now resides in Barbados. ^[3]

On the ice, the club finished last in the league for its first four seasons. ^[4] Today, the club is among the most successful teams in the league in the standings, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the past 11 seasons, and in attendance. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion ^[5] The club won the Presidents' Trophy in 2003, and the Prince of Wales Trophy in 2007. The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular The Prince of Wales Trophy, or simply the Wales Trophy, is a National Hockey League (NHL trophy awarded to the Eastern Conference (formerly The team has several all-star players and one of the league's top lines,^[6] the 'CASH' or 'Pizza' line of Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley. Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey centerman currently playing for the Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player ^[7]

Contents 1 Team history 1.1 1992-1996: First seasons 1.2 1996–2004: Jacques Martin era 1.3 2004–present: Bryan Murray era 1.3.1 2006–07: Trip to the Stanley Cup Finals 1.3.2 2007–08: Stanley Cup hangover 1.3.3 2008–09 and beyond 2 Team information 2.1 Logo and jersey design 2.2 Broadcasting 2.3 Attendance and Revenues 2.4 Arena entertainment 2.5 Sens Army 2.5.1 Sens Mile 3 Season-by-season record 4 Players 4.1 Current roster 4.2 Team captains 4.3 Honoured members 4.3.1 Hall of Famers 4.3.2 Retired numbers 4.4 First-round draft picks 4.5 Team scoring leaders 5 NHL awards and trophies 6 Team records 7 See also 8 References 8.1 Bibliography 8.2 Notes 9 External links

Team history

Main article: History of the Ottawa Senators (1992-)

Ottawa had been home to the original Senators, a founding NHL franchise and eleven-time Stanley Cup champions. Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone the Ottawa Senators are the second National Hockey League (NHL franchise to have the Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (officially the Ottawa Hockey Club) were an amateur later professional senior men's Ice hockey team based in Ottawa from 1883 The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion After the NHL expanded to the United States in the late 1920s, the original Senators were not able to make enough money in Ottawa to offset the increased costs. The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada The club started selling players for cash to survive, but eventually the losses forced the franchise to move to St. Louis in 1935. The 1934–35 NHL season was the 18th season of the National Hockey League (NHL Fifty years later, after the NHL announced its plans to expand, real estate developer Bruce Firestone thought that Ottawa was now ready for another franchise. Bruce Firestone (b December 4, 1951 -) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is the founder of the modern-day His firm Terrace Investments did not have enough assets to finance the team, but had a strategy to leverage a land development to finance the team. In 1989, after finding a suitable site on farmland west of Ottawa, Terrace announced its intentions to win a franchise and launched the "Bring Back the Senators" campaign to woo the public and convince the NHL. Public support was high and the team would secure over 11,000 season ticket pledges. ^[8] On 1990-12-06, the NHL approved a franchise to start play in the 1992–93 season. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev The 1992–93 NHL season was the 76th regular season of the National Hockey League. ^[2]

1992-1996: First seasons

The new Senators played their first game on 1992-10-08, in the Ottawa Civic Centre against the Montreal Canadiens with lots of pre-game spectacle. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Ottawa Civic Centre is an indoor arena located in Ottawa, Ontario, capacity 9862 The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ^[9] The Senators would defeat the Canadiens 5–3, one of the few highlights that season. The club would tie with the San Jose Sharks for the worst record in the league, winning only 10 games with 70 losses and 4 ties for 24 points, three points better than the NHL record. The San Jose Sharks are a professional Ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. The Senators had aimed low and considered it a success. Firestone had set beating the old record the Senators' goal for the season, as the team planned to finish low in the standings for its first few years in order to get high draft picks. ^[10]

GM Mel Bridgman was fired after the season and team president Randy Sexton took over GM duties. Melvin John Bridgman (born April 28, 1955 in Trenton, Ontario, Canada) is a former Professional Ice hockey centre Randy Sexton is the Assistant General Manager of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL Firestone himself left the team and Rod Bryden took over. Rod Bryden is a prominent Ottawa business executive He is best known as the owner of the Ottawa Senators National Hockey League team from 1992 The strategy of aiming low and getting good draft picks did not change. The Senators finished last the next three seasons. Although the Senators made a mistake in picking 'draft bust' Alexandre Daigle^[11] in 1993, they chose Radek Bonk in 1994, Bryan Berard (traded for Wade Redden) in 1995 and Chris Phillips in 1996, all who became solid NHL players, and forming a strong core of players in later years. Alexandre Daigle (born February 7 1975 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player Radek Bonk (born January 9 1976, in Krnov, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey center in the NHL for the Bryan Wallace Berard (born March 5 1977 Woonsocket Rhode Island) is an American professional Ice hockey player currently an unrestricted free agent Wade Redden (born June 12 1977, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman Chris Phillips (born March 9 1978 is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player The team traded several of their better players of the period, including 1992–93 leading scorer Norm Maciver, Mike Peluso and Bob Kudelski for 'prospects. Norm Maciver (born September 8, 1964 in Thunder Bay, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman Michael David "Mike" Peluso, (born November 8, 1965 in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States) is a retired American Ice Robert Kudelski (born March 3, 1964, in Springfield, Massachusetts, U '

In December 1995, after three straight last-place finishes, contract hold-outs and declining arena attendance, Sexton himself was fired and replaced by Pierre Gauthier, the assistant GM of Anaheim. For the Canadian politician see Pierre Gauthier (Canadian politician Pierre Gauthier is an Ice hockey administrator in the National Hockey League ^[12] Before the end of January, Gauthier had resolved the hold-outs and hired Jacques Martin as head coach. Jacques Martin (born October 1, 1952 in St Pascal Ontario, Canada) is the former head coach and current general manager of the Florida ^[13] While Ottawa finished last again, the 1995–96 season ended with renewed optimism, partly from the debut of Daniel Alfredsson, who won the Calder Memorial Trophy NHL Rookie of the Year Award. The 1995–96 Ottawa Senators season was a season with plenty of change for the club Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League ^[14]

1996–2004: Jacques Martin era

Martin would impose a "strong defense first" philosophy that led to the team qualifying for the playoffs every season that he coached, but he was criticized for the team's lack of success in the playoffs, notably losing four straight series against the provincial rival Toronto Maple Leafs. "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St ^[15] Martin outlasted several general managers and a change in ownership.

