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GMillerTSN
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conv_8431#1300
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Flying in and out of @LGAairport is a joy now, a complete game changer. Nice to know that a Canadian played a lead role in overhauling it."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The epitome of grace, excellence and class. @rogerfederer"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "At the Hlinka/Gretzky U18 tournament in Red Deer in August, the 2006 born Kiviharju was a standout in a tournament made up almost entirely of players born in 2005. Look for him to make a strong bid to be on the Finnish WJC team in Halifax/Moncton in December."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "If it was raining soup, these two blockheads would be standing outside with forks in their hands."
}
] |
2022-09-12T14:43:42+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1682#1301
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I don’t think the sentences in this thread are long enough. @gtconway3d"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe are starting the 5th set of their @usopen semi final. This has been an absolute slugfest, now approaching the 4 hour mark."
}
] |
2022-09-10T03:18:04+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9982#1302
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Here’s what’s missing:\n-1995 WJC (Red Deer)\n-1996 WJC (Boston)\n-1997 WJC (Geneva)\n-1998 WJC (Helsinki)\n-1999 WJC (Winnipeg)\n\n-1997 Womens Worlds (Kitchener)\n-2005 Womens Worlds (Linkoping)"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’m not a huge memorabilia collector, but one thing I have done over the years is get a puck from each @IIHFHockey tournament I have worked on-site. There are a few missing, so I am putting out a call to see if anyone can help me locate them (I’ve had no luck with ebay etc). https://t.co/aVua9sEZiQ"
}
] |
2022-09-09T18:51:13+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6544#1303
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Canada/Sweden on New Year’s Eve in Halifax, USA/Finland in Moncton."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The hardest thing about watching that Kyrgios/Medvedev match last night was hoping that neither of them would win."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Three international tournaments in August: the Hlinka/Gretzky Cup (U18), the World Junior Championship and the Women’s World Championship, Canada takes🏅in all three. \n\nThese players had nothing to do with the issues surrounding Hockey Canada and deserve to celebrate."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The Marin Cilic/Dan Evans @usopen match began at 4:36pm et. They’re just starting the third set tied at one a piece (both went to tiebreaks) and they’ve been playing for two and a half hours. They might be there all night."
}
] |
2022-09-03T23:06:15+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1607#1304
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Now 5-5 in the 5th"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "This is beyond epic."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I don’t want to alarm anyone, but downtown Toronto may or may not be under attack right now. https://t.co/a3W1M63xtb"
}
] |
2022-09-02T18:54:41+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_2920#1305
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Coming up, and opening with an apology from the guest host."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I got my intel on the top prospects from Finland the old fashioned way: I lined up a bunch of golf games for the Team Finland management/coaches in Edmonton during the World Junior Championship 😉 @CraigJButton"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Incredible performance on one of the greatest stages in all of sports."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The Williams/Kontaveit match is incredible. (Williams just won a first set tiebreak.)"
}
] |
2022-09-01T00:25:39+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_5154#1306
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "To donate to Ukrainian Hockey Dream, please visit https://t.co/3tfXNT0GNT"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I am honoured to accept the invitation from Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation president Georgiy Zubko (L) to serve on the board of @ua_hockey_dream. The Foundation assists young Ukrainian hockey players displaced by the war, helps the national teams operate and funds hockey arenas."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Sea kayaking, Deep Cove, N. Vancouver, BC. https://t.co/V39OYNO3nc"
}
] |
2022-08-28T19:31:49+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_5244#1307
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "When I was in Riga in May of 2021, I asked a Latvian friend what that monument was. “It’s a disgrace,” was the reply."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The narrative in the west is that Ukraine is a feisty underdog battling bravely against overwhelming odds and holding its’ own. And while that is true, the people of the country are suffering devastating losses every day. Ukraine needs and deserves our support more than ever 🇺🇦"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Today is Ukraine Independence Day. Late last year, before their country was invaded, members of the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation visited Canada for a series of meetings, and presented me with a national team jersey, which I value deeply. Today, they live in a country at war. https://t.co/LviBTkmQjA"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Caught up with @rayferrarotsn today in Vancouver, and he stuck me with another lunch bill, this time pulling out the old “it’s my birthday” line. Turns out it actually is, which makes me wonder about all the lunches I paid for the other 364 days of the year. https://t.co/X1tqfIcaxp"
}
] |
2022-08-23T22:09:03+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3699#1308
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’ve spoken with Carey Price about this many times. He may be disappointed about not winning the Stanley Cup, but believe me, he and others who have won an Olympic gold medal consider that to be “the real deal” along with the Cup."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Carey Price’s international record:\n W-L save % result\n2005 U18 2-2 .894 Silver\n2007 WJC 6-0 .961 Gold\n2014 Oly 5-0 .972 Gold\n2016 WCH 5-0 .957 Gold"
}
] |
2022-08-23T17:35:16+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9865#1309
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Carey Price played in four international tournaments for Canada (U18, WJC, World Cup and Olympics). His record is 18-2, he won gold at the WJC, WCH and the Olympics, U18 silver and was named the top G at the WJC and Olympic games. Is the world a big enough stage @brendanshowbiz?"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Canada over the same period of time in Men’s @IIHFHockey competitions (corrected):\n\n2014: Olympic 🥇 U18 🥉 \n2015: WJC 🥇 WC 🥇 U18 🥉 \n2016: WC 🥇 \n2017: WJC 🥈 WC 🥈 U18 🥈 \n2018: WJC 🥇 Olympic 🥉 \n2019: WC 🥈 \n2020: WJC 🥇 \n2021: WJC 🥈 U18 🥇 WC 🥇 \n2022: WC 🥈 WJC 🥇"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "You could see it in Edmonton on the weekend, incredible."
}
] |
2022-08-23T00:00:45+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4285#1310
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The IIHF pays a cash prize of roughly $1m CDN to the federation that wins the Men’s World Championship (Canada has won it 3x since 2015). A portion of that money goes towards the purchase championship rings for all Men’s and Women’s teams that win IIHF tournaments."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Is it possible that the “gold rings” being referred to are championship rings? If that’s the case, there are more on order for the members of the 2022 World Junior team. Rings are presented to members of every Canadian national team that wins an IIHF tournament."
}
] |
2022-08-22T23:40:51+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_2868#1311
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Updated:\n\nFinland’s recent results in @IIHFHockey Men’s tournaments:\n\n2014: WJC 🥇 WC 🥈Olympic 🥉\n2015: U18 🥈\n2016: U18 🥇WJC 🥇 WC 🥈 \n2017: U18 🥈\n2018: U18 🥇\n2019: WJC 🥇 WC 🥇\n2021: WJC 🥉 WC 🥈\n2022: Olympic🥇WC🥇WJC 🥈 U18 🥉"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’m excited that my colleague and friend @KenzieLalonde_ will be the lead play by play voice at the Women’s Worlds, working along side analyst @cherylpounder. Kenzie has worked incredibly hard to earn this opportunity, I’m looking forward to settling back to watch her work."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Our production crew did a phenomenal job on the #WorldJuniors, producing all 28 games in 12 days with no backup or relief. Now several of those crew members, including @cherylpounder, are off to Denmark for the Women’s Worlds, the third August hockey tournament TSN will cover."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Lake Louise, AB https://t.co/1CB1EpxOfs"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Fantastic"
}
] |
2022-08-20T18:46:36+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8526#1312
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "And finally, the 2026 World Juniors will be held in the United States. There is a lot chatter about the tournament being played in Las Vegas. Putting it in Vegas was the dream of the late Jim Johansson, the former executive director of @usahockey who passed away in 2018. /end"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The 2024 World Juniors will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden. Destiny Tours, which has long offered overseas trips to the tournament for Canadians has already sold more than 1500 packages, and is working with Swedish organizers to get more tickets and hotel rooms."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Also in December, the host city/cities for the 2025 World Junior Championship in Canada will be announced. There was a lot of interest in hosting the 2023 event that was awarded to Halifax/Moncton, and there are multiple bids to host the 2025 tournament."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Nearly 50% of those season ticket holders have already purchased tournament packages. In early September, organizers will begin offering packages to people who entered the priority lottery. More than 50,000 people are on that list."
