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Hockey’s Return a Boost to Sagging Spirits

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Hockey’s Return a Boost to Sagging Spirits
Hockey action between Toronto Maple Leafs left-winger Kyle Clifford and Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Dean Kukan during the first period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoffs in Toronto on Aug. 4, 2020. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
Brad Bird
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Christmas came early for millions of Canadians when the National Hockey League confirmed Dec. 24 it had an agreement with the provinces to allow teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Vancouver Canucks to play at home. There was a real possibility, given the pandemic, that wouldn’t be allowed.

Brad Bird
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Brad Bird began his career by freelancing in the 1970s. He worked for the Winnipeg Free Press in the 1980s and various smaller papers since, as well as abroad in conflict zones and for a Conservative MP in the Harper government. Also an author, he divides his time between Manitoba and B.C.
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