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Thin Air: Welcome Back, NHL
Some hockey notes after the first day of the NHL regular season: – Well, that was fun. – Tommy Wingels got two goals last night, and nary a mention of his efforts. His second goal was quite nice. But he’s Tommy Wingels, so he won’t get the credit he deserves. Still, the Sharks got their…
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Beckford-Tseu Alaska Aces GW Jersey: Merry Christmas to Me
One of the great things about shopping for me on christmas is that you can’t go wrong with a jersey (unless it’s a Wings jersey, then forget it, you are dead to me). This one is a fine example of what works: Chris Beckford-Tseu Game Worn 2007-08 Alaska Aces First off, I don’t have any…
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West Coast Hockey Tour Monkey Wrench 1: Fresno Falcons Fold
My West Coast Hockey Tour has hit it’s first scheduling hiccup, as the Fresno Falcons, part of the ECHL, folded today due to financial issues. This is the second team to fold mid-season in the ECHL (the Augusta Lynx being the first of the season). Fans of the Falcons thought they could save the team…
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Finally, A Team I Like Wins!!!
After all the disappointment the hockey season, along with a few other sports this year, have brought, it’s about time someone I wanted to win a championship came through for me. The Cincinnati Cyclones beat the Las Vegas Wranglers 3-1 last night to win the ECHL Kelly Cup four games to two. The Cyclones are…
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Minor League Update
So, the Cup has been handed out, but there are still some championships being played out. The Cincinnati Cyclones are up 3 games to 2 against the Las Vegas Wranglers in the ECHL, and the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins are down 3 games to none to the Chicago Wolves in the AHL. After that, some…