Birthplace debate over Canadian loyalty in hockey finals
A Tampa Bay Lightning fan argues Canada’s core connection to the team by noting 19 Canadian-born players on the Lightning roster, comparing national pride with the Calgary Flames during the Stanley Cup Final and asserting Quebec as Canada. He recalls defending his stance against critics while celebrating his team.
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Un-Canadian? Hardly My Flames Bandwagon Skepticism
In a spirited fan column the writer defends a Canadian identity amid team loyalties. He questions the idea that players born on Canadian soil but on a U S based team are less Canadian while venting on Flames hype and Oilers pride. Rivalries, regional loyalty, and World Cup chatter shape the comic yet pointed piece.
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WHA expands with six teams set to start in October
WHA leaders led by Commissioner Bobby Hull announced six teams ready to play in October and two more planned as arena leases line up. Halifax Quebec City Detroit Dallas Orlando and Jacksonville are secured venues with SkyDome and Copps Coliseum eyed for Toronto and Hamilton. A 76 game season begins Oct 24 under a 15 million dollar salary cap with no player earning over 5 million.
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