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ST. Jusuf Nurkic Blazers Jersey . PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild defenceman Keith Ballard was hospitalized Tuesday night following a hit into the boards by New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin.The Wild announced Ballard was conscious while he was taken to Regions Hospital for evaluation and observation.Coach Mike Yeo said after the Wilds 5-4 victory that he had no further update on Ballards condition.Ballard passed the puck at mid-ice midway through the second period and tried to turn away as Martin charged toward him at a straight-ahead angle. Martins forearm was raised for contact, and Ballard was slammed into the glass partition separating the benches above the wall.Pinned awkwardly, Ballard fell, and his head bounced hard on the ice. At one point, he appeared to be convulsing back and forth as medics hustled out a stretcher, just a few feet in front of concerned players and coaches on the Wild bench.But Ballard was able to get up after a few minutes and walk slowly to the locker room with assistance. Defenceman Nate Prosser said he believed Ballards face hit the dasher board because he saw blood on it. Ballard had cuts on his face.All I can do is really pray for him right now, and hopefully hes feeling all right, Prosser said.Prosser was yelling at the Islanders bench after the hit. Speaking to reporters in the locker room after the game, Prosser had to stop to compose himself a couple of times.Thats something we never want to see in this sport, Prosser said.Wild forward Thomas Vanek, who spent part of last season with the Islanders, said he doesnt believe Martin intended any malice. He did, however, call the move a dumb decision by Martin.I was actually on the forecheck, and the next thing I know he was in a lot of pain, obviously. Its something I dont wish upon anyone, Vanek said, adding: It was sickening, but we took the emotions the right way and deserved to win.Martin was unavailable for comment. Islanders coach Jack Capuano came to his defence.Its tough for Matty. Obviously, hes not that type of player. I didnt see it on the video from the bench. It looked like he may have turned at the last minute, Capuano said, adding: Just hoping that hes OK.The Wild had a Wednesday morning flight scheduled for San Jose, where they will play on Thursday night.Hopefully Keith is well, and well move on and have him back as soon as possible, captain Mikko Koivu said. Jusuf Nurkic Jersey .Brazil midfielder Ricardo Goulart scored the winner in the 50th minute to give the defending champion a four-point advantage in the standings over second-place Sao Paulo, which beat rival Palmeiras 2-0. Clyde Drexler Blazers Jersey . Its the games against the leagues struggling franchises that have proved to be an issue.BERLIN - Canadas mens long-track speedskating pursuit team qualified for the Winter Olympics on Saturday, placing eighth in a World Cup event. Mathieu Giroux of Pointe-aux-Trembles, Que, Torontos Jordan Belchos and Reginas Lucas Makowsky finished in three minutes 46.80 seconds in the six-lap event. Makowsky and Giroux were on the winning team in Vancouver in 2010. "Today was a success for our Team Pursuit team as Jordan Belchos, Mathieu Giroux and Lucas Makowski stepped up under pressure and secured an Olympic spot for Canada in Sochi — proving that no matter which three of the four of us skate a Team Pursuit race, we all have what it takes to get the job done," said Denny Morrison, from Fort St. John, B.C., a substitute on the team. The Netherlands (3:41.46) took gold, followed by South Korea (3:41.92) and Poland (3:43.81). Canada earned a quota spot for Sochi with the result. Canadas womens team has already qualified for the Sochi Olympics, but will still race on Sunday. Winnipegs Brittany Schussler of Winnipeg, Ottawas Ivanie Blondin and Reginas Kali Christ are expected to race for Canada. Schussler trails fellow Canadian Christine Nesbitt of London, Ont., in all-time World Cup team pursuit medals — 17 to 14. Nesbitt has opted to continue training in Calgary. "Sundays race will determine how they are seeded," said Sean Ireland, Speed Skating Canadas long-track program director. "The individuals whoo will comprise the pursuit teams at the Games will be determined after the Olympic trials. Brandon Roy Blazers Jersey. In singles competition, South Koreas Mo Tae-bum beat Dutchman Michel Mulder by 0.02 to win the mens 1,000 metres in 1:9.50. American Shani Davis, who previously won all three of the seasons races, was third — 0.09 seconds behind — though he maintains a commanding lead in the standings. William Dutton of Humboldt, Sask., was 15th and Morrison placed 20th. In womens competition, Olga Fatkulina of Russia took advantage of Olympic champion Lee Sang-hwas absence to win her first World Cup speedskating sprint of the season. Lee, who had won the seasons previous seven races over 500 metres, withdrew with a knee problem and Fatkulina claimed the victory in 37.92 seconds, ahead of Chinas Wang Beixing by 0.04 seconds. Heather Richardson of the United States was third, 0.08 behind, in the final World Cup meet before the Olympic Games in Sochi. Olympic silver medallist Jenny Wolf of Germany struggled with a painful ankle after crashing on Friday and had to be content with fourth. Ireen Wust of the Netherlands won the womens 1,500 for her second win of the season. Wust clocked 1:55.33 to beat Polands Katarzyna Bachleda-Curus by 0.60 seconds and compatriot Lotte van Beek by 0.95. Schussler was 11th in A 1500m while Calgarys Kaylin Irvine finished 18th in A 500m. Marsha Hudey, also of Regina, was eighth in the B 500m. ' ' '