Pronger Knee Surgery Ends Blues Defenceman's Season
St Louis Blues defenceman Chris Pronger underwent successful knee surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. The 27 year old from Dryden Ontario could be out until January after suffering the season ending injury in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal against Detroit. He finished the regular season with 47 points and served as an alternate captain on Canada’s Olympic gold medal team.
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Nets Almost Land Kobe and Jackson in 1999
Details reveal Kobe Bryant nearly joined the Nets in 1996 and Phil Jackson nearly became head coach in 1999. Shaq notes Nets fans among his family. Jackson praised the Nets organization while recounting bleak earlier days in Piscataway and distant practices.
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Rivalry fuels Cup drama between Wings and Hurricanes
Detroit owner Mike Ilitch and Carolina head Peter Karmanos Jr. are central figures in a heated NHL clash as Detroit thumps Colorado 7 0 to reach the Stanley Cup final. Both men rose from immigrant backgrounds, built wealth, and reshaped their cities while steering their teams.
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