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Fans react to NHL's cancellation of games

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Posted: Oct 4, 2012 3:31 PM ET

Last Updated: Oct 4, 2012 3:29 PM ET

 
The NHL has decided to walk away from the first two weeks of the season with the lockout ongoing and hockey fans everywhere did not hesitate to express their displeasure. The NHL has decided to walk away from the first two weeks of the season with the lockout ongoing and hockey fans everywhere did not hesitate to express their displeasure. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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