In 1996–97, his first season, the club qualified for the playoffs in the last game of the season,and nearly defeated the Buffalo Sabres in the first round. The 1996–97 Ottawa Senators season was a season of great improvement by the club as the team finished out of last place in the NHL for the first time in team The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York. In 1997–98, the club finished with their first winning record and upset the heavily favoured New Jersey Devils to win their first playoff series. The 1997–98 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators face the challenge of improving on their very successful 1996–97 season when they made the playoffs The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey. ^[14] In 1998–99, the Senators jumped from 14th overall in the previous season to 3rd, with 103 points--the first 100-point season in club history, only to be swept in the first round. The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier as they finished with 103 points and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history In 1999–2000 despite the holdout of team captain Alexei Yashin, Martin guided the team to the playoffs, only to lose to the Maple Leafs in the first 'Battle of Ontario' series. The 1999–2000 NHL season was the 83rd Regular season of the National Hockey League. Alexei Valeryevich Yashin (Алексей Валерьевич Яшин Aleksej Valer'jevič Jašin, born in Sverdlovsk USSR now Yekaterinburg, Russia ^[16][17] Yashin returned for 2000–01 and the team improved to win their division and place second in the Eastern Conference. The 2000–01 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place first in the Northeast division with 109 points Yashin played poorly in another playoff loss to the Maple Leafs^[18] and he was traded to the New York Islanders for Zdeno Chara, Bill Muckalt, and a first round pick used to draft Jason Spezza. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. Zdeno Chára ('zdeno 'xaːra born March 18, 1977) is a Slovak Ice hockey defenceman and team captain of Boston Bruins Bill Muckalt (born July 15, 1974 in Surrey British Columbia) is a retired Canadian Ice hockey forward. Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey centerman currently playing for the ^[19]

Without Yashin, the 2001–02 Senators regular season points total dropped, but in the playoffs, they upset the Philadelphia Flyers for the franchise's second playoff series win. The 2001–02 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators place third in the Northeast division with 94 points The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This led to a second round series with Toronto, and the third straight loss to the Maple Leafs. Despite speculation that Martin would be fired, it was GM Marshall Johnston who left, retiring from the team^[20], replaced by John Muckler, the Senators' first with previous GM experience. ^[21]

In 2002–03 off-ice problems dominated the headlines, as the Senators filed for bankruptcy in mid-season, but continued play after getting emergency financing. The 2002–03 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators reach the highest point in the playoffs until the 2006–07 season ^[22] Despite the off-ice problems, Ottawa had an outstanding season, placing first overall in the NHL to win the President's Trophy. The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular In the playoffs they came within one game of making it into the finals. ^[23] Prior to the 2003–04 season, pharmaceutical billionaire Eugene Melnyk would purchase the club to bring financial stability. The 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators again finish with over 100 points finishing with 102 but this was good for only third in the tightly-contested Eugene Melnyk (born May 27, 1959 in Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian businessman of Ukrainian origin who now resides in Barbados. ^[24] Martin would guide the team to another good regular season but in the first round the Leafs would again defeat the Senators, leading to Martin's dismissal as management felt that a new coach was required for playoff success. ^[25]

2004–present: Bryan Murray era

After the playoff loss, owner Melnyk promised that changes were coming and they came quickly. In June 2004, Anaheim Ducks GM Bryan Murray of nearby Shawville, became head coach. The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. Bryan Clarence Murray (Born December 5, 1942 in Shawville Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian Ice hockey general managerand Shawville is a village in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality in western Quebec, approximately 75 km west of That summer, the team also made substantial personnel changes, trading long-time players Patrick Lalime^[26] and Radek Bonk,^[27] and signing free agent goaltender Dominik Hasek. Patrick Lalime (born July 7, 1974 in St Bonaventure, Quebec) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender Radek Bonk (born January 9 1976, in Krnov, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey center in the NHL for the ^[28] The team would not be able to show its new lineup for a year, as the 2004–05 NHL lockout intervened and most players playing in Europe or in the minors. The 2004–05 NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the National Hockey League (NHL In a final change, just before the 2005–06 season, the team traded long-time player Marian Hossa for Dany Heatley. 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 13th season of the Ottawa Senators. Marián Hossa (born January 12 1979) is a Slovak professional Ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Detroit Red Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player

