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Olympic Hockey Odds: Team USA vs. Canada

by Allen James | February 28th, 2010 | Add a comment
Might Sunday’s U.S.-Canada game be the most anticipated hockey matchup in history? For Canadians it sure might be, as all that’s on the line is national pride and a potential Olympic record. While the U.S. will win the overall medal … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Olympic Gold Medal Hockey: Why Canada Will Win

by Maria Starr | February 28th, 2010 | 6 Comments
While Team USA may have the always brash Brian Burke to thank for their mix of grinders, goal-scorers, no-names and stellar  goaltending, Team Canada has general manager and former Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman to thank for putting together … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Canada Rips Russia 7-3 to End 50-Year Hex

by Maria Starr | February 25th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Corey Perry scored twice, Ryan Getzlaf added a goal and two assists and hometown hero Roberto Luongo (”Luuuuuuu…!”) stopped 25 of 28 shots (including a nice save on a breakaway by Evgeni Malkin late in the third) Wednesday at Canada … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Olympic Odds: Canada Turning to Luongo in Net

by Allen James | February 22nd, 2010 | Add a comment
Martin Brodeur is one of the best goalies in NHL history, but the pressure that the Canadian men’s hockey team is facing in these Vancouver Olympics is such that even a Hall of Famer can be benched if it might … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Grrrrreat $64-Million Contract, Roberto Luongo!

by Maria Starr | September 3rd, 2009 | Add a comment
For the countless Vancouver Canucks fans who have been clinging to their Roberto Luongo jerseys, Wednesday’s news that the team captain and star goaltender has signed a 12-year, $64 million contract extension is grrrrrreat! “This is a great day for me … Read More Read More