}
] |
2022-08-20T14:40:17+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8675#1313
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The news from Halifax and Moncton points to a successful tournament, despite agreeing to host on short notice. At the moment, season ticket holders for the Halifax Mooseheads and Moncton Wildcats have an exclusive window to buy tournament packages. That ends in a couple of weeks."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Edmonton and Red Deer (which was not part of the rescheduled tournament) deserve another chance to host in the future. After Halifax and Moncton (replacing Russia this December), Canada has the hosting rights for the 2025, 2027 and 2030 tournaments."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Did the issues around Hockey Canada affect attendance? It’s possible, but the tickets were moving slowly months before that story broke. The time of year, pricing and the Oilers playoff run (8 home games, which took more than $25m out of circulation) were much bigger factors."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "That is especially true of the organizers in Edmonton, who agreed to stage the 2021 WJ tournament in a bubble, and then had to host the 2022 event in August after the pandemic forced it to be postponed in December. They have suffered huge financial losses on the two events."
}
] |
2022-08-20T14:40:16+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6448#1314
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Including the upcoming Women’s Worlds, which are being played as scheduled, there are four @IIHFHockey events remaining from the 2021/22 season: MU20 Div IIB, WU18 IB and WU18 IIB. By the end of September, all 33 IIHF tournaments scheduled for last season will have been completed"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "As we reach the final day of the 2022 #WorldJuniors in Edmonton, some thoughts on the tournament, international hockey and the future. \n\nFirst, I’m glad the tournament was completed . The players from the 10 competing countries, especially those born in 2002, deserved to play. 🧵"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Local organizers at the Edmonton #WorldJuniors are opening up the upper deck for the Gold Medal game on Saturday, hoping that a good walkup crowd will get them to the pre-tournament ticket sales target."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Groups determined for the 2023 #WorldJunior in Halifax and Moncton:\n\nGroup A in Halifax: \nCanada🇨🇦\nSweden🇸🇪\nCzechia🇨🇿\nGermany🇩🇪\nAustria🇦🇹\n\nGroup B in Moncton: \nUSA 🇺🇸\nFinland🇫🇮\nSwitzerland🇨🇭\nSlovakia🇸🇰\nLatvia🇱🇻"
}
] |
2022-08-18T00:40:22+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9729#1315
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I know how to tie a tie."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "This will be quite a day of hockey, and a huge challenge for our production team, led by producer @CEdwardsTSN and director @ABouyoukos. They’re doing all four games today, arrived at the arena at 7am, won’t be done until close to midnight. It’s an amazing, dedicated group."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Arsenal’s season is off to a good start…"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A very happy birthday to my long-time friend, colleague and now booze mogul @TSNBobMcKenzie. We’ve had a lot of laughs in a lot of places over the years. (He’s also had a lot of different haircuts.) https://t.co/OTsSEhrhd4"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "What an extraordinary accomplishment for the Latvians, who finished second to Belarus in the Div 1A tournament in December, but were promoted when Russia and Belarus were barred from @IIHFHockey competition."
}
] |
2022-08-15T00:42:26+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9518#1316
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Slovakia needed a shootout to beat Latvia on Friday, and that could be costly, as the Slovaks only got two points. If Latvia wins this game in regulation, it advances to the QFs and Slovakia is out."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "It was an honour to call your goal, @BOthmann78. Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you and your Dad are getting to enjoy this together."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "So before people look down their noses at teams like Latvia, consider for a moment the incredible dedication and effort it takes to be a hockey player in that country. It is not an easy path at the best of times, and these are hardly the best of times in their part of the world."
}
] |
2022-08-10T17:55:51+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4749#1317
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Today, Dinamo Riga, which played in the KHL last year, announced that it will return to the Latvian men’s league this season, but Zemgale, the league champions, are moving to Finland’s second league, the Mestis, causing even more upheaval."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Latvia doesn’t have a junior league, so Latvian U20 players are scrambling to find places to play. Many of them will struggle to find spots to continue their development, and the Latvian junior program will suffer as players are scattered all over Europe and North America."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "There’s no relegation here, so Latvia will be back playing in Halifax in December, but their junior program is in disarray. Last year, a number of their top U20 players played for HK Riga in the MHL, the Russian junior league, but it has withdrawn from that league and disbanded."
}
] |
2022-08-10T17:55:47+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_5338#1318
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "As Latvia prepares to play Canada today, a look at the upheaval the country’s hockey program is experiencing: the Latvians finished 2nd in the December Div 1A tournament, but were promoted when Russia and first place finisher Belarus were barred from @IIHFHockey competitions."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Quite an opening game at the #WorldJuniors between the Czechs and Slovaks: 2-0 SVK, 4-2 CZE, 4-4 and then :38 after the Slovaks tied it, Czechia scored the go-ahead goal for a 5-4 win."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Dennis Beyak and @CraigJButton will have the first two games, I will be with @mike_p_johnson for the USA/Germany game. @tsnjamesduthie and @TSNBobMcKenzie are hosting on-site."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "There are three national junior teams staying in our hotel, and the Edmonton Folk Festival is on this weekend. The lobby is a combination of the #WorldJuniors and Woodstock."
}
] |
2022-08-07T18:59:11+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3320#1319
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "We’re once again in the same hotel as Germany at the #WorldJuniors, which means sharing the workout room with the German strength and conditioning coach, who throws barbells around like they’re Q-tips. If this tournament was played in a gym, they’d be unbeatable.1"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Tickets for the Edmonton event went on sale long before the Hockey Canada issues came to light, the real indication of the impact will be the 2023 #WorldJuniors in Halifax, being held at the usual time. Tickets go on sale soon, registration for the priority draw is happening now."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Indications are that ticket sales for the #WorldJuniors are in line with what local organizers were expecting. They’re pretty happy, given that it’s being held in August and the Edmonton Oilers 8 home dates during their spring playoff run took more than $25m out of circulation."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Normally the roster limit at the #WorldJuniors is 23 players (3G + 20 skaters). With the lingering Covid uncertainty the @IIHFHockey has gone to the 25 man limit (3G + 22 skaters) that was used in the bubble at the 2020 tournament."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Hunt is the fourth Canadian player unavailable for the tournament due to injury, joining Xavier Bourgault (Edm 1st 2021), Kaiden Guhle (Mtl 1st 2020) and Jake Neighbours (StL 1st 2020)."
}
] |
2022-08-07T16:28:42+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4561#1320
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Roster update for Team Canada at the #WorldJuniors: D Daemon Hunt (Moose Jaw WHL, Min 3rd 2020) is unavailable due to injury, he’ll be replaced by Ethan Del Mastro (Mississauga OHL, Chi 4th 2021). The 25 man rosters are officially declared Monday night at the directorate meeting."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Many thanks to our excellent crew and our hosts at the #HlinkaGretzky U18 tournament in Red Deer. Now it’s up the highway to Edmonton to get ready for the #WorldJuniors, which start Tuesday. Seeing the excitement young players have playing for their country never gets old. https://t.co/t2fke5StdY"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Warmup underway for the Gold Medal game between Canada and Sweden at the #HlinkaGretzky U18 tournament in Red Deer. Conor Bedard is in Edmonton getting ready for the #WorldJuniors, but NHL scouts think that at least a dozen 1st rounders in the 2023 draft will play in this game. https://t.co/4IB3uESgze"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Canadian roster for the upcoming #WorldJuniors in Edmonton. https://t.co/Ooo7FVLrYX"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Maple glaze."
}
] |
2022-08-01T15:31:13+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8168#1321
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Absolutely, a number of my colleagues, including @rwesthead have done some excellent work in those areas as well. @janice_ubc"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "And so we will broadcast the three events in August, telling the stories of the players from Canada and other nations, while at the same time asking hard questions and seeking answers. It’s not an easy path forward, but I believe this is the right decision. /end"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Our broadcasts of the Men’s and Women’s events in August will give those voices and others a national platform to discuss issues in the game, addressing changes that need to be made and how to make them. These aren’t easy conversations, but they need to take place."
}
] |
2022-07-30T15:21:39+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3707#1322
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I feel the same way about Hockey Canada: along with the players of all ages and skill levels, there are tens of thousands of volunteers across the country who give their time and energy to the sport. Many of them are speaking out and seeking changes to the culture of the sport."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I had to decide whether to continue working with Support Our Troops and decided I would, because I support the rank and file, and because I believe there is a commitment to changing the culture within the military. The men and women who give so much each day deserve our support."
