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Howie Meeker

To a whole generation of fans, Howie Meeker was the squeaky voiced announcer on television who highlighted replays with his revolutionary telestrator. Almost as famous as the telestrator and magic pen were his "Howie-isms" such as "Golly Gee Whiz" and the often used adjective &qu...

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The US Election, Jim Neilson, Remembrance Day, Howie Meeker, Stories and more.

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HHOF Class of 2022?

The Hockey Hall of Fame has said that the class of 2020 will be properly honoured in 2021. In order to do that, there will be no class of 2021. Everything will be pushed back to 2022.The class of 2020 includes Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe, Marian Hossa, Doug Wilson, Kim St. Pierre, and Ken Holland.The...

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Hockey Trade Rumors From The Past: Wayne Gretzky, Cam Neely and Patrick Roy

The 2020 hockey book season is in full swing, even if the 2020-21 NHL season is not. I guess if we are forced to isolate during a global virus pandemic and can't watch hockey, reading about it is the next best thing.I have been fully enjoying two books in particular - Brian Burke's autobiography Bu...

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Those Were The Days: Wayne Gretzky

When 17 year old Wayne Gretzky arrived in Edmonton, he had promised his dad he would stay in school until he was 18.Only problem was the youngster was already playing professional hockey and his schedule was dictated by practice and travel time. And back in 1978 there was no such thing as online cla...

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The Canadian Division, Al Arbour, Stories and more.

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Calgary Canucks

There have been more than a few passing references to the "Calgary Canucks" these days. It seems the NHL's Calgary Flames off-season game plan is to fill roster holes by raiding the unrestricted free agents of their arch rival Vancouver Canucks.Of course that is highlighted by stealing MVP...

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NHL News, Ron Delorme, Zdeno Chara, Bertuzzi - Moore Incident, Stories and more.

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That Was Fun, But What's Next?

The rushed off-season following the Stanley Cup playoffs bubble promised to be the most fascinating period of business in NHL history since the lost lockout season of 2004-05. There is certainly a lot to unpack in virtually every market. It has been hard to keep up. But now that all the trades and a...

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Stanley Cup Champs, Answering Your Questions, Coaches Closet, Bobby Miller, and more.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Are 2020 Stanley Cup Champions

Congratulations go out to the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2020 Stanley Cup championship. It was arguably the most difficult championship in the storied history of the trophy. The Lightning truly endured and are worthy champions.Congratulations goes out to the NHL who pulled off this miraculo...

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New Sponsor, Coach’s Closet, The MLB, The NHL Playoffs, and more.

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Dennis Hextall

Dennis Hextall was the third member in a family that has produced four NHL players spanning three generations. Dennis and his brother Bryan Jr. played during in the 60's and 70's making reasonably big names for themselves. Father Bryan Sr. played with the New York Rangers for 11 seasons (1936-48) ea...

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Bob Nevin

Bob Nevin was a long time NHL right winger, playing in over 1100 career games. He was a fine two way forward who was noted for his gentlemanly play, picking up just 211 penalty minutes in his lengthy career. Nevin, a Toronto Maple Leaf prospect from the age of 13, played his junior hockey with the...

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The Toughest Job I Ever Had, Fake News, The Terry Fox Run, NHL Playoffs, and More.

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NHL Playoffs, Race Track Stories, Ron Turcotte, and More.

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Round Three

Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs are over and, just like that, round three is beginning. Talk about no rest for the wicked. I better get my picks in. Before we go on to my third round predictions, let's review how I'm faring in the first two rounds. And of course I suggest this because, if I ma...

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Maxim Canada Interview with Carmelia Ray, TV Commercial Stories, and More.

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Dale Hawerchuk, Blackjack in Vegas, The Meanest Team I Played For, and more.

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What It Is Like To Be A Vancouver Canucks Fan

It is never easy being a Vancouver Canucks fan, even on nights of what should be great celebration.Every franchise has it's share of disappointments. But for 50 years now the Vancouver Canucks have continually found ways to torment their loyal fan base unlike any other in all of pro sports.Friday ni...

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Dale Hawerchuk Dies At 57

57 years old is just far too young to die. Having recently celebrated my 46th birthday, this point seems to hit home more and more the older I get.57 is how old Dale Hawerchuk was. His death was announced today, August 18th, 2020. It was recently announced that the vicious stomach cancer he had been...

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Mike Green Retires

Offensive defenseman Mike Green appears to be retiring from the National Hockey League.Green was best known for being an offensive force with the fellow young guns Alexander Ovechkin, Alex Semin and Nicklas Backstrom with the Washington Capitals from 2005 through 2015. He moved on to play a more un...

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The NHL Playoffs, The Magic of Cocoa Butter, Stories and more.

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Tampa Bay Outlasts Columbus in Historic Five Overtime Game

Brayden Point scored 10:27 into the fifth overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday in the fourth-longest game in Stanley Cup playoff history. Point mercifully ended the game by beating Joonas Korpisalo after the goaltender made an NHL-record 85 saves.At t...

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Pucks On The 'Net

New York Rangers Win Draft LotteryThe New York Rangers won the rights to the first overall draft pick this off season, courtesy of the wacky draft lottery. The Rangers will most assuredly select Alexis Lafreniere with that pick. He is the clear cut best prospect in a deep draft. I don't pretend to k...

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NHL Playoffs, The Police, Mississauga IceDogs, Stories and more.

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Hap Holmes

Hockey Hall of Famer Harry "Hap" Holmes played only 103 NHL games, but enjoyed a 15 year career with...

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Roy Rickey

Roy Rickey was the only member of the 1917 Stanley Cup champion Seattle Metropolitans who never did...

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NHL Playoffs, New Sponsor, Dale Hawerchuk, Stories and more.

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Our Canadian Ways, Coach’s Closet, The NHL Awards, and more.

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