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The month that matters most

By John Buccigross
Special to ESPN.com

Tuesday, March 8, 2005

In an ideal world, the Stanley Cup would be awarded in late April when most people are not yet tan. Hockey and natural tans mix like Jeremy Roenick, Brian Burke, Glen Healy and Bob Goodenow at an Ed Mio St. Patrick's Day Party. April would also be an opportune month because of the sumptuous springboard March would give an NHL postseason. March is, flat-out, the best month of the year for hockey. The NHL is usually in the stretch drive for the playoffs. Play is amped up, Brett Hull is only 15 p ...

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