}
] |
2022-07-30T15:21:38+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1307#1323
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I have long worked with @CDNForceSupport, which supports members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. In recent years, the Canadian military has been rocked by incidents of sexual misconduct, including by several senior commanders, some of whom were forced to resign."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "TSN executives asked if I was comfortable being involved in the coverage of the U18s and the World Juniors, giving me the option to decline. (@rayferrarotsn had previously withdrawn due to family commitments). I have decided to go ahead based on another decision I had to make."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "That said, I do not believe that the players, coaches and staff taking part in the three August events should be punished for events that did not involve them. They have worked hard to get where they are, and they deserve to have their stories told to a national audience."
}
] |
2022-07-30T15:21:37+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8151#1324
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’m proud of the role that TSN has played in reporting this story, especially the exceptional work of @rwesthead and his colleagues in our newsroom. This is important work, and I believe it will lead to fundamental change, not just in hockey, but the way Canadian sport is run."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Like many Canadians I have been disturbed by not only the allegations, but also by a lack of transparency on the part of Hockey Canada. These alleged incidents need to be investigated thoroughly and there must be changes in the way they are addressed now and in the future."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "TSN is the host broadcaster for all three tournaments, which means that we are contractually obliged to provide pictures and audio to networks from the other nations, including English language commentary for the IIHF and NHL Network, so we would be broadcasting them either way."
}
] |
2022-07-30T15:21:35+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_7899#1325
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I was scheduled to broadcast both the U18 and World Junior tournaments, and have been asked a lot about what the approach would be in broadcasting these events, given all that has gone on with Hockey Canada in what is a rapidly evolving story with much we still don’t know."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A long thread on international hockey tournaments in August and the issues surrounding Hockey Canada:\n\nThere are three events scheduled for August: the Hlinka/Gretzky Men’s U18 tournament in Red Deer, the rescheduled World Juniors in Edmonton and the Women’s Worlds in Denmark."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Waiting for the arrival of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "This is not good news for anyone who plays in, officiates or broadcasts NHL games."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "And while we’re on the subject, my @TSN_Sports colleague @rwesthead has once again led the way on the reporting of this story, as he has on so many others. Great journalism involves telling uncomfortable truths, and Rick Westhead is a great journalist."
}
] |
2022-07-22T23:39:13+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_5531#1326
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "A thoughtful, insightful piece on where hockey—and Hockey Canada— go from here, by former NHL player @brock_mcgillis, who has been a leading voice in changing the culture of the game of hockey, and of sport in general."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Pointe au Baril, ON. https://t.co/6OyHBjbPcx"
}
] |
2022-07-16T00:45:35+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8741#1327
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Next year will be Perron’s 16th NHL season, the Red Wings will be his 6th team. As per @CapFriendly, this is the first time he has signed s contract with a team other than St. Louis. His first five NHL contracts were all signed with the Blues."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Never leave your phone unattended when @odognine2 is around."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "This is sad news. Peter had a passion for playing, teaching and broadcasting tennis. In 1995 I was called in as a last second fill-in to work the Canadian Open on TSN, I literally arrived 15 minutes before the first match. Peter could not have been a more generous partner. 🙏"
}
] |
2022-07-11T13:44:36+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3797#1328
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Kyrgios vs Djokovic in the Men’s final at Wimbledon is almost as entertaining as Kyrgios vs the people in his player’s box."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Watch him pronounce it differently."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "And by the way, people from Slovakia prefer to be called Slovaks, not Slovakians."
}
] |
2022-07-08T00:11:22+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1982#1329
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The Czech and Slovak hockey programs have had their struggles in recent years, having half of the top six picks in this year’s draft is a huge boost for both countries."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I take great pleasure stepping on it on my way to games."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "This latest development involving Kaprizov and others may have an even more chilling effect on Russian players getting selected in the draft. Teams were already wary."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "For all of Bryan’s roughness and toughness—and there was plenty of that—his nickname was “Mushy”. He was soft-spoken, kind and had a quietly wicked sense of humour. Condolences to his family and many, many friends, of whom I’m proud to say I was one. 🙏"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian followers 🇨🇦 Our country isn’t perfect, we have elements of our past to contend with and the journey continues, but wherever I go in the world, people view Canada as a beacon of tolerance, inclusivity and fairness. We need to live up to that."
}
] |
2022-07-01T16:20:56+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8048#1330
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Prior to Wayne Gretzky’s press conference at the 2002 Olympics, Dean was telling stories about his days as a minor league ruffian in the IHL. As the presser started, Dean couldn’t get his camera audio to work. “That’s why you never got out of the “I” Deano,” Gretzky cracked."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Congrats to Dean Willers, a pro’s pro who had an amazing run. Dean was the studio cameraman for my TSN audition in September of 1990. When it was done, he peeked out from behind the camera and said: “Hold out for bucks, kid. They like you.”"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Joe Sakic appears unfazed by this development."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "This trial is receiving very little coverage in North America."
}
] |
2022-06-16T20:34:34+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9008#1331
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "We experienced the same thing at @TorontoPearson tonight. It takes a lot of patience to fly these days, but it’s worth remembering that it’s not the flight attendant’s fault, so taking frustration out on them is not only unfair, it’s pointless."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Where did they come up with this hit?"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "My colleague @KenzieLalonde_ has done a tremendous job this week calling the games at the @IIHFHockey Women’s U18s. The players aren’t the only ones with bright futures ahead of them."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "This is a fantastic legacy for a really talented person. Blair Tetreault was a valued colleague and trusted mentor to so many people."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I was wondering why so many people were congratulating me on the Rangers excellent defensive zone coverage today…"
}
] |
2022-06-05T21:11:00+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1062#1332
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I can take long lines at security, endless delays, customs hassles, lost luggage and the rest. But if @AirCanada is going to start serving cauliflower in the in-flight meals, my traveling days may be coming to an end. https://t.co/GBSbfQsacW"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "What did they like best? Getting to know different teammates, seeing a part of the world they hadn’t visited before, playing a unique style of hockey in the atmosphere of European arenas and experiencing the passion of fans from the various countries."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I spent a large part of the morning in a couple of European airports with Canadian players, coaches and their families heading home from the World Championship. Despite the disappointing ending, each said they immensely enjoyed the experience and highly recommended it."
}
] |
2022-05-30T19:34:14+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8416#1333
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The groups are based on the latest @IIHFHockey world rankings, but organizers are permitted to make one swap of teams, as long as it doesn’t dramatically change competitive balance. An issue next year will the distance between the host cities, which may alter the QF format."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Tentative groups for the 2023 Men’s World Hockey Championship:\n\nGroup A Group B\n(Tampere) (Riga)\nFinland Canada\nSweden USA\nCzechia Switzerland\nGermany Slovakia\nDenmark Latvia\nFrance Norway\nAustria Kazakhstan\nHungary Slovenia"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "After some time off, time to ramp up for a busy hockey summer: the Hlinka/Gretzky Cup U18 tournament in Red Deer, AB in early August followed by the rescheduled #WorldJuniors in Edmonton Aug 8-20."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Packing up to head back home, another hockey season in the books. Many thanks to my tremendous colleagues at TSN, especially analysts @rayferrarotsn, @jamiemclennan29, @mike_p_johnson and @djpoulin20. Thanks also to @espn for including me on their playoff roster."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "You can argue the OT call, that was the referee’s judgement, but the high-sticking call that put Finland on the 5 on 3 in the third period was indisputably wrong. Maybe time to look at expanding the coach’s challenge to include incidents where something clearly didn’t happen."
}
] |
2022-05-29T21:27:39+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4759#1334
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Updated:\n\nFinland’s recent results in @IIHFHockey Men’s tournaments:\n\n2014: WJC 🥇 WC 🥈Olympic 🥉\n2015: U18 🥈\n2016: U18 🥇WJC 🥇 WC 🥈 \n2017: U18 🥈\n2018: U18 🥇\n2019: WJC 🥇 WC 🥇\n2021: WJC 🥉 WC 🥈\n2022: Olympic 🥇WC 🥇U18 🥉"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "When Canada made it 3-2, the IIHF reviewed the goal to see if the net came off (it didn’t). The referee incorrectly announced is a coach’s challenge, so no minor penalty was assessed."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "A controversial third period at the #IIHFWorlds2022, a phantom high sticking call gave Finland a 5 on 3, where Finland scored the tying goal, then the go ahead goal on the ensuing 5 on 4."
