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Today is November 3rd, the 306th day of 2014. There are 59 days left in the year.
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Bruins sign coach Julien to contract extension.
Around the League notebook for Sunday, Nov. 2.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com.
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Today's Birthdays: Roseanne Barr is 62. Dennis Miller is 61. Elizabeth Smart (kidnap victim, author, ABC News contrib) is 27. Model and actress Gemma Ward is 27.
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Tampa, FL. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to pile up wins at home. Saturday, the Washington Capitals were the latest victim, falling 4-3. Since getting blown out in Minnesota, the Lightning have won three consecutive games, scoring 15 goals in the process, and have moved into a tie with Montreal for most points (17) in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference.
Read the rest here.
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On this date in 1507, Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.
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The Tampa Bay Juniors Empire and Elite teams hosted the Palm Beach Hawks at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex this past weekend. On Saturday, the Empire game went to Tampa Bay by a score of 7-6 over the Hawks. Michael Demicelli had 3 goals and 2 assists for the Juniors, Benoit Chin 2 goals and 2 assists, Stephen Noyes a goal and an assist, Jonathan Grodzki a goal and Peter Lopez 4 assists. Sam Coleman made 44 saves for Tampa Bay, which went 2-for-3 on the power play and 3-of-4 on the penalty kill.
Also on Saturday, the Elite team lost to Palm Beach by a score of 6-5. Brandon Goudreau had 2 goals and 3 assists, Jack Stang 2 goals and 2 assists and Jared Goudreau a goal and 2 assists. Michael Krch made 31 saves for Tampa Bay, which went 0-for-2 with a short handed goal against on the power play and 6-for-10 with a shorthanded goal on the penalty kill.
On Sunday, the Empire Juniors topped the Hawks 4-2. Michael Demicelli scored twice, Benoit Chin added a goal and an assist, Tyler Camposano scored once and Tanner Frankich chipped in with 3 assists. Zac Gazzana made 32 saves for Tampa Bay, which went 2-for-7 on the power play and 2-for-4 with a shorthanded goal on the penalty kill.
Also on Sunday, the Elite Juniors lost to Palm Beach in a shootout, 7-6. Jack Stang had 2 goals and 3 assists plus a shootout goal, Lukas Freeland and Brandon Gourdreau a goal and an assist each, Christopher Astrom and Brock Thompson a goal apiece and Jared Goudreau added 6 assists. Nick Levesque made 27 saves for Tampa Bay, which went 1-for-2 on the power play and 1-for-2 on the penalty kill.
Next weekend, both the Empire and Elite teams play in the USPHL Boston Showcase. Check USPHL.com or Tampajr.com for the complete schedule. All games are available on Fasthockey.com.
Also on Saturday, the Elite team lost to Palm Beach by a score of 6-5. Brandon Goudreau had 2 goals and 3 assists, Jack Stang 2 goals and 2 assists and Jared Goudreau a goal and 2 assists. Michael Krch made 31 saves for Tampa Bay, which went 0-for-2 with a short handed goal against on the power play and 6-for-10 with a shorthanded goal on the penalty kill.
On Sunday, the Empire Juniors topped the Hawks 4-2. Michael Demicelli scored twice, Benoit Chin added a goal and an assist, Tyler Camposano scored once and Tanner Frankich chipped in with 3 assists. Zac Gazzana made 32 saves for Tampa Bay, which went 2-for-7 on the power play and 2-for-4 with a shorthanded goal on the penalty kill.
Also on Sunday, the Elite Juniors lost to Palm Beach in a shootout, 7-6. Jack Stang had 2 goals and 3 assists plus a shootout goal, Lukas Freeland and Brandon Gourdreau a goal and an assist each, Christopher Astrom and Brock Thompson a goal apiece and Jared Goudreau added 6 assists. Nick Levesque made 27 saves for Tampa Bay, which went 1-for-2 on the power play and 1-for-2 on the penalty kill.
Next weekend, both the Empire and Elite teams play in the USPHL Boston Showcase. Check USPHL.com or Tampajr.com for the complete schedule. All games are available on Fasthockey.com.
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Stephen F. Austin was born on this date in 1793. He was the principal founder of Texas.
After a week 19 bye for the 9-8 Riders is a week 20 home game against the 12-5 Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday, November 8th, which wraps up the regular season schedule. Game time at Regina's Mosaic Stadium is 7:00pm EST. Catch all the action with Rod Pedersen and Carm Carteri on 620 CKRM, the Rider Radio Network and 620ckrm.com. The game can be seen in Canada on TSN and in the U.S. on ESPN3.com. Calgary next hosts Winnipeg on Saturday, November 1st.
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Traffic came to a stop on a Maryland highway when the doors of an armored truck came open, and money began raining down on commuters. [That was the easiest money you could ever lay your hands on unless, of course, you happen to be a Kardashian.]
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Elimimian sets new single-season tackles record.
Please visit the league's official website, cfl.ca.
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COMING UP - Veteran’s Day: November 11.
