Blue Man Group Entertains Universe - Bryzgalov That Is

Russia goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov makes a save in a game against Slovakia during the 2010 Winter Olympics (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

"Professional hockey player Ilya Bryzgalov (a.k.a. "Universe") was spotted enjoying Blue Man Group’s one year anniversary performance at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino on Thursday, Oct. 10. Bryzgalov is a former Olympian, won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in the 2006 – 2007 NHL season and currently serves as goaltender for the Las Vegas Wranglers. The athlete was accompanied by his wife and two kids and attended a private VIP meet-and-greet with cast members following the show."

Bryz could quite realistically find himself back in the NHL this season. Maybe even dressed in blue - the Edmonton Oilers are rumoured to be interested with their early season struggles.

ABOUT BLUE MAN GROUP LAS VEGASBlue Man Group has turbo-charged its show in Las Vegas with electrifying music, sensational technology, and innovative new ways of interacting with the audience. The mega-enhanced show at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino is a thrilling, energy-infused performance that introduces wildly inventive musical instruments, a humorous look at robots and creativity, and a mind-blowing (literally) tour inside the neural network of the human brain. Each night the Blue Men present an extraordinary spectacle and create a soulful, primal and euphoric experience that makes you feel vibrantly alive and more closely connected with the people around you.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Blue Man Group box office, any MGM Resorts International ticketing outlet,www.blueman.com/lasvegas  or call 1.800.blueman. Fans can also keep up with the latest Blue Man Group Las Vegas news and events via Facebook at www.facebook.com/bluemangroup or Twitter at www.twitter.com/BMGVegas.

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EA SPORTS Predicts Outcome of NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals

April 27, 2012 – EA SPORTS™ today announced the NHL^®12 predictions for the second round matchups of the 2012 Stanley Cup^® Playoffs. In the past, the EA SPORTS NHL^® simulation engine has correctly predicted the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks as Stanley Cup Champions, the 2011 Stanley Cup Final matchup and the result of 13 of the 15 playoff matchups during the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This year, in an upset-filled first round, NHL^®12 accurately predicted the winner of four of the eight matchups, including last night’s upset win of the New Jersey Devils over the Florida Panthers in exactly seven games.

EA SPORTS NHL^®12 Conference Semifinals Predictions:

Western Conference	Eastern Conference
(8) Kings defeat (2) Blues; 4-3	(1) Rangers defeat (7) Capitals; 4-3
(4) Predators defeat (3) Coyotes; 4-2	(5) Flyers defeat (6) Devils; 4-1

The NHL 12 computerized simulation is conducted using artificial intelligence that uses real-life data from each team, such as player ratings and line combinations, and includes variances such as injuries and hot streaks to predict a realistic outcome of each game and series. Predictions for subsequent rounds will be released as matchups are determined.

EA SPORTS NHL^®13 Cover Vote Campaign:

Fans around the world also have the opportunity to shape the face of the EA SPORTS™ NHL® franchise, by participating in the first ever EA SPORTS NHL^® Cover Vote – sponsored by BlackBerry^® campaign and hosted on NHL.com. With more than 14 million votes already cast and 16 athletes remaining, fans can visit http://www.nhl.com/covervote to vote for their favorite player as they compete in head-to-head matchups for a spot in the quarterfinals. The official hashtag for the EASPORTS NHL^® 13 Cover Vote campaign is #NHL13Cover on Twitter. The winning player will be unveiled as the EA SPORTS NHL^® 13 Cover Athlete at the 2012 NHL Awards™ on June 20 at the Wynn Las Vegas in LTo download assets, including b-roll, please visit the EA press site at http://info.ea.com/.as Vegas.

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For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game communities, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

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Behind The Moves: NHL General Managers Tell how Winners are Built

Brian Burke, the current General Manager and President of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Link: Behind The Moves: NHL General Managers Tell how Winners are Built:

"The Essential Hockey Read & Reference: 

Behind The Moves: NHL General Managers Tell how Winners are Built 

by Jason Farris (Foreward by Brian Burke)

Like a Datsyukian breakaway clinical finish, author Jason Farris scores and delivers in this must-read hockey book.

First Impression: 

Simply – wow! I was admittedly a little apprehensive when I discovered the book, found that it was only available through the website, and not through conventional means such as Chapters/Amazon. However, upon receiving it one quickly realizes this book vastly exceeds the design and quality of your typical bookstore book. Behind the Moves is in a word – elegant. My particular edition was tailored to the city I’m based in – featuring the Calgary Flames Stanley Cup ring subtly on the cover and highlighting then GM Cliff Fletcher’s name subtly but effectively on the back of the book. It is also signed by Cliff Fletcher. There are actually twelve unique versions of the book. I was immediately enthralled."

Read full article at The Hockey Writers for the book review on one of the most important hockey books in the history of the sport:
http://thehockeywriters.com/essential-hockey-read-behind-the-moves/

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