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Palin To Drop Puck At Flyers Home Opener
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Posted on 10/08/2008 4:44:03 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Palin To Drop Puck At Flyers Home Opener PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, the nation's most popular hockey mom, will take center ice opening night as the Flyers host the New York Rangers to kick off their 2008/2009 season.

On Saturday, October 11, Palin will drop the puck along with the winner of the Philadelphia Flyers regional search for the "Ultimate Hockey Mom" yet to be announced.

"Because of the tremendous amount of publicity she has brought to our sport, we invited the most popular hockey mom in North America to our home opener to help us get our season started," said Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider who founded the Flyers in 1967. "We are very excited she has accepted our offer and we are very proud of the publicity she is generating for hockey moms and the sport of hockey."

The Philadelphia Flyers organization has been searching for the "Ultimate Hockey Mom" in an online contest which asked hockey players and hockey moms to enter the contest by submitting a "hockey mom poster."

The winner of the contest will join the Alaska Governor at center ice to drop the ceremonial puck and will also receive $500 gift certificates to David J. Witchell Salon and Spa and to the Wachovia Center's Fan Gear store.

(Excerpt) Read more at cbs3.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: hockeymom; nhl; pa2008; palin; philadelphia; threadnumberthree
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To: softwarecreator
Great, here come the racist criers now.

And Pleeease...observably stupid.

21 posted on 10/08/2008 4:58:15 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: jp3
As a die-hard WINGS fan, I will the request the McPalin Campaign to solicit a puck drop at the Joe

I would imagine most of the wing fans are Republicans so she'd get a nice reception. Of course, once she walks out of JLA, that's a different story.

22 posted on 10/08/2008 4:59:01 PM PDT by softwarecreator
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To: Red Steel
observably stupid

?? what's that mean ??

23 posted on 10/08/2008 4:59:58 PM PDT by softwarecreator
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To: TexasCajun
No Black guys in hockey!

Black Hockey Players Wall of Fame

24 posted on 10/08/2008 5:02:19 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham
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To: softwarecreator

There was once Grant Fuhr.


25 posted on 10/08/2008 5:02:20 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: Sub-Driver

Gotta love her. She’s made this campaign bearable. A shining star she is.


26 posted on 10/08/2008 5:02:46 PM PDT by McGruff (Sarah. We crave red meat. Red meat!)
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To: Red Steel
There was once Grant Fuhr.

I used to play goalie and he was one of my favorites.

27 posted on 10/08/2008 5:03:49 PM PDT by softwarecreator
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To: Sub-Driver

McCain is no hockey puck for his decision to pick Palin as his running mate——


28 posted on 10/08/2008 5:04:33 PM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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To: softwarecreator
Actually one of the best players in the game is black, Jarome Iginla, the captain of the Calgary Flames.

Half black. White mother, black father.

29 posted on 10/08/2008 5:04:47 PM PDT by period end of story
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To: Sub-Driver

What’s a Puck?


30 posted on 10/08/2008 5:07:04 PM PDT by silentreignofheroes (Should have seen it in color.)
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To: period end of story
Half black. White mother, black father

Yeah, but it was worth pointing out. There are others like Carter, Brandeshere (sp?).

31 posted on 10/08/2008 5:07:08 PM PDT by softwarecreator
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To: softwarecreator

Dropping a ‘black’ colored puck for a hockey ceremony is racist? It’s a non-sequitur.


32 posted on 10/08/2008 5:08:01 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: Red Steel

You may have something there. Maybe she can hip-check Hussein into the boards!


33 posted on 10/08/2008 5:08:58 PM PDT by chippewaman
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To: Red Steel
Dropping a ‘black’ colored puck for a hockey ceremony is racist? It’s a non-sequitur.

It was sarcastic, meaning everytime you mention the word "black" people see it as racist. Next time I'll be sure to add a footnote for those to whom sarcasm soars above their heads.

34 posted on 10/08/2008 5:09:55 PM PDT by softwarecreator
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To: softwarecreator

Oh, ok...sometimes I knee-jerk my posts. :-)


35 posted on 10/08/2008 5:11:27 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: softwarecreator

...and George Laraque. Prolly the toughest guy in the league.


36 posted on 10/08/2008 5:11:56 PM PDT by period end of story
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To: silentreignofheroes
What’s a Puck?

It's a slow burning stick that you use to light fire crackers. I'm not sure why they want her to drop it though.

37 posted on 10/08/2008 5:13:03 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: Red Steel
sometimes I knee-jerk my posts

Been there many times my friend, sometimes I wish we could go back and edit comments we've made, you know? I posted some when I cringed when I re-read it!

38 posted on 10/08/2008 5:13:13 PM PDT by softwarecreator
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To: period end of story
...and George Laraque.

I like him, not the most skilled player in the league but he plays his role well, I'd take him on the Red Wings anytime.

39 posted on 10/08/2008 5:15:16 PM PDT by softwarecreator
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To: Sub-Driver
Flyers vs. Rangers.

It's a tough choice on which team I hate more.

No, not really. FLYERS SUCK!!!!


40 posted on 10/08/2008 5:17:07 PM PDT by airborne (Don't pray that God is on your side. Instead, pray that you are on God's side!)
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