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#1 DropThePuck

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 05:14 AM

Way cool! specool.gif
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Gaborik has financed the construction of the MG Rink, which has won him praise from other fellow Slovak NHL players Zigmund Palffy and Peter Bondra.
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Gaborik said he has also set up a foundation which will support hockey players from poorer families.

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 07:22 AM

That should be an example for other players!

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 08:52 AM

Jari Kurri opened one in Estonia a few years ago... worthy.gif

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 08:54 AM

Did you get a chance to see him Ahti? smile.gif

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 08:57 AM

QUOTE (Barmy Army @ Aug 1 2005, 08:54 AM)
Did you get a chance to see him Ahti?  smile.gif

Not that night... crybaby.gif

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 09:02 AM

Ah bummer, that would have been a great story to tell the kids.

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 09:11 AM

Wow! Good for Gaborik thumbsup.gif

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 11:39 AM

ana-ban.gif ana-ban.gif It's so nice to see guys who give back to their countries. It shows that not all players are so self motivated, some do care about their communities and homes. clapping.gif

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 11:42 AM

QUOTE (Veca @ Aug 1 2005, 11:39 AM)
ana-ban.gif  ana-ban.gif  It's so nice to see  guys who give back to their countries. It shows that not all players are so self motivated, some do care about their communities and homes. clapping.gif

Jari did more. Finland is his country. Help in Estonia... This guy is Great! worthy.gif

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 01:48 PM

QUOTE (ahtikullervo @ Aug 1 2005, 11:42 AM)
QUOTE (Veca @ Aug 1 2005, 11:39 AM)
ana-ban.gif  ana-ban.gif  It's so nice to see  guys who give back to their countries. It shows that not all players are so self motivated, some do care about their communities and homes. clapping.gif

Jari did more. Finland is his country. Help in Estonia... This guy is Great! worthy.gif


Great person! ohmy.gif

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Posted 01 August 2005 - 10:07 PM

biggrin.gif Well, Jari is special...always was!!! thumbsup.gif thumbsup.gif





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