}
] |
2022-05-29T19:52:08+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4830#1335
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Golden Goal Time! Canada scores twice in the final 2:12 of the third period to tie the #IIHFWorlds Gold Medal Game with Finland. Heading to OT (no shootout)"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Gold Medal Game https://t.co/ou48VVmiER"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "When Finland next hosts the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship, it will be in the new Helsinki Garden, a new state of the art arena planned to be built right next to the current IFK Ice Hall (upper right). The new arena will be completely underground. https://t.co/EUJ98SJ5z5"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The National Team Development Program run by @usahockey is expensive to run. The winning country at the @IIHFWorlds gets just over $1m US, much of which could be put back into programs like the NTDP."
}
] |
2022-05-29T06:01:27+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4180#1336
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A gutsy effort by Team USA at the #IIHFWorlds2022. Down to four defencemen, they took the Finns to the limit in the SF. It’s too bad more top American players don’t answer the call from @usahockey, many of them are products of the NTDP, would be nice to see them give back."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Team USA defenceman Jaycob Megna has had to return home to attend to a personal matter. That, coupled with earlier injuries to Nick Blankenburg, Caleb Jones and John Merrill, leaves the US with only four healthy defencemen for the SF game against Finland today."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Slightly earlier start times for the SFs at the #IIHFWorlds on Saturday:\n\nFinland 🇫🇮/ USA 🇺🇸 7am et\n\nCanada 🇨🇦/Czechia 🇨🇿 11am et"
}
] |
2022-05-28T03:06:49+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3345#1337
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The 2026 tournament was awarded to Zurich and Fribourg Switzerland. The next four World Championships (Gold Medal Game site listed 1st):\n\n2023 Tampere, Finland/Riga, Latvia\n2024 Prague/Ostrava, Czechia\n2025 Stockholm, Sweden/Herning, Denmark\n2026 Zurich/Fribourg, Switzerland"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The @IIHFHockey Congress has awarded the 2023 Men’s World Championship to Tampere, Finland and Riga, Latvia. They replace Saint Petersburg, Russia, which was removed as host earlier this year."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The gang at @OverDrive1050 better call quick to do this interview, the fleet of “submarines”is launching. https://t.co/NgO84oCfff"
}
] |
2022-05-26T20:26:20+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_7687#1338
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Canada’s last 4 QFs at the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship:\n\n2018 vs Russia: O’Reilly OTW\n\n2019 vs Switzerland: Severson GTG :01 left in 3rd, Stone OTW\n\n2021 vs Russia: Henrique GTG 4:57 left in 3rd, Mangiapane OTW\n\n2022 vs Sweden: Barzal GTG 1:23 left in 3rd, Batherson OTW"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "On his 25th birthday, Matt Barzal scores the tying goal against Sweden, Canada overcomes a 3-0 deficit, this QF is heading to OT."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "And now, it sounds like the Hungarian government had had a last moment change of heart, Hungary is attempting to re-submit its bid to co-host the 2023 Men’s World Championship with Slovenia."
}
] |
2022-05-25T12:55:50+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_2715#1339
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Hello Tampere https://t.co/Q1RZadcBDE"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Fin 🇫🇮 reg win: Can 🇨🇦/Swe 🇸🇪 \nFin 🇫🇮 OTW/OTL: Can 🇨🇦/Fin 🇫🇮 \nCze 🇨🇿 reg win: Can 🇨🇦/Cze 🇨🇿"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "A day after the historic win over Canada, Denmark’s World Championship ends with a thud, a 7-1 loss to Slovakia that knocks it out of a spot in the medal round. Slovakia makes the QFs for the second straight year."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "What was the error?"
}
] |
2022-05-24T15:30:44+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3495#1340
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Coming up from the #IIHFWorlds2022 \n\n9am et:\nSVK 🇸🇰 🆚 DEN 🇩🇰 - TSN1\n*Slovakia must win in regulation to make the QFs\nUSA 🇺🇸 🆚 NOR 🇳🇴 - TSN4\n\n1pm et:\nCAN 🇨🇦 🆚 FRA 🇫🇷 - TSN 1/4\nFIN 🇫🇮 🆚 CZE 🇨🇿 - TSN2\n\nAlso LIVE on the TSN App & TSN Direct: https://t.co/l3KUWpbUJn\n\n#TSNHockey"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Canada’s 1 goal loss clinches a QF spot. If Slovakia beats Denmark in regulation on Tuesday, it creates a three way tie for third, goal differential in the games between the three is the tiebreaker. It’s currently \n\nCanada +3\nDenmark +1\nSlovakia -4\n\nCanada can finish 2-4"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Denmark beats Canada for the first time ever at the Men’s World Championship, in a season in which the Danes also qualified for the Olympic hockey competition for the first time."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Uncomfirmed, but sources here in Helsinki say the Hungarian government withdrew it’s support for the bid when news broke that Russia and Belarus will likely be barred from competing in @IIHFHockey events again in 2023. The Hungarian government has strong ties to Russia."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Breaking: The Hungarian Ice Hockey Federation has withdrawn its bid to co-host the 2023 @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship with Slovenia. That leaves Riga/Tampere as the remaining bidder."
}
] |
2022-05-23T18:59:34+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6106#1341
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Canada down 2-0 to Denmark after the first period at the #IIHFWorlds2022. Canada is 6-0-1 all-time vs Denmark at the Men’s Worlds, the tie coming in the 2003 tournament, also in Finland. My pal @jimmyboejgaard from Danish TV said “We’re undefeated against Canada in Finland.”"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Found him…finally! https://t.co/LSK8MyUlOa"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Kazakhstan beats Italy 5-2 in the final game for both teams at the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship, Italy is relegated to\nDiv 1A. A tough blow to the Italians, who will take part in the hockey competition at the 2026 Olympics as the host country."
}
] |
2022-05-23T15:40:41+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_7662#1342
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "This might be the most extreme and off-target sports take I’ve ever read."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "18 year old Slovak Juraj Slavkovski, a top prospect for the upcoming NHL draft, had 2 assists in the first period vs Italy, now has 7 pts as he plays in his 6th game of the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship. He led the Olympic Men’s tournament with 7 goals in 7 games."
}
] |
2022-05-21T17:59:58+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8226#1343
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Over 1 million Canadians watched the gold medal game last year. @rayferrarotsn @hockeydraft411"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "It’s almost certain that the @IIHFHockey will extend the ban of teams from Russia and Belarus through 2023. The larger question is, what will the @Olympics do about 2024, bar Russian/Belarusian teams/athletes completely, or allow them to compete under the IOC flag?"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The start of the Ger/Den game at the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship has been delayed by a fire in the arena. https://t.co/dzYXwruFrK"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "That comment by @rayferrarotsn is completely uncalled for. It’s true, but it’s completely uncalled for."
}
] |
2022-05-18T20:32:23+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_7705#1344
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A major difference between a pre-game warmup in the NHL and one in Helsinki. In the NHL, they never play music with explicit lyrics. In Helsinki, they ONLY play music with explicit lyrics. https://t.co/HQqfk5HjoX"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "An update on Tim Stützle from the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship: he had an off-ice workout and met with Ottawa’s athletic therapist, who is here with Team Canada. He has a knee strain, and while he would like to play, Ottawa will have the final say, and will likely say no."
}
] |
2022-05-18T12:17:50+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8469#1345
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Jessica Campbell, a former member of the Canadian National Women’s team, is the first-ever female assistant coach at the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship. She had a long interview session with European reporters this morning in Helsinki. https://t.co/EteLpd7Xuz"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "News from Team Germany the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship: the injury to Tim Stützle does not appear to be as serious as initially feared, he’ll be re-evaluated over the next few days."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The last week of Arsenal has been the most Arsenal thing."
}
] |
2022-05-16T21:01:30+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9071#1346
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "German team says Stützle will not return, no other update."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "At the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship, Germany’s Tim Stützle left Germany’s game against France with a left knee injury in the first period, has not returned for the second."
