THE GREAT FREEZE IS UPON US! Of Winter Classics and Dominos....
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I honestly and truthfully wanted to thank all of you for all the well wishes to Burt the Dog. I twittered yesterday that I had to take him to the vet yesterday afternoon. We are taking him to get an ultrasound today to see if he has prostate cancer. It was a tough night around here but some your encouraging emails, twitters and facebook messages were shared with Mrs Ek. and our two kids. We are keeping it positive and hoping for the best! It still could be nothing, or early and treatable. Burt is only 7 so positive thoughts....and thanks a ton for your kindness. Now to my morning blog.... Yes, I promised a bunch of readers that I ...
NHL.com posts Winter Classic II 'FAQ'
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The NHL's Winter Classic II page now includes a slate of answers to frequently-asked questions from those attending the New Year's Day game at Wrigley Field, including a few gems: December 20, NHL.com: What is the alcoholic beverage policy for...
NHL to hold street festival before Winter Classic II
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The NHL will hold a sort of "block party" before the Winter Classic II; December 22, NHL.com : The National Hockey League's transformation of Wrigley Field for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic™ 2009 will extend to the area outside the historic venue, it was announced today. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, the corner of West Waveland and North Clark Streets will become NHL Winter Classic™ Spectator Plaza, a free outdoor hockey and entertainment fan festival, in celebration of the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic New Year's Day outdoor game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley. Weather ...
The ice and the ice-maker
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NHL Facilities manager Dan Craig conducted a conference call with the media on Monday afternoon, and here's the presser thereof: December 29, NHLMedia.com : SCHUYLER BAEHMAN: Good afternoon, everyone. This is Schuyler Baehman of the NHL's communication's department. Hope everybody is well. With us today is Dan Craig. He's the NHL's facility operations manager, more commonly known as the league's ice guru. We're here at Wrigley Field today for the final stages of preparation for the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009 between the Blackhawks and Red Wings New Year's Day 1:00 eastern time on NBC. With that, I'd like to open it up for Q ...
The full-rink press
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NHL.com's officially gone Winter Classic II crazy. Merchandise store ? Open. Need cold-weather tips? Survivorman Les Stroud has some good tips. Need a Wrigleyville guide (with a plug for Murphy's Bleachers)? Backyard rink-building advice so that you can build a Jack Falla-esque rink? Or Winter Classic II-themed Wine ? You've got it. The league also revealed its schedule of events for Thursday's tilt between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Plot Device: December 30, NHL.com : The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that it will honor seven Chicago sports ...
