Speakin of mascots.. why aren't there any mascots in hockey!?!?
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This is a list of National Hockey League mascots\n\nContents [hide]\n1 Al Octopus (Detroit Red Wings) \n2 Blades the Bruin (Boston Bruins) \n3 Carlton the Bear (Toronto Maple Leafs) \n4 Fin the Whale (Vancouver Canucks) \n5 Gnash (Nashville Predators) \n6 Harvey the Hound (Calgary Flames) \n7 Howler (Phoenix Coyotes) \n8 Howler the Yeti (Colorado Avalanche) \n9 Iceburgh (Pittsburgh Penguins) \n10 NJ Devil (New Jersey Devils) \n11 Sabretooth (Buffalo Sabres) \n12 Sparky the Dragon (New York Islanders) \n13 S.J. Sharkie (San Jose Sharks) \n14 Slapshot (Washington Capitals) \n15 Spartacat (Ottawa Senators) \n16 Stanley C. Panther (Florida Panthers) \n17 Stinger (Columbus Blue Jackets) \n18 Stormy the Ice Hog (Carolina Hurricanes) \n19 Thrash (Atlanta Thrashers) \n20 Thunderbug (Tampa Bay Lightning) \n21 Tommyhawk (Chicago Blackhawks) \n22 Wildwing (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim) \n23 Youppi (Montreal Canadiens) \n \nFollow the link for more information about these characters.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbug\n\nThanks Mr MB :)
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Check this out: http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8470&sidebar=597&category=icehockey
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okay, i just answered your eastern conference question and was hoping you put this one up too....\nk...well, the oilers beat an over-rated red wings team, impressively none the less; and then a sharks team that i was convinced would be in the cup, possibly winning it all...the ducks played a spirited series vs. the flames, and then absolutely wrecked the avalanche...it seems like a closer battle then one would have guessed at the beginning of these playoffs, but i will get to the point-this ducks team seems vaguely familiar to the ducks team who almost took the cup against the devils a couple of years ago...so i'll give u this- ducks in 6... but a very good six
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Edmonton has found their scoring touch (and not a minute too soon).  They rattled off 5 unanswered goals last night to even up the series.  The momentum has definitely shifted.  The series is far from over, however.  The Oilers still have to go into SJ and take one in their building (no easy task).  I say it goes to seven games but the Sharks fall to the Albertans.\n\n*I joined everyone else in saying that Roloson was not the guy to carry the Oilers deep into the play-offs.  I'm a believer now!*
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Yes, and here are the new ideas for the teams mascot/logo:\n\nThe Cleveland Fireworks Stand Owners\nThe Cleveland Desert Casino Operators\nThe Cleveland Guys who got their butts kicked all the way to New Mexico\nThe Cleveland Dirty Mexicans\n\nWhy is it only offensive for the Cleveland Indians?  Why not the Atlanta Braves?  The Washington Redskins?  Can fishermen sue the Seattle Mariners?  \n\nYou overly sensitive pricks need to get a life, i mean jesus christ... who the hell is it hurting?
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Sabres have the ugliest logo in the league, I dont know if its a slug or a hairpiece.\n\nThe only reason the merchandise sells so much is because the Sabres are doing so good this year and there are bandwagon fans and diehard fans who buy anything.\n\nJust so you guys remember the Islanders Fishstick jersey was a big seller and was phased out asap.\n\n\nAnd to the dumbass who said that the Statue of Liberty is in New Jersey, it isn't, its location is Liberty Island, New York. Go look it up. Shows how stupid Devil fans are.
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All of them:  Including Terry, and Gump and Baun, and how about Ryan Smith from this year's Edmonton Oilers picking up his chicklets off the ice in time to score a winning goal!\n\nAll hockey players are brave.  There are bigger athletes out there but there are none tougher.
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NO, I for one liked the fights. Realizing pure hockey enthusiasts would say that is not really part of the game, you asked is it more entertaining. I really miss the days of old for instance when the 'Broad Street Bullies' better known as the Philadelphia Flyers played. Teams were truly intimidated to play at the Spectrum.
