Crosby Returns to Form of Old

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Given the recent troubles the NHL has faced regarding lockouts, you would be forgiven if you stopped watching, paying attention to, or even acknowledging the sport. But there is one storyline that you, as a sports fan, should be following. It’s the story of Pittsburgh Penguins’ center Sidney Crosby. Hampered by concussions, the star center [...]

Blues new ownership

Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal with Barret Jackman #5 and teammates for a 1-1 tie during the first peroid in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images

St. Louis is no longer singing the blues. Well, perhaps the hockey fans still haven’t gotten over the shock of being ignonimously swept out of the playoffs by the lower-seeded Los Angeles Kings, but today brings a new era to the St. Louis Blues hockey club and their fans. Tom Stillman and his group of [...]

NHL’er bikes across Canada

Brad Marsh, the original captain of the Calgary Flames, shakes hands with Flames alumnus Sheldon Kennedy during a cheque presentation at the Boys and Girls Club in northeast Calgary on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Marsh was making a stop on his cross-Canada bicycle trip in support of Boys and Girls Clubs. LYLE ASPINALL/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY

The original captain of the Calgary Flames, Brad Marsh, is biking across Canada to raise awareness and support for the Boys and Girls club. The 90 day, 10,000 K, trek began April 25th in Vancouver and hopes to conclude on July 8th in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Marsh, drafted by the Atlanta Flames in 1978, played [...]

Predators donate 350K locally

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Since 1998, the Predators Foundation has donated over 3 million dollars in grants to area charities. This past Friday, Nashville did it again, donating $350,000 to area charities via 113 grants. “This record breaking donation is really a testament to the support and loyalty of our fans,” Nashville Predators President and Chief Operating Officer Sean [...]

Wild “Jerseys Off Our Back” Night

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Minnesota Wild fans have a unique opportunity to score a game worn jersey, as well as support the team’s charitable arm, the Minnesota Wild Foundation. From now until April 1, 2012 (8PM CST), fans can bid on the jerseys of Matt Cullen, Nate Prosser and Jared Spurgeon, which will be presented to the winners following [...]

Caps visit Children’s National Med Center

Photo Caption (GroupCN): Washington Capitals Karl Alzner, Jeff Halpern, Matt Hendricks and Mike Knuble visit patients of Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., for the 12th consecutive season.

The Washington Capitals are one of TGIS’s favorite professional organizations because they epitomize the good in sports. This past Monday, the Caps proved once again why they are the cream of the crop, as 4 players visited a local children’s hospital and put some much needed smiles on many faces. Check it out below. Kudos [...]

Caps visit school, Kostopoulos makes IMPACT

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Washington Capitals’ players were hard at work again visiting their 11th school this season, while the Flames’ Tom Kostopoulos truly makes an “IMPACT” by donating dollars for each HIT he has this NHL season! Great stuff, information is below! Changing lives through sports! Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson Host Capitals Hockey School At Holy Trinity [...]

Minnesota Wild: Skate For The Troops

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St. Paul, Minnesota – On Saturday January 21, 2012, the Minnesota Wild Alumni Association will take on members of the Defending The Blue Line Military All Stars, in an outdoor game, for the second annual Minnesota Wild Skate For The Troops event. The game will be held at Guidant John Rose MN Oval outdoor arena. [...]

Preds 5K to Benefit Children’s Hospital

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Here’s a great chance to come out and support your Predators, as well as the children at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. If you’re in the area on Feb 4, come on out and make sure to bring your friends to the Fangtastic 5k Run Walk! Via the Predators: Nashville, Tenn.  – The [...]

Canucks “Jerseys Off Our Backs” Fan Night

Via the Canucks: Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they will host Fan Appreciation Night featuring “Jerseys Off Our Backs” this Wednesday, December 21st versus the Detroit Red Wings at Rogers Arena. Fan Appreciation Night is an annual in-game event held to celebrate the passion and support of Vancouver Canucks fans. The [...]