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Jamie Fitz

Jamie Fitz

Web Site: About.com Hockey

Claimed Blog: About.com Hockey

BallHype Member since May 7, 2009

Olympic Versus NHL Hockey
proicehockey.about.com - 37 hours ago
Olympic Versus NHL Hockey
— proicehockey.about.com — Don't assume the Olympic teams will be playing by NHL rules when they gather in Vancouver. There... are several crucial differences between the Olympic and NHL games. For starters, it's a different shootout, and it could be used to decide the gold medal game. Icing isn't the same either. ... (more) Olympic Versus NHL Hockey

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proicehockey.about.com - 7 days ago
Your Team Canada Picks
— proicehockey.about.com — Two weeks since we asked you to step into Steve Yzerman's shoes and name Canada's Olympic roster... . Plenty of readers have taken up the challenge. (If you haven't yet, here's your chance .) So it's time to review the results so far. We'll keep compiling your suggestions, and do another ... (more) Your Team Canada Picks

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proicehockey.about.com - 11 days ago
The Floundering Youth Movement
— proicehockey.about.com — In sending Nikita Filatov back to Russia , the Columbus Blue Jackets have conceded that their 18-year-old... hotshot isn't ready for the NHL. The Phoenix Coyotes reached a simlar conclusion with Kyle Turris a few weeks ago, shipping last year's heralded rookie to the American Hockey League.  ... (more) The Floundering Youth Movement

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proicehockey.about.com - 13 days ago
Upset of the Decade
— proicehockey.about.com — They Shamed Their Country - Front page headline in Sweden, Feb. 21, 2002. The accompanying article included... photos of every player on the Olympic hockey team, identified by name and NHL salary. A great upset requires more than an unlikely winner and a shocked loser. The truly historic ... (more) Upset of the Decade

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Team of the Decade
proicehockey.about.com - 18 days ago
Team of the Decade
— proicehockey.about.com — The Red Wings are the obvious choice, and with good reason. In a funny way, the frequency... of disappointment in Detroit is a sure sign of how good this team has been. The Wings have been on the wrong end of some huge playoff upsets. Their recent opening-round flops include 2001 (to Los ... (more) Team of the Decade

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Youth vs. Experience: The Updated Team USA Roster
proicehockey.about.com - 21 days ago
Youth vs. Experience: The Updated Team USA Roster
— proicehockey.about.com — Until now, Ryan Malone was outside looking in. But 10 goals in 15 games cannot be ignored,... so he's the latest addition to our projected Team USA men's Olympic roster . Now that he's healthy and playing again, Joe Pavelski also makes the cut. Meanwhile, Mike Komisarek has played his ... (more) Youth vs. Experience: The Updated Team USA Roster

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Updated Team Canada Olympic Roster
proicehockey.about.com - 23 days ago
Updated Team Canada Olympic Roster
— proicehockey.about.com — Based on early returns from this NHL season, we've revisited our projected Team Canada men's Olympic roster... . Among the latest changes: welcome aboard, Martin St. Louis (pictured) and Patrick Marleau. Simon Gagne's surgery puts an end to his chances, and Vincent Lecavalier has played his ... (more) Updated Team Canada Olympic Roster

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The Campaign for Slower Hockey
proicehockey.about.com - 27 days ago
The Campaign for Slower Hockey
— proicehockey.about.com — I never thought I'd be arguing this, but maybe it's time to put some legal interference into... the rulebook. - Elliotte Friedman, CBC.ca "There are more high-impact collisions due to a faster game... collisions in the NHL have never been this huge." - Pierre McGuire, TSN.ca It's been ... (more) The Campaign for Slower Hockey

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October Trends Can Set the Tone for an NHL Season
proicehockey.about.com - 29 days ago
October Trends Can Set the Tone for an NHL Season
— proicehockey.about.com — It's tempting to dismiss October as the NHL's silly season, a time of unlikely trends that can't... possibly continue. Consider the head-scratching results from the month just ended: Colorado ruling the Western Conference, while Detroit muddles along in 10th place. Avs goaltender Craig ... (more) October Trends Can Set the Tone for an NHL Season

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proicehockey.about.com - 10/28/2009
A Pair of Pandemics for the NHL
— proicehockey.about.com — When all is said and done, which fast-spreading affliction will take down more NHL players this year,... swine flu or scrambled brains? Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ladislav Smid has been playing with the H1N1 flu virus, commonly known as swine flu. Faceoff.com Avalanche coach Joe Sacco ... (more) A Pair of Pandemics for the NHL

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The Olympic Hockey Photo Gallery
proicehockey.about.com - 10/26/2009
The Olympic Hockey Photo Gallery
— proicehockey.about.com — From the days of the outdoor game, to the British upset of 1936, the last triumph of... the Soviet dynasty, the first women's champs, up to the NHL's Olympic era, here's a few classic images of Olympic ice hockey . More Olympic Hockey: Olympic Hockey History : All-time medal winners, ... (more) The Olympic Hockey Photo Gallery

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proicehockey.about.com - 10/21/2009
NHL Free Agent Busts: The Early Edition
— proicehockey.about.com — Is it too early to judge last summer's NHL free agent signings ? Yes it is. On... the other hand, none of the new fat cats said anything about taking October off. They're taking the money, so they can also take the flak. Until they prove otherwise, these five guys are a waste of cash:  ... (more) NHL Free Agent Busts: The Early Edition

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proicehockey.about.com - 10/19/2009
A Different Kind of Franchise Failure in Toronto
— proicehockey.about.com — Canadian sportswriters have written plenty about the NHL's "terminally ailing U.S. franchises" and how bad they are... for business. What about the terminally ailing Toronto Maple Leafs? The Leafs, a flagship franchise of the NHL, are a huge success as a business, but a perpetual ... (more) A Different Kind of Franchise Failure in Toronto

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The Evolution of Hockey Stats
proicehockey.about.com - 10/15/2009
The Evolution of Hockey Stats
— proicehockey.about.com — With a few exceptions, mainstream hockey reporters no longer dismiss the Internet as a wasteland of inarticulate... fanboy rants and lame trade rumors. There's a growing acceptance of hockey blogs as... (more) The Evolution of Hockey Stats

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Hockey's Greatest Rivalry?
proicehockey.about.com - 10/13/2009
Hockey's Greatest Rivalry?
— proicehockey.about.com — They'll never escape the long shadow of the NHL, and they'll never make much money. But the... best women's hockey players in the world might have the game's fiercest rivalry. The Canadian... (more) Hockey's Greatest Rivalry?

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