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Phoenix Coyotes sold(?) — No team in KC for awhile

The on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again (you get the picture) sale of the Phoenix Coyotes is on(?) again. NHL to announce sale of Phoenix Coyotes Meh, I believe it when the Jamison group fully takes over. I will say this – … Continue reading

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Sprint Center’s 2012 hockey “season” the best yet

The best we are going to get in Kansas City is an NHL exhibition game every year. Remember, I’m not opposed to an NHL team in Kansas City, I just don’t think it will happen. My reason for thinking that … Continue reading

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New rink possibly coming to the KC area?

A story in yesterday’s Lawrence Journal-World mentions that the proposed rec center in Northwest Lawrence may include an ice rink. On the indoor facility, Schumm said it is still envisioned to have at least eight full-length basketball courts that could … Continue reading

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The Kansas Jayhawks, the one-and-done and Chris Kreider’s goal for the NYR

On Monday night, the first goal in Game 6 of the New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators game was scored by Chris Kreider. What does this have to do with the NCAA’s one-and-done rule? Just a few weeks ago Chris … Continue reading

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What of Kemper Arena?

Kemper Arena sits empty. Once the home to the Kansas City Blades — AAA-affiliate of the San Jose Sharks and, for a short time, the Vancouver Canucks. The arena sits in the West Bottoms with virtually zero events. Oh sure, … Continue reading

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Quebec City in line for arena — is this the final coffin nail?

Look, again, I don’t post here much any more. There really isn’t anything to post. Recently, Darren Dreger from TSN in Canada wrote that the NHL is looking for ways to get out of Phoenix — FINALLY! NHL Investing Alternative … Continue reading

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Yo. Dude that writes the PucKChaser blog, where the hell have you been? You win a “Best of Kansas City” from The Pitch and you disappear. What gives? Job stress and relatively uninspired. I’m involved in some other youth sports … Continue reading

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The difference between KC hockey and soccer fans — it’s all good news for soccer fans — hockey, not so much

I’ve had about a week to think about the closing of EPIC Indoor Sports and the possibility of the facility returning to an ice rink. My initial thought is that the Kansas City hockey community is desperate for good news. … Continue reading

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EPIC Indoor Sports Fails — KC ice community Move on and Rally

Kansas City ice hockey and ice skating community. You are vindicated. EPIC Indoor Sports will close. When the one-year anniversary of the “mechanical failure” comes around on January 13 of 2012, there will be a new owner of the facility. … Continue reading

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PucKChaser named Best of…I’ll tell you what deserves it — Have a Skate with Bob

Well, well, well, this silly blog was named on the The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City list. Pitch.com/Sports & Recreation/Best Dose of Reality/PucKChaser I’m flattered. It’s very cool to get recognized by the Pitch. A snarky blog written by a … Continue reading

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