Alex Burrows

Alex Burrows made headlines tonight in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks when he bit Patrice Bergeron as the first period ended. The game has been very physical, but this takes the cake! Bergeron started waving his finger to officials to try to alert them of what happened, and Burrows ended up with a double minor for roughing -- which equals a 4-minute penalty. Bergeron received just a two-minute minor for roughing as well, though he didn't bite...Read Full Story

The Sedins work their magic again as they dangle around the defense and set up Alex Burrows for his 12th of the seaosn. http://www.youtube.com/v/7MgkDN3jxPg?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Link: Sedins setup Alex Burrows 12/19/11Read Full Story

Alexandre Burrows makes an amazing shot on his back while facing the net to put Vancouver up 2-0.. http://www.youtube.com/v/xEI_EQFpVS8?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata See original here: Alex Burrows scores on the seat of his pants 11/1/11Read Full Story

Boston Globe NHL roundup: League isn't chewing out Canucks' Alex Burrows Detroit Free Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks don't understand the big fuss about a little bite. Neither did the NHL. Vancouver forward Alex Burrows avoided a suspension in the Stanley Cup finals Thursday when the NHL decided it couldn't prove ... Bitegate not new to Danny Ainge Boston Herald Canuck avoids suspension for Game 2 The Seattle Times NHL clears Alex Burrows, lacks evidence of...Read Full Story

USA Today Bruins' Bergeron moving on CBC.ca (blog) Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron, right, tussles with Vancouver forward Alex Burrows, left, during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press Upon the conclusion of his media obligations at the University of British Columbia's Doug ... No suspension for Burrows Boston Globe Alex Burrows won't taste suspension for biting Boston Herald STANLEY CUP FINALS - Once bitten, series focus now on goalies San Francisco Chronicle...Read Full Story

Globe and Mail Canucks' Burrows burns Bruins in Game 2 FOXSports.com If Boston fans hated Alex Burrows after “The Bite,” they don't like him any better after he scored the overtime winner for the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2, putting the Bruins down 2-0 headed back to Beantown. Rogers Arena erupted 11 seconds into OT, ... Recchi says Bruins have to stay positive NHL.com Key facts and figures from Game 2 Fox News Canucks' 3-2 victory over Bruins is suddenly special Los Angeles Times New York...Read Full Story

Bruins coach Claude Julien is still unhappy with the Vancouver Canucks’ sportsmanship in the wake of Alex Burrows’ biting escapade in the Stanley Cup finals. Burrows appeared to bite the gloved right index finger of Boston forward Patrice Bergeron during a scuffle in Game 1. Vancouver forward Maxim Lapierre then taunted Bergeron about the incident in Game 2, pointing his finger near… See the original post: Julien rips Canucks for bite taunting (AP)Read Full Story

Globe and Mail Alex Burrows won't taste suspension for biting Boston Herald VANCOUVER — Through 19 postseason games, Alex Burrows is the Canucks' fourth-leading scorer with 14 points. As the third member of Vancouver's first line alongside Henrik and Daniel Sedin, the Canucks could ill afford to take the ice ... NHL roundup: League isn't chewing out Canucks' Alex Burrows Detroit Free Press Bruins say they're over bite in Game 1 of Stanley Cup finals STLtoday.com Canuck avoids suspension for...Read Full Story

USA Today Canucks happy Burrows avoids suspension for biting CBSSports.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks don't understand the big fuss about a little bite. Neither did the NHL. Vancouver forward Alex Burrows avoided a suspension in the Stanley Cup Finals Thursday when the NHL decided it couldn't prove ... Bite takes postgame top billing Press Herald Antagonists Abound in the Initial Plot Line New York Times NHL clears Alex Burrows, lacks evidence of intentional bite USA...Read Full Story

Everybody knew Alex Burrows was fast. Just not this fast. With the second-speediest overtime goal in NHL playoff and finals history, Vancouver’s bitingly talented forward moved the Canucks halfway to their first Stanley Cup title. Burrows circled the net and scored a stunning goal 11 seconds into overtime, and Vancouver took a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals with a 3-2 victory over the Boston… See more here: Canucks win on Burrows’ goal :11 into OT (AP)Read Full Story