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Canada to face Russia in gold medal game

QUEBEC — It doesn’t get much better than this.
The top line delivered another huge performance Friday as Canada beat Sweden 5-4 to set up a gold medal game with Russia at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.
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Add comment May 17, 2008
Crosby, Pens to face big Broadway test

PITTSBURGH — With the exception of the Stanley Cup final, this is about as big a showcase as the NHL could give Sidney Crosby so early in his playoff career.
Sid the Kid on Broadway. The league must be loving this.
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1 comment April 24, 2008
Blackhawks duo face off for top rookie

TORONTO — They were 1-2-3 in the NHL’s rookie scoring race and they are the final three contenders for the Calder Trophy.
Forwards Patrick Kane, Nicklas Backstrom and Jonathan Toews were announced as the finalists for the rookie award Wednesday, the cream of the crop in a season where many fresh faces made a strong case for themselves.
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2 comments April 23, 2008