The media predicted the Senators to be Stanley Cup contenders in 2005–06, as they had a strong core of players returning, played in an up-tempo style fitting the new rule changes and Hasek was expected to provide top-notch goaltending. 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 13th season of the Ottawa Senators. ^[29] The team rushed out of the gate, winning 19 of the first 22 games, in the end winning 52 games and 113 points, placing first in the conference, and second overall. The newly-formed 'CASH'^[30] line of Alfredsson, Spezza and newly-acquired Dany Heatley established itself as one of the league's top offensive lines. Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player ^[31] Hasek played well until he was injured during the 2006 Winter Olympics^[32], forcing the team to enter the playoffs with rookie netminder Ray Emery as their starter. The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in Raymond "Ray" Emery (born September 28 1982 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender, currently playing for ^[33] Without Hasek, the club bowed out in a second round loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

2006–07: Trip to the Stanley Cup Finals

For more details on this topic, see 2006-07 Ottawa Senators season. The 2006–07 Ottawa Senators season (the team's 14th season saw the team rebound from a disappointing early exit from the 2006 playoffs

In 2006–07, the Senators reached the Stanley Cup Finals after qualifying for the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons. The 2006–07 Ottawa Senators season (the team's 14th season saw the team rebound from a disappointing early exit from the 2006 playoffs The Senators had a high turn-over of personnel and the disappointment of 2006 to overcome and started the season poorly. Trade rumours swirled around Daniel Alfredsson for most of the last months of 2006. The team lifted itself out of last place in the division to nearly catch the Buffalo Sabres by season's end, placing fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York. The team finished with 105 points, their fourth straight 100 point season and sixth in the last eight. ^[34] In the playoffs, Ottawa continued its good play. Led by the 'CASH' line, goaltender Ray Emery, and the strong defense of Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov, the club defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, the second-ranked New Jersey Devils, and the top-ranked Buffalo Sabres to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Raymond "Ray" Emery (born September 28 1982 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender, currently playing for Chris Phillips (born March 9 1978 is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player Anton Alekseyevich Volchenkov (Антон Алексеевич Волченков (born February 25 1982 in Moscow, U The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey. The 2007 Stanley Cup Final was the 2007 edition of the final series of the National Hockey League 's Stanley Cup playoffs.

First Stanley Cup finals in the capital in 80 years

For more details on this topic, see 2007 Stanley Cup Finals. In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. The 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 11, 2007. The 2007 Stanley Cup Final was the 2007 edition of the final series of the National Hockey League 's Stanley Cup playoffs.

The 2006–07 Senators thus became the first Ottawa team to be in the Stanley Cup final since 1927 and the city was swept up in the excitement. The 1927 Stanley Cup Final was played from 1927-04-04 to 1927-04-13 between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins. ^[35] Businesses along all of the main streets posted large hand-drawn 'Go Sens Go' signs, residents put up large displays in front of the their homes or decorated their cars. ^[36] A large Ottawa Senators flag was draped on the City Hall, along with a large video screen showing the games. A six-story likeness of Daniel Alfredsson was hung on the Corel building. ^[37] Rallies were held outside of City Hall, car rallies of decorated cars paraded through town and a section of downtown, dubbed the 'Sens Mile', was closed off to traffic during and after games for fans to congregate. ^[38]

In the final, the Senators now faced the Anaheim Ducks, considered the favourite since the start of the season, a team the Senators had last played in 2006, and a team known for its strong defense. The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. The Ducks won the first two games in Anaheim 2–1 and 1–0. Returning home, the Senators won game three 5–3, but lost game four 3–2. The Ducks won game five 6–2 in Anaheim to clinch the series. The Ducks had played outstanding defense, shutting down the 'CASH' line, forcing Murray to split up the line. The Ducks scored timely goals and Ducks' goaltender Giguere out-played Emery. ^[39]

2007–08: Stanley Cup hangover

For more details on this topic, see 2007–08 Ottawa Senators season. The 2007–08 Ottawa Senators season began on October 3, 2007 in Toronto against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Senators made major changes in their hockey staff during the off-season. On Sunday, June 17, 2007 general manager John Muckler was fired; he had been in the last year of his contract. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Head coach Bryan Murray was promoted to GM. ^[40] On July 5, 2007 he hired his nephew Tim Murray as assistant GM,^[41] followed by the promotion of assistant coach John Paddock to head coach on July 6, 2007. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Timothy P Murray (born 1968 better known as Tim Murray, is the current Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, U Alvin John Paddock (born June 9, 1954 in Oak River, Manitoba) is a former Canadian Ice hockey player and the former head Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[42] On August 15, goaltending coach Ron Low was named as assistant coach and Eli Wilson was named goaltending coach. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Ronald Albert "Ron" Low (born June 21, 1950 in Birtle Manitoba) is a former Canadian Ice hockey Goaltender and coach Assistant coach Greg Carvel retained his duties. ^[43]

A major incident occurred in the pre-season game against the Philadelphia Flyers on September 25. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Ottawa forward Dean McAmmond was hit in the head by the Flyers' Steve Downie. Dean McAmmond (born June 15 1973 in Grande Cache, Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player with the Ottawa Senators Steve Downie (born April 3, 1987, in Newmarket, Ontario) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player Downie was given a match penalty as McAmmond was diagnosed with a concussion, later won by the Senators up by two goals. ^[44] Downie was suspended for 20 games,^[45] adding a 9 game suspension from the American Hockey League. Later on, the Senators won all 7 of their pre-season games,^[46] followed by a five game undefeated streak to begin the regular season.

