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Sins of the Father?
On February 2 of this year, I was blessed by becoming a daddy for the first time.When my little boy was born, I was faced with a most interesting dilemma. No, name was already picked out. Yes, he...
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Mike Liut Was My Mailman
... And my mailman looked like Rocky Dennis. It's all about the mask.Back in 1930, my dawg Howie Morenz used goalie Clint Benedict's bare face as a shooter target. Benedict suffered major facial...
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Introducing the Great Vachons
Other than the Stastnys, or Wilson Phillips after the weight loss, I cannot, for the life of me, think of a better trio than the Great Vachons.Brothers Paul and Maurice (aka Mad Dog) were pro wrestling...
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Fuhr Facts - #1
Grant Fuhr had an assist on Wayne Gretzky's 50th goal of 1981-82 season on Dec. 30, 1981, vs. Philadelphia, as Gretzky reached 50 goals in a record 39 games.
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NHL Draft Spotlight - 1986
The 1986 NHL Entry Draft was, in many ways, a typical entry draft...One future Hall of Famer,Brian Leetch was selected at #9 by the New York Rangers.Some mild controversy arose when the Detroit Red...
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A Good Whine Goes with Crosby Cheese
Oh, before I forget... what's up with Sid the Little Kid's antics after Jason Smith's love tap the other day?I mean, watching Sidney throw a temper tantrum in the corner of Wachovia Center ice, was...
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Going to a Flyers Game? Leave Your Wallet at the Turnstile
We have all heard the joke a million times, "I had to mortgage my house for a beer at the Flyers game". Over the years I have become ambivalent to the fact that it cost a lot of money to take in a...
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Super Seven - Shoulder Patches
7. Pittsburgh PiratesYes, there was once a hockey team in the NHL called the Pittsburgh Pirates. They joined the league in 1925, and they were only in the league for 5 years. When the Great Depression...
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Will There Be Another Scott Stevens?
On Monday, when I watched Scott Stevens get inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame, I couldn't help but wonder if we'll ever see another one just like him.Bobby Orr is the greatest defenseman in hockey...
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Al MacInnis On Life After Hockey
Al MacInnis was recently inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and was asked by a reporter, what's in-store for him, now that he has accomplished everything as a hockey player...His response, "I'm the...
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Bobby Orr TV
Bobby Orr, the greatest defenseman who over lived, is featured in this YouTube video. For those who never had the benefit of seeing the great Bobby Orr play, enjoy this footage. I'm calling it Bobby...
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Hansons Come Home
There is no doubt that the Hanson Brothers are the greatest trio in the greatest hockey movie ever.We all still find ourselves repeating those same lines from the movie that was made 30 years ago and...
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Jason Smith Will Thud You
Some would say Jason Smith is one of the most underrated players in the NHL. The reason is mostly because he doesn’t show up on the score sheet too often, but the guy they call “Gator” makes up for...
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Hockey Night In Canada on Hockey Bloggers
The use of new media, specifically blogging, has been embraced by the NHL, perhaps more than any other professional sports league.In fact, Washington Capitals owner, Ted Leonsis predicts that hockey...
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Fuhr Facts #2
Grant Fuhr was asked why he played 36 holes of golf on an off day during the 1987 Stanley Cup Finals. His reply was, "Because there wasn't enough time to play 54".The man was as cool as the other side...
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The Roenick/Brenner Hybrid
If Jeremy Roenick and comedian David Brenner had a baby...-- TGOJ
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Can I Get Some Cesare on the Side?
The only person happier to hear about the Great Expansion of the NHL in ’67, other than the owners who knew they would get a couple million dollars thrown their way, was Cesare Maniago.Cesare could not...
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The Integrity of the NHL Points Standings
I have never been one to understand rewarding a point to a team that loses. I have also never agreed with using a skills competition to determine the winner of a team sport. However, the evil ruler of...
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Hockey's Glory Days
The best purchase I made on my recent trip to Toronto, other than a couple of pitchers of beer, was made in Chapters book store. It was called Hockey’s Glory Days (stories from the original six era)...
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No suspension for Georges Laraque
Not really too much to say about this one, let the video do the talking:Laraque hits Downie:0 gameshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xAEetam6HQJones hits Bergeron:2...
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Super Seven - Nicknames
This list includes only stars. There will be a later one just for enforcers. I tried for the most part to stay away from your standard nicknames (Red, Rocket, Flash, etc.)7. JovocopYou got to love a...
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It Wasn't Easy Being Cheesy
… But who could forget the crazy goalie with all the stitches on his mask?Born on December 7th, 1940 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Gerald Michael Cheevers would eventually become a hockey legend in...
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But I Want Roll Bars
The one thing I have noticed while looking for new hockey gloves recently is that Bauer has begun to phase out the classic roll bar look. They are bringing in this new futuristic look that looks more...
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No More Fighting: Say It Ain't So
I’m tired of the NHL trying to regulate/ban fighting.It’s sad that Don Sanderson died, but I do not think that the NHL should take into account what happens in another league.The NHL is full of...
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