tsn.ca - 11/4/2008
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Team Canada will have to find a new logo to display on its jersey for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Chris Rudge, the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, tells the Globe and Mail they will not be seeking an exemption to allow Canada's hockey teams to use the Maple Leaf logo which they ...
sharapovasthigh.blogspot.com - 11/12/2008
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Poorly Acquitted from the Thigh is influenced by
the Titletown USA nonsense ESPN did, and breaks down...
the crappiest sports cities around.
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Suck-city USA (and Canada)
slam.canoe.ca - 11/7/2008
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While officials debate what jersey Team Canada will
wear at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, it's clear...
that player loyalty to the Hockey Canada Maple Leaf logo in question runs deep.
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Players show loyalty to Hockey Canada
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NHL News From Around The League - Nov. 4th, 2008
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Buffalo's Ryan Miller recorded his second straight shutout last night as the Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-0. Miller made 24 saves in Jersey. On Saturday he made 29 saves to shut out the Washington Capitals. Miller leads all NHL goalies with a goals against average of 1.62 and is second in the league in save ...
No Logo For You
The Power Play —
Team Canada will have to find a new logo to wear at the 2010 Winter Olympics, which it should be pointed out are being held in Canada! Thanks for screwing over the host country IOC! Chris Rudge, the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, tells the Globe and Mail they will not be seeking an exemption to allow Canada's hockey teams to use the Maple Leaf logo which they have worn at the past three Winter Games. The International Olympic Committee forbids national sport federations from using logos on team uniforms at the Olympics. Rudge tells the newspaper that the IOC warned countries as far back as two years ago that it would begin enforcing ...
Afternoon Delight: Election Day
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Fanhouse has a profile on Jordan Schroeder of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who is a likely 1st round NHL Draft pick. Schroeder is quite small, but his skill is undeniable.
Team Canada is told that it cannot use the now familiar Hockey Canada logo. Kind of a shame, but a simple maple leaf will look good too.
The Winkler Flyers have reacquired Dayne Belfour, son of former NHL’er Ed Belfour.
The World of Junior Hockey has commitment news, an update on the World Junior A Challenge and the junior leagues weekly award winners. Chiasson is a very skilled player and will fit in well at ...
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