}
] |
2022-05-16T18:11:27+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1001#1347
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "News from the @iihfhockey Men’s World Championship: Great Britain scored three times in the third period to tie Norway 3-3. They’re in a shootout on TSN2."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Switzerland, which was to host the 2020 Men’s World Championship which was cancelled due to Covid, is expected to be awarded the 2026 tournament."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "My initial take is that the IIHF Council will take a long look at Budapest/Ljubljana, and will put the tournament there if they think it can be staged effectively by the two cities."
}
] |
2022-05-13T17:12:11+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_7188#1348
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The concern with the Hungary/Slovenia bid is inexperience hosting a top level hockey event, and there is some pushback on awarding the rights to Hungary, whose current government is controversial to say the least, especially on issues of tolerance and equality."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The joint Budapest/Ljubljana bid is attracting a lot of interest. Both Hungary and Slovenia gained promotion to the top division this year, and there’s a growing feeling that this is an opportunity to grow the game in two non-traditional markets."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Riga,Latvia hosted last year, but with the players bubbled and the stands empty, Tampere, Finland is one of the host cities this year, so both cities have organizations in place to host the tournament on relatively short notice. Their joint bid is viewed as the safe choice."
}
] |
2022-05-13T17:12:10+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1944#1349
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A news 🧵 from Day One of the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship: today was the deadline for bids to host next year’s tournament, which was taken away from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Two bids have been submitted: Riga/Tampere and Budapest/Ljubljana."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Hungary and Slovenia have both qualified for next year’s top division at the @IIHFHockey Men’s World Championship. The Budapest/Ljubljana bid is for the 2023 Worlds which were taken away from Russia. It’s believed Switzerland is also still in the mix, despite earlier denials."
}
] |
2022-05-08T17:40:11+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3636#1350
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Can’t wait."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Game 2 of Kings/Oilers coming up on ESPN 2. https://t.co/44M1MUIzZ1"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The rent is payable in steak and whiskey."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Looking forward to Game 1 of Kings/Oilers with @CassieCampbell on ESPN2 at 10pm et. You might not know this, but one time we were in a Sobeys/Safeway and i said “Cassie are you shopping?” She said “I play to win, Gord.”\n\nThose were good times. https://t.co/h2nXS70DDV"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’ll see your @aircanada issues and raise you the chaos at @TorontoPearson airport today. If there was a plan or anyone in charge, there was no sign on it."
}
] |
2022-05-02T01:32:40+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9651#1351
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Well done and well said, Dennis."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Big win for Arsenal over West Ham today! https://t.co/jkCLOliKGn"
}
] |
2022-05-01T18:35:31+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_8833#1352
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Excited to get the call from @espn to do some first round playoff games. This is going to be controversial, as I wasn’t on the regular season roster. However, as Chicago and Tampa have shown in the past, there’s no salary cap or roster restrictions in the #StanleyCupPlayoffs"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I’ll get right on that."
}
] |
2022-04-29T23:50:24+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6799#1353
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I. Say. It. The. Way. Abruzzese. Says. It. \n\nab-roo-ZHEE-zee"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Congratulations to my friend Dennis on a great NHL run, glad he’ll be staying with us for international hockey. Great broadcaster, even better person."
}
] |
2022-04-28T17:18:34+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4102#1354
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "When I was first starting out in broadcasting , my boss had a guideline for reporting someone’s death: “A person isn’t dead until their family, a doctor or their employer says they are.”"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I would love to be there tonight, that will be quite a night."
}
] |
2022-04-28T13:30:25+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1860#1355
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "What constitutes an emergency recall? It’s done by position. If a team can show that it doesn’t have enough forwards, defencemen or goaltenders due to short term injuries, it can apply to the league for an emergency recall."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Get asked a lot about recalls and how they work. Between the trade deadline and the end of the regular season, teams are permitted four “regular” recalls from the AHL, but in specific instances, they can apply for an “emergency” recall, which doesn’t count against that total."
}
] |
2022-04-26T14:26:05+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4239#1356
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "An alternate host country hasn’t been announced, but Switzerland would appear to be a strong contender. The Swiss were to host the 2020 Worlds in Zurich and Lausanne, but the tournament was cancelled due to Covid."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "This comes after the @IIHFHockey stripped the 2023 World Junior Championship from Russia. A new arena was built in Saint Petersburg, it was to be the centrepiece of the 2023 World Championship. It may not appear to be that consequential, but this is a major loss for Russia."
}
] |
2022-04-26T14:12:17+00:00
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conv_8543#1357
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{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I'm on Instagram as gordmillertsn. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://t.co/fTOt7nX5qr"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The Miller jersey in the background is better, probably making sure the twin Ferraros don’t get lost on the way to the rink. @WillChiarucci @rayferrarotsn @tomlofaso329"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The term “iconic” probably gets overused, but not in this case. Guy Lafleur truly was."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Greetings from Tampa, @rayferrarotsn and I are here for the Leafs/Lightning game tonight on TSN4 in the Maple Leafs region. https://t.co/vtKZ4l4Pd2"
}
] |
2022-04-21T16:58:13+00:00
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conv_7451#1358
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "That’s an enormous win for @Arsenal and another $100 contribution from @emilymkaplan to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health @camhfoundation. Looking forward to to next year’s wagers! 😉 #COYG"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The Arsenal/Chelsea game is wild: Arsenal just took the lead for the third time. Are you enjoying it @emilykaplan?"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "My charity is the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health @camhfoundation, which was the beneficiary of your largesse the first time around. #COYG"
}
] |
2022-04-20T12:47:00+00:00
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conv_8277#1359
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "All right @emilymkaplan, it’s Chelsea/Arsenal round two this afternoon. I won our first wager (thanks to a generous point spread). The line is Chelsea -2.5, are we on?"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The player says AB-roo-ZHEE-zee.\n\nEnd of story."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Just met up with @rayferrarotsn at the arena in Toronto, and couldn’t help noticing that his suit jacket and pants don’t match. Turns out he’s wearing half of today’s suit and half of Thursday’s. https://t.co/QZKNuDWDYS"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "It’s official: the Hlinka/Gretzky MU18 tournament will be played in Red Deer, the rescheduled 2022 World Junior will be played in Edmonton the following week. Expect an announcement on the host city for the 2023 World Juniors (Dec 26, 2022-Jan 5, 2023) to come within a few weeks."
}
] |
2022-04-19T17:14:09+00:00
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conv_7191#1360
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{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Chara and Joe Thornton are the only two active players in the NHL who played at Maple Leaf Gardens."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "But most of all, he was great company: funny, kind and deeply proud. 30 years ago at the Hockey News Awards, it was mentioned to him that he and Wayne Gretzky were the only players to have nine 50 goal seasons. \n\n“That’s true,” Bossy said with a grin. “But mine were consecutive.”"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Bossy was years ahead of his time talking about the need to reform the game, enforce the rules and allow star players to show their skills. He publicly vowed that he wouldn’t fight, saying: \"I'm not going to let this game turn me into a person I'm not.\" He never wavered.\n5/6"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Bossy’s view of toughness was to take the abuse, come back and make you pay, and he did it like no one else. He won the Lady Byng Trophy as the NHL’s most gentlemanly player three times, never taking more than 40 PIM in season, taking relentless abuse on the ice every night.\n4/6"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "But there is more to Mike Bossy that just numbers. Playing at a time when the NHL was at its’ violent worst, Bossy was rare star who spoke out against the endless violence. His criticisms and refusal to fight led some to say he was “soft,” which couldn’t have been more wrong.\n3/6"
}
] |
2022-04-15T14:19:45+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6387#1361
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{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The longest Bossy ever went without scoring in the regular season or playoffs was seven games, and it only happened once: in Nov/Dec 1982. \n\nWho else can claim a slump-free career? (Including his four years in junior, where he averaged more than a goal a game every season.)\n\n2/6"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Some thoughts on Mike Bossy:\n\nThere’s never been a player whose career was so consistently brilliant. Bossy played 10 seasons, and scored 50+ goals in the first nine. In his 10th season, hampered by the back injury that would end his career, he scored 38 goals in 63 GP. \n\n1/6"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Very sad news. A kind, funny man and an absolutely brilliant goal scorer. RIP"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Interesting journey for Veronneau, after four years at Princeton, he was signed by Ottawa as an undrafted free agent, played only a handful of NHL games over two years. Traded to Toronto and then went to Sweden, where this year he led the SHL with 34 goals in 51 GP."