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Tampa, FL. -- Despite seeing significant improvements in the ground game and on defense, the Buccaneers lost a tight 22-17 decision to the Browns, failing to capitalize on a big day by rookie WR Mike Evans.
Read the rest here.
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Tightrope walker Nick Wallenda was scheduled to make a no-harness, no-net walk in Chicago Sunday night. Find out how he did.
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Corvallis, OR. -- Quarterback Sean Mannion set the Pac-12 Conference’s career passing yardage record on Saturday night but California downed the Beavers 45-31 before a Homecoming crowd of 42,479 at Reser Stadium.
Read the rest here.
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One woman took her 84th birthday celebration to new heights. Dodie Bruening of Irmo, South Carolina, went skydiving last week. Skydiving has been on the top of Bruening’s bucket list since she was a child. She was all geared up to go for her 80th birthday when an accident kept her from checking the item off her list.
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San Francisco, CA. -- The offseason promises to be as challenging as the postseason was for the Giants.
Read the rest here.
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Picking out a quality wine is tough. You can use an app or a list, but in a pinch, try judging the quality of the label. The food site The Savory says that a cheap label on the outside may mean inferior wine on the inside. The Savory says: “If a producer has opted to print on noticeably cheap paper you can be fairly certain that corners might well have been cut in other areas too.”
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Picking out a quality wine is tough. You can use an app or a list, but in a pinch, try judging the quality of the label. The food site The Savory says that a cheap label on the outside may mean inferior wine on the inside. The Savory says: “If a producer has opted to print on noticeably cheap paper you can be fairly certain that corners might well have been cut in other areas too.”
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as taking your son to school, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History:
1956 - Elvis Presley's single "Love Me Tender" stayed at #1 in the U.S. for a second week.
1957 - Elvis Presley had eight singles in the U.K. Top 30. The songs were "Party" (3), "Teddy Bear" (11), "All Shook Up" (17), "Got a Lot of Livin' to Do" (19), "Trying to Get to You" (21), "Loving You" (24), "Paralyzed" (26) and "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" (30).
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On Saturday a guy in Australia decided to board the carcass of a dead whale that had been floating in the water for several weeks. He was filmed “surfing” it for fun — until he noticed that the waters all around him were spotted with hungry sharks. His friends, who had dared this guy to do it, came to his rescue with their nearby boat.
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Today in Beatles History:
1984 - The soundtrack "Give My Regards To Broad Street" hit #1 in Britain. Paul McCartney starred in the film that was described as a "musical fantasy drama." The soundtrack contained re-recordings of Beatles tracks and McCartney hits.
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Sputnik II was launched by the Soviet Union on this date in 1957. It was the second manmade satellite to be put into orbit and was the first to put an animal into space, a dog named Laika.
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Today in Sports History:
1929 - Providence became the first NFL team to host a game at night under floodlights. The game was against the Cardinals.
1948 - Gordie Howe (Detroit Redwings) made the first of his record 21 All-Star appearances.
1953 - The Rules Committee of organized baseball restored the sacrifice fly. The rule had not been used since 1939.
1972 - Joe Namath was featured on the cover of LIFE magazine.
1989 - The Minnesota Timberwolves played their first NBA game. They lost to Seattle 106-94.
1989 - Lou Piniella was named the manager of the Reds. He replaced the banned Pete Rose.
1993 - Greg Maddux (Atlanta Braves) became the first player to win back-to-back Cy Young Awards on different teams.
1993 - Ken Daneyko (New Jersey Devils) set a record when he played in his 322nd consecutive game.
1995 - The FleetCenter, Rose Garden and the Skydome hosted their first NBA games.
1996 - Jerry Rice (San Francisco 49ers) became the first NFL player to catch 1,000 career receptions.
1998 - Minnesota elected Jesse "The Body" Ventura, a former pro wrestler, as its governor.
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The U.S. launched the Mariner 10 spacecraft on this date in 1973. On March 29, 1974 it became the first spacecraft to reach the planet Mercury.
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FORT WORTH, Tex. -- Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage may need a broom as well as a pair of six-guns in Victory Lane on Sunday, after Kyle Busch completed the second leg of a possible sweep by winning Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge.
Read the rest here.
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"Good Morning America" premiered on ABC-TV on this date in 1975.
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Tonight --
Nothin' Doin'
Tuesday --
Nothin' Doin'
Wednesday --
Nothin' Doin'
Thursday --
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames 7:30pm EST
Friday --
USPHL Empire and Elite Hockey -- At USPHL Boston Showcase Times TBA
Saturday --
USPHL Empire and Elite Hockey -- At USPHL Boston Showcase Times TBA
Nascar Nationwide Series -- DAV 200 - Honoring America's Veterans at Phoenix International Raceway 2:00pm EST
College Football -- Oregon State Beavers vs Washington State Cougars 4:00pm EST
CFL Football -- Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Edmonton Eskimos 7:00pm EST
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets 7:00pm EST
Sunday --
USPHL Empire and Elite Hockey -- At USPHL Boston Showcase Times TBA
NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons 1:00pm EST
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway 3:00pm EST (Final race of Eliminator Round)
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings 6:00pm EST
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow.
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