Love in the NHL

Love in the NHL

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Hockey is a sport of intense emotion, and every night the Flames of love burn bright, not just in Calgary...

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Big love blooms in Vancouver...

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Even in the wake of devastating loss, passion smolders and fans answer the Beatles' old musical question, "Why don't we do it in the road?"

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It's impossible to mask one's true feelings...

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The heart soars as the loving Cup runneth over...

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Looks of love are exchanged...

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Tender moments shared...

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In the heat of battle, a warm embrace...

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Teammates are swept off their feet...

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All are welcome to join the love pile...

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An old silver chalice is an object of great affection...

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Even at the ripe old age of 121, Lord Stanley attracts ardent admirers and left wing lip locks wherever he goes...

When the ice is cold and the women are hot, fans make their preferences very clear...

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Proposals abound...

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Sometimes things get a bit kinky...

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But love knows no boundaries...

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There are smooches from Mom and bear hugs from Pa...

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All the world loves a good game of tonsil hockey...

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And parting can be such sweet sorrow...