Author: Al Daniel
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The ice is right for Lindquist in Worcester, ECHL
Eric Lindquist likes to be a full-fledged human on the job. He is not the mere eyes and ears of the Worcester Railers HC. And he will certainly not settle for the limitations of being a disembodied voice from above. No, the Massachusetts- and California-seasoned sportscaster must move about his workspace, taking his audience with…
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10 best bets for a Modern Family spinoff (if it happens)
Will there be enough left in any member of the title clan for a Modern Family spinoff after 10 years? The co-creators have hinted at a wait-and-see approach, per Jean Bentley of the Hollywood Reporter. As Bentley relayed this month, the ABC jewel will likely close up shop following the 2018-19 television season. The first…
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10 greatest team mascot names
The hockey team mascot is the pet of the ice house. Though not a requirement, it can bring enjoyable elements to the building. It is never the intended centerpiece, but no mascot owner should diminish its importance. And not unlike the four-legged companions of a private household, most mascots settle for, well, pet names. A…
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Modern Family should end with a wedding, not a funeral
“Just drop it!” Mitch snaps in an uproariously misconstrued fit of frustration during Modern Family’s eighth-season premiere. Mitch had solely witnessed the passing of his grandmother-in-law, who made two appearances on the series. His rocky relationship with Grams locks him in a near no-win situation. In turn, our highlight and his lowlight of the funeral is…
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Best actor from every SPHL city
Editor’s note: This is the latest installment in a recurring series where a Pucks and Rec writer will select the top contemporary actor from each city in a hockey league. This week, we focus on the current markets in the SPHL. All filmography and award information was found on the Internet Movie Database. Birmingham: Courteney…
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10 greatest NHL logo flops among existing franchises
Apparently, Mike Penner saw no real NHL logo while on an NHL game assignment Jan. 27, 1996. It was the day participating teams, including both Los Angeles-area franchises debuted their “third jerseys.” The Kings and Mighty Ducks, like many others, had an alternate emblem to go with their new color scheme. But Penner, a columnist…
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We need more shows like CBS Sunday Morning
For 45 seconds on the first Sunday of 2018, Americans saw the soothing side of a hard-hit locale. The first three seconds resembled a Cat Trumpet YouTube upload. It was all silence and snowfall. Relaxing music lasting an hour, or two, or three, could not have been far behind. Except the voice of CBS Sunday…
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Best actors from USHL Western Conference cities
Editor’s note: This is the latest installment in a recurring series where a Pucks and Rec writer will select the top contemporary actor from each city in a hockey league. This week, we focus on the current markets in the USHL Western Conference. All filmography and award information was found on the Internet Movie Database.…
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B’s-Habs rose from the ashes of another MTL rivalry
Author’s note: This piece of research on an event that effectively made the historic Bruins-Canadiens feud possible sat dormant for years. It was being saved for said event’s centennial on Along the Boards. Naturally, ATB has since given way to Pucks and Recreation, but here we are all the same. Enjoy. Bears and fire have…
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Best actors from USHL Eastern Conference cities
Editor’s note: This is the latest installment in a recurring series where a Pucks and Rec writer will select the top contemporary actor from each city in a hockey league. This week, we focus on the current markets in the USHL Eastern Conference. All filmography and award information was found on the Internet Movie Database.…