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By The Numbers - 1,000 Points
December 01, 2008 by
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Congratulations to Keith Tkachuk of the St. Louis Blues who nothced his 1,000th career point against the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday night. The Blues won the game 4-2, but it was Tkachuk who tied the game 2-2 late in the second period with the 12th goal of the season to reach the 1,000 point ...
Scores & Schedule
December 01, 2008 by
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NHL Scores - Nov. 30/08 Panthers 4 @ Rangers 0 Blues 4 @ Thrashers 2 Oilers 3 @ Stars 4 Ducks 4 @ Hurricanes 1 NHL Schedule and Predictions - Dec. 1/08 Home team in ALL CAPS SABRES over Predators - 7pm Canucks over BLUE JACKETS - 7pm RED WINGS over Ducks - 730pm WILD over Avalanche...
This Day In Hockey History - December 1st Edition
December 01, 2008 by
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December 1st... 1938 - Boston's rookie goalie Frankie Brimsek played his first NHL game. He lost 2-0 to the Canadiens (with rookie Claude Bourque getting his first career shutout), but went on to record 6 shutouts in his next 7 games, to earn the nickname "Mr. Zero"....
Notable Quotable of the Day
December 01, 2008 by
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"I've played a long time, and this just means I'm just getting older." - St. Louis Blues veteran Keith Tkachuk on what reaching the 1,000 point plateau on Sunday night against the Atlanta Thrashers means to him.
Jennifer Leaf Hewitt
November 29, 2008 by
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It looks as if Leaf Nation can add a very famous and beautiful fan to it's ranks. Which is a big difference from their usual mouth breathing, band wagon jumping fans who only hang Leaf flags out of the windows of their Honda Civics when they're winning. Celebrity gossip website...
Barenaked Hockey Theme
November 28, 2008 by
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The Hockey Theme, which used to have a home on Hockey Night in Canada but is now on TSN has received a remake courtesy of some ladies. Some Barenaked Ladies. No this isn't a post about nude women making beautiful music. That's a different type of website. This is instead about...
This Day In Hockey History - November 28th Edition
November 28, 2008 by
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November 28th... 1957 - Gordie Howe picked up an assist during Detroit's 3-3 tie against Toronto to become the NHL's all time assist leader, with #409 of his career. He broke the record set by Montreal's Elmer Lach. 1963 - Montreal rookie Yvan Cournoyer scored the first...
Fin Gets Around
November 28, 2008 by
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It looks like somebody forgot to feed Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin, as during Tuesday night's game he got hungry and tried to devour actress Anne Heche. Sources say a crisis was diverted when Fin's handlers got his attention with some fish.This isn't the first incident...
Notable Quotable of the Day
November 28, 2008 by
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"I am really excited that Brian is able to get this straightened out, if it is true." - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Ron Wilson on reports that Brian Burke has officially become the new President and GM of the Leafs after weeks of speculation.
One Year Anniversary!
November 27, 2008 by
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It's official! The Power Play has turned one year old! What started out back on November 27th, 2007 with me reading a sports blog and thinking, "Hell, I can do that" has turned into a worldwide phenomenon. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. It's been a fun ride...
Top 10 Own Goals
November 25, 2008 by
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Ryan O'Byrne's stint in Montreal hasn't been a good one. First there was that whole purse stealing incident in Tampa Bay back in February. And then of course there was his infamous own goal brain fart from last night. Well cheer up Ryan, as you're not the only one...
Swedish Jr. Meatballs
November 25, 2008 by
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We're officially just a little over a month away from the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championships getting started in Ottawa, which after stuffing my face on Christmas is my favourite holiday ritual. As we inch closer to the festivities getting underway in the nation's capital...
Habs Get O'Byrned
November 25, 2008 by
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I'm still feeling nauseous after the horrific Ryan O'Byrne incident from Monday night's Habs game against the Islanders. I've even downed a whole bottle of Pepto Bismol (the champagne of diarrhea medication) trying to make myself feel better. For those who missed it...
Notable Quotable of the Day
November 25, 2008 by
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"Sometimes you wonder along the way if it's ever going to come. You're working hard, and you're getting chances. It's a great feeling. It motivates you to work even harder."- The man with the greatest name in hockey, Cal Clutterbuck, on scoring the first...
