Posts Tagged ‘hard knocks’


Random Friday Thoughts: Winnipeg Thrashers, Dented Trophies, Making Punch

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Is it True (North)?

One of the country’s top sports writers caused quite a stir in the hockey world on Thursday night!

While most of us were watching the first period of the Boston/Tampa game, the Globe and Mail’s Stephen Brunt was busy putting the finishing touches on an article that would set off a huge chain reaction of denials from everyone involved. According to that report, NHL hockey is heading back to Manitoba, thanks to True North Sports & Entertainment’s acquisition of the Atlanta Thrashers!

The city of Winnipeg was whipped into a frenzy, with a crowd gathering at Portage and Main to celebrate upon reading the news, and Brunt says an official announcement will come as early as Tuesday. (After the jump: More on this report, plus – a faceplant and two massive punches!) (more…)

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Kerrzy’s Notebook: Random Friday Thoughts

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Done Deal?

After what feels like years of legal wrangling and potential owner after potential owner trying and failing to buy the team from the NHL, it looks like the Phoenix Coyotes finally have their man.

The Glendale Star reports that Glendale City Council gave a thumbs up to the lease deal for Jobing.com arena put together by Matt Hulsizer, the new answer to the question “Who owns the ‘Yotes?”

So who is Matt Hulsizer? (more…)

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