Abbotsford News, January 08, 2013

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The tentative deal still needs to be ratified, and schedules for training camps and games have yet to be set, but 113 days after the labour battle began, the National Hockey League and its players association finally struck a new collective bargaining agreement. There is no guarantee that hockey fans – many of whom were angered by the NHL’s fourth work stoppage since 1992 – will come running back. But in Abbotsford, there was a sense of relief and cautious optimism among those impacted by the league’s impending return, from local businesses who rely on pro hockey’s popularity to draw customers, to Abbotsford Heat players who will soon be headed to the NHL. Paul Esposito Sr., owner of Finnegan’s Pub & Grill, said business dropped as hockey fans stayed home. While Esposito said the lockout impacted business, he felt it affected fans more. “People feel robbed. Now do they really want to support the NHL?” But he thinks fans will eventually be ready for the return of hockey. “The enthusiasm will come back. Maybe not immediately. “Our TVs are going to be turned on to the Canucks. We’re glad to see the puck is soon to drop.” Randy Bishop, owner of Mad Dog’s Source for Sports in downtown Abbotsford, said his store also felt the lockout. In a normal year, he Continued on A3

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Heat centre Ben Street fires a shot at Rochester Americans goalie David Leggio on Saturday at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Street is likely to be recalled by the Calgary Flames for training camp now that the NHL lockout is over.

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