Hockey play-by-broadcaster on Rogers @Sportsnet and Hockey Night In Canada. President/Founder of @vipplaygrounds
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NEWS: Over the past year, I’ve been working on a very exciting project!
I’m proud to announce @VIPPlaygrounds, a nonprofit organization to build Truly Inclusive Playgrounds in Canada. 🇨🇦
With our partners @upplaygrounds, we’re going to change lives!
vipplaygrounds.ca/home/press…
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Big birthday wishes go out today to Mr Dick Irvin who turns 93 today! He’s a legend of the game and Hockey Night in Canada. Happy Birthday my good man!! 🥳
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Happy Birthday Kade!!! Sweet cake. Is it chocolate? Vanilla? Maybe both? Either way hope you enjoyed it bud. All the best on your Zach Hyman/Gary Leeman Birthday year! #11
My son Kade had his 11th birthday party last night. None of his invited friends came. That hurt. I’m asking my Twitter friends to show him some love today. If you have a minute, please send him a birthday wish. @Marner93 @91Tavares @MapleLeafs #LeafsForever
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Last time Canadiens clinched a playoff series in OT was Game 4 of the 1993 Adams Division Final vs Buffalo Sabres.
Kirk Muller beat Grant Fuhr on a slap shot. #ItsOn
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Big news! I’m thrilled to announce my return to @Sportsnet and join the Leafs Broadcast and national games.
We are pleased to announce today that we are welcoming John Bartlett back to the @Sportsnet team for the 2018-19 NHL season. @BartsBytes will be calling play-by-play for Leafs regional broadcasts and select national games.
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Wishing a very big Happy Birthday today to the legend himself Mr Dick Irvin! The number is not important because my friend is still young at heart. All the best Dick! 🥳 🎂
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Trouble finding the words right now, but here it goes. The sudden and unconscionable loss of a dear friend, Greg Millen.
The hockey world is small, but it’s got a big heart. ♥️
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I’m absolutely at a loss for words right now over my good friend gone far too soon.
ALT It is with heavy hearts that we at Sportsnet mourn the passing of Greg Millen, a beloved figure in our hockey community and cherished member of our NHL on Sportsnet team. As both a player and broadcaster, Greg left an indelible mark on the sport as well as everyone who had the pleasure to know him, watch him, and listen to him. With his infectious passion for the game, sharp insights, and quick wit, Greg was a trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years. Our deepest condolences go out to Greg’s family, friends, colleagues, fans, and all those who were touched by his kindness, expertise, and endless love for the game of hockey. He will be dearly missed.
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The NHL has clearly stated they want to support women’s hockey, but not want to compete with two leagues. There have been several attempts at merging the CWHL and NWHL that failed. So, this might be the CWHL sacrificing itself for the good of the game, and the goal of one league.
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Miro Heiskanen will skate this morning and if all goes well, is expected to play tonight for Dallas against Winnipeg.
Going with 11-7 could be an option for Stars.
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Sending positive vibes to our friend and colleague Rick Jeanneret tonight and hoping for only good news. I know Sabres fans will be sending all their love and support as well.
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A very special Happy 91st Birthday today to a Hockey Night in Canada legend, Mr Dick Irvin! Hope it’s a great one my friend.
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Avs Gabriel Landeskog had arthroscopic surgery on his knee yesterday and will miss 12 weeks.
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Legends in their corners of the entertainment world. So long Mean Gene and Super Dave. Thanks for all the excitement and laughs.
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Sending out big birthday wishes to the legend himself Mr Dick Irvin, who turns 90 today! @hockeynight legend, in the @HockeyHallFame, Order of Canada recipient and @NHL historian in many ways.
Share your favourite #DickIrvin90 stories today to celebrate his birthday! 🇨🇦 🏒 🎙
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I agree with Torts on this one. Shootouts are now anti-climatic after 3-on-3 in regular season.
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Jakub Dobes in the starters net for Canadiens this morning. Looks like he’ll face Jake Allen tonight in Montreal vs Devils
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Today would have been Millsy’s 68th birthday. We think about you all the time my friend and we miss you like crazy.
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Dec 1st - NHL Standings:
OTT - 15th in East
24gp, 10-12-2, 22pts, -5 goal differential. 5pts out of wild card.
MTL - 16th in East
24gp, 8-13-3, 19pts, -25 goal differential.
8pts out of wild card.
Past 43 games for both
OTT: 26-14-3, +10 - 1st WC
MTL: 25-14-4, +9 - 2nd WC
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#Habs Cole Caufield has scored 34 goals in the 37 games he has played in this season.
