Tonight is Burns Night, when Scotland celebrates its poet laureate Robert Burns. Born in 1759, Burns was the son of a poor tenant farmer from Ayreshire. Despite his lack of wealth, William Burnes, Robert's father, insisted that his son be educated and hired a tutor to assist with his studies. Robert wrote his first poem at age 15 , O, Once I Lov'd A Bonnie Lass, about his first love, Nelly Kirkpatrick, a labourer on his father's farm. In 1786, Burns published his first book of works, Poems...Read Full Story
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Alex Auld to Montreal 1 million, 1 year
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The neat thing out of today’s practice was backup goalie Alex Auld unveiling his new mask (which is actually is road mask from his time with the Stars painted over). I love the design because it honors some great Rangers’ goalies. It has a likeness of Eddie Giacomin’s mask and one of John Davidson’s famous red white and blue mask, both in front of a Madison Square Garden shadow. On the other side is Mike Richter lifting the Stanley Cup (wonder if Mike will demand royalties?). On the front is...Read Full Story
OTTAWA (AP) – Veteran goalie Alex Auld is returning to Ottawa, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million deal with the Senators. Auld, who played 43 games with Ottawa during the 2008-09 season, is expected to be the backup next season to Senators start…
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Artist : SARAH BRIGHTMANAlbum : A Winter Symphony Sing, sing, sing the song they sang with us When they sailed away Bring, bring, bring them back again To these lonely shores one day We'll be here awaiting their arrival How that moment's gonna shine May they ring then in our hearts The jubilant bells of "Auld Lang Syne" Sing, sing, sing the sing of sirens If that is what it takes Bring, bring, bring them back again To each lonely heart that aches I'll be first to know of your...Read Full Story
She loved to read, watch the sunrise, take her daily walks, and spend time with her family, especially grandson, Alex. She is survived by her husband, Don of Evans; daughter, Kerrie Steinbach and husband, Michael, and grandson, Alex, of Wiggins.
A St. Louis report said Bishop has a pulled groin. In any case, he's not going to play anytime soon. Alex Auld will dress as the backup against the Jets and the situation will be re-evaluated when the club gets home. "We have three days to see how (Bishop ...
Spezza agreed, saying that the players used Sunday as a day to relax and get caught up on sleep — only six skaters and backup goaltenders Ben Bishop and Alex Auld skated — in order to be ready to go for Game 3. “We went over some of the video from ...
The Rangers list no former Senators on their roster. * Ottawa lists two former Rangers on its roster: Alex Auld (2009-10); Matt Gilroy (2009-10 to 2010-11). Rangers vs. Senators Playoff History The Rangers and current Senators franchise are meeting in the ...
Alex Auld (2009-10); Matt Gilroy (2009-10 – 2010-11) The last playoff series the Rangers began at home was their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal matchup against Montreal in 1996 The Rangers have won their last five playoff series in which they held home ...