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2007-05-06 Afghanistan

Ex-NHLers defeat soldiers in Kandahar hockey match

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Posted by Seafarious 2007-05-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I hope Don Cherry was able to do some play-by-play. He'd really enjoy it.

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2007-05-06 08:14|| 2007-05-06 08:14|| Front Page Top

#2 Lord Stanley's Cup stood sentry over the proceedings

I love that tradition.

Posted by Shipman">Shipman 2007-05-06 10:47|| 2007-05-06 10:47|| Front Page Top

#3 OK - I'm not a sports fan, but isn't the NHL the National (Ice) Hockey League?

So where's they get an ice rink in Afghanistan?

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2007-05-06 11:26|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2007-05-06 11:26|| Front Page Top

#4 Yep, but Lord Stanley's Cup is taken where ever deemed necesary by the winning teammates.

It's possible to stagger into the Moe's Grill and Drinkery and see the Stanley Cup on a fine Sunday Morn. The Cup, it travels.

Posted by Shipman">Shipman 2007-05-06 15:25|| 2007-05-06 15:25|| Front Page Top

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