Scores & Schedule
November 25, 2008 by
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NHL Scores - Nov. 24/08 Coyotes 1 @ Rangers 4 Stars 3 @ Flyers 4 Hurricanes 2 @ Panthers 3 Islanders 4 @ Canadiens 3 (SO) Capitals 3 @ Wild 4 Red Wings 2 @ Canucks 3 (OT) Avalanche 1 @ Ducks 4 NHL Schedule - Nov. 25/08 Home team in ALL CAPS PREDATORS over Blues - 7pm Thrashers over...
This Day In Hockey History - November 24th Edition
November 25, 2008 by
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November 25th... 1981 - Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to get eight career hat tricks before age 21, when he scored four times (and added an assist) in an 11-4 win over the visiting L.A. Kings. 1983 - Detroit Red Wings beat Pittsburgh 5-2 before...
Lucic Wusses Out
November 24, 2008 by
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During Saturday night's Bruins/Canadiens game, Habs tough guy Georges Laraque wanted himself a piece of Milan Lucic. Correction, he didn't just want a piece, he wanted every last bit of him. The reason is because during a game a few weeks ago, Milan Lucic got into a fight with...
Third Jersey Round Up
November 24, 2008 by
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Over the weekend while I was busy sobbing like a baby during the Patrick Roy ceremony, and while you were busy searching Craigslist for local hook-ups, a whole slew of NHL teams released their third jerseys. I'm really not thrilled with the fact that they're mostly all black...
Celebrating No. 33
November 24, 2008 by
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As a young hockey fan, it was Patrick Roy who was my childhood hero. The way he led the Habs with his intensity, his drive, his passion, were all things I admired so much about him. He even meant so much to me that in Grade Eight when it came time for our Confirmation ceremony (where Catholics ...
Scores & Schedule
November 24, 2008 by
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NHL Scores - Nov. 23/08 Predators 5 @ Hurricanes 2 Devils 7 @ Lightning 3 NHL Schedule and Predictions - Nov. 24/08 Home team in ALL CAPS RANGERS over Coyotes - 7pm FLYERS over Stars - 7pm CANADIENS over Islanders - 730pm Hurricanes over PANTHERS - 730pm WILD over Capitals - 8pm Red...
This Day In Hockey History - November 24th Edition
November 24, 2008 by
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November 24th... 1990 - Edmonton's Mark Messier became the 30th player in NHL history to record 600 career assists in the Oilers' 4-1 win at Toronto. 1991 - NY Islanders' Al Arbour became the second man in NHL history to coach 1,300 career games (including playoffs), in...
Notable Quotable of the Day
November 24, 2008 by
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"I may have left without probably saying goodbye the way I would have like to, but I've always cherished my great memories from my time in Montreal. I remember those nights when we made the walls of the Forum tremble as we lit up Montreal. Tonight, I've come home."...
Patrick Roy Week: Top 10 Moments As A Hab
November 24, 2008 by
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The Montreal Canadiens will be honouring one of their legends prior to tonight's game against the Boston Bruins, as Patrick Roy's No. 33 will take its place in the Bell Centre rafters. To pay tribute to one of the greatest goalies the game has ever seen, all this week will...
Patrick Roy Week: The Wink
November 21, 2008 by
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The Montreal Canadiens will be honouring one of their legends prior to Saturday night's game against the Boston Bruins, as Patrick Roy's No. 33 will take its place in the Bell Centre rafters. To pay tribute to one of the greatest goalies the game has ever seen, all this week...
Scores & Schedule
November 21, 2008 by
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NHL Scores - Nov. 20/08 Panthers 1 @ Devils 3 Penguins 3 @ Thrashers 2 Canadiens 3 @ Senators 2 (SO) Canucks 3 @ Wild 2 Blackhawks 6 @ Stars 3 Flames 1 @ Avalanche 0 Red Wings 4 @ Oilers 3 Capitals 2 @ Kings 5 NHL Schedule and Predictions - Nov. 21/08 Home team in ALL CAPS BRUINS...
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