Monthly Archives: January 2012

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In yesterday’s All Star Game, the game MVP Marian Gaborik was able to beat real life teammate Henrik Lundqvist in the early going, thanks to some excellent passing by Pavel Datsyuk. The real fun was afterwards, when he echoed Artem … Continue reading →

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Sunday featured a strange confluence of events. We had the NFL Pro Bowl and the NHL All Star Game all in one shot. They both had the same intention: gathering the players who excelled on the field or ice during … Continue reading →

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In an interesting development in the Sidney Crosby injury saga, agent Pat Brisson has released a statement confirming that the Pittsburgh Penguins all-star has more than post-concussion syndrome — he has a neck injury. Crosby has been sidelined since December … Continue reading →

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In the NHL skills competition tonight, Patrick Kane reminded me that he is exciting to watch in a shootout, and infuriating if you are his opponentL And as though he recognized that the shootout was the NHL’s version of a … Continue reading →

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After some tough decisions, the rosters are finally set and it’s time for some all-star action from Ottawa. Team Chara was given the first pick, while Team Alfredsson went second; so, let’s see what we can expect when they hit … Continue reading →

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Whether it’s a skate to the neck or a devastating forearm to the forehead, wherever Richard Zednik and danger are, quality video is sure to follow. The Weather Channel posted this video of an ice rink in Slovakia collapsing under … Continue reading →

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The NHL, save for one game, is on hiatus. Well, there are several players who were chosen to participate in the All Star Game, and they will spend the weekend in Ottawa. There is the skills competition, the draft, and … Continue reading →

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Game to Watch St. Louis Blues (29-12-6) at Detroit Red Wings (32-15-1) C’mon folks, was there any other option for tonight? The Red Wings are in hot pursuit of the league record for consecutive home victories and have no plans … Continue reading →

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The Florida Panthers prepare their prospects for playing in front of half empty arenas by having their affiliate in San Antonio. But the Rampage are doing their darnedest to draw fans to the games. Even if those fans have 4 … Continue reading →

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It’s a tough day for the Big Ten conference, having lost legendary college football coach Joe Paterno to lung cancer.  I am in no mood to discuss his tarnished legacy over the recent allegations affecting the University, especially on a … Continue reading →

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