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todd bertuzzi\nderian hatcher\ntie domi\nchris pronger\nchris chelios\ndarius kasparitis\njamal mayers\nbrian marchment (retired or not?)\ntomas holmstrom\nderek boogard\n\nok mac, i never thought i'd see you in this 'arena'!  agreed brashear.  but do you know who is the tough guy i really DO like?  georges laracque, i do not know if he is still an oiler or not.\n\nfor pete's sake, the guy even has his own website!! go georges!!\n\nhttp://www.georgeslaraque.com/
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Gary Bettman is the Devil [and not from Jersey].  They've had to revamp the entire game because they moved from successful small markets to unsuccessful large markets.  And they're still failing to attract fans.\n\nI'd like the calls if they were good.  Far too many appear to be just to make it look like they want to call a tight game.  And you can still pull a gun in the last 5 minutes and not get called for it.
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They don't for a couple of reasons.\n\n1. It's "cool" to have as little on your head as possible.  If you're a LW in the NHL and you have a full cage, players (and people) are gonna laugh at you.\n\n2. The aquarium tends to fog up, and the bird cage can hamper your vision.\n\nThey require a visor in international and Olympic play.  College players are required to have full face protection.\n\nBesides, have you seen the "playoff beards"?  I don't think these guys are worried about their appearance.
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Ever try reading a FULL responce. They aren't going to put in new rules, espically ones that dumb, because they don't want to lose FANS. My comment was that with the scoring being up this season it wasn't new rules this season but rather rules being enforced. All I was saying was they still didn't put new rules in. They never will. You think they would get new fans by doing things that stupid. May I remind you of the failed experment of the glow puck on Fox. Those of us who like hockey didn't like it, and no one started watching it even though they could tell where the puck was. The NHL doesn't change or add rules because they want to keep their loyal fans.
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Moon, I have never been more ready for any game in my life, and I've been following -- and loving -- hockey since I was six years old! My proud Buffalo Sabres have played superbly all season long and have been THE surprise team of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes have whined and complained and arrogantly proclaimed themselves the superior team from game one, yet here we are facing the ultimate seventh game of this series to decide it all. \n\nWhat do I expect? I expect my glorious Sabres to shock the hockey world yet again and defeat the 'Canes in their own building (where there will be thousands of Buffalo supporters cheering in full throat). It would be poetic justice and no team nor its fans could be more deserving than the Buffalo Sabres. I am so primed for this game and can hardly wait for the puck to drop tonight!\n\nAlthough I grew up in the Buffalo area and spent most of my life there, I now reside in the Washington, DC area. You will find many transplanted WNYers scattered about the country, including a large contingent here and in North Carolina. We are loud and proud in support of our beloved Sabres, no matter what happens. But again, we are going to WIN! :)\n\nThank you for the "welcome back" question, Moon! ;)\n\nLET'S GO BUF-FA-LO!!! LET'S GO BUF-FA-LO!!! LET'S GO BUF-FA-LO!!! LET'S GO BUF-FA-LO!!!
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Aye!\nhttp://www.torino2006.org/ENG/IDF/ATH/X01_IRL_1.html\n(The ENTIRE Irish Olympic team has only 4 members, certainly not enough to field a hockey team.  And they are all in downhill/crosscountry sports, 3 skiing and 1 skeleton.)\n\nhttp://www.olympic-council.ie/history.html
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What kind of smack are you trying to start??\nI am a huge Ducks fan but would never disrespect the Sharks or the Oilers. Both are very tough teams who have bested us this regular season.\n\nThe Thorton/ Cheechoo line is one line I am truly afraid of.  It is really fortunate that Lupul, Penner, Marchant line is stepping up, and IMHO can take on the Sharks line.\n\nAs (Scott) Niedermayer said after we swept the Av's, its not over yet. We still have to win 4 more games before we can think of the Stanley Cup.  And, as our Captain and 3 time winner of the Cup, I value his quote and will remain a humble Ducks fan.\n\nAs for the Av's... it was a great sweep, so better luck next year.
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Because not many people want a hockey team around there.  That is why they don't, but they do have a minor league team...so maybe someday they will get there
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Should have been in the hockey section but I will answer it anyways Their special-team units are good. maybe injuries. It still early in the season.