Archive for December, 2008
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008The late Jack Falla wrote "Home Ice: Reflections on Backyard Rinks and Frozen Ponds," widely considered the bible for home rink enthusiasts. In it, he explained life and family through anecdotes that took place at his family’s ri…
Setting the scene in Chicago
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008TUESDAY, DEC. 30
8:40 a.m. CT
And, yet again, I say good morning to all the hockey fans out there. It’s just past 8:30 here in Chicago and I am writing this to you from my hotel room with NHL On the Fly blaring in the background.
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Bowman has keen interest in this outdoor game
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008"It’s not another game. Everybody is always trying to focus on the top team, and when you’re the top team there’s always a target on your back. I think this will bring up the best in both teams. There will be so much energy, there’s not m…
Prucha makes most of rare appearance
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008A few thoughts while we wait for the Winter Classic preview in Detroit on Tuesday night:
Will score for food — It’s no secret the New York Rangers have experienced trouble scoring goals recently. For whatever reason, though, Petr Pruch…
Wrigleyville in winter: Hot places to visit on game day
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008CHICAGO — North Siders assume everyone has been to Wrigleyville, but if you’re coming to the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009 from Detroit — or another NHL city, or just from suburban Blue Island or Glen Ellyn — it’s going to seem a …
George has created a Classic vintage
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008"When the Winter Classic came along we thought that maybe this would be a good opportunity to produce a wine and I thought it was a great idea. So we took the ball and ran with it and now we’ve got the product."
– Wine conno…