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THN.com Blog: Hockeytown?

thehockeynews.com     May 19, 2008   1 related          

For almost 10 straight years, you didn't even have to look at the bottom of the summary for home games involving the Detroit Red Wings, because it always read: Attendance: 20,066. That the Red Wings – a universal pick to be a serious Stanley Cup contender – had almost 2,500 empty seats for their...                    

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Struggling Kings are no surprise

thehockeynews.com     May 19, 2008          

Anyone wondering why the L.A. Kings have never been a consistent winner need to look no further than AEG president Tim Leiweke. They have never placed a premium on wins over entertainment and the bottom line. Until they allow the hockey people to do their jobs they will never win. Over a year...                    

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thehockeynews.com: David Booth knocks Ian White into the boards and the Panthers mauled the Leafs 8-0. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images) thehockeynews.com

THN.com Blog: Red faces for the Blue and White

thehockeynews.com     May 19, 2008   20 related          

• That was one mother of an arse-whoopin’ the Florida Panthers put on the hapless Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night. Particularly entertaining were the few thousand fans that obviously skipped dinner and thus were able to stick around to the game’s end at Air Canada Centre and cheer on the...                    

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THN.com Blog: Mark Brian Leetch down for Hall in 2009

thehockeynews.com     May 19, 2008          

He’s easily one of the most talented and classiest defensemen of the past generation. I’m not willing to declare Leetch the best U.S.-born defenseman of all-time – the still active and ageless Chris Chelios gets my vote – but I am prepared to say Leetch is a shoo-in for an exceptionally strong...                    

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Mike Cammalleri's Fan Shootout answers

thehockeynews.com     May 19, 2008          

You had a breakout year. Do you think spending all of 2004-05 in Manchester helped? - Grady Froese, Chemainus, B.C. That year in general helped. The AHL was real competitive and I tried to improve my game while I was there. If you could pick two players, past or present, to play on a line with...                    

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Big Chief leads way

canoe.ca     May 19, 2008   26 related          

Forget fighting his brother, Bowman's got scoring punch -- 4 goals for 2-0 Spokane Spokane Chiefs left winger Drayson Bowman celebrates his goal with centre Mitch Wahl (14) during first period Memorial Cup action against the Belleville Bulls in Kitchener. Drayson Bowman wants to win the Memorial...                    

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Hastings Steps Aside; Littler Takes Over Lancers

oursportscentral.com     May 16, 2008          

United States Hockey League (USHL) • Discuss this story on the United States Hockey League message board... The Omaha Lancers announced today that Mike Hastings has relinquished his head coaching duties to assume the role of President/General Manager of the organization. The Lancers have hired...                    

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WINGS CORNER: Rookie is a strong Helm for 4th line

freep.com     May 11, 2008   11 related          

In the pre-salary cap era, the Red Wings won in the playoffs because their fourth line was stacked with players like Luc Robitaille and Igor Larionov, some of hockey's biggest luminaries. ... This spring, the Wings' fourth line largely has been anchored by Darren Helm, a...                    

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Hockeytown revival? Fans buzzing about new players; TV ratings up

freep.com     May 10, 2008   12 related          

Twelve months ago, the Red Wings had a talented young team and a declining fan base. TV ratings were down, and had been for years. Ticket sales were decreasing. Empty seats were everywhere. ... BY SHAWN WINDSOR • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • May 10, 2008 Twelve months ago,...                    

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Dallas writer: Detroit has earned 'Hockeytown' name

freep.com     May 7, 2008   172 related          

Detroit has been called plenty of names, mainly by late-night comedians, but the Red Wings have masterfully branded their city Hockeytown. ... When the Dallas Stars start their Western Conference Finals series in Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena on Thursday night, they’ll get...                    

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