30 in 31 games with Wisconsin
3 in 2 games with Laval
1 in 4 games with Montreal
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These playoffs we had a 3-man booth with us.
I made sure he was with us every night. Millsy would always say “Be Great!” and I’m proud of our crew for bringing it every night, honouring his legacy, with our partner riding shotgun along the way.
Still thinking of you Millsy.
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So, a player with just 6 goals, 89 NHL games and still on an Entry Level contract demands a trade and won't play anywhere. Wow. #RedFlag
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My best man gave me these for my wedding with promise next time I wear them was my HNIC debut. I'll wear them tonight
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It has always been an honour and privilege to share the same seat once held by the likes of Danny Gallivan and Dick Irvin. I hope to continue on that tradition moving forward with HNIC. Montreal is a special city, always has been, always will be. Merci beaucoup à tous!
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Congrats on a special day today for my colleague Bob Cole, who is in Ottawa for his ceremony to receive the Order of Canada! @Sportsnet
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I'll apologize in advance for tonight folks. Seems my voice doesn't want to cooperate too well due to a cold. Shall do my best for y'all.
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Game 6 tonight in Dallas as the Jets will look to find a road win and five the series back to Winnipeg, while the Stars look to advance.
Jets will be playing with heavy hearts after the sudden passing of Brad Scheifele (Mark’s father).
8pmET/7pmCT on @Sportsnet and CBC.
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Great way to kick off a great Saturday!
One final visit to the Original Momesso’s in NDG. A Montreal staple.
Thanks for 46 years of food, folks and fun!!
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Terrific ceremony by @CanadiensMTL to acknowledge & honour my good friend & colleague @PierreHoudeRDS (who gave an excellent speech) on his Foster Hewitt Award.
Pierre has been a staple for hockey fans en francais. He’s the epitome of class & even a better person. Félicitations
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A full house, standing room only crowd for a beer league baseball game tonight in Kirkland, as ball fans come to watch former #Expos Bill Spaceman Lee on the mound for the Caribooze squad.
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Want to send a Saturday shoutout to all our production crew at @Sportsnet who have been working through very unusual scenarios and circumstances through these playoffs, to bring everyone the games.
They’re dedicated teammates and we don’t get on air without them. 👍
#ItsOn
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Shots are 14-4 MTL right now. If #Habs played with an empty net, they would still have a 2 goal lead
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Both Thomas Chabot and Nikita Zaitsev are going to miss tonight’s game with respective non-COVID related illnesses. Victor Mete and forward Dylan Gambrell will dress in their place
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Another Habs season has come to a close. As always it’s an honour and a privilege to be in the booth and carry on a great tradition led by Danny and Dick. Thanks to all the fans and viewers across the NHL. Until next time. Merci. À la prochaine.
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Equipment guys are the best. When I was in @TheAHL, some road games we would arrive very late & I’d help the guys unload the bus & set up the room at 2am. Stick rack was my job. Brad Harrison (w/EDM now) knew every stick even without markings on them! Bobby Hastings so quick👀👇
Mitch Marner picks up a new stick on the fly before setting up John Tavares for his 2️⃣nd of the night.
sprtsnt.ca/SNNOW
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Sent this out one year ago. Amazing how in some ways the time has flown by. You’ll be happy to know it all still applies. Shared some laughs with him today. Can’t wait to do the same in person again soon. Happy Birthday Dick! 🎉
Wishing a very big Happy Birthday today to the legend himself Mr Dick Irvin! The number is not important because my friend is still young at heart. All the best Dick! 🥳 🎂
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"Well it matters when it's Carey Price" Sharks coach Todd McLellan when asked if it matters who's in other net prior to game vs Sens this AM
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October 11, 1952. Hockey Night in Canada makes its television debut in Montreal for Canadiens-Red Wings. Couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate the 67th Anniversary than with my friend, the legend himself, Mr Dick Irvin. The stories...oh the stories!!
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Tough morning in the hockey world as we hear the news that Eddie Shack passed away last night and that Dale Hawerchuk has another fight on his hands. All the best to both families and stay strong Dale!
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Hockey Night in Canada as Alex Ovechkin and Caps roll into Montreal to face the Canadiens. 7pmET on @Sportsnet EAST & CityTV.
Ovi and Martin St-Louis catching up at AM skate while St-Louis was running the stairs.
