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#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs 
#5 Philadelphia Flyers
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#8 Ottawa SenatorsBest Hockey Movie
The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1980, the United States Ice Hockey team’s coach, Herb Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning from a distraction from world events. With the world watching the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels’ now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles? Yes!
The player-coach of a small town minor professional league hockey team must deal with hostile crowds and on-ice thuggery in this warm-hearted and only slightly farcical look at minor league ice hockey.
When Mystery, Alaska’s amateur hockey team accepts a challenge to play against the New York Rangers, the entire population must put their petty differences aside and pull together as their small town becomes the center of a nationally televised event.
Gordon Bombay, a hotshot lawyer, is haunted by memories of his childhood, when, as the star player in his champion hockey team, he lost the winning goal in a shootout, thereby losing the game, and the approval of his coach. After being charged for drunk driving, the court orders him to coach a peewee hockey team, the worst in the league, Gordon is at first very reluctant. However, he eventually gains the respect of the kids and teaches them how to win, gaining a sponsor on the way and giving the team the name of The Ducks. In the finals, they face Gordon’s old team, coached by Gordon’s old coach, giving Gordon a chance to face old ghosts.
Most anticipated rookie 2011-2012
Brayden Schenn, C, Philadelphia Flyers
Schenn looks like he might have a great opportunity to stay in the NHL this year with the departures of several high impact players from the Flyers.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D, Phoenix Coyotes
Looks like Oliver will need tobulk up a bit to be the potential player he can be but he still has the opportunity to make an impact this year.
Ryan Johansen, C, Columbus Blue Jackets
Ryan has the all around skill to play every situation. He has the scoring touch to be a great play-maker and a finisher. He could learn a lot of scoring touch from Rick Nash in Columbus or he could be put along side Nash to help both players.
Erik Gudbranson, D, Florida Panthers
Erik was probably ready to be a regular Panther defenseman last year, but he did not make the team out of training camp. Florida’s coach said he was ready then, so look for him to be a big part of their blueline this year.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Edmonton Oilers
The very young and building Edmonton Oilers have no reason to hold back on letting Ryan showcase his skills on the team this year. He brings high level skill and a fierce desire to play both ends of the ice.
