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Title: Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
Post by: Isk8NYC 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.

Title: Re: Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
Post by: Skittl1321 on April 08, 2011, 02:43:05 PM

That's so awesome!

Title: Re: Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
Post by: jjane45 on April 08, 2011, 06:13:29 PM

Nice read, definitely sets a positive tone!

Title: Re: Georges Laraque: NHL to Pairs
Post by: AgnesNitt on April 08, 2011, 06:19:46 PM

God, he's huge! It's like Paul Bunyan on the ice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN8jy0ddjco&feature=related

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