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yourmomsaccount yourmomsaccount posted 3/24/2008 from melroserocks.blogspot.com [flag]
I'm really late on this but we're going to talk about it anyway so deal. Alex Ovechkin hit the 60 goal mark Friday night against the Atlanta Thrashers. It's a pretty big deal. AO is the first player to accomplish the feat since the 1996 season. Yeah, freaking 1996. If you had asked to me guess when the last time was a player hit the 60 mark I would of said 1934. It seems like we've been ... [link]

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Ovechkin Nets 60th

The Zoner posted 3/22/2008 from sports.espn.go.com

ATLANTA (AP) -- Alexander Ovechkin is scoring goals and having fun. With a playoff spot on the line, he gave the Washington Capitals exactly what they needed. Ovechkin became the NHL's first 60-goal scorer in 12 years by getting two Friday night in the Capitals' comeback 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
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The search for Hart The perils of picking the NHL's MVP

The Puck Stops Here found this 3/24/2008 on mirtle.blogspot.com

Two months ago, I ran a poll on the Hart Trophy which had close to 1,000 votes, the bulk of which (43%) were cast for Alex Ovechkin. Even with 15 candidates on the ballot, the players I figured were most likely to contend for the award at season's ...
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Ovechkin hits 60

Deadspin found this 3/24/2008 on mirtle.blogspot.com

It's been more than 12 years since anyone's turned the trick, but Alex Ovechkin potted two goals tonight to hit the 60-goal plateau for the first time in his career. more to come .
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Ovechkin, Toskala and Briere named NHL 'Three Stars' of the week

Japers' Rink found this 3/24/2008 on www.nhl.com

NEW YORK -- Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Vesa Toskala and Philadelphia Flyers center Daniel Briere have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending March 23. FIRST STAR -- ALEX OVECHKIN,...
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Vick's Co-Defendant Taylor Released from Prison

The Biz of Baseball :: Business of Sports ... found this 3/24/2008 on www.bizoffootball.com

One of former Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick’s co-defendants in his dogfighting case, Tony Taylor , was released from federal prison after just two months recently. Taylor’s cooperation with the government shortened his term, as reported by ...
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