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Checking in with Hockey Scores

With only ten days left before the CBC closes their HNIC Anthem Challenge on August 31st, I figured this would be a good time to check in on the contest and the infamous 'Hockey Scores' to see how it is all progressing. About a month ago, I took at look at 'Hockey Scores' which was the most popular song in the contest and...

Canada's 'Other' National Anthem: A Thing of the Past?

If you were to poll Canadians on the most recognizable song in their country's history, you'd probably think a Celine Dion ballad, a Brian Adam's soft-rock song, or a crappy Nickelback tune would be #1, wouldn't ya?The truth? The theme song for Hockey Night in Canada, a song that has been around for five decades, is, BY...

A Book That Dares To Mention Sidney Crosby and Donald Brashear in the Same Breath

If you're someone who struggles with arithmophobia, you may want to turn away now. For the rest of you, here's another addition to what my FanHouse buddy Mirtle notes is a boom-time for hockey books: "Hockey Night in Canada: By the Numbers" by Scott Morrison, which lists and ranks the great players at every digit in NHL...

Craig Simpson Leaves Oilers for Broadcast Booth

Edmonton Oilers assistant coach Craig Simpson has left the team to head back to the broadcast boost with Hockey Night in Canada. He'll be a part of the 'A' team with Jim Hughson, relieving dinosaurs Bob Cole and Harry Neale of their prime duties. While this doesn't seem like much of a transaction of note, Oilers fans have...