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Howe says Crosby 'got caught up'

Associated Press

Friday, June 19, 2009

TORONTO -- Mr. Hockey says people should cut Sid The Kid some slack. Hockey legend Gordie Howe doesn't believe Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby intentionally failed to shake hands with some Detroit players after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. Howe said Crosby's natural shyness combined with getting caught up in the emotion of winning an NHL championship resulted in Crosby getting in line to shake hands after some Red Wings had left the ice. "He got caught up," Howe said Thursday af ...

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