On November 5, 2007, the Ottawa Senators set a franchise record eighth straight win with their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[47] On November 6, six Senators were named to the All-Star Game ballot: Daniel Alfredsson, Ray Emery, Dany Heatley, Chris Phillips, Wade Redden and Jason Spezza, the most from any one team in the NHL. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with The 56th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held on January 27, 2008 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta Georgia, home Raymond "Ray" Emery (born September 28 1982 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender, currently playing for Chris Phillips (born March 9 1978 is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player Wade Redden (born June 12 1977, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman ^[48] The CASH line was named to the All-Star roster in its entirety: Alfredsson to the starting lineup and Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza as reserves. ^[49] On January 24, 2008 Alfredsson recorded a franchise record 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) against the Tampa Bay Lightning, taking over the NHL scoring lead momentarily. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[50]

After the hot start, a prolonged slump through January and February occurred during which the Senators won only 7 of 21 games, and Murray fired head coach Paddock and assistant coach Ron Low, on February 27, 2008, taking over the coaching duties himself. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[51] After the coaching switch, team performance improved, but did not match the performance of the beginning of the season. A playoff spot was in doubt until the Senators' last game of the season, a loss to Boston, but the team qualified due to Carolina losing. ^[52] After all other games were played, the team ended up as the 7th seed and faced the Pittsburgh Penguins in the opening round, a repeat of the 2006-2007 Eastern Conference quarter final. ^[53] The Senators lost the series 4–0, the third time they were swept in a first-round series. The result, after going to the finals the previous season, led to speculation by the media that the team would make a large change in personnel before next season, including the buying out of Ray Emery and the Senators not re-signing their free agents. Raymond "Ray" Emery (born September 28 1982 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender, currently playing for ^[54]

2008–09 and beyond

On Friday, June 13, 2008, the Senators named Craig Hartsburg, coach of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, the new head coach after interviewing Bob Hartley and Peter DeBoer as candidates. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Craig William Hartsburg (June 29 1959 –) is the head coach of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. The Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds (aka Soo Greyhounds) are a major Junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. Robert "Bob" Hartley (Born September 9, 1960 in Hawkesbury Ontario, Canada) was a Canadian Head coach in Peter DeBoer (born June 13, 1968 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is currently the head coach of the Florida Panthers Hartsburg signed a three-year agreement with the Senators. ^[55]

Team information

Logo and jersey design

For more details on this topic, see History of the Ottawa Senators (1992–). Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone the Ottawa Senators are the second National Hockey League (NHL franchise to have the Ottawa Senators

The team colours are red, black and white, with added trim of gold. The team's away jersey is mostly white with red and black trim, while the home jersey is red, with white and black trim. The club logo is officially the head of a Roman general, a member of the Senate of the Roman Empire,^[56] projecting from a gold circle. The original, unveiled on May 23, 1991, described the general as a "centurion figure, strong and prominent" according to its designer, Tony Milchard. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Centurion redirects here This article is about the Roman soldier ^[56]

The current jersey design was unveiled on 2007-08-22, in conjunction with the league-wide adoption of the Rbk EDGE jerseys by Reebok for the 2007–08 season. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas. The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. ^[57]. The jersey incorporates the original Senators' 'O' logo as a shoulder patch. At the same time, the team updated its logos, and switched their usage. The primary logo, which according to team owner Eugene Melnyk, "represents strength and determination" is an update of the old secondary logo. ^[58] The old primary logo has become the team's secondary logo and only appears on Senators' merchandise. ^[57]

Broadcasting

On television, home and away games are broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet and A-Channel within the Ottawa River valley and Eastern Ontario. Rogers Sportsnet (often referred to only as Sportsnet) is a Canadian English language Cable television Sports Specialty channel CHRO-TV is a Television station serving the National Capital and Ottawa Valley regions of Ontario, Canada. ^[59] Rogers Sportsnet also broadcasts Senators games in the Maritime provinces as part of its 'Sportsnet East' network. ^[60] CBC's Hockey Night in Canada^[61] and The Sports Network^[62] broadcast the Senators nationally in Canada. The Sports Network (commonly known as TSN) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel and is Canada's leading

Several games are only available in video on pay-per-view at local movie theatres in the Ottawa area. Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event ^[63] The play-by-play for these pay-per-view games are usually done by Dean Brown, often known as "the voice of the Senators,"^[64] and Gord Wilson with the color commentary. Dean Brown (born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 3, 1961) is a Canadian hockey commentator This started in the 2006-07 season, with a broadcast of a game at Detroit on December 12, 2006. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[65]

On radio, all home and away games are broadcast on a network of local stations in eastern Ontario. ^[59] The 'flagship' radio station is the Ottawa station 'Team 1200', which produces the broadcasts and provides the play-by-play announcers. ^[59] The Team 1200 audio is available over the Internet,^[66] and games are simulcast from the NHL main web site. ^[67]

Attendance and Revenues

On April 18, 2008, the club announced its final attendance figures for 2007–08. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The club had 40 sell-outs out of 41 home dates, a total attendance of 812,665 during the regular season, placing the club 3rd in attendance in the NHL. ^[68] The number of sell-outs and the total attendance were both club records. The previous attendance records were set during the 2005–06 with a season total of 798,453 and 33 sell-outs. ^[69] In 2006–07 regular season attendance was 794,271, with 31 sell-outs out of 41 home dates or an average attendance of 19,372. In the 2007 playoffs, the Senators played 9 games with 8 sell-outs and an attendance of 181,272 for an average of 20,141, the highest in team history. ^[69]

On November 8, 2007, a Forbes Magazine report valued the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club at $186 million, (14th highest in NHL) with an operating income of $10. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly 4 million (7th highest) on revenues of $93 million (7th highest) in 2006-07. Revenues and income were the team's highest in its history. The gate receipts for the 2006-07 season were $45 million. Forbes estimates that the organization has debt of $109 million, including arena debt. ^[5] Eugene Melnyk bought the team for $92 million in 2003. ^[3]

