Toronto Maple Leafs Bryan McCabe, right, trips up Ottawa Senators Mike Fisher during first period NHL action in Toronto Saturday February 15, 2003. Maple Leafs Wade Belak looks on from background.
(CP PHOTO/Aaron Harris)

Hoglund heroic for Leafs on Hockey Day in Canada
Ironically, on the night one of the most popular Toronto Maple Leafs returned to the lineup, one of the team's most-maligned shooters proved to be the hero.
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  Pond hockey passion
People in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick consider their town the pond hockey capital of the world.
  The Ice Maker
William Auslakiak is the the village of Qukiktarjuak's master ice maker.
  A fresh approach
Former NHLer Bobby Smith is cultivating a new way to way to teach hockey in the farming community of New Liskeard, Ont.
  Braving the elements
In La Tabatiere, Que. hockey is played by moonlight, rather than under arena lights.
  The Anthem Singer
Before the game has even started, this singing police officer brings fans to their feet.
  Outcasts on the inside
Inspired by Canada's Olympians, girls are flocking to what was was previously a male-dominated game.
  Homesick hero
Brian Avivakatak is good enough to play junior hockey down south, but his love of home keeps him on Baffin Island.
  Mr. Minor Hockey
Louis Hart has been coaching kids' hockey in the community of Smiths Falls for more than 50 years.
  The Lynch bothers
The Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey boast their own Lynch Mob. Four brothers skate in the ice wars together.
  Courageous coach
Mike Clewlow's battle with cancer has inspired his players, their parents and the entire hockey community of Brampton, Ont.
  Referee on wheels
Karen Blachford isn't letting her disability interfere with her love of, and participation in, hockey.

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