}
] |
2022-04-14T17:18:03+00:00
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conv_5646#1362
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "So after a couple of close contacts in the past few days, I got Covid tested last night, and it came up positive. Thankfully I’m double vaxxed and boosted, so the symptoms are quite mild. I’ll miss a couple of games this week, should be back after the Easter weekend."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The @TSN_Sports coverage on-site at The Masters is great, but @tsnjamesduthie needs to turn off his car alarm. It’s been going off for half an hour now."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’m concerned that neither of them helped the linesman who was clearly tipping over."
}
] |
2022-04-08T13:49:24+00:00
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conv_2713#1363
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Remarkable. The Ukrainian Man’s National Team and U18 team are planning to play in their respective tournaments later this month."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "There will be a lot of talk about Auston Matthews on the verge of breaking Rick Vaive’s franchise record for most goals in a season, but the greatest Leaf goal scorer of all time might be Charlie Conacher, who led (or co-led) the NHL in goal scoring 5 times in the 1930s. https://t.co/tcW68DL8CQ"
}
] |
2022-04-05T15:56:36+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_4819#1364
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Good morning from South Florida, @rayferrarotsn and I are here for Maple Leafs/Panthers tonight on TSN4 for viewers in the Leafs region. Is tonight the night? Auston Matthews @AM34 enters play tonight tied with Rick Vaive for the most goals in a season in Leafs history. https://t.co/jUTbqTpkYK"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Five of the top ten KHL scorers and six of the top ten goalies last season were foreign players. \n\nIn light of what we’re seeing in recent days, the financial health of the KHL seems irrelevant, but it’s an important part of Russian national pride, and as a propaganda vehicle."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "There are legitimate doubts about the KHL’s future, which was already shaky. International sanctions are hammering the Russian economy, including many sanctioned KHL team owners, and the league relies heavily on foreign players, many of whom are unlikely to return next season."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Sounds good to me."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "So happy for RJ, a well-deserved and well done tribute.\n#ThankYouRJ"
}
] |
2022-04-02T14:15:48+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9784#1365
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I said Giordano was the fourth former Norris Trophy winner to play for Toronto. Carlyle won his after he played in Toronto."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "🤦🏻♂️"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’ll buy that t-shirt. @SlavaMalamud"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "This sounds like a great program being conducted by UBC in conjunction with @CanadianForces. @CDNForceSupport"
}
] |
2022-03-30T19:01:55+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_5741#1366
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "As Nashville PA Announcer Paul McCann @PredPAPaul does the pre-game introductions, Preds radio analyst Hal Gill @Skillsy75 photobombs him in the background. https://t.co/5tdSyDmjtJ"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "It would be a roughing penalty in March and the first half of April. In the second half of April and all of May, it would not be a penalty."
}
] |
2022-03-28T03:46:02+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3914#1367
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "And our own @LukeWileman, @stevocaldwell and company will be calling the games on @TSN_Sports. Perfect."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Draisaitl was on for 9 of the 14 goals scored in the Edm/Cgy game last night, 4 GF (3PPG 1 ESG) and 5 GA (5 ESG)."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "No question, @gtconway3d is getting boulder with every passing day."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "As of today, the projected cut line to make the playoffs in the Western Conference is 97 pts (Dallas is 8th, on a 97 pt pace). \n\nThe records (or equivalent) the teams in the chase would need:\n\nSTL 9-10\nLAK 9-7\nNSH 9-7-1\nEDM 10-7\nDAL 11-8\nVGK 11-3-1\nWPG 12-3-1\nVAN 13-3\nANA 16-0"
}
] |
2022-03-26T14:59:52+00:00
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conv_6042#1368
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Two other proposals: \n\n1) a player can’t go on a team’s Long Term Injury Relief (LTIR), if he hasn’t played for them.\n\n2) designate one player who has played a minimum of 7 years for a team, when he re-signs, only 50% counts against the cap, as long as he stays with them."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "You can use the players, but they have to fit under the cap and don’t forget, under this proposal, teams are already getting a break: this only counts 20 players, not the full roster. When a team makes those deadline trades, they would have to keep that in mind."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "This allows teams to keep as many extra players around as they want during the playoffs, but their game roster must be cap compliant."
}
] |
2022-03-25T11:37:50+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3237#1369
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{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Since it’s on the agenda for the NHL GMs meeting, I’ll propose this again: During the regular season, a team’s NHL roster (23 players max) must be under the cap. That wouldn’t work in the playoffs with expanded rosters. My proposal? The game roster (20) has to be under the cap."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "If the Ethics Board determines that the IIHF Code of Ethics has been violated, Fasel and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation could have their cases referred to the IIHF Disciplinary Committee, which has the authority to take action against Fasel and the Russian Hockey Federation."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "In addition the Council is referring the Russian Ice Hockey Federation to the Ethics board for allegedly “giving instructions to Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) teams to take demonstrative actions in support of the Russia-Ukraine war.”"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The @IIHFHockey Council is making two referrals to Independent Ethics Board:\n\n-The Council is asking for a review of former president (now honorary life president) Rene Fasel for “his involvement with Russia and the KHL as well as public statements made about the war.”"
}
] |
2022-03-24T17:15:11+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_2731#1370
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I was part of the crew that broadcast the first ever CHL/NHL top prospects game at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in 1996. Looking forward to calling the game tonight in Kitchener."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "If you want a “Russia 101” course, this 🧵 from @SlavaMalamud is as good as it gets."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "If you felt a disturbance in The Force today, it might have been because of this: a hockey announcer (and political junkie) met self-described “recovering lawyer” and political commentator @gtconway3d for lunch in NY today. Many, many interesting topics were discussed. https://t.co/a7t63kmLCn"
}
] |
2022-03-22T17:38:59+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_7880#1371
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A decision to revoke Russia’s hosting rights will come soon, Saint Petersburg is scheduled to host in May of 2023 in a brand new arena. The tournament could be moved to Switzerland, which was to host the 2020 tournament that was cancelled due to Covid."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Perhaps most significant is this statement: \n\n“Taking into consideration the ongoing situation and the far-reaching implications of the war in Ukraine, the IIHF Council considers it difficult to hold the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Russia.”"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The news:\n-as @DarrenDreger reported yesterday, the 2022 WJC August 9-20 will be played exclusively in Edmonton.\n-Ukraine has withdrawn from some events, but the MU18 and Men’s National Team remain entered in April tournaments\n-the postponed WU18 will be played in the US in June."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "These teams in these competitions replace Russia and Belarus, who are banned indefinitely."
}
] |
2022-03-18T19:04:24+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6058#1372
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "With the 2022 #WorldJuniors scheduled for August, an update on the field. With Russia barred from playing, it would make sense to add the team won the Div 1A tournament in December. \n\nBut that’s Belarus, also barred. \n\nIt’s possible that Latvia, the 2nd place team, will be added."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The same website that reported Rene Fasel joining the KHL as an advisor is now walking it back."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "That paint store that @TSNRyanRishaug did his standup in front of was huge, as I recall."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Former Finnish Prime Minister @alexstubb."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I don’t get a vote and am not a part of the decision making process, but I would 100% support a Halifax bid to host the 2023 #WorldJuniors this Christmas. Just putting that out there."
}
] |
2022-03-17T16:54:08+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_1874#1373
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Former IIHF president Rene Fasel officially signs on with the KHL. Based on his strident pro-Russian stance and his criticism of the @IIHFHockey banning of Russian teams from international competition, the IIHF should immediately strip Fasel of his honorary life presidency."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "An incredibly powerful, personal appeal from @Schwarzenegger"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "My understanding is that while it will obviously be difficult, the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation will do everything possible to play in the tournament."