Arena entertainment

At many home games the fans are entertained both outside and inside Scotiabank Place with a myriad of talent - live music, rock bands, giveaways and promotions. The live music includes the traditional Scottish music of the 'Sons of Scotland Pipe Band' of Ottawa along with highland dancers. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. ^[70] Before and during games, entertainment is provided by Spartacat, the official mascot of the Senators, an anthropomorphic lion. This is a list of current and former National Hockey League Mascots sorted alphabetically Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely Human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings natural and supernatural phenomena material states and objects He made his debut on the Senators' opening night: October 8, 1992. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) ^[71] Anthems are usually sung by O.P.P officer Lyndon Slewidge. The Ontario Provincial Police ( OPP) is the Provincial Police force for the province of Ontario, Canada. Lyndon Slewidge (born 1954 in Sault Ste Marie Ontario) is an Ontario Provincial Police officer who also sings anthems for the Ottawa Senators hockey

Sens Army

The fans of the Senators are known as the Sens Army. ^[72] Like most hockey fanatics, they are known to dress up for games; most in some sort of Roman legionary clothing. For other uses see Legion The Roman Legion (from Latin legio "military levy Conscription," For the 2006-2007 playoff run, more fans then ever before would wear red, and fan activities included 'Red Rallies' of decorated cars, fan rallies at Ottawa City Hall Plaza and the 'Sens Mile' along Elgin Street where fans would congregate. ^[73]

Sens Mile

Much like the Red Mile in Calgary during the Flames' 2004 cup run and the Blue Mile in Edmonton during the Oilers' 2006 cup run, Ottawa Senators fans took to the streets to celebrate their team's success during the 2006-07 playoffs. This article refers to a bar/party strip in Calgary Alberta For the Harness racing track in Lexington Kentucky, see The Red Mile. Calgary (ˈkælgəriː is the largest city in the Province of Alberta, Canada The Calgary Flames are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the National Hockey League began on April 7, 2004, following the 2003–04 regular season. The Blue Mile or the Copper Kilometer is the name given by the local media to the Old Strathcona District's Whyte Avenue located on the Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the National Hockey League began on April 21, 2006, following the 2005–06 regular season. The idea to have a 'Sens Mile' on the downtown Elgin Street, a street with numerous restaurants and pubs, began as a grassroots campaign on Facebook by Ottawa residents before Game 4 of the Ottawa-Buffalo Eastern Conference Final series. Elgin Street ( Ottawa Road #91) is a Street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Facebook is a social networking Website launched on February 4 2004 ^[74] After the Game 5 win, Ottawa residents closed the street to traffic for a spontaneous celebration. ^[75] The City of Ottawa then closed Elgin Street for each game of the Final. ^[76]

Season-by-season record

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Senators. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Ottawa Senators seasons

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Records as of end of the 2007-08 NHL season. This is the list of all regular-season and playoff results of the Ottawa Senators (1992– Ice hockey club of the National Hockey League. The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. ^[77]

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	Pts	GF	GA	PIM	Finish	Playoffs
2003–04	82	43	23	10	6	102	262	189	1270	3rd, Northeast	Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 3 – 4 (Maple Leafs)
2004–05	Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout
2005–061	82	52	21	-	9	113	314	211	1443	1st, Northeast	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 1 – 4 (Sabres)
2006–07	82	48	25	-	9	105	288	222		2nd, Northeast	Lost in Finals, 1 – 4 (Ducks)
2007–08	82	43	31	-	8	94	261	247		2nd, Northeast	Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 0 – 4 (Penguins)

¹ As of the 2005-06 NHL season, all games will have a winner; the OTL column includes SOL (Shootout losses). The 2003–04 NHL season was the 87th Regular season of the National Hockey League. "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St The 2004–05 NHL season was the 88th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2004–05 NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York. The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League.

Players

Current roster

As of 2008-06-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks [1]

Goaltenders
#		Player	Catches	Acquired	Place of Birth
1		Ray Emery	L	2001	Hamilton, Ontario
29		Martin Gerber	L	2006	Burgdorf, Switzerland

Defencemen
#		Player	Shoots	Acquired	Place of Birth
2		Luke Richardson	L	2007	Ottawa, Ontario
4		Chris Phillips – A	L	1996	Calgary, Alberta
6		Wade Redden – A	L	1996	Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
14		Andrej Meszaros	L	2004	Povazska Bystrica, Czechoslovakia
24		Anton Volchenkov	L	2000	Moscow, U.S.S.R.
44		Mike Commodore	R	2008	Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
55		Brian Lee	R	2005	Fargo, North Dakota

Forwards
#		Player	Position	Shoots	Acquired	Place of Birth
5		Christoph Schubert*	LW	L	2001	Munich, West Germany
10		Shean Donovan	RW	R	2007	Timmins, Ontario
11		Daniel Alfredsson – C	RW	R	1994	Gothenburg, Sweden
12		Mike Fisher	C	R	1998	Peterborough, Ontario
15		Dany Heatley	LW	L	2005	Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany
16		Brian McGrattan	RW	R	2002	Hamilton, Ontario
18		Jesse Winchester	C	R	2008	Long Sault, Ontario
19		Jason Spezza	C	R	2001	Mississauga, Ontario
20		Antoine Vermette	LW	L	2000	Saint-Agapit, Quebec
22		Chris Kelly	C	L	1999	Toronto, Ontario
25		Chris Neil	RW	R	1998	Flesherton, Ontario
27		Randy Robitaille	C	L	2007	Ottawa, Ontario
28		Martin Lapointe	RW	R	2008	Ville Saint-Pierre, Quebec
37		Dean McAmmond	LW	L	2006	Grande Cache, Alberta
41		Alexander Nikulin	C	L	2007	Perm, U.S.S.R.
58		Cody Bass	C	R	2005	Owen Sound, Ontario
61		Cory Stillman	LW	L	2008	Peterborough, Ontario
71		Nick Foligno	LW	L	2006	Buffalo, New York

