All-purpose hockey thread...

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I've always wanted to visit Flin Flon. Seriously.

 

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How much fun can one hockeybeat have? Nobody wants to go to Flin Flon!

www.flinflon.net/flinflon


Beginning with a prospector's claim and a dime store novel, Flin Flon started mining in the 1920s and is now Manitoba's sixth largest city. Built on rock, the city sits proudly on the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. Set in a beautiful vacation land on the edge of the Precambrian Shield, the area is notable for its distinctive greenish, fine-grained stone - greenstone.

Flin Flon is readily accessible by scenic highways and daily scheduled air service. From Fishing to skiing, it offers the traveller lots to do in both summer and winter. Hotels, restaurants, shopping and full services all make Flin Flon the ideal place to visit and start exploring Greenstone Country.

The city of Flin Flon is the major mining community in Northwestern Manitoba, and northeastern Saskatchewan. Located just over 800 kilometres (600 miles) North-northwest of Manitoba's capital city, Winnipeg, parts of the community are in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Flin Flon is the gateway to Northern Manitoba's bustling tourism industry. Abundant mineral resources enabled the small village to grow to the present status of the day. Flin Flon is proud of being the only city in the world named after a science-fiction character.

Intrigued by the story of Flin Flon, Al Capp of 'Lil Abner' fame, donated his time and talent to creating an image of the gentleman, known for two things: his small stature and his huge perspective.

The Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce had the statue constructed in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Flintabatty Flonatin now resides in the Flin Flon Tourist Park at the entrance to the City on Hwy #10A.
Lots to see and do in flin flon

From the heritage museum, to the tourist park and campground, from the Hapnot Lake Wildlife Sanctuary to beaches, swimming pools and nature trails, from golfing and curling, to the famous Trout Festival held every July long weekend, Flin Flon has something for everyone.

Standing at the entrance to the tourist park, the 24 foot statue of Josiah Flintabbatey Flonatin, designed by cartoonist Al Capp, welcomes visitors to Flin Flon. Flinty was the hero of a science fiction novel found in the wilderness by gold prospectors in the early years of the century. When they found gold in 1914, they remembered the story and called their claim Flin Flon. The name stuck, and that's how the town got its name.

Brightly coloured Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company headframes are unmistakable landmarks on the Flin Flon skyline. The company has been mining in the area since 1927. Today it is the city's major employer. Regular tours of the Company's surface operations are offered in the summer and group tours are available by arrangement.

Without leaving the city you can still enjoy the beauty and tranquility of clear blue waters and forest greenery while taking a leisurely stroll along the lakeside paths and boardwalk in Flin Flon. For those who like to stroll and learn at the same time, walking tour itineraries are available.
There's A Secret Garden

In addition to producing copper and zinc, the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company mine in Flin Flon boasts its very own secret garden.

Protected by an abandoned and refurbished mine drift 1,170 feet underground, it grows fruit, vegetables, flowers and medicinal plants in this subterranean growth chamber.

The Flin Flon Heritage Museum, located in the tourist park, contains artifacts and memorabilia of the city from its inception as a mining hamlet to the present day. It is open daily in the summer and special tours can be arranged.

The Hapnot Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is conveniently located close to the downtown area in Flin Flon. The area is home to hundreds of indigenous waterfowl. Feeding is welcome and there is plenty of parking space available.

After a busy day spent canoeing or hiking, sight-seeing or fishing, relax and enjoy a meal in one of our many restaurants. Whether you're looking for an evening of fine dining or a quick snack, we have culinary choices to satisfy every taste.

 

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Doc, what can I say? Flin Flon just sounds cool.

 

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About as interesting as moose jaw

 

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Hey! I will visit Moose Jaw, Flin Flon, Saskatoon and Montreal... ;D

 

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so beef,

what did you think about penguins-maple leafs tonight? did you see the crosby interview?

 

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Saw the first period and the lawst five minutes of the third and OT, didn't stick around for post game. I do have to say I wasn not let down by Telqvist after his play tonigth and the build up he got from some, but for some reason or another, I just don't see him being a solid Number one for the next decade ala Turco, Theodore, etc. I see him more as an Abischer (sp?) a guy who caan get it done short term but don't count on him to carry the load long term. Just my own opinion. If I end up being wrong I'll be the first to admit it. He was stellar killing that late 5-on-3 though

 

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What did Sir Sidney say?

 

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some good stuff -- talked about his on-ice vocal battle with forsberg. when asked if it was important to impress don cherry, said, "it's not keeping me up at night."

 

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nice, although the right answer.

 

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Thought the Crosby interview (by our old friend Elliotte) was pretty good, particularly the kid's
remarks about Cherry who can't seem to leave him alone.

Hey, Beef, Jan 7 is Hockey Day in Canada.

Middle game in the triple header is Toronto vs Oilers.

Braggin' rights up for grabs.

 

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Blues for sale...any interest, Dooles? ;D

Blues Sign Letter of Intent for Sale
Discuss the N.H.L.
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The owners of the St. Louis Blues, who put the team up for sale this summer, entered into a letter of intent on Tuesday to negotiate exclusively with a group from Detroit.

General Sports and Entertainment, LLC was founded by Andrew Appleby, former senior marketing executive of the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports and Entertainment. Before starting General Sports in 1998, Appleby was with the Pistons and the Palace for 12 years.

Game Plan LLC, a Boston-based investment banking firm that specializes in selling professional sports franchises, is handling the sale for Bill and Nancy Laurie of Columbia, Mo. Game Plan said details of the negotiations would remain confidential.

Blues spokesman Chuck Menke said the team would have no comment.

The NHL Board of Governors would have to approve the sale of any franchise. The team's lease stipulates that the Blues will remain in St. Louis until the 2010-11 season.

The team has been back on the market since mid-November when a group headed by Dave Checketts, a former president of the NBA's Utah Jazz and New York Knicks, withdrew from negotiations. The Lauries had signed a letter of intent with Sports Capital Partners granting them exclusive rights to negotiate for 30 days to purchase the team and the operating lease on the Savvis Center, where the Blues play.

The Lauries bought the team in 1999 and put it up for sale in June, claiming several years of multimillion-dollar losses. The couple was unsuccessful in attempts to bring an NBA franchise to the city.

Since the Lauries announced their intention to sell the team, the Blues have sliced payroll and traded star defenseman Chris Pronger to the Edmonton Oilers. The team has a payroll of about $30 million, or $9 million under the NHL's new salary cap, and about half of last year's total.

The Blues, who have made the playoffs for 25 straight years, are in last place overall in the league with a record of 8-21-4.