Of the seven active professional hockey arenas in California (NHL and ECHL), Minnesota Wild right wing Devin Setoguchi has played in six. He ranks his Top 5:
- HP Pavilion (San Jose)
- Staples Center (Los Angeles)
- Citizens Business Bank Arena (Ontario)
- Cow Palace (Daly City)
- Honda Center (Anaheim)
Los Angeles Kings center Brad Richardson, formerly of the Colorado Avalanche, recommends John Elway's restaurant in suburban Denver. "It’s the best prime rib I’ve ever had," Richardson says. "Have it with the creamed corn."
JP
Posts Tagged ‘HBO’
“HBO: 24/7″ recap: The Dramatic Conclusion
Author: Ryan Stieg
Photo by Dan Hickling
All good things must come to an end and unfortunately, that statement applies to every season of HBO’s “24/7: Road to the Winter Classic.” Just like last year, the series ends with a great hockey game and leaves you actually looking forward to the end of the season – so you can tune in to the next Winter Classic.
The final episode begins with some foreshadowing. Read the rest of this entry »
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24/7 Rolls On Through Episode Three
Author: Ryan Stieg
"Steve Ott and Peter Laviolette" is an anagram for "I pander, TV tete a tete, love lost."
The last two weeks of “24/7″ have been lots of fun to watch. A cast of interesting characters and great on-ice action makes you eager to tune in the following week.
This week’s episode provided as much, while offering a close look at the replay booth in Toronto – something many hockey fans have always wondered about.
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“24/7″ is worthy of round-the-clock attention
Author: Ryan Stieg
It’s that time of year again. That time when HBO gives me and hockey fans everywhere an early Christmas present: its “24/7 Road to the Winter Classic” series, a present that I’ve been waiting for since last January.
Last year, the Winter Classic featured Sidney Crosby and the Penguins facing off against Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals. With the two most famous hockey players prominently featured, HBO had a huge hit on its hands.
When HBO decided to add a second season, this time featuring the Flyers and Rangers, some fans including myself were wondering if it would be able to hold up to last season due to a lack of big-name stars.
As it turns out, the series still is lighting the lamp. Read the rest of this entry »
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- Ex-Hawks assistant Haviland is new Hershey coach June 18, 2013Mike Haviland, a Stanley Cup-winning assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks, on Tuesday was announced as the head coach of the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears. Haviland, 45, bring 14 years of experience to the Washington Capitals' A... […]
- Datsyuk agrees to three-year extension with Detroit June 18, 2013The Detroit Red Wings and star center Pavel Datsyuk have agreed to a three-year contract extension. Datsyuk, 34, has one year left on his current contract. According to Datsyuk's agent, Gary Greenstin, the new deal is worth $23 million -- $10 m... […]
- Senators' arena to be renamed Canadian Tire Centre June 18, 2013The Ottawa Senators' home arena will enter the 2013-14 season with a new name following Tuesday's announcement of a partnership with Canadian Tire Corporation. Currently known as Scotiabank Place, the building will take on the name Canadian Tir... […]
- Home of Senators changes name from Scotiabank Place to Canadian Tire Centre June 18, 2013OTTAWA - The home of the Ottawa Senators has a new name. Scotiabank Place has been renamed the Canadian Tire Centre, with a long-term agreement taking effect July 1. The named was announced at a morning news conference. Signage at the 1... […]