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A cool postscript to what has been one of the best hockey stories of the season!

https://dailyhive.com/toronto/zamboni-goalie-david-ayres-stick-hall-of-fame

Hockey Hall of Fame now features game-used stick of "Zamboni goalie" David Ayres | Offside David Ayres etched his name into the NHL record books, as he became the first emergency backup goalie to win an NHL game in Toronto last Saturday.

Yikes... sucks if you're a California hockey fan! At least this year it looks like Vancouver will get a playoff berth!

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28742563/the-california-nhl-trio-less-golden-moment

The Wysh List: The California NHL trio's less-than-golden moment It has been a rough campaign for the Ducks, Kings and Sharks. We assess the current status for each, as well as any hope for the future.

Cool to see the NHL's most famous Zamboni driver getting so much attention! He wound up being paid $500 for his time in net in Toronto against Carolina, and he got to keep his game worn jersey, lol! We're guessing he wouldn't have traded that night for ten times what he was paid!

https://www.tmz.com/2020/02/24/david-ayres-zamboni-goalie-carolina-hurricanes-toronto-nhl-contract/

Zamboni Goalie David Ayres Not Interested In Tryouts with Other NHL Teams Here he is ... David Ayres -- the zamboni driver was called out of the stands to play goalie for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes team on Saturday ... and he's a rockstar!!!

It ends TODAY! Get in before 5pm today and save up to 40% during the final day of our End of Season Clearout at Ultimate Hockey in West Kelowna! Sticks, skates, pads... get what you need and save before the Spring season arrives! Sale ends at 5pm today!

What an awesome marketing concept! Do you think this will help bring out more fans?

https://www.king5.com/article/sports/nhl/nhl-seattle-partnership-seattle-center-monorail/281-483a8625-2005-424a-a9b7-f44edcdf360a

NHL Seattle partners with Monorail on free public transit for fans The announcement is part of the first phase of the new NHL franchise’s transportation plan to get fans to and from the new arena at Seattle Center.

Tomorrow it ends - Our End of Season Clearout ends at 5pm tomorrow (Sat). these are your final hours to get in on savings up to 40% off storewide! Still lots to choose from. Get in and save today!

Only a few more days to save up to 40% off hockey gear during our Season End Clearout! Sale ends Sat!

What do you think? Do sports teams/athletes who appear for these congratulatory photo opps with political figures make a political statement by doing so or do you think they should be immune to political criticism?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2020/02/23/1980-miracle-ice-team-defends-appearance-trump-rally-vegas/4850510002/

'Miracle on Ice' U.S. hockey team responds to criticism for appearing at Trump rally Twitter account for gold medal-winning 1980 U.S. hockey team defends appearance at Trump rally: "This is not about politics or choosing sides."

Where can you save up to 40% off hockey gear? Ultimate Hockey and Skate in West Kelowna! All this week (Tues - Sat), it's week two of our END OF SEASON CLEAROUT! The sale applies to in-stock items only. that means if you want a particular on sale, if we sell it and there are no more, you lose out. So get in here as soon as possible for best selection! Sale runs during regular store hours (Tues - Fr, noon - 6p, Sat 9a - 5p, Sat 10a - 3p).

So we're always talking about and paying tribute to the players... this time we want to take a moment to celebrate sports fans. Being a sports fan means a lot of things. But mostly it means being there in every way you can for the team you love. Here's to sports fans everywhere!

https://youtu.be/lF9714l52Ow

If you thought being a player in the NHL was tough, try being a coach!

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/nhl-coaches-have-been-on-thin-ice-all-season/?ex_cid=story-twitter

NHL Coaches Have Been On Thin Ice All Season Being a head coach in any professional sport is a good way to experience meager job security. But even relative to coaches in other sports, hockey’s bench bosse…

Our END OF SEASON CLEAROUT continues all this weekend and into next week! Save up to 40% off skates, sticks, pads apparel and more! Getting geared up for Spring hockey? Now's the time to shop!
Sale ends Sat, Feb 14th. West Kelowna store only, only on in-stock items - no rain checks! Once stuff sells, it's gone!

Gotta admit, the kid has some talent.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-bieber-jimmy-fallon-play-hockey-tonight-show-1279452

Justin Bieber Attempts to Teach Jimmy Fallon How to Play Hockey The Canadian pop star and late-night host spent the day at an ice rink, where they traded backhanded compliments and sang "O Canada."

Noon - 6pm today, tomorrow and Friday, 9 - 6 Saturday and 10 - 5 Sunday - they're the hours we're open this week and next and their the hours you'll save up to 40% off everything at Ultimate Hockey in West Kelowna during our END OF SEASON CLEAROUT SALE! Sale runs til Feb 29 only! All sale items are first come first serve! No rain checks!

It all starts today - our END OF SEASON CLEAROUT at Ultimate Hockey in West Kelowna! Save up to 40% off everything! Now's the time to buy for Spring hockey or even for next season! Sticks, skates, pads... whatever you're looking for come in and save up to 40% Off! SALE STARS WHEN THE STORE OPENS AT NOON TODAY!

