In my lifetime of more than 50 years in the hobby, there are a few memories that mean more to me than any piece of cardboard or signature. One of those memories happened 25 years ago this week, and I am still shaking my head that it happened half of my hobby life ago. I was standing in the San Jose airport, waiting for my flight to come home from the 1996-97 Pinnacle NHL … [Read more...] about 25 Years Later: An All-Star Goalie And The Fans On Flight 407
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NHL Fan Favorite John Scott Gets Autograph Deal
While enforcer John Scott's most impressive statistic is undoubtedly the 542 penalty minutes he has collected in only 385 career NHL games, the big tough guy with an equally sized heart stole the show at the 2016 NHL All-Star Game in Nashville. Culminating with All-Star MVP honors as captain of the Pacific Division squad, in one day Scott earned the admiration of millions of … [Read more...] about NHL Fan Favorite John Scott Gets Autograph Deal
NBA All-Star Programs Can Be Valuable
Major League Baseball once had two All-Star games during a season and endless controversy over who belongs and who doesn't. The NFL's Pro Bowl is kind of a joke. The NHL All-Star Game changes formats like players chance their socks. The NBA? You can argue there's not much defense being played but in terms of historic consistency and general entertainment value, it's not … [Read more...] about NBA All-Star Programs Can Be Valuable