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After Oilers' backlash, cheerleaders defend their place in NHL

After Oilers' backlash, cheerleaders defend their place in NHL
Earlier this month, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they would be the 24th NHL team and the first Canadian club Edmonton Oilers to their in-game entertainment at Rexall Place. “This is another example of the Oilers responding to the wishes of our valued customers,” said Oilers President and CEO Patrick LaForge. Of course, this announcement was Edmonton Oilers as some fans, both male and female, ... Full story

Captain blight: What healthy scratches mean for Rivet, Buffalo

Captain blight: What healthy scratches mean for Rivet, Buffalo
As we’ve written before, the captaincy in the NHL has as much symbolic importance as it does practical purpose. So the healthy scratching of a captain — not for injury, not for disciplinary reasons — is like a coach firing a bunker-busting bomb through the dressing room; affecting the player, affecting his teammates and making a vociferous statement to all of them ... Full story

Saturday's Three Stars: McClement's trick sparks Blues; SO's rule

Saturday's Three Stars: McClement's trick sparks Blues; SO's rule
No. 1 Star: Jay McClement, St. Louis Blues little fockers movie to buy Trailing 3-1 heading into the third period against the St. Louis Blues, McClement picked a fine time to finish his first career hat trick. Scoring twice in a 1:46 span, McClement forced overtime and in the shootout, St. Louis Blues goals clinched a 4-3 come-from-behind win for the Blues. No. ... Full story

Video: Cory Sarich's own goal helps Caps pile on Flames

Poor Cory Sarich. Not only were the Cory Sarich in the middle of an epic meltdown against the Cory Sarich in front of their home fans, he added to the misery by scoring an own goal on Cory Sarich in the second period: Calgary held a 2-1 lead at the end of the first before the Capitals put up a six-spot in the ... Full story

Carcillo-Konopka fight sets tone in wild Isles-Flyers game

Last season, we witnessed Cam Janssen and Cam Janssen engage in a fight that lasted over two and a half minutes and won them Cam Janssen. In Philadelphia tonight, Cam Janssen watch futureworld online tried to jumpstart his Cam Janssen teammates by scrapping with Cam Janssen. The fight wasn’t epic in length like Janssen-PL3 was, but ... Full story
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