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Originally Posted by nickerjones
USA hockey is sponsoring Hockey Weekend Across America. Today is wear your favorite jersey day. I am wearing my Iggy jersey. I know its a little odd to be wearing a Canadian Jersey for the HWAA but hey, it is my favorite. I know tomorrow in Oklahoma I am volunteering at the rink as USA hockey is having a free hockey clinic w/ bring your friend to the rink day for the little guys. My understanding is I will be setting up drills so the little guys can practice. This is quite funny since I probably need more practice than they do. 
Yes, It might be a little cheesy and we might have stolen the idea from Canada ( like you guys stole Thanksgiving  ) but I am glad they are trying to promote the sport more !
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In the year 1578, Frobisher held a formal ceremony in Newfoundland to give thanks for surviving the long journey.[5] Years later, the tradition of a feast would continue as more settlers began to arrive to the Canadian colonies.[6]
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The initial thanksgiving observance at Virginia in 1619 was prompted by the colonists' leaders to give thanks to God on the anniversary of the settlement
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But yeah...good wekend for hockey in the US.
On Sunday NBC is showing a double-header then Versus picks up the Classic that night.