The Blackhawks and Lightning are back in action tonight at 8pm EST for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Until then, here are some links to tide you over:
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Coyotes Vs. Glendale Continues
The messy situation gets even messier...
Arizona Coyotes file lawsuit against the City of Glendale - Five For Howling
As was expected, the Coyotes have filed suit against Glendale. Five For Howling has a good breakdown of the contents of the lawsuit and what to expect.
Judge grants Coyotes temporary restraining order - Sportsnet.ca
The first part of the lawsuit has actually been settled already - the Coyotes were granted a temporary restraining order against the city of Glendale. I'm not a lawyer, so I have no idea what filing a restraining order against a whole city means, but the Coyotes seem to think it will help them save their arena, so who know? They may be on to something.
Game 5 Previews
Mirtle: An in-depth look at the Stanley Cup final’s matchup game - The Globe and Mail
Mirtle takes a look at how the Hawks and Lightning have been matching up and what that says about each team's chances of winning the Cup.
Mirtle: Do the battered Blackhawks have more heroics left in the tank? - The Globe and Mail
Another article from Mirtle, this one focusing on the tough competition the Hawks faced to get to the Final, and whether it's worn them down.
Growing the Game
African-American fans have the highest growth rate among NHL fans - Chicago Tribune
Great look at hockey reaching diverse communities. If the NHL wants to grow its fanbase and participation at all, it needs more stuff like this.
Fun Times
An Astronaut’s guide to the Stanley Cup - Sportsnet.ca
Interesting reflection on the Cup Final and astronauts by Ron Maclean. I'm kind of disappointed that the guy dressed up as an astronaut at Lightning games isn't just a random fan who also likes space, though.
NHL Grab Bag: Fear the Beard
Featuring Patrick Kane's almost-invisible Cup-winning goal from 2010, the playoff beards controversy, and Don Cherry's continued inability to pronounce anyone's name correctly.
