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Offline Isk8NYC

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Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
« on: April 08, 2011, 01:29:41 PM »
This is probably just a publicity stunt, but if it pays off for figure skating, he'll be a hero!

http://www.thespec.com/sports/article/513805--figure-skating-laraque-out-to-prove-sport-is-tougher-than-it-looks

Former NHL player Georges Laraque is continuing his "Battle of the Blades" pairs training and going on a figure skating tour. 
He hopes to encourage more boys and men to take up figure skating.
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Re: Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2011, 02:43:05 PM »
That's so awesome!

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Re: Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2011, 06:13:29 PM »
Nice read, definitely sets a positive tone!

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Re: Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2011, 06:19:46 PM »
God, he's huge! It's like Paul Bunyan on the ice.
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