cbc.ca - 6/10/2008
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Calgary Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf, gaining notices on and off the ice, has expanded his presence to the gaming world. Phaneuf will be on the cover and act as a spokerperson for NHL 09 , game maker Electronic Arts announced on Monday. Phaneuf is one of three nominees for the James Norris Trophy as top defenceman in the NHL, to be announced at the NHL Awards in Toronto on Thursday night ...
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Cuthbert’s Latest Flame to be EA’s NHL Cover Boy
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
As long as hockey is still sort-of on the minds of the sporting public (thanks to some spectacular Stanley Cup games between the Pens & Red Wings), EA Sports figured the time was right to announce the cover boy for their upcoming “NHL 09″ game. And the winner is: Calgary Flames defenseman ...
My week just keeps getting better
In The Cheap Seats —
I’ve got quite a happy string going. Crawford gets canned. Branko Radihoweveryouspellit is heading to Siberia. And now comes the great news that when we play the Flames, I won’t have to suffer through Roger Millions’ blathering. It’s been a good week - almost good enough to help me forget about this.
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