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Winter Classic Wrap-up
There is so much that can be said about this game, but for me, it was the perfect way to spend the start of the new year. If 2008 turns out to be half as good as that hockey game was, it is going to be a great year. I bet the Buffalo fans don’t…
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Winter Classic Part 6: Shootout!!!!
Folks, we have us a shootout!!! No Zamboni action, just a little squeege action, so here we go. The only thing happening fast in this game. Kotalik: Goal!!!! Christensen: No!!! Miller gets a leg in there. Connoley: No! Conklin makes the save. Letang: Goal!!!! Backhand and roofs it. He almost loses the thing, but a…
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Winter Classic Part 5: Free Hockey!!!!
Folks, we are going to overtime. And this is what we in Tapelegland call “Free Hockey.” Why? My first live NHL game didn’t happen for a while. Sadly, money on being on the road for six years on tour didn’t allow me much opportunity. The first one was a tilt between the two bottom dwelling…
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Winter Classic Part 4
Third Period It was mentioned that the Penguins may be putting Vaseline on their sticks. Huh????? Sam Roberts is going to be playing during the intermission. Who? But if I were at the game, I would be running around the concourse, trying to keep my feet warm. Third song is being shown on the CBC.…
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Winter Classic Part 3
Second Period Back to the game… The CBC showed the pile of skate guards the players were using for the long walks between the rink and the dressing rooms. Ar we going to see those up for auction on NHL.com? Buffalo GOALLLLL!!!!!!! It looked like a Sabres powerplay, with the Penguins standing around watching the…