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Illegal Streamer Shut Down

by Paul on 02/02/12 at 03:06 PM ET
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from Robert Gearty of the NY Daily News,

On Thursday, the government charged a Michigan man who operated websites that streamed pirated telecasts of top sporting events

Yonjo Quiroa. 28, of Comstock Park, MI, was hit with one count of criminal infringement of a copyright.

“Sports fans may be tempted by illegal streaming websites, but in the end, it is they who pay the price,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said.

“These websites and their operators deprive sports leagues and networks of legitimate revenue, forcing spectators and viewers to bear the cost of this piracy down the line,” he said.

In a related action, the feds shut down nine of Quiro’s websites that he operated out of his home, as well as seven other websites.

The websites illegally streamed NFL, NBA, NHL and World Wrestling Entertainment events, said Bharara.

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Video- The King Of Hockey Too?

by Paul on 02/02/12 at 01:33 PM ET
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via Budweiser Canada marketing firm,

Just a few weeks ago, Budweiser made the dreams of two unsuspecting beer league hockey teams come true by giving them the thrill of playing just like professionals.

On December 21st 2011, Les Amigos and The Toronto Generals were ready to play their weekly hockey game when Budweiser transformed a regularly scheduled match into an epic high-energy spectacle complete with screaming fans, play-by-play announcers, and even a Budweiser-branded Zamboni! 
The catch? This epic moment was captured on film and will be featured as Budweiser’s Canadian Super Bowl XLVI commercial .

We are pleased to share with you, these awe inspiring 2 minutes that turned the childhood dreams of 30 men into full blown reality. Re-live the nostalgia alongside Canadians across the country this Super Bowl Sunday, when this ad airs nationally on February 5th.

Budweiser Canada official YouTube page.

 

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Studying Hockey

by Paul on 02/01/12 at 04:23 PM ET
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from Donna Spencer of the CP at the Brandon Sun,

When science student Krista Lazzarotto tells people she’s taking a class about hockey in Canadian literature, she gets an interesting reaction.

“Everybody does a double take or asks again, thinking they heard wrong,” says Lazzarotto.

Her English instructor Laura Davis is defying the notion that Canadian literature and hockey don’t mix.

Davis began teaching a new course in January at Red Deer College. The class explores our cultural connection to hockey through Canadian fiction and non-fiction.

Hockey in the Canadian Literary Imagination, or “Hockey in CanLit” as her students call it, is a fairly new subject in academia. Davis knows of just two universities — Victoria and Saskatchewan — that have taught similar courses.

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Esposito In A State Of Disbelief

by Paul on 01/31/12 at 06:12 PM ET
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from Damian Cristodero of Lightning Strikes at the Tampa Bay Times,

“I’m really having major difficulties with this,” Esposito told the Tampa Bay Times on Tuesday. “I’m just in total shock. I cannot believe it even as I sit and talk to you. I expect her to call me and say, “April fool.’ “

Carrie Selivanov, 43, who was married to former Lightning star Alex Selivanov, died Monday, apparently of a sudden illness, Esposito said. The couple had two children: Nikko, 13; and Rocko, 9. Dylan, 18, was Carrie’s son from a previous marriage.

Esposito said he last spoke to his daughter, one of three he had in two previous marriages, about four days ago.

“She never said a word,” Esposito said. “She said she was fine.”

Esposito, though, said he knew his daughter had been ill and that about 10 days ago she “coughed up some blood.”

But Carrie declined to see a doctor.

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added 9:28pm,

TAMPA BAY – Tampa Bay Lightning Founder Phil Esposito released the following statement this evening:

“On behalf of Alex Selivanov, Carrie’s sisters Laurie and Cherise, and my wife Bridget, I’d like to thank everyone in the Tampa Bay community and in the hockey fraternity for their thoughts, prayers and well wishes as we grieve Carrie’s passing yesterday. We are shocked and saddened with her death but we will remember her for the energy and vigor that she brought to each day of her life. Our focus will now center on her sons Dylan, Nikko and Rocco.”

Carrie Esposito Selivanov passed away on Monday, January 30 in Germany after suffering from an unknown illness. She had been living in Germany with husband and former NHL and Lightning player Alex Selivanov and their three children Dylan (18), Nikko (13) and Rocco (10) as Selivanov has been most recently playing and coaching in the Netherlands. Private funeral services will be held later this week in Germany.

Condolences for the family can be sent to:  Phil Esposito, c/o Tampa Bay Lightning, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. The family has yet to determine where memorial donations should be made. More information will be forthcoming when available.

