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Sidney Crosby Returns To The Ice

Found January 13, 2012 on Puck Drunk Love: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Sidney Crosby
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins,  Boston Bruins,  St. Louis Blues
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If you're new around here you might think all I write about is the Pittsburgh Penguins. As a fan of the St. Louis Blues, I assure you this is not the case. The Penguins have just presented several noteworthy stories over the past week or two with a ton of injuries, incorrect diagnoses and now the return of Sidney Crosby to the ice.  Crosby skated for the first time in over a month, joining his teammates during their practice on Friday. His teammates welcomed him back with a fitting tribute by all wearing "C"s on their sweaters to honor their captain. Crosby wasn't a participant in the team's practice but did work on his passing with an assistant coach while also doing some individual work after the bulk of his team had left the ice.  Whether you're a fan of the Penguins or not you have to admit that the league is better off when Sidney Crosby is healthy. Like it or not, Crosby is the face of the league and his regular presence on the ice benefits all ...
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