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Originally posted by Bowmann
[b]History:

The first mention of Stanley Random Chess (SR Chess) is found in historical accounts of the Ferrers family in 1137. The Stanley family apparently learned the game when they assumed the Earl of Derby title from the Ferrers in 1485. From this time, they actively promoted SR Chess, hosting annual tournaments for the Stanley Cup. In 1892, the ...[text shortened]... y Laurel and Hardy, although it is conceiveable that his parents named him in honor of SR Chess.[/b]
I'd love to teach you what high-sticking is.

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Originally posted by Moldy Crow
I'd love to teach you what high-sticking is.
You're all gong and no dinner.

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Originally posted by Bowmann
You're all gong and no dinner.
But I would give you your lunch.

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This is sad:

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coyotes/articles/0621nhlfolo0621.html

Bettman's got the product but he hasn't shown himself to be any kind of saleman. I'll be so very glad when he's part of NHL history.

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Originally posted by eagles54
This is sad:

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coyotes/articles/0621nhlfolo0621.html

Bettman's got the product but he hasn't shown himself to be any kind of saleman. I'll be so very glad when he's part of NHL history.
It is truly sad, but I don't think it's fair to blame Bettman. The States is a three-sport country and it always will be.

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Originally posted by darvlay
It is truly sad, but I don't think it's fair to blame Bettman. The States is a three-sport country and it always will be.
I'd still like him to pull a Konstantinof in his ride tonight.

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Originally posted by Moldy Crow
I'd still like him to pull a Konstantinof in his ride tonight.
Why on Earth ESPN talks more about golf then they do about Hockey is beyond me.

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Originally posted by darvlay
Why on Earth ESPN talks more about golf then they do about Hockey is beyond me.
Because rich fat-asses that buy their sponsors crap can't play hockey.

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Originally posted by darvlay
It is truly sad, but I don't think it's fair to blame Bettman. The States is a three-sport country and it always will be.
Oh, I think Bettman gets some blame. He let things get to a point where there was a long, bitter labor strike that was his duty to avoid. Certainly didn't help the status of the league by looking like a two-bit operation.

I do agree about your assessment of US sports interests though. It sucks, speakiing as a hockey nut.

Got room in your basement? I don't eat much and I'll leave most of your stash intact.

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Originally posted by eagles54
Oh, I think Bettman gets some blame. He let things get to a point where there was a long, bitter labor strike that was his duty to avoid. Certainly didn't help the status of the league by looking like a two-bit operation.
You have a point there, for sure.

In Canada, the hockey coverage is massive and borderline psychotic. It's absolutely wonderful.

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Originally posted by darvlay
You have a point there, for sure.

In Canada, the hockey coverage is massive and borderline psychotic. It's absolutely wonderful.
That alone could get me to move up there. Tired of all the same baseball basketball football stuff year after year. Nothing good about the states anyway. Then I might get to see what real hockey is all about.