 

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Prayers Go Out To The Esposito Family

by Paul on 01/31/12 at 08:26 AM ET
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via Damian Cristodero of Lightning Strikes,

Carrie Selivanov, 43, daughter of Lightning founder Phil Esposito, died Monday after an illness, Esposito’s wife, Bridget, said. Selivanov, one of Esposito’s three daughters by a previous marriage, was married to former Lightning star Alex Selivanov, who plays in the Netherlands. Carrie Selivanov also was a former director of team services for the Lightning.

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Speed + Size + Velocity =

by Paul on 01/25/12 at 10:33 PM ET
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from Christopher Botta of Slap Shot,

NBC News and NBC Sports have produced a series of 10 educational segments called, “Science of N.H.L. Hockey,” that will debut during NBC Sports Network’s coverage of the All-Star festivities this weekend.

The videos, which feature the N.H.L. players Matt Moulson, Pekka Rinne, Brenden Morrow, Erik Johnson and Jaroslav Halak, were made as a learning tool for teachers and students to use in the classroom. Created in conjunction with NBC Learn (the educational arm of NBC News), the N.H.L. and the National Science Foundation, the segments, which will be aligned to lesson plans and national and state education standards, are available to the public free of cost.

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“...But No Game Is Worth Dying Over”

by Paul on 01/20/12 at 01:10 PM ET
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from Richard Ouzounian of the Toronto Star,

Kevin Smith, the bad boy of movies, may be best known for his movie character Silent Bob, but when it comes to the topic of violence in hockey, he’s got a lot to say.

And during a recent conversation to promote his upcoming Feb. 2 Toronto appearance at the Scotiabank Theatre in Kevin Smith: Live from Behind, he didn’t hesitate to make his feelings known.

“I like fighting as much as the next guy, but Jesus Christ, how many people have to die? Look, man, when one of the greatest hockey players living isn’t playing because he’s concussed, then something’s seriously f—ked.”

“I mean, like, Sidney’s off the ice, man,” he says, reminding us of the fact that Crosby hasn’t played since December, after his supposed recovery from a concussion proved shortlived.

Smith’s passion for hockey has been well documented over the years and his adoration for Canadian idols like Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr exceeds anything he feels for anyone in the world of entertainment.

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Video- It’s All Downhill From Here

by Paul on 01/16/12 at 04:21 PM ET
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from Jack Nicas of the Wall Street Journal,

Andrew Bergeson was reading the newspaper last month when he fell in love. “I just knew right away: This is why I was put on this earth,” the 24-year-old said about his new favorite sport, ice-cross downhill.

“It incorporates all the things I like: hitting people, skating and fast speeds.”

This weekend, Mr. Bergeson is competing here in the ice-cross downhill world championship. Launched by energy-drink maker Red Bull in 2001, ice cross sends four skaters in helmets and pads hurtling down a zigzagging chute of jumps, drops and hairpin turns, fusing elements of downhill skiing and roller derby—but on ice.

Skaters begin atop a three-story ramp and reach speeds of up to 40 miles an hour.

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Former Enforcers Helping Canadian Troops

by Paul on 01/13/12 at 08:46 PM ET
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from Rick Westhead of the Toronto Star,

Former NHL tough guy Troy Crowder sat in the Canadian Forces mess hall and listened…

Part of a group of celebrities visiting the dusty, dangerous base, Crowder had spent the past hours entertaining his hosts with tales of his battles against other NHL enforcers, fighters like Bob Probert.

“It was 3 a.m. and the cook was getting breakfast ready for the next morning and these guys just opened up about the first time they were shot at,” Crowder said.

“They were under fire on a roof and were supposed to call in their coordinates for help. But they talked about how they could only scream into the radio like schoolgirls saying they were being shot at. They were terrified.”

That visit was among four trips Crowder made to Afghanistan. His time with the troops left an impression on him and now, Crowder has found a novel way to help raise money for soldiers who are struggling to reintegrate into society after their return to Canada.

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Control Your Sports Viewing On DirecTV, TiVo Or Google TV With Your Android Device

by Paul on 12/22/11 at 09:38 PM ET
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from Richard Lawler of engadget,

The Are You Watching This?! app has a long history of making sure sports fans don’t miss the big games with its bookmarklets and apps that popped up notifications or emailed reminders. Now a new upgrade on Android, along with a few connected TV platforms, has taken things to the next level. In its newest iteration, the free app ties into DirecTV, TiVo or Google TV setups with IP control for one click switching to the appropriate channel—key when a game is coming down to the last play and you’re not sure where the remote is or which channel NBA / NFL / MLB etc. action is on. There’s varying levels of filtering options so users can see alerts just when their team is playing, any decent matchup or just the must-see finishes.

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Also, here is the link to the app in the Android Market.

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