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Penguins CEO aids cameraman injured in protest
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Saturday, 30 May 2020 23:37
Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse came to the aid of a local television camera operator when protests turned violent Saturday in downtown Pittsburgh.Ian Smith, of KDKA-TV, was thrown to the ground and his camera was broken to pieces outside of PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins' home rink, just as Morehouse was leaving the arena near its centerpiece, the Mario…
Massachusetts pro teams can reopen facilities
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Friday, 29 May 2020 14:59
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says the state's five professional sports teams -- the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and New England Revolution -- can resume practicing at their respective facilities on June 6.But Baker made clear the reopening of those facilities must be done in accordance with the health and safety rules that each of…
Rod Brind'Amour's take on the NHL's playoff format, empty arena games and his training camp plan
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Friday, 29 May 2020 05:42
With the NHL announcing its plans to return this summer, we caught up with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour to see how he's approaching the unconventional postseason.In an appearance on ESPN on Ice this week, Brind'Amour discussed why his team was one of two to vote against the 24-team format, how he'll handle the return of European players, his thoughts…
Hurricanes extend PNC Arena lease for 5 years
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Thursday, 28 May 2020 16:56
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have reached a five-year lease extension to remain in PNC Arena through July 2029.Arena owner Centennial Authority and Hurricanes parent company Gale Force Sports and Entertainment announced the agreement Thursday. The current lease agreement runs through the end of June 2024.The News and Observer of Raleigh reported that deal provisions include an agreement by…
Sabres' Eichel 'fed up' as playoff drought extends
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Thursday, 28 May 2020 13:48
Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel said he's "fed up" with the franchise's futility after the team's ninth straight season without a playoff berth, which covers the entirety of the 23-year-old star's career."Listen, I'm fed up with the losing and I'm fed up and I'm frustrated. You know, it's definitely not an easy pill to swallow right now. It's been a…
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