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Penguins' Crosby rules out games on upcoming trip

Found November 01, 2011 on Post-Gazette:
PLAYERS: Sidney Crosby
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins
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Asked about the amount of contact he has had in practice the past few weeks, Sidney Crosby smiled. "Uh, three hits?" he said, then laughed. At least the Penguins captain is keeping his spirits up as he continues to work his way back from a concussion that has kept him out of games since Jan. 5.
Original Story: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11305/...
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