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Jakob Chychrun traded on same day as Filip Hronek. They were technically dealt for each other in June ‘16
His Draft pick rights traded from DET with Pavel Datsyuk to ARZ for Joe Vitale, 1st rnd pick in 2016 (Dennis Cholowski) & 2nd rnd pick in the 2016 draft (Filip Hronek)
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Getting ready for @HC_TELUSCup in Sudbury and they unleash the legendary Wolf for us, but sent it swinging right in front of our booth with @Tessab25 and our crew. This could give kids nightmares!! Don’t ever change Sudbury.
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A beautiful, sunny day in Ottawa. We’ve got the Habs and Sens tonight coast to coast at 7pmET/4pmPT on @Sportsnet.
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Bob Cole was the soundtrack for so many great moments in hockey. He had an immense passion for the game. He was a legend in the booth. He was a great one.
His voice, his calls and his stories will live on forever.
The booth in the sky got a legend.
Oh Baby.
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67 years to the day of HNIC tv debut from the Forum. Happy Anniversary Hockey Night in Canada. What a way to celebrate, with the legend Mr Dick Irvin. Special thanks to John and @DelFriscosResto in DDO for fantastic food and service. @gregmillen @SNChrisSimpson
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Big congrats to @NHL linesman Mike Cvik, who after 1,868 games, will officiate his last one tonight in Calgary & retire. 1st gm - Oct 8, 87
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#Habs Andrew Shaw was given a major penalty for slew footing Johan Larson at end of game
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Gotta love @Pelicanbaseball in Myrtle Beach. Check out the super dog who is a good bat boy. Very good bat boy.
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Guy Lafleur was larger than life both on and off the ice. He meant so much to the Canadiens and the game.
The last time I chatted with Flower was at the Bell Centre while giving a tour with Danny Gallivan’s family.
I hope he’s skating rather gingerly on the big rink in the sky
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Claude Julien this am - Nobody has a guaranteed spot for next year. We’re not good right now and we need to improve. Players need to get better or we’ll get better players.
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No hockey for a few days so enjoy the time with friends and family. Merry Christmas everyone! Have a safe and Happy Holiday wherever you’re travels take you. Even if it’s just to the couch at home. 🎄
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#Habs Carey Price out for the morning skate, marking his first practice with the team since injury.
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Maybe we could drag J-Roc out of retirement to give it a shot. Standing invite. Over to you @TorrensJonathan 😎 🇨🇦
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San Jose is not the only All Star game host. Be sure to catch the 2019 @TheCWHL All Star Game on Jan 20 at @ScotiabankArena in Toronto. 34 of the best women in the world on the ice! Tickets on sale now! thecwhl.com/allstar2019
And watch it on @Sportsnet and SN NOW. 👍
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Hockey Night in Canada from New York tonight as the Canadiens face the Islanders for the first time this season. 7pmET/4pmPT on @Sportsnet EAST and CITY TV.
The Islanders will honour Mike Bossy tonight.
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Dylan Ferguson in the visiting net for the Senators this morning in Pittsburgh. Looks like he may make his first NHL start tonight on Rogers Monday Night Hockey on @Sportsnet
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Tonight will mark the final game in Montreal that my good friend @zababes1 will cover. A legend in the industry with a lifetime full of stories. Like the time he survived this shark attack in San Jose!!
A big talent, but even bigger heart. He’s one of a kind.
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Have to say, was great to arrive in Vancouver this am to find @TheCWHL Clarkson Cup all over front pages of @globeandmail
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If you're a parent, especially of a girl, the @HC_Women are some of the greatest role models you could ever ask for as athletes and people.
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From snowy Montreal, where the Canadiens celebrate their 114th Anniversary of their founding in 1909 by facing the newest team, the Seattle Kraken.
Rogers Monday Night Hockey at 7:30pmET on @Sportsnet
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Looking forward to the annual @SportsMediaCA luncheon today where I will have the pleasure to be part of the Honour Roll Plaque presentation for Randy Tieman. His family will be on hand to accept on his behalf. Randy was a longtime beloved sports broadcaster at @CTVMontreal
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Hockey Night in Canada as the Devils take their NHL best road record into Montreal to face the Canadiens. 7pmET/4pmPT on @Sportsnet EAST & City TV.
On this day 27 years ago, Habs played their final game at the corner of Atwater & Ste Catherine in closing of the Montreal Forum.
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Rogers Monday Night Hockey from Buffalo as the Sabres look to keep their playoff drive alive against the Canadiens. 7pmET/4pmPT on @Sportsnet EAST & PACIFIC.
Meeting of the Captains this morning with Nick Suzuki and Brian Gionta.
(Cameo appearance by Razor)
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It's an honour and privilege to be able to call games for all of you. Thank you. Merci. Until next time.......
