Flames reach out to community

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The Calgary Flames are committed to making a difference on and off the ice in 2013.  On Tuesday, they announced many programs and events.  Details are below. (Via the Calgary Flames) – Calgary, AB (January 29, 2013) – The Calgary Flames are committed both on and off the ice. Through the following programs and events, Flames players [...]

Blue Jays set for equipment drive

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The Toronto Blue Jays are ready for their annual Rookie League Equipment Drive at Rogers Centre.  The equipment drive allows over 800 kids to benefit every summer by making it possible for them to participate in Rookie League, a summer baseball day camp for kids living in Toronto community housing neighborhoods across  the Greater Toronto Area. [...]

Canucks to host kids fund telethon

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‘The Vancouver Canucks will host the 22nd annual “Canucks for Kids Fund” telethon on Thursday, March 8th.  Details are below. (Via the Vancouver Canucks) - VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks will hold their 22nd annual Canucks for Kids Fund Telethon, presented by Chevrolet, on Thursday, March 8th at Rogers Arena with all proceeds supporting the Canucks for [...]

Crosby: The kid is back in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Penguins star, Sidney Crosby, was having another great season (2010-2011) in the NHL before suffering two hits that put his career on hold and in doubt.  On January 1, 2011, Crosby sustained a hit by David Steckel of the Washington Capitals. The final blow came on January 5, 2011, when he got hit by [...]

Canada’s ‘Double Amputee Hero’ Paul Franklin announces Heroes Hockey Challenge

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VANCOUVER, B.C. — Master Corporal Paul Franklin was on hand Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Farimont Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. to unveil the 2012 Heroes Hockey Challenge. Heroes Hockey Challenge is a series of national hockey charitable events which raise funds to benefit wounded Canadian soldiers and their families, with particular emphasis on amputees. Franklin, [...]