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  • Geoffrion passes away ("Boom Boom")

    03/11/2006 4:56:06 PM PST · by buckeyesrule · 21 replies · 756+ views
    Canoe Slam Sports ^ | March 11, 2006 | BILL BEACON
    Geoffrion passes away Habs' legend dies of stomach cancer By BILL BEACON CP) - Bernard (Boom Boom) Geoffrion said he invented the slapshot as a youngster, swiping at pucks on a rink behind a church near his home in Montreal. Others have also claimed the invention, but there is no question that Geoffrion was the player who popularized the shot that would give him his nickname. Geoffrion died in an Atlanta hospital on Saturday of stomach cancer. He was 75. The Montreal native passed away on the day his No. 5 jersey was to be retired by the Montreal Canadiens...
  • Stanley Cup Game 7 Predictions

    06/06/2004 8:26:49 PM PDT · by MplsSteve · 41 replies · 151+ views
    Game 7 of the Stanley Cup is tomorrow night. Did you see last night's game?! Wow! Tampa Bay wins in overtime! Who's everyone rooting for? Or who do you think is gonna win the game? I'm rooting for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They're really gonna have to play their A game tomorrow night...but I think they'll pull it off. Tampa wins 3-2. Opinions anyone?