}
] |
2022-03-17T12:58:39+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_2824#1374
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The possibility of the Ukrainian National Team playing in the tournament in Poland, which has welcomed more than 2 million refugees from Ukraine, is amazing. The bond between the two neighbours is incredible, I’d love to be in the arena in Poland when Ukraine plays."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "In addition, the Ukrainians are hoping to play as scheduled in the Men’s World Championship Div 1B in Poland at the end of April. Getting a team together will be a huge logistical feat, but the Ukrainians are determined not to withdraw, feeling it’s a matter of national pride."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I tweeted yesterday that the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation is planning to send a team to the MU18 Div 1B tournament in Italy in April. The Ukrainians are looking at offers of assistance to host a pre-tournament training camp. Italy has said it will help with travel costs."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The updated World Junior hosting schedule (tentative):\n\n2022 Canada (Edmonton)\n2023 North America (Canada?)\n2024 Sweden (Gothenburg)\n2025 Canada\n2026 USA\n2027 Canada\n2028 Finland\n2029 Czech\n2030 Canada\n2031 USA\n2032 Russia\n2033 Canada"
}
] |
2022-03-17T12:36:56+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9895#1375
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{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Some international hockey updates:\n\n1. The postponed 2022 #WorldJuniors will take place in Edmonton in August, but what about the 2023 tournament which was to be in Russia in Dec/Jan? It looks as though that tournament will also happen in NA, likely Canada. Sweden will host 2024."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Officiating hockey is difficult: you get screamed at by coaches, players and fans, there are fights to break up, stray sticks and pucks flying around. You don’t have to love them, but it’s important to remember that without officials, you don’t have a game. /End"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Finding hockey officials is exceptionally difficult, you’re looking for people with the same judgement and rules knowledge as those from other sports, but there’s a major complication: they also have to be elite skaters, which narrows the field considerably. /7"
}
] |
2022-03-16T20:12:29+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9724#1376
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The NHL has turned to officiating “combines” in Canada and the US, recruiting former junior, college and pro players to try out as officials, and it has produced results. Several young NHL officials are products of those combines. /6"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Hockey Canada and USA Hockey have both identified the attrition rate of young officials as an issue. Young people don’t want the hassle of being screamed at by adult coaches and fans, as a result many minor hockey games often have only one referee and one linesman. /5"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "That, combined with the retirement of three senior officials at the end of this season—referees Dean Morton and Brad Meier, along with linesman Vaughan Rody—leaves the NHL short of veteran officials. Recruiting new ones has proven challenging. /4"
}
] |
2022-03-16T20:12:29+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3326#1377
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Three NHL linesmen, Greg Devorski, Derek Hamel and Steve Miller, have suffered serious injuries that will likely end their careers prematurely, denying them a “retirement game” where they choose the date, location and fellow crew members. They deserved to have one of those. /3"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "In addition, there has been a rash of injuries. Referees Jean Hebert (shoulder) and Marc Joannette (broken leg) missed most of the first half of the season, and several linesmen have been out as well. Officiating hockey is a very physical job, and it takes a toll. /2"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "NHL officials usually only get noticed when people are mad at them for making mistakes, but this has been an especially difficult year for them as a group. A large number of officials contracted Covid early in the season, forcing those remaining to work even heavier schedules /1"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Coming up, what you’ve all been asking for: a long thread on NHL officials, how injuries and retirement are thinning their ranks, the difficulties in recruiting new ones and what that means for the game at all levels.\n\nYou’re welcome."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Putting together a training camp will be difficult, and adult staff members would need permission to leave Ukraine, but Ukrainian Federation members think it’s important that their players, especially the young ones, are given a chance to play for their country."
}
] |
2022-03-16T12:51:52+00:00
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conv_2115#1378
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "At the moment, the players are scattered throughout the countries taking in refugees, primarily Poland and Hungary, two of the nations that will compete in the U18 Div 1B tournament, along with Austria, Italy and Slovenia. Italy says it will help with travel/lodging costs."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Among the millions of refugees (mostly women and children) who have had to leave Ukraine are the members of the Men’s U18 team that was scheduled to play in the @IIHFHockey U18 Div 1B tournament in April in Italy. \nIncredibly, my friends in Ukraine say the team will try to play."
}
] |
2022-03-16T12:51:51+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_2176#1379
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The race for the final playoff spot in the NHL’s Western Conference is a tight one, and keep an eye on point %. When you rank it that way it’s:\n\n8. DAL .578\n——————\n9. VAN .549\n10. VGK .548\n11. WPG .541\n12. ANA .516 https://t.co/l65sZNcjUI"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Most Canadian headline ever:"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Lowest cost per goal this season:\n\n1. Robertson* DAL 30 $26,500\n2. Norris* OTT 24 $38,541\n3. Jeannot NSH 18 $44,444\n4. Bunting TOR 20 $47,500\n5. Terry ANA 29 $50,000\n Verhaeghe FLA 20 $50,000\n*Entry Level\nSource: @CapFriendly"
}
] |
2022-03-15T14:46:41+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6799#1380
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Claude Giroux of the Flyers is scheduled to play his 1,000th game on Thursday, I wouldn’t expect him to play their weekend games (@ Ottawa Friday, vs NYI Sunday)."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "This is courage."
}
] |
2022-03-14T19:56:46+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_3073#1381
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I would actually like to try it."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "FYI Ray, the game is in NORTH Carolina, not the other one."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "No, never."
}
] |
2022-03-11T18:06:05+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9204#1382
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I’m shocked—shocked I tell you—by this development."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "This is sad news…Sokun was a magician. Twice I went to him with “shoe emergencies” in Ottawa and both times he bailed me out, smiling and friendly every time I saw him."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Add it to the list."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "On #InternationalWomensDay, a shout out to @KateBeirness @Tessab25 @SarahDavisTV @LauraDiakun @Kayla_Grey @Linz_Hamilton @clahanna @jenniferhedger @MeaghenJohnson @KayNurse11 @saraorlesky @cherylpounder @Kara_Wagland and many other talented women who make TSN a great place to be."
}
] |
2022-03-08T13:14:05+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_9778#1383
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{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "As an Arsenal fan, I approve this message."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "A fascinating thread by @Sz1909_Szemberg."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "If anyone needs me after the game in Vegas, leave a message here. @jamesonwhiskey https://t.co/cFPCIBnvss"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "NHL Executive VP Colin Campbell happened to be at the Ottawa/Florida game last night."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "An interesting and important thread from my friend @Sz1909_Szemberg:"
}
] |
2022-03-04T14:08:57+00:00
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conv_2280#1384
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twitter
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[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I’ve blocked comments to this tweet for the reasons I’ve outlined in the thread: to limit the spread of misinformation in the replies. My Twitter minders are busy elsewhere today and I’m flying most of the day, this stops my Twitter feed from being hijacked by the noisy few."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "At times, because of their loud voices on social media, it’s easy to forget that the people who believe the misinformation are a small minority. When it comes to Russia, it’s important to remember that a larger group of people than we think are aware of what’s happening.\n\n/end"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Even with much freer information platforms in North America, we have the some problem here: there are people who, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, think the US election was rigged/stolen, that Covid is a hoax or that vaccines are a secret plot to control us.\n/5"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "It’s difficult to speak out, both inside and outside of Russia, but make no mistake: a lot of people in Russia know what’s going on, and the word is spreading through social media and secure messaging apps like Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp (Signal is the most secure).\n\n/4"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "It’s true that large numbers of Russians, including people I know, believe the misinformation being fed to them by Russian state media. But it’s also true that more people than most realize know what’s going on through friends/family living abroad and backdoor channels.\n\n/3"
}
] |
2022-03-04T13:58:59+00:00
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GMillerTSN
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conv_6906#1385
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "One of the biggest concerns I am hearing from my friends in Ukraine is that the Russian public doesn’t know what’s really happening with this invasion, that they unquestionably believe the propaganda being fed to them by their government.\n\n/2"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A thread on misinformation from someone who has traveled extensively to Russia and who has many Russian friends.\n\nAn old joke about Pravda reporting on a two person race between Soviet and American runners:\n\n“While the Soviet runner was second, the American was next to last.”\n\n/1"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Shameful."
}
] |
2022-03-03T21:06:53+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
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conv_6080#1386
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Further to this from @juliaioffe, I have several friends in Russia who advised me in recent days that they are cutting off communication with the outside world, deleting encrypted communication apps like Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp out of fear of reprisals. https://t.co/cEmKQMVi9v"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "For followers outside Canada, there is the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "A lot of people feel helpless watching what’s going on in Ukraine. Here’s a tangible way Canadians can help."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Should say when I refer to wearing masks in the arenas in Florida, I’m referring to the secure areas where the players/officials are. N95s are required there, but that’s an NHL/team guideline."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "I’m in Florida, and have had several people tell me to take my mask off in hotel lobbies (they’re still required at the arenas). Why do some people get so angry when others exercise their own freedom of choice which has absolutely no impact on others?"