* Christoph Schubert regularly plays both defence and forward, sometimes in the same game

Team captains

Source: Ottawa Senators staff (2007). Raymond "Ray" Emery (born September 28 1982 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender, currently playing for The 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held in June at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise Florida. Hamilton (ˈhæməltən ( 2006 population 504559 UA population 647634 CMA population Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Martin Gerber (born September 3 1974 in Burgdorf, Switzerland) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender with the Ottawa Senators The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL Burgdorf (Berthoud is the largest City in the Emmental in the canton of Berne in Switzerland and is the Capital of Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Luke Richardson (born 26 March 1969 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian Ice hockey defenceman who is currently a member of the Ottawa Senators The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Ottawa (ˈɒtəwə or sometimes /ˈɒtəwɑː/ is the Capital of Canada and the country's fourth largest municipality. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Chris Phillips (born March 9 1978 is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. The 1996 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Kiel Arena (now called the Scottrade Center in St Calgary (ˈkælgəriː is the largest city in the Province of Alberta, Canada Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 Wade Redden (born June 12 1977, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Lloydminster is a Canadian City which has the unusual geographic distinction of straddling a provincial Saskatchewan (səˈskætʃəwən) is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of 588276 Andrej Meszaros ( Slovak: Andrej Meszároš) (born October 13, 1985 in Považská Bystrica, CSSR, now Slovakia The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the RBC Center in Raleigh North Carolina. Považská Bystrica ( Waagbistritz Vágbeszterce is a Town in northwestern Slovakia. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Anton Alekseyevich Volchenkov (Антон Алексеевич Волченков (born February 25 1982 in Moscow, U The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary Alberta following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Michael "Mike" Commodore (born November 7, 1979 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada) is a Professional The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Alberta (ælˈbɝtə is one of Canada's prairie provinces. It became a province on September 1 1905 Brian Lee (born March 26 1987 in Fargo, North Dakota) is a professional Ice hockey player who plays for the Ottawa Senators of the National The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft. As a lockout cancelled the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota in the United States. Christoph Schubert (born February 5 1982 in Munich, West Germany) is a professional ice hockey player for the National Hockey League 's (NHL The 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held in June at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise Florida. Munich (München; Minga is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( Shean Donovan (born January 22, 1975 in Timmins, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey player The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player In Ice hockey, each team has a designated captain, who normally wears a "C" on his or her jersey. The 1994 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 28 1994 Picks for the 1994 draft are on the "Hockey Database" website Selections by round Round 1 Gothenburg ( Swedish:) /jœte'bɔrj/ is a city, a municipality, and an urban area on the west-coast of Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Mike Andrew Fisher, born June 5 1980 to parents Jim and Karen is HOTT! His brother Greg Fisher is a goalie for Quinnipiac University in the ECACHL. The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo New York, New York. Peterborough is a City on the Otonabee River in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, 125 kilometres Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( Brian McGrattan (born September 2 1981, Hamilton Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey player for the NHL 's Phoenix Coyotes The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Hamilton (ˈhæməltən ( 2006 population 504559 UA population 647634 CMA population Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Jesse Winchester (born October 4 1983 in Long Sault Ontario, Canada) is a professional Ice hockey player The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. South Stormont is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada in the United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry. Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey centerman currently playing for the The 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held in June at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise Florida. Mississauga (ˌmɪsɪˈsɑgə) incorporated in 1974 is a City located in the Regional Municipality of Peel Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Antoine Vermette (born July 20 1982 in St-Agapit, Quebec) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player currently with the Ottawa Senators The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary Alberta following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft Saint-Agapit is a village of 2900 people in Quebec, Canada, in the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality part of the Chaudière-Appalaches Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Chris Kelly (born November 11 1980 in Toronto Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey player The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26th at the FleetCenter in Boston Massachusetts. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Chris Neil (born June 18 1979 in Markdale, Ontario) is a Canadian right winger for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo New York, New York. Flesherton (population 700 is a community in the Municipality of Grey Highlands, in Grey County, Ontario, Canada, located at the junction of Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Randy Robitaille (born October 12, 1975 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey centre who plays for the Hockey The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. 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It became a province on September 1 1905 Alexander Nikulin (born August 25, 1985 in Perm, USSR) is an ice hockey player for the Ottawa Senators organization of the The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Cody Bass (born on January 7 1987 in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada) is a professional Ice hockey player for the Binghamton Senators The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft. As a lockout cancelled the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on Cory Stillman (born December 20, 1973 in Peterborough, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey player who currently plays for the The 2007–08 NHL season was the 90th season of the National Hockey League. History Early history Present-day Peterborough is the latest in a series of settlements which have at one time or other benefited from its situation where the Nene Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Nick Foligno (born October 31 1987 in Buffalo, New York) is a player for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, on June 24 Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State. Ottawa Senators Media Guide 2007–08. Ottawa Senators, pg. 198.  

