Checking or Rubbing? Stars’ Modano Welcomes NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson to the Ice

BillJordaniv posted 3/21/2008 from www.bizofhockey.com [flag]

Mike Modano , the greatest American-born scorer in NHL history, introduced NASCAR star and driver of the 48 car Jimmie Johnson to a different kind of speed on Wednesday, putting the driver in pads and skates for a quick lesson in Hockey-101 at the Deja Blue Arena. As reported by Ken Sins , the two teamed up for a 20 minute session of puck handling and skating drills in a promotional event ... [link]

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