}
] |
2022-03-02T19:15:05+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_7136#1387
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "\"Every time I call it a game, you call it a business. And every time I call it a business, you call it a game.\"\n\n—Peter Gent, “North Dallas 40”\n\n@GlobeBobRyan"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Yes the Ukrainian people have been incredibly strong, but they are under extraordinary strain. This from a friend in Kyiv this morning. https://t.co/gISI3Kqvgy"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Chills."
}
] |
2022-03-02T04:00:28+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_7050#1388
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Hi-Q!"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Happy to say that our TSN Hockey crews are back on-site for all of our US-based games. https://t.co/nlKtlWEeFD"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "They lost me a while ago."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "From another friend in Kyiv. This morning, she put her 10 year old son in a car with relatives to go to safety. She is staying behind in Kyiv “to fight for our land.”\n\nWe are quite rightly talking about the heroism of the Ukrainian people, but this is taking an awful toll. https://t.co/qE1B0L8sg7"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Amazingly well written and researched by @ruthbenghiat"
}
] |
2022-02-28T22:14:15+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_3949#1389
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Started reading this book a couple of weeks ago. Good timing. https://t.co/rGSljzeJl6"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Expecting an announcement from the @iihfhockey soon as well. The IIHF Council held an emergency meeting via teleconference today."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The work of @CNN reporters has been amazing."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Like many in Ukraine, my friends have shut off location services on their phones to avoid being tracked, which limits access to some social media sites. They are getting news from other sources, and are encouraged by the demonstrations of support taking place around the world."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Update: I had not heard from my friend for nearly 24 hours and he also went quiet on our Telegram group chat. I’m relieved to report that he just checked in, he is fine. (I won’t post a screenshot as it contains names)\n\n“It is almost Monday, Kyiv is free, we are free,” he said."
}
] |
2022-02-27T20:15:57+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_3922#1390
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Some federations are calling for a ban on teams from Belarus as well."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The 2023 World Junior Championship is scheduled to be played in Novosibirsk and Omsk in December/January. There is also a possibility that the Men’s World Championship, scheduled for St. Petersburg in the spring of 2023 could be moved, but that decision may not come tomorrow."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Based on what I’m hearing, there is wide support for:\n\n-immediate removal of Russian teams from all @IIHFHockey events for the rest of 2022, including the World Championship and the World Junior Championships scheduled for August and December.\n\n-moving the 2023 WJC out of Russia"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The Telegram app is a very powerful tool, and it’s not only Ukrainians who are using it to communicate. Every Russian I know uses it (or Signal). A lot of information gets into Russia and gets circulated this way."
}
] |
2022-02-26T22:06:08+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_7580#1391
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The Russian owner of Chelsea of the EPL."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Strong words from Dominik Hasek @hasek_dominik"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "We may someday speak about Ukraine’s Civil Defence Union (the civilians fighting alongside the Ukrainian military) in the same reverential terms as the French Underground and the Polish Resistance."
}
] |
2022-02-26T16:50:50+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_5097#1392
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "A follow up message: https://t.co/ZdLsWmS5tE"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "From another friend in Kyiv, who has joined the Civil Defence Union (civilians who are fighting alongside Ukrainian troops): https://t.co/cSg3N2PkMg"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "From the CEO of the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation: https://t.co/yLka1nzxUO"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "A text message from a friend in Ukraine: https://t.co/jTriWca0RL"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The man 3rd from the left in the photo is former NHL player Dmitri Kristich. He called today from Ukraine asking us to pass on a message: “We are fighting hard, doing our best. We need you to tell the Russian people what is really going on. All they hear is propaganda and lies.” https://t.co/HhGYiS9zyn"
}
] |
2022-02-26T14:54:54+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_2988#1393
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "In December, a delegation from the Ukrainian Ice Hockey Federation visited Canada to research ways to improve their development system. As a thank you for putting them in touch with people in Canada, they gave me a personalized jersey. Several of them are fighting in Kyiv today. https://t.co/YW2UMGx4Ax"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Truth is a formidable weapon."
}
] |
2022-02-26T14:28:41+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_1820#1394
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "This is an interesting idea, but in some ways it’s exactly what Russia wants. The Russian Hockey Federation has been pushing young players (Matvei Michkov) to sign long contracts delay them from going to North America. The Russians want their top players at home in the KHL."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "I spoke today with friends who live in Kyiv. They are sending their son west with relatives and their children. My friends in Kyiv are staying and will fight. “This is our country, we cannot leave,” they said."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "There were some I spoke with who felt it would be unfair to punish Russian athletes-especially teenagers-for what their government has done. Others feel that Russian teams cannot be allowed to participate under the current circumstances. /end"
}
] |
2022-02-25T15:28:46+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_6747#1395
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Then there is the larger issue of Russian participation. The people I communicated with were split on Russian teams being barred from participating. There is precedent, both South Africa and Serbia were banned from international sports competition in the last 50 years. \n/5"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Going back to Alberta could happen, Edmonton and Red Deer hosted 2020 in a bubble, and had the 2021 event cancelled mid-tournament, but is it too much to ask them to do it twice in 5 months? /4"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "The World Junior tournament is trickier, finding a host city/cities with this little notice could be difficult. Alberta will host the rescheduled 2021 tournament in August, Canada would be one of the few places that could host it again in December, but where? /3"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "The Men’s Worlds could be moved to Switzerland, which was to host the 2020 tournament. That event was cancelled due to the pandemic, but the arenas and infrastructure were already in place. The loss of Russian sponsors is a financial blow they are more than willing to accept. /2"
}
] |
2022-02-25T15:28:45+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_9817#1396
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "#NewProfilePic https://t.co/i0oxIJlUtQ"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Jokerit was scheduled to play Spartak Moscow in the first round of the KHL playoffs. The majority owner of Jokerit is Jari Kurri, the team plays in Helsinki at Russian-owned Hartwall Arena, scheduled to be one of the venues for the upcoming Men’s World Championship in Finland."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "As @Sz1909_Szemberg has pointed out, former @IIHFHockey president Rene Fasel had (and still has) a very cozy relationship with Vladimir Putin and Russia. If Fasel was still in charge, the two tournaments would go ahead. This is a crucial test for new IIHF president Luc Tardif. https://t.co/nUta1nfBKj"
}
] |
2022-02-24T15:31:41+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_5212#1397
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Sports may not seem very important at a time like this, but they’re very important to Russia financially and in terms of prestige. The @IIHFHockey has two major tournaments, the 2023 World Juniors and the 2023 Men’s Worlds, scheduled for Russia in the next 15 months."
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "According to this article by @mirtle, the Leafs roster moves yesterday (designed to maximize cap room created by placing Jake Muzzin on LTI) put them a new iphone ($899) from the cap ceiling."
}
] |
2022-02-24T14:46:40+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_9882#1398
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "Appreciate the people who have reached out to express concern, I’m fine and back at the hotel. \n\nMy Twitter minders advise me that they have shut down comments on the original Tweet based on some offensive messages that were posted in the replies (those replies are now hidden)."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Some Breaking Ottawa news: I went to the Rideau Centre Mall to grab lunch, we were just told to leave immediately, heavily armed Ottawa Police have arrived on scene. https://t.co/RsXTugChRk"
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Just to be clear, Denyskin is suspended for a year, the Ukrainian Men’s National Team (which likely has more pressing concerns right now) is not."
}
] |
2022-02-22T17:05:17+00:00
|
GMillerTSN
|
conv_8383#1399
|
twitter
|
[
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "“Don’t worry kid,” Hull called out. “If you don’t move, it won’t hit you.”"
},
{
"speaker": "SELF",
"text": "My favourite Brett Hull story: I’m in Detroit before the morning skate, Wings goalie coach Jim Bedard is working with a local 15 year old AAA goalie. Hull goes on the ice, grabs a puck, steps across the blue line and wires a shot top corner, sending the kid diving out of the net."
},
{
"speaker": "OTHER",
"text": "Another gem from Tottenham Manager Antonio Conte:"
}
] |
2022-02-22T15:12:35+00:00
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