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Light at the End of the Tunnel? NHL Lockout
So what is the latest? Well, more talks, some minor progress, but same result. More cancelled games, more players in Europe, and no hockey in Canada. However, as much as I...
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Grant’s Rants: NFL Replacement Refs – Bad or Biased?
It appears that enough is finally enough in the NFL. Replacement officials have officially be handing their walking papers, and the world of American football should soon be back to status...
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Crosby, Staals, Nash, or Young: Team Canada in 2014
The Summer Olympics have ended and as hockey fans we are now over two years removed from Vancouver 2010 and the “Golden Goal”. It is also less than two years away...
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Beer League Chronicles: How one Broken Stick changed my Outlook on the New faces of the NHL
My summer men’s league team is currently in the playoffs. And we have found our way into the semi-finals. Thank you, thank you, I know it’s exciting, but hold the applause...
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Can the NHL Expect to Cash-in on this Year’s Stanley Cup?
Last year’s Stanley Cup had the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks in a thrilling seven-game series. It also saw some of the highest television ratings of all-time for a Stanley...
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England Took on the World in Friendly Soccer Match for UNICEF
Soccer Aid is a charity event that was started in 2006 and has raised over $6.5 million for UNICEF over that time. The event is held every two years and is...
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Forget Hartnell Down… How About Giroux Out!
With what has been a bizarre playoffs so far in regards to player safety and the controversial manner of discipline, now sees its leading scorer join the list of offenders. Claude...
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Can Life Possibly Be Any Sweeter in Phoenix Right Now?
The Phoenix Coyotes have done the impossible! They have knocked off the heavily favoured Nashville Predators, and now find themselves in the Conference Championships for the first time in history! Led...
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The Phoenix Coyotes: A Conflict of Interest?
Who would have thought it would have taken 16 years for the Phoenix Coyotes to win their first playoff series in franchise history? Founded as a team in 1996 after relocating...
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Can We Just Give the Stanley Cup to Los Angeles Now?
Cinderella story? I don’t think so! The Los Angeles Kings have knocked off the number one seed, and are one game away from knocking off the number two seed in typical...
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NHL Playoffs Second Round Predictions
So who’s ready for round two? After one of the most thrilling, controversial, and unpredictable first rounds in recent memory, how can you not be excited for the second round? And...
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Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen in the NHL!
How can you not love playoff hockey? So far this year we’ve seen; big hits, upsets, fights, goaltender duels, goaltender blow-ups, questionable reffing, and lots of controversy. We’ve also seen records...
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Hartnell Down!
For those that don’t know what James Duthie was sheepishly “rapping” during the second intermission of the Pens/Flyers game on Sunday, or what the announcers are referring to every time Scott...
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The Offenders: NHLers in Hot Water
Here is the master list of players involved in infractions, and the sentences imposed on them. We have only played one week in the first round of the playoffs, and have...
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The Body Count Continues to Roll in as Torres is Suspended Indefinitely!
And the cannon sounds again, as latest victim Marion Hossa is removed from the ice on a stretcher. All around the league superstars are dropping like flies, and surprise, surprise, it...
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Old Time Hockey or Excessive Brutality?
Wow… when is the last time we’ve seen this kind of physical intensity in the playoffs? Detroit vs. Colorado in the late 90’s? The Broad Street Bullies in the late 70’s?...
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Stunned! -Stanley Cup Favorites Lose Game One
“Stunned!” This was the reaction of the hockey world as they watched both of the Stanley Cup favorites lose their opening games. Pittsburgh, who is a 4-1 favorite to win the...
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NHL Playoffs First Round Predictions
Eastern Conference #1 New York Rangers vs. #8 Ottawa Senators Believe it or not, Ottawa won the season series 3-1, and stands a better chance than most people think. That being...
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NHL Final Analysis Central and Pacific Divisions
Central Division Team: St. Louis Blues Current Position: 1st Probable Finish: 1st Possible Finish: 1st-2nd Current Status: Fighting for Presidents Trophy, playoff bound Possible First Round Opponents: Dallas, Los Angeles, San...
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NHL Final Analysis: Northeast and Northwest Divisions
Northeast Division Team: Boston Bruins Current Position: 2nd Probable Finish: 2nd Possible Finish: 2nd, 6th-7th Current Status: Playoff bound Possible First Round Opponents: Washington, Buffalo, Ottawa Probable Playoff Finish: Semi Finals...