Especially for youngsters who never got the opportunity to see Gretzky and Howe play, here's a treat... the 1980 all-star game featuring BOTH players (Howe was Gretzky's idol, so how cool was that). Great clip!

https://www.nhl.com/news/this-date-in-nhl-history-february-5/c-286262940?tid=279684992

Feb. 5: Howe returns to Detroit for final All-Star Game 1980: Gordie Howe receives one of the greatest spontaneous ovations ever given in sports when he steps onto the ice for the NHL All-Star Game at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

ANNOUNCEMENT!

Tuesday, we will be starting our END OF SEASON CLEAROUT sales event in our West Kelowna store. Everything up to 40% off from Tues, Feb 18th to Sat, Feb 29! Sticks, skates, pads, apparel! All up to 40% off! Sale starts Tuesday!

Of all things you wouldn't expect the coronavirus to affect, it would be hockey right? Well believe it or not, the NHL is facing a potential coronavirus-related problem - a shortage of hockey sticks. That's right, the custom sticks used by the NHL are made in China. You can guess the rest of the story.

https://nypost.com/2020/02/10/the-nhl-has-a-coronavirus-problem/?__twitter_impression=true

The NHL has a coronavirus problem The coronavirus outbreak may affect the National Hockey League in a big way. NBC broadcaster Pierre McGuire mentioned during Thursday’s game between the Sabres and Red Wings that team equipment man…

Sorry, but we can't just resist these videos of The Puter playing hockey. This time it's with counterpart, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. If only they were on opposing teams!

https://sputniknews.com/world/202002081078259727-watch-russian-president-putin-and-his-belarusian-counterpart-lukashenko-play-hockey/

Watch Russian President Putin and His Belarusian Counterpart Lukashenko Play Hockey Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Alexander Lukashenko played hockey during a break from negotiations in Sochi.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jay Bouwmeester and his family today.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/st-louis-defenceman-jay-bouwmeester-undergoing-tests-after-cardiac-episode-1.4808010

St. Louis defenceman Jay Bouwmeester undergoing tests after cardiac episode St. Louis defenceman Jay Bouwmeester was hospitalized and undergoing tests early Wednesday after suffering a cardiac episode and collapsing on the bench during the first period of the Blues' game against the Ducks.

We're pleased to follow up this story as we know you are all on the edge of your seat waiting for the outcome of 'Grittygate'. Yes, Gritty has been cleared and is now finally a free....uh...whatever he is.

https://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Flyers-mascot-cleared-of-claim-he-assaulted-15025750.php

Flyers mascot cleared of claim he punched teenage fan PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty has been cleared of allegations that he punched a 13-year-old boy in the back after a photo shoot, police said. Chris Greenwell and his son Brandon met the hairy, googly-eyed mascot at a November event for season ticket holders. Brandon patted Gr...

Thoughts? We'll reserve ours.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7950311/Shirtless-Justin-Bieber-shows-hockey-skills-talks-God-Instagram-videos.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailceleb

Shirtless Justin Bieber shows off his hockey skills in Instagram video The Canadian singer, 25, is seen in the clip doing dribbling drills with a puck along a carpet runner while at the gym.

Just awesome to see this progress!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/paralyzed-humboldt-bronco-surgery-sledge-hockey-1.5449305?cmp=rss

'One step at a time': Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player happy with spinal surgery results | CBC News A hockey player paralyzed in a bus crash has been working hard since undergoing spinal surgery in Thailand late last year and it's getting him closer to his dream of making the national sledge hockey team.

Too True! LOL

How to tell where a hockey player lives...

These are crazy stats and give a little insight into why hockey is one of the most demanding and intense sports you can play!

https://www.nsca.com/education/articles/infographics/the-intensity-of-hockey-games-in-the-nhl-speeds-and-distances-covered-in-experienced-nhl-players/

The Intensity of Hockey Games in the NHL: Speeds and Distances Covered in Experienced NHL Players This infographic presents data of the speeds and distances that experienced National Hockey League (NHL) players traveled over the course of 11 seasons.

Seriously though... just look at the mascot. You gotta admit Gritty looks like trouble.

https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/police-investigate-hockey-mascot-for-allegedly-sucker-punching-a-kid/

Police investigate hockey mascot for allegedly sucker punching a kid Police are going to need an extra-large set of cuffs to bring this perp in.

Still hard to believe #24 is gone. Good on you Vancouver Canucks .

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/kobe-bryant-honoured-canucks-hockey-game

Kobe Bryant honoured at Vancouver Canucks hockey game | Offside If you needed further proof that Kobe Bryant truly transcended the game of basketball, you got it in Vancouver on Monday night.

If nothing else, this is great for a laugh! Check out the GoPro at the end... indestructible!

https://www.cnet.com/news/can-gadgets-survive-getting-bounced-off-crossbar-vegas-golden-knights-hockey/?PostType=image&ServiceType=twitter&TheTime=2020-01-16T20%3A22%3A47&UniqueID=F62871BC-389D-11EA-A184-0CD996E8478F&ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b

Ice hockey vs. rugged tech So just how well can some of tech's most rugged gear stand up to the world of ice hockey? Jeff Bakalar and Shane Hnidy of the Vegas Golden Knights go bar-down in one of the most unique torture tests we've ever attempted.

Simple Monday question - Favourite and least favourite NHL team... Go!