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Esso Cup pic #4 – Frederique Maringer

Québec’s LHFDQ Nord won the province’s first-ever national Midget AAA title, coming from behind to beat Ontario 5-2 in the gold medal game of the 2013 Esso Cup.

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Podcast: Leafs & Habs & Midgets, oh my!

Jason & Chris examine the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and somehow wind up talking about Derek Roy and the Canucks. Along the way, they utilize as many metaphors as you can shake a dead horse at. Or something. Episode 52: … Continue reading

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Esso Cup pic #3 – Alyson Matteau

Representing Québec in this year’s Esso Cup, and may I add appearing in Saturday’s gold medal game at 6pm, is LHFDQ Nord. Anchoring the blueline is the tournament’s tallest player, Alyson Matteau. The native of Blainville, QC stands 5’11″ before … Continue reading

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Esso Cup pic #2 – Hailey Smyl

In British Columbia, there aren’t many hockey names more recognizable than that of Smyl. Stan ‘the Steamer’ won back to back Memorial Cups with the New Westminster Bruins before settling into a 13-year career that defined Vancouver Canucks hockey for … Continue reading

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Esso Cup pic #1

We at Pucked in the Head have long flicked nose candy at lamestream media pundits and “personalities” who seem to think they should be above reporting anything less than the very highest level of sport. These are the Vancouver hockey … Continue reading

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Sunday Quickies

A few things before this weekend officially draws to a close: Canadian Tennis is on the Rise Canada beat Ukraine 3-2 this weekend to qualify for World Group II play in 2014. Number 93-ranked Eugenie Bouchard and #125 Sharon Fichman … Continue reading

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Portland Winterhawks on the march

Entering the playoffs this season, many thought it a foregone conclusion that the Portland Winterhawks were a lock to represent the west in the Memorial Cup. They had racked up a ridiculous .812 winning percentage during the regular season and … Continue reading

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Abbotsford Heat 3, Toronto Marlies 1

Hockey fans in Abbotsford were treated to another Hall of Famer at centre ice as the hometown Heat beat the Toronto Marlies 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. Two days after legendary forward Darryl Sittler opened the curtain on a 3-0 Heat … Continue reading

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Abbotsford Heat 3, Toronto Marlies 0

Danny Taylor posted his third shutout of the season, and Tyler Ruegsegger scored the winning goal eight minutes into the game as the Abbotsford Heat blanked the Toronto Marlies 3-0 on Friday night. All but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, the … Continue reading

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Abbotsford Heat 3, Grand Rapids Griffins 2 (SO)

The Abbotsford Heat and Grand Rapids Griffins split back-to-back games this weekend, as the Heat avenged a 4-1 Friday night loss with a 3-2 shootout win on Saturday night. The Griffins are running away with the Midwest Division, sitting 10 … Continue reading

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