Honoured members

Hall of Famers

• Roger Neilson - Senators assistant coach & head coach (2001–03), was inducted on November 4, 2002 (as a Builder) for his career in NHL coaching. Laurie Boschman (born on June 4, 1960 in Major, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a retired Professional Ice hockey centre who played Brad Shaw was born April 28, 1964 in Cambridge Ontario, Canada and is Assistant Coach for the St Mark W Lamb (born August 3, 1964 in Ponteix, Saskatchewan) is a retired professional Ice hockey centre. Gordon M Dineen (born September 21, 1962 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired NHL defenceman. The 1994–95 NHL lockout came after a year of NHL hockey that was played without a Collective bargaining agreement. Randy William Cunneyworth (born May 10, 1961 in Etobicoke, Ontario) was a long-standing professional hockey player in the NHL Alexei Valeryevich Yashin (Алексей Валерьевич Яшин Aleksej Valer'jevič Jašin, born in Sverdlovsk USSR now Yekaterinburg, Russia Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player Roger Paul Neilson, CM (June 16 1934 - June 21 2003 was a National Hockey League coach, and was responsible for many innovations in the game Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

Retired numbers

8 - Frank Finnigan, on opening night, October 8, 1992. Frank Arthur Finnigan ( July 9, 1903 in Shawville Quebec - December 25, 1991) was a Canadian Ice hockey Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Finnigan was honoured for his play from 1923 through 1934 for the original Ottawa Senators (as a right wing, 1923-31 & 1932-34). In Politics, right-wing, the political right, and the Right are positions that uphold traditional values and/or authorities He was the last surviving Senator from the Stanley Cup winners of 1927 and participated in the 'Bring Back The Senators' campaign.

99 - Wayne Gretzky, on February 6, 2000. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Gretzky's sweater number was retired league-wide by the NHL.

Source: NHL staff (2001). National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2002. Dan Diamond & Associates.  

First-round draft picks

Source: Ottawa Senators staff (2007). Ottawa Senators Media Guide 2007–08. Ottawa Senators, pp. 82-83.  

Team scoring leaders

These are the top-ten point-scorers in franchise history, post-1992, after the 2007-08 season:

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game;

Player	Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	P/G
Daniel Alfredsson* [A]	RW	853	331	516	847	. The 1992 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 20 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal Quebec. The 1993 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 26 1993 at the Colisee de Quebec in Quebec City Quebec. Alexandre Daigle (born February 7 1975 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player The 1994 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 28 1994 Picks for the 1994 draft are on the "Hockey Database" website Selections by round Round 1 Radek Bonk (born January 9 1976, in Krnov, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey center in the NHL for the The 1995 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Edmonton Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. Bryan Wallace Berard (born March 5 1977 Woonsocket Rhode Island) is an American professional Ice hockey player currently an unrestricted free agent The 1996 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Kiel Arena (now called the Scottrade Center in St Chris Phillips (born March 9 1978 is a Canadian Professional Ice hockey player The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, on 21 June 1997. Marián Hossa (born January 12 1979) is a Slovak professional Ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Detroit Red The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo New York, New York. Mathieu Chouinard (born April 11 1980 in Laval, Quebec) is currently an ECHL Goaltender playing for the Phoenix Roadrunners The 1999 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26th at the FleetCenter in Boston Massachusetts. Martin Havlát (ˈmarcɪn ˈɦavlat (born April 19 1981 in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey player The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary Alberta following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft Anton Alekseyevich Volchenkov (Антон Алексеевич Волченков (born February 25 1982 in Moscow, U The 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held in June at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise Florida. Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey centerman currently playing for the Tim Gleason (b January 29 1983, Clawson, Michigan) is a professional Ice hockey defenseman for the Carolina The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was held June 22 - 23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Jakub Klepiš (born June 5, 1984 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey centre currently playing with HC The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville Tennessee. Patrick Eaves (born May 1, 1984) is a professional Ice hockey player for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the RBC Center in Raleigh North Carolina. Andrej Meszaros ( Slovak: Andrej Meszároš) (born October 13, 1985 in Považská Bystrica, CSSR, now Slovakia The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft. As a lockout cancelled the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on Brian Lee (born March 26 1987 in Fargo, North Dakota) is a professional Ice hockey player who plays for the Ottawa Senators of the National The 2006 NHL Entry Draft was the 44th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, on June 24 Nick Foligno (born October 31 1987 in Buffalo, New York) is a player for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus Ohio, United States James O'Brien (born January 29, 1989 in Maplewood, Minnesota) is an American Ice hockey center who was drafted Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player 99
Alexei Yashin †	C	504	218	273	491	. Alexei Valeryevich Yashin (Алексей Валерьевич Яшин Aleksej Valer'jevič Jašin, born in Sverdlovsk USSR now Yekaterinburg, Russia 97
Wade Redden* [B]	D	838	101	309	410	. Wade Redden (born June 12 1977, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman 49
Radek Bonk †	C	689	152	247	399	. Radek Bonk (born January 9 1976, in Krnov, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey center in the NHL for the 58
Marian Hossa †	RW	467	188	202	390	. Marián Hossa (born January 12 1979) is a Slovak professional Ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Detroit Red 84
Jason Spezza* [C]	C	322	116	229	345	1. Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey centerman currently playing for the 07
Shawn McEachern †	LW	454	142	162	304	. Shawn McEachern (born February 28 1969, Waltham Massachusetts) is a retired National Hockey League forward and current assistant coach 67
Dany Heatley* [D]	LW	235	141	149	290	1. Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player 23
Mike Fisher* [E]	C	463	115	124	239	. Mike Andrew Fisher, born June 5 1980 to parents Jim and Karen is HOTT! His brother Greg Fisher is a goalie for Quinnipiac University in the ECACHL. 52
Martin Havlat †	LW	294	105	130	235	. Martin Havlát (ˈmarcɪn ˈɦavlat (born April 19 1981 in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey player 79

* current Senators player

Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season.

