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Can You ‘C’ It
by Paul on 10/02/08 at 07:12 AM ET
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from Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province,
He can’t wear a ‘C’ on his jersey, but Roberto Luongo doesn’t see how the league could stop him from putting one on his mask.
League rules prohibit a goalie from being a captain, and during games the NHL will not recognize Luongo, the first netminder to captain a team since 1948, in the role.
Because of the rule, the NHL also does not permit a goalie to wear a ‘C’ on his jersey. But Luongo said he has given some thought to painting one on his mask
“It could mean anything, it could be C for Canucks,” Luongo said..
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I think it’s a good idea. If the league gets bent out of shape over something this trivial, they should be kicked repeatedly in their collective face.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/02/08 at 11:19 AM ET