The Vancouver Canucks are set to introduce a “new” team logo on August 29th. All signs online point to this simply being a refresh of the current logo, by removing the red and using more white. This version of the purported new logo is all over the place online, but I got it here:

There are others online as well,
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Experience a headache the morning after a late game? Quickly entering a state of denial that beer could be the cause? Well, it could be dehydration. Here are some steps to take before, during and after the game to prevent it from happening.

A simple rule to follow: drink more water. But here are some guidelines to follow.
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When fitting a glove there are many things to consider. Overall comfort and snugness through the hand, finger length, thumb protection and mobility, wrist protection, and ease of dropping… just in case. Kidding! Although standing in the sports section and throwing the gloves to the floor as fast as you can does get some interesting reactions from customers and salespersons alike. Here are what you really to look for in buying a glove.
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If there’s one thing about the level at which I play hockey is that the chances of me actually improving is pretty slim. Players at my level are often out of position, too slow, making the obvious pass, and panic when they have they puck. I include myself in all of these categories. So the bad habits that I bring to the ice are the same bad habits that are being reinforced by my teammates and opponents. Not much hope of improving.

This is why I’ve taken a couple of Power Skating and Hockey Skills courses over the past couple of years. Without the benefit of these courses stressing the importance of proper skating techniques and positional play my game was doomed to be stagnant and laughable. But there are still two negative aspects to taking these types of courses.
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No, this has nothing to do with global warming. It’s about not enough ice rinks for all the ice sports. This article deals with hockey, but as you read keep in mind; speed skating, ringette, figure skating, sledge hockey, and public skating all competing for the same slab of ice.

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I used to think that comments questioning the sanity of goalies was just humourous rhetoric; a way to deliver a friendly verbal jab at a team-mate.And then the more goalies I met, I realized there was some truth behind it all…

Names have not been changed to protect anyone.
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Very seldom in a discussion about adult recreational hockey does the topic of beer not arise. Especially here. Is it a natural fit between hockey and beer, or something that we’ve been taught. And if so, whose doing the teaching; parents, professionals, or those evil advertisers? (place tongue firmly in cheek)

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A hockey helmet should be comfortable and although all helmets are lined with a protective foam, some helmets will feel better than others. New models of hockey helmets comfortably grip the head from inside by cupping the back of head, or the occidental protuberance. When you are out purchasing a helmet, try on different brands for fit and comfort.
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As hockey players, we’ve all been the victim of our own stink at one time or another, and theres no one to blame but ourselves. You know the scenario all to well. Getting home from your game at 1:00am, while the thought of actually bending over to unzip your bag leads you to believe you may collapse in a heap on the floor. “Tomorrow,” you promise yourself, “first thing before I go to work.”

One week later…at your next game you stare at your bag and prepare yourself for that bouquet of fermented sweat and leather to drift out at you. A morbid curiosity overcomes you as you actually lean into the fallout zone while unzipping the bag. However, if it’s your team mate unleashing that odor your curiosity is replaced by disgust. “Their” stench is usually thick enough to lean on, and definately thick enough to gag on.
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A late night game and sinus cold. This is a combination that really makes it tough to drag your butt off the couch to go play hockey. My first thought is to take some decongestant to clear the sinuses, probably Sudafed. I know what your thinking and stop right there! Sudafed, according to Sports Illustrated (SI) , may be “Hockey’s Little Helper” but do you really think that Beer Leaguers take it to enhance performance?
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