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sports28 days ago•17 min saved

Spurgeon’s Minnesota Milestone: A Humble Captain’s 1,000-Game Legacy

Jared Spurgeon, the Minnesota Wild captain, will become the 76th NHL player to play 1,000 regular-season games for a single franchise, a milestone earned after 16 seasons in Minnesota. The profile highlights his humble, family-first life in Edina, the way teammates are welcomed into his home, and how his kids are rooted in the community, all while he battles back from injuries and expresses a desire to finish his career with the Wild, with a 1,000th-game ceremony planned for March 21 against Dallas.

via The New York Times|

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sports2 years ago•11 min saved

"T.J. Oshie's Emotional Journey to 1000 NHL Games"

T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals recently reached the 1,000-game milestone in the NHL, a feat that seemed unlikely due to his injury-riddled career. His journey was marked by emotional highs and lows, including the loss of his father to Alzheimer's. Oshie's teammates and the NHL are honoring him for his achievement, and he has chosen to support the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation with the proceeds from a jersey auction. Despite the challenges, Oshie remains a key player for the Capitals and continues to contribute to the team's success on and off the ice.

via ESPN|

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Lars Eller Makes History in 1000th NHL Game as Penguins Take OT Win"

Lars Eller, a former Washington Capitals player and current Pittsburgh Penguins centerman, became the first Danish-born player in NHL history to reach 1,000 games. He received congratulations from former Capitals teammates and was honored with an on-ice ceremony before potting a goal in the game. Eller, a 2018 Stanley Cup champion, has played for five NHL teams over his 15-year career and is highly respected by his peers for his dedication and skill.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|

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