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kiwi born, living in Australia, in love with a North American sport!

My love affair with Hockey started when i met my wife. She was already a mad Dallas Stars fan, so i naturally took up an interest in the sport. That passion for the sport was truly confirmed in 2006 when Wendy (my wife) and I went on a "pilgrimage" to Dallas, TX for 2 weeks and literally lived Dallas Stars Hockey. It was the best 2 weeks of our lives, and our love and passion for the sport has simply exploded from that point on.

Sam's Recent Articles

Dave Upton: A Farewell Tribute to No. 96

Published 2 months ago
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Blue Tongues Two Games from History: AIHL Playoff Berth

Published 3 months ago
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NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Goaltender Alex Auld #31 of the Ottawa Senators plays the puck against the New Jersey Devils on December 19, 2008 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Dallas Get Their Goalie: Alex Auld Acquired From Ottawa

Published 4 months ago
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PHILADELPHIA - MARCH 26: Karlis Skrastins #3 of the Florida Panthers skates against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 26, 2009 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

In Defense of the Dallas Stars: A Look at the Skrastins and Woywitka Signings

Published 4 months ago
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NHL (12),
Hockey (10),
Opinion (10),
Dallas (6),
Dallas Stars (6),
Austin (6),
Australia (5),
International Hockey (4)

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Favorite Athletes

Jere Lehtinen, Mike Modano
Favorite Sports Teams

Dallas Stars, Gold Coast Blue Tongues, Canberra Raiders, Newcastle United
Favorite Coaches

Dave Tippett (may we remember you fondly in Starsland).
All Time Sports Moment

Not a sports moment as such, but meeting Jere Lehtinen and Mike Modano and getting to stop and chat with them would be at the top of the list. After that, it would be seeing the smile on my wifes face when she met Mike Modano... that smile will be something i never forget.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Our very first live NHL game.. the Stars lost to the Ducks, but it was still the best ever.
Ruth or Mays?

Undecided.
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr!
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

neither
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Undecided.

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by Ken
about 1 year ago

If you ever need edits or anything Sam, drop me a line on my profile and ill get to it when i can. Love the Brunnstrom one.
by Ken
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the comments Sam

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Dave Upton: A Farewell Tribute to No. 96

Blue Tongues Two Games from History: AIHL Playoff Berth

Dallas Get Their Goalie: Alex Auld Acquired From Ottawa

In Defense of the Dallas Stars: A Look at the Skrastins and Woywitka Signings

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