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Stop the Booing: Marian Hossa Could Be Key to Red Wings' Success

 
It was only a matter of games, not time, until Red Wings fans got a chance to know the Marian Hossa that played in the Stanley Cup Finals just last June. Hossa was the best player on the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now Hossa is showing his skills and sniping ability against the Red Wings' foes.  Hearing fans boo him during the first few games truly hurt my pride as a Hockeytown rep. How could anyone boo the man that could lead the team in scoring and goals? Our hockey knowledge is better than that, Detroit! Michigan is the best hockey state in the country and home to some of the best American-born players in the world.  I will not even mention names!  Nothing was better than seeing Hossa shout out at the home crowd after his highlight reel goal against his former team. Hossa used his hockey lingo and gave the Detroit fans a good old-fashioned "___ you guys!"   Since then, Hossa has been the best player on the ice, even with Pavel ... (link)

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