When the Detroit Red Wings play the Chicago Blackhawks during the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Chicago’s Wrigley Field on Jan. 1, some merchandise connected with the event might be counterfeit, according to the National Hockey League.
To make sure the souvenirs you might pick up at regional retailers or on the street are genuine, the NHL offers the following tips:
To avoid being victimized by counterfeiters, the NHL urges fans to:
· Look for the NHL hologram sticker or hangtag and a sewn-in label identifying the merchandise as “official” and authorized by the NHL.
· Shop at shop.nhl.com, the Blackhawks official team store and other legitimate retailers, rather than buying questionable items from street vendors, flea markets, or other such sources.
· Beware of ripped tags, typographical errors, poor quality screen-printing, or irregular markings on apparel.
· Be suspicious of items when the price is too good to be true.
I am concerned about the bogus stats that the NHL foists on its fans. The way they show the standings is bogus! They would have us believe that he Leafs are only 4 games “under 500″ when, in actual fact, they are -10! A loss is a loss, whether you give it a point or not. The Hockey News had a headline reading “Only 6 Losing Teams …”. That’s BOGUS.
At the end of the day, week, or season, the league wins have to equal the losses. According to the NHL’s way of statkeeping, last year the league, as a whole, finished about 330 games ABOVE .500. Amazing!
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