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Such a privilege to wear the baby blue on HNIC, just as my idol & friend Mr. Dick Irvin did for so many years. I’m honoured that the @HockeyHallFame member has autographed my jacket as well. Laine 5-goal game & HNIC legend’s signature included. sportsnet.ca/hockeyfightscan… @Sportsnet
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We’re going to share some laughs and stories today with family and friends as we say goodbye to a dear friend to so many in our industry. He was such a great influence to so many people, and today will just show a sliver of that.
Blair Teterault was a one of kind, we miss him.
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Gearing up for #HNIC w/@NHLJets & @StLouisBlues in St Louis on CITY TV. Honoured to wear the baby blue blazer worn by so many I’ve looked up to. Dick, Danny, Bob, Ron, Don and so many others. Auction is open now to bid. sportsnet.ca/hockeyfightscan…
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Would like to say Thank you to all those I’ve worked with along the way at @TSN_Sports the past year, especially @djpoulin20, @CraigJButton, @mike_p_johnson, @Tessab25, @GlennSchiiler and @PierreVLeBrun for being part of the show.
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Sad news today to learn than former Expos pitcher & QC broadcaster Derek Aucoin has passed away at age 50 after a battle with brain cancer. He was such a nice guy and we always shared a few laughs sitting beside each other on off nights in the press box. Condolences to his family
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Bombshell. #Habs Carey Price is out for the series. #habson690
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Hockey Night in Canada from the city where the NHL was born. Tonight we shine the spotlight on the Canucks and Canadiens, for their final regular season meeting.
7pmET/4pmPT on CBC and City Tv.
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Big thanks to all our outstanding @sportsnet crew we work with game in and game out. The Playoffs are a marathon and the best time of year.
We’ve been treated to some amazing games. Hope you enjoyed them as much as we did bringing them to you.
Bring on the Stanley Cup Final!
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@USPORTSca hockey is very underrated. Have seen some excellent games and talented players. Great to see student athletes on and off ice.
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Excited for puck drop with @djpoulin20 @CraigJButton @mike_p_johnson @Tessab25 @GlennSchiiler on @TSN_Sports! Going to have some fun!
TSN's newly-acquired @CanadiensMTL regional package features five pre-season and 50 regular season games on TSN2: bmpr.ca/2ychjUH
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It is indeed a Game Day!
Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey tonight as the Habs return to action to face the Bruins in Boston.
7pmET on @Sportsnet
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Thanks to @jasonyork33 @SNkylebukauskas @sjlenny94 @nashzakaria @EricEngels all our @Sportsnet crew for a great season of Habs on SN.
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Very sad to learn Charlie Macoun passed away last night. Father of NHL’er Jamie, Charlie was huge in the hockey world in @TownofNewmarket. Founding member of the JR “A” N87s/Hurricanes and was well known and respected around the OHA. Was a big part of my life early in my career.
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Both #Habs Andrei Markov and #Hurricanes Eric Staal will play in their 900th Career Games today, all with the same team.
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Attention all fans of Street Cents. You wanted it, you asked for it and @TorrensJonathan is bringing it!! This will be a hit. 🇨🇦
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I don’t understand Josh Anderson dropping the gloves in that situation up 2-0. Eat the play. Your teammate is still out with a broken hand from the last occasion that happened.
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20 years apart, standing nearly at the same spot, from coaching goalie school to @hometownhockey_ with @Cujo in @TownofNewmarket
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Outstanding work by the entire @Sportsnet crew today! @SNCaroline @natspooner5 @JenBotterill @Nikki_Reyes @leahhextall @CassieCampbell
An experience I’ll never forget, working @TheCWHL Clarkson Cup with an all female broadcast crew and having the chance to chat with the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson.
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A quiet, reflective night on Parliament Hill. Peace Tower glowing with poppies. We shall remember them. And Thank You, always. 🇨🇦
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#Habs Lars Eller looks to be a scratch tonight with Parros in vs old team. #habson690
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Carey Price 😉 Mark Stone
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Patrick Roy 😉 Tomas Sandstrom
#itson
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Congratulations Rick! A well deserved honour for a true pro who’s been around the game a long time. And a great gentleman too!
The one and only Rick Peckham will receive the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster.
A sincere congrats to a true legend of not only our organization, but of the game of hockey.
📝: tbl.co/rick6-29
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Pretty cool when you get to see one of the greatest stars in the history of the NHL lace them up again for a game.
Oh and Mario Lemieux was there too. 😉 @armdog
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