Tag: Doug Gilmour

1993, A Short Story

| November 16, 2012 | Reply
1993, A Short Story

For most, a first day of school means the end of freedom, a reminder of social inadequacies and a rebirth into a horrifying world of essential bravado. For some others, a first day of school means a reclaiming of the thrown and an opportunity to cast out all who are different; in the case of Nicholas Anderson the aforementioned reigned true. September 2nd, 1992 marked the first day of school. Continue reading

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24 Stanley Cups, Hungry for More

| August 31, 2011 | 2 Replies
24 Stanley Cups, Hungry for More

“And now, a twenty- fourth Stanley Cup banner will hang from the rafters of the famous Forum in Montreal.”

Everytime I read or hear that quote, forever immortalized by the voice of Bob Cole, goosebumps surface along the top of my arms and the back of my neck. Real tears fill my eyes as I relish in the glory of the Montreal Canadiens last conquering crusade to bring Lord Stanley’s Cup home. Continue reading

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Gilmour Announced as HHOF Player Inductee

| June 29, 2011 | Reply
Gilmour Announced as HHOF Player Inductee

Jim Gregory, a co-chairman of the 18-member Hockey Hall of Fame Board of Governors announces Doug Gilmour as a player inductee.  Gilmour will be joined by forward Joe Nieuwendyk, goaltender Ed Belfour and defenseman Mark Howe.  The four former players … Continue reading

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My Personal Habs Hall of Fame

| June 29, 2011 | 1 Reply
My Personal Habs Hall of Fame

by Robyn Flynn, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC.- With today’s announcement of this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, it got me thinking about my own personal HHOF. As Habs fans, we all have that mental list we’ve assembled over the years of … Continue reading

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All Habs Winner in Bring Home a Champ Contest

| April 14, 2011 | Reply
All Habs Winner in Bring Home a Champ Contest

by Rick Stephens, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC.– The anticipation is over — the playoffs are upon us. It is a brand new season. Sixteen teams remain, and only one will win the required 16 games to be able to raise the … Continue reading

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Meet Guy Carbonneau, Host the Stanley Cup

| March 12, 2011 | Reply
Meet Guy Carbonneau, Host the Stanley Cup

by Rick Stephens, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC. — There is nothing like the Stanley Cup. It is one of the most recognizable championship trophies in sports. Every hockey fan no matter the age has imagined holding it, and raising it over … Continue reading

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Meet Doug Gilmour, a True Champion

| March 5, 2011 | 1 Reply
Meet Doug Gilmour, a True Champion

by Rick Stephens, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC.– He calls himself an “unemployed winner” and speaks about tiger blood and mercury surfboard. We are witnessing a public meltdown of epic proportions, and all the while, Charlie Sheen tries to convince us that … Continue reading

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Is Forechecking an Offensive or Defensive Strategy?

| December 6, 2010 | Reply
Is Forechecking an Offensive or Defensive Strategy?

Forechecking and applying puck pressure have become an integral part of today’s game of hockey. The ability to apply a proper forechecking scheme in a given situation often dictates wins and losses for teams. Continue reading

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