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Gene Carr’s hair? Gene Carr’s hair!

December 14, 2014 randal_smathersLeave a comment

So I was watching the LA feed (hey, free is free) of the Kings / Leafs game and Drew Doughty lost his helmet and was skating around with his hippy hair flying in the wind. The color commentator (Jim Fox ... I had to look it up) said it reminded him of the old days,… Continue reading Gene Carr’s hair? Gene Carr’s hair! →

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Stick it

December 2, 2014January 19, 2017 randal_smathersLeave a comment

  I blame soccer for the latest trend in hockey. Soccer -- futbol for the purists -- is famous for the diving in attempts to draw fouls which in many games outnumber the fouls themselves. Hockey is developing a similar culture. Part of it is the European influence. With more players who grew up watching… Continue reading Stick it →

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