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  • Hockey Tape and Old Trophies Bring Out Sentiments

    by Eric Miller The line between frugality and nostalgia is not much wider than a skate blade. Consider hockey tape, the adhesive that binds equipment, body parts, and adult recreation teams.  Players hoarding rolls of UHaul® tape to strap on shin guards are frugal.  They’re too cheap to buy real sports tape.  Thriftiness is admirable…

  • Hockey Mom’s Excuse Scores Hat Trick

    Hockey Mom’s Excuse Scores Hat Trick

    by Eric Miller The five of us frowned as we tied our skates. We were down two players and knew the next 45 minutes would test our lungs and legs. “Where’s Blaze?” Swifty asked. “At a Raider game,” I answered. “Good excuse. Better than when Chuck got lost hunting or when Lefty had his vasectomy.…