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Rex Murphy spanks the Leafs

coach Rick — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:03:49 +0000

If there’s one thing that unifies most Canadians, it’s despising all things Toronto.

I couldn’t contain my glee watching Newfoundland know-it-all Rex Murphy kick the Toronto Maple Leafs while they are down. On National TV.

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… 45 years out of the finals – longer than it took the trees to grow, that supplied them the wood, to make the hockey sticks, they don’t score with. …

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Ouch.

This mockery almost made me forget that my Calgary Flames failed to make the play-offs. Again. And that the Edmonton Oilers finished last. Again.

All Blacks win World Cup

coach Rick — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:28:01 +0000

Congratulations.

France 7 New Zealand 8

NEW ZEALAND ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS

Boston millionaires beat Vancouver millionaires!

coach Rick — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:01:43 +0000

WHY are these two so oblivious to the great tragedy?

… Lying in the street and seemingly locked in a kiss as chaos erupts around them, a young couple appear oblivious to the charging crowds and baton-wielding riot police.

The photograph, taken amid Vancouver’s hockey riots, has been tweeted around the world. But the photographer who took it is still not sure what the picture really shows.

Canada-based photojournalist Richard Lam took the photograph while covering the riots that followed the Vancouver Canucks’ 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup. …

Vancouver riot ‘kiss’ photograph sparks mystery

Photograph: Rich Lam/Getty Images

who won The PGA Masters?

coach Rick — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:56:36 +0000

It was CRAZY at the Masters on Sunday. (Even I had a share of the lead, at one point.)

Some guy with an unlikely name, Charl Schwartzel, was seen walking away with the Green Jacket.

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… Next year they should let some American golfers play, aside from Tiger.

Jarome Iginla 1000th Point

coach Rick — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:01:17 +0000

A half arsed Calgary Flames fan since they first arrived in Calgary, … I reckon I’m more proud of Jarome Iginla than any other player.

He’s consistent. Never injured. Reliable year after year.

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Iggy has a no trade clause. But has said he would go if asked by management.

Who should the Flames keep?

Jarome? Or this guy?

If Iggy is traded now, … the Flames will be dead to me.

what’s with all the GREEN men?

coach Rick — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:34:38 +0000

Green Man costumes are lycra body suits that are typically worn by people at large sporting events. The first appeared on the TV show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia in 2007, but soon spread onto the internet, and into real life.

They are now used as a distraction tactic at major sporting events. Green Man has several fan pages on facebook, for both the original It’s Always Sunny incarnation, and provincial “Green Men” who appear regularly on college campuses and at local games.

Know Your Meme

Griffin wins NBA Slam Dunk Contest

coach Rick — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:11:24 +0000

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ESPN – Blake Griffin to tick off your parents (more VIDEO)

Craig Conroy stays with the Flames

coach Rick — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:42:22 +0000

One of the good guys has retired after 17 seasons, over 1000 NHL games.

But he’s staying on with the Calgary Flames as a special assistant to acting General Manager Jay Feaster.

Cool.

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Calgary Flames WIN preseason

coach Rick — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:04:08 +0000

The regular season will be 82 victory laps.

Flames finish pre-season with seventh straight win

Calgary 10, Edmonton 0

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most over-paid actors …

coach Rick — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:08:57 +0000

Who does “shot unexpectedly by a bullet” worst?

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