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^ Sorry about your loss(es).

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Rangers fan here. Congratulations to the Kings for one of the truly great if not the greatest Stanley Cup playoffs years ever. Rangers were last victims. Kings this year reminded me of the Dynasty Islanders which unfortunately I knew all to well. Islanders like the Kings would always let you think you were competing or even as good as them but they always found a way to be just a teeny bit better then whomever they were playing. Kings were down 0-3 in the opening round and won. Beat thewrll's Duck's in 7, down 2 goals in to the defending champs in the conference Game 7 and won in OT , and were behind in all 3 games they would win in overtime against my team in the Finals.

As far my NY Rangers excruciating end to an unexpectedly really good season. Started the season on the road the first month because Madison Square Garden was being renovated, stunk as they adjusted to new coach then got it together enough to make the playoff's, The first 3 series in the playoffs go 7 games and this wacky and entertaining finals. Rangers had many chances to win Game 5 but did not do it. Rangers need to add players that can finish off scoring chances better and players that screen the goalie better.

One if the better memories from this year was the night of Game 4. I went to a GRASP support group meeting that was located a few blocks from Madison Square Garden. It was strange talking about serious Autism topics while with the pre game commotion was happening outside. The meeting ended just as the game was beginning. A lot of the streets were blocked off will tons of media trucks. I walked around the arena and you could hear the national anthem and crowd noise from the area and the big TV screens that were set up by the local drinking establishments. Then I left on the train. I did not want to be around when the game ended and the crowd came out. I did DVR the game and figured I would get home before somebody with a smart phone yelled out the final result. Another train got into an accident and we were delayed an hour and a half. I thought my recording the game would be in vain because somebody would say the final result. Somebody mentioned a partial score but not the final one. I ended up watching my recording of the the game in the middle of the night.

^ Wow. If only you were at the game itself........ I imagine the atmosphere there was electric then.

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The Canadian Football League - What We're Made Of

Feel free to talk to me, if you wish.

Every day is a gift- cherish it!

"A true, true friend helps a friend in need."

* waits impatiently for the next NHL season *

Roberto Luongo is my favorite goalie. I sent a fan letter to him back in January and he was nice enough to send me a letter back and an autographed card. I pretty much follow every hockey team because I like a lot of the players.

Sorry for the double post, but The NHL season is starting October 9. Which is tomorrow Are you ready?

Hey! Had to do some digging around to find this thread

Anyways, I'm a big hockey fan. I support the Philadelphia Flyers, but watch all of the team regardless of the rivalry.

WOW! I had wondered if there was a hockey thread here, I feel lucky! I am a huge hockey fan. I usually have to stand when I watch games though because it's so intense and I do a lot of hooting and hollering (during the Olympics it was very bad!) And that's just when I'm in front of a tv. I've never been to an actual game. I love hockey in general and will watch any teams/leagues but I have allegiance to the Wild and now the LA Kings too.
I have a tv that I only watch hockey on. That's it's only purpose.
I remember when I first loved the sport, I went and memorized all the teams in just a couple of days. Then moved on to memorizing each team's conference and division and home arena and things like that.

My Canucks have done alright so far; they made some changes from last year, and I think they are a better team for it.

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The Canadian Football League - What We're Made Of

Feel free to talk to me, if you wish.

Every day is a gift- cherish it!

"A true, true friend helps a friend in need."

Dallas is about 3 wins over .500 record. I'm hoping they make it into the playoffs, but I'm not holding my breath.

Well playoffs are starting, and to no surprise Dallas is out... again.

Go Ducks. Glad the Shark got a 41 game suspension.

It's hockey season again, and Dallas isn't looking good. What else is new? * it's early though so I let it slide *