Sources:
† Ottawa Senators staff (2007). Ottawa Senators Media Guide 2007-08. Ottawa Senators, pp. 177–179.  
^ A. NHL.com page for Daniel Alfredsson. Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place
^ B. NHL.com page for Wade Redden. Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place
^ C. NHL.com page for Jason Spezza. Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place
^ D. NHL.com page for Dany Heatley. Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place
^ E. NHL.com page for Mike Fisher. Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place

NHL awards and trophies

Team records

Source: Ottawa Senators staff (2007). The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Prince of Wales Trophy, or simply the Wales Trophy, is a National Hockey League (NHL trophy awarded to the Eastern Conference (formerly The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The NHL Plus-Minus Award is a trophy awarded annually by the National Hockey League to the Ice hockey "player having played a minimum of 60 games who leads Wade Redden (born June 12 1977, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. Michal Rozsíval ( Czech:)(born September 3 1978 of Vlašim, Czechoslovakia, is a Professional Ice hockey defenceman The New York Rangers are a professional Ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States. The Jack Adams Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey League coach "adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success Jacques Martin (born October 1, 1952 in St Pascal Ontario, Canada) is the former head coach and current general manager of the Florida The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. The NHL All-Rookie Team is chosen by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association from the best rookies in the National Hockey League at each position for the season just concluded Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Sami Salo (born September 2, 1974, in Turku, Finland) is a Finnish professional Ice hockey defenceman with the The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. Marián Hossa (born January 12 1979) is a Slovak professional Ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Detroit Red The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. Martin Havlát (ˈmarcɪn ˈɦavlat (born April 19 1981 in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey player The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Andrej Meszaros ( Slovak: Andrej Meszároš) (born October 13, 1985 in Považská Bystrica, CSSR, now Slovakia The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. The NHL All-Star Teams were first named at the end of the 1930–31 NHL season, to honor the best performers over the season at each position Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The NHL All-Star Teams were first named at the end of the 1930–31 NHL season, to honor the best performers over the season at each position The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. Ottawa Senators Media Guide 2007–08. Ottawa Senators, pp. 166–167.  

Main article: Ottawa Senators records

Franchise record	Name of player	Statistic	Year(s)
Most Goals in a season	Dany Heatley	50	2005–06 2006–07
Most Assists in a season	Jason Spezza	71	2005–06
Most Points in a season	Dany Heatley	105	2006–07
Most Points in a season, defenseman	Norm MacIver	63	1992–93
Most Points in a season, rookie	Alexei Yashin	79	1993–94
Most Penalty Minutes in a season	Mike Peluso	318	1992–93
Highest +/- rating in a season	Daniel Alfredsson	+42	2006–07
Most playoff games played	Daniel Alfredsson	101	(milestone)
Most goaltender wins in a season	Patrick Lalime	39	2002–03
Most shutouts in a season	Patrick Lalime	8	2002–03
Lowest G. Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey centerman currently playing for the Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player Norm Maciver (born September 8, 1964 in Thunder Bay, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman Alexei Valeryevich Yashin (Алексей Валерьевич Яшин Aleksej Valer'jevič Jašin, born in Sverdlovsk USSR now Yekaterinburg, Russia Michael David "Mike" Peluso, (born November 8, 1965 in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States) is a retired American Ice Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player Daniel Alfredsson (born December 11 1972 of Gothenburg, Sweden, is a professional Swedish Ice hockey player Patrick Lalime (born July 7, 1974 in St Bonaventure, Quebec) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender Patrick Lalime (born July 7, 1974 in St Bonaventure, Quebec) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender A. A. in a season	Ron Tugnutt	1. Ron Tugnutt (born October 22, 1967 in Scarborough Ontario) is a former professional Ice hockey Goaltender. 79	1998–99
Best Save Percentage in a season	Ron Tugnutt	. Ron Tugnutt (born October 22, 1967 in Scarborough Ontario) is a former professional Ice hockey Goaltender. 925	1998–99

See also

• Battle of Ontario
• Bell Sensplex
• List of NHL players
• List of NHL seasons
• List of ice hockey teams in Ontario
• Lyndon Slewidge

References

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• Garrioch, Bruce (1998). "Ottawa Senators, 1992-93 to date". Total Hockey. Total Sports. pgs. 225-227. ISBN 0836271149.  
• MacGregor, Roy (1996). Ottawa Senators. Creative Education. ISBN 0886826829.  
• MacGregor, Roy (1993). Road games : a year in the life of the NHL. Macfarlane Walter & Ross. ISBN 0921912587.  
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• McKinley, Michael (1998). Etched in ice : a tribute to hockey's defining moments. Vancouver: Greystone Books. ISBN 1550546546.  
• NHL staff (2001). National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2002. Dan Diamond & Associates.  
• Robinson, Chris (2004). Ottawa Senators : great stories from the NHL's first dynasty. Altitude Publishing. ISBN 1551537907.  
• Stein, Gil (1997). Power Plays: An Inside Look at the Big Business of the National Hockey League. Birch Lane Press. ISBN 1559724226.  

Notes

External links

• Official website of the Ottawa Senators

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