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HOUSTON -- Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan rejoined the Houston Astros on Tuesday as an executive adviser. Scott Mayfield Islanders Jersey . Ryan worked as a special assistant to the general manager in Houston from 2004 until he became president of the Texas Rangers in 2008. He added CEO to his title with the Rangers in 2011 and remained in that position until he stepped down in October. Ryan will serve as an adviser to owner Jim Crane, general manager Jeff Luhnow and his son and president of business operations Reid Ryan. "Im very excited to be back with the Astros," the elder Ryan said in a statement. "Im happy to assist Jim, Jeff and Reid in any way I can. The Astros have a solid foundation with a strong farm system. I think the future is bright for Houston and Im looking forward to my involvement." The Astros have lost more than 100 games in each of the last three seasons, but their minor league system has been ranked among the best in baseball this off-season. Crane is glad to have Ryan back in Houston after his time with the Rangers. "We will use his experience, expertise and knowledge to improve the Astros in all areas," Crane said. "He will be an integral part of our management team. Nolan wants to be a part of our success moving forward." Ryan, who played for the Astros for nine seasons, is major league baseballs career strikeout leader and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1999. "Nolan Ryans experience and insights will help us on the baseball side -- both in terms of decision-making and in maximizing the productivity of our players," Luhnow said. "Im fortunate as a general manager to get advice and guidance from great former players and Astros -- Craig Biggio, Roger Clemens and now Nolan Ryan." Ryan won 324 games and set records for strikeouts (5,714) and no-hitters (seven) in a 27-year major league career. He signed with the Astros in 1980 and helped them to their first post-season appearance that year and back to the playoffs in 1981 and 1986. Reid Ryan joined the Astros last season and is looking forward to working with his father. "The opportunity to work with my father is very special," he said. "Hes had success in baseball on many levels and will be a great addition to our organization." The team said Nolan Ryan will join the team at spring training in the next few weeks. Billy Smith Islanders Jersey . One out away from finishing off an impressive shutout, they let a must-win game slip away. Brock Nelson Jersey . Thats the feeling that eight Canadian Football League teams are experiencing right now in advance of the expansion draft to stock the Ottawa Redblacks. http://www.islanderssale.com/authentic-adam-pelech-islanders-jersey/ . With the results, North America claimed 2.5 of the three available points, opening up a 17.5-12.5 lead in the overall standings. A total of 60 points are available, meaning the first team to 30.5 points will win the Continental Cup.New York, NY - Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec, Minnesota Wild goaltender Darcy Kuemper and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby have been selected as the NHLs top players for the first week of the 2014-15 campaign. Plekanec gained First Star honors by tying for the league lead with four goals and recording five points as the Canadiens finished 3-0-0 to begin the year. He tallied twice -- including the winner inside of a minute remaining -- in a season-commencing 4-3 win at Toronto, picked up his clubs lone shootout goal in a 2-1 win over the Capitals and added a score and assist in Montreals 4-3 shootout ddecision in Philadelphia. Thomas Hickey Jersey. . Kuemper received the Second Star after stopping all 46 pucks he faced over the first two games of the season, back-to-back shutout victories over the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota became the fifth team since 1943 to begin a season blanking opponents twice. Crosby earned the Third Star by recording back-to-back three-point performances to open the season, as the Penguins won both of their contests last week. In a 6-4 home win over Anaheim last Thursday, he totaled two goals and one assist, then reversed those numbers in a 5-2 road win against the Leafs on Saturday. ' ' '