Roberval celebrates hard work
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/23/2008
Thousands gathered outside the arena to celebrate the upcoming game. Some even managed to leave school a little early to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Warm welcome greets Canadiens
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/23/2008
The Habs practiced to the cheers of a packed arena, an arena which reminded many players of the rinks they grew up on.
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Hockey touches lives in Roberval
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/22/2008
NHL alumni and mascots spent Monday visiting local elementary schools, the Roberval Hospital and the teen youth center.
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NHL officials put on a clinic of their own
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/22/2008
Local referees from the Lac-St-Jean region were put to the test by native Quebec NHL officials.
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Hockey clinic unites fans with past
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/21/2008
The Benoit Levesque Arena was a busy place Sunday morning. Kids learned from some of the NHL's best and parents gawked at their formal hockey idols.
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Roberval goes Cup crazy with former stars
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/21/2008
Thousands of fans stood in line, braving the cold temperatures, to meet the NHL alumni and to pose with the Stanley Cup.
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Hockeyville growing in popularity
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/19/2008
Kraft developed Hockeyville to find the best hockey city in Canada. Three years later, the concept has become more popular than the company ever thought.
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Small town getting chance to see Habs
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/19/2008
Constructing a hockey rink suitable for an NHL game at a facility that usually hosts birthday parties is no easy task.
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St. Pierre knows Hockeyville 2008 well
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/19/2008
Justin St. Pierre will be a referee for the preseason matchup in Hockeyville 2008, aka Roberval, Quebec.
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Canadiens excited for trip to Hockeyville
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/19/2008
When the Canadiens and Sabres take the ice in Roberval, Quebec, an entire village will be whipped into a hockey-fueled frenzy.
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Fond memories for North Bay
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/18/2008
North Bay, Ontario, is still reaping the benefits of hosting an NHL game after winning the Kraft Hockeyville 2007 sweepstakes.
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Roberval's excitement is off the charts
Brian Compton | NHL.com Staff Writer - 09/18/2008
The small town of Roberval has hockey fever, and the only prescription is Tuesday's preseason game.
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