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Monthly Archives: April 2007

From Russia with Love – World Class Puck

26 April, 2007

Seeking Mel Kiper-free TV? Weary of all-baseball, all-the-time this spring? How about a bit of world class puck to supplement Versus’ NHL Playoff coverage? From USA Hockey: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Team USA’s games at the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship will be available to viewers on Pay-Per-View through the World Championship Sports [...]

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Off to Round 2: Bears 4, River Rats 2

26 April, 2007
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When Is a Loss Not a Loss?

25 April, 2007

This offseason should be one of great import for the Capitals, as its GM tries to assemble the pieces to solve the playoff puzzle. But no one doubts that the Capitals, in their current form, are not deserving of a playoff spot. For some teams that missed the playoffs, however, much has been — and [...]

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The Wear and Tear of Rink Repair

24 April, 2007

If your notion of a rink’s ice sheet being created involves little more than cooled flooring and a fella standing on it and flooding it with a garden hose, prepare yourself to be disabused of that. A modest celebration is taking place today in Rockville, Md.’s, Cabin John Regional Park, where this spring more than [...]

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Some Breathing Space: Bears 3, River Rats 1

24 April, 2007
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Change is Coming: 22 June 2007

23 April, 2007

Per the Washington Capitals: The Washington Capitals will unveil their new uniforms at a special Draft Day Party on Friday, June 22, held at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The event will be held in conjunction with the live broadcast on Versus of the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, which [...]

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That 'Other' Caps' Goalie Prospect

23 April, 2007

These days, London Knights’ Head Coach Dale Hunter isn’t much interested in hearing about the feats of Caps’ 2006 draft pick Michal Neuvirth. He’s getting an eyeful of them this postseason. Through two games in the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference Finals, Hunter’s Knights have scored a grand total of one goal against Neuvirth and [...]

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J'accuse, Hockey Outaouais!

23 April, 2007

The story of Jared Murray, an eight-year-old banned from Quebec-based league Hockey Outaouais, has made the rounds north of the border. Despite being the appropriate age for the league, Murray is “too big and too talented” according the league’s officials . . . and thus they banned him (which seems a bit extreme, non?). Yet [...]

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Calder Cup Bracket Update — 23 April 2007

23 April, 2007
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Bears Back in Control: Hershey 6, Albany 5

23 April, 2007

Who would have guessed that in a 6-5 game Alexandre Giroux would have been held off the scoresheet? Jacub Klepis, however, was not — he had three helpers tonight. Chris Bourque skated a +3 on the evening. The Bears, who now own a 2-1 lead in the series, overcame Albany’s 43-24 advantage in shots. Game [...]

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