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Tributes pour in for Colorado hockey referee who died after accident on the ice – FOX31 Denver

Sunday, March 27, 2016

ERIE, Colo. — A local NCAA hockey referee who suffered a pregame head injury last week in Michigan has died. 48-year old Butch Mousseau suffered a brain hemorrhage after falling on the ice and hitting his head in warmups for a Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoff game.  He remained in a coma until Friday when he passed away. Saturday tributes for the Erie referee were pouring in from all over…

Happy birthday to Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, die-hard NASCAR fan – FOXSports.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

A very happy 68th birthday to Aerosmith frontman and NASCAR fan Steven Tyler, who is celebrating his big day on Saturday. Tyler and Aerosmith were the headline acts for the pre-race concert last August at Bristol Motor Speedway, where the band played to an enthusiastic crowd before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race. Before the Bristol race, Tyler got to meet Richard Petty, the most successful NASCAR driver…

Happy birthday to Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, die-hard NASCAR fan – FOXSports.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

A very happy 68th birthday to Aerosmith frontman and NASCAR fan Steven Tyler, who is celebrating his big day on Saturday. Tyler and Aerosmith were the headline acts for the pre-race concert last August at Bristol Motor Speedway, where the band played to an enthusiastic crowd before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race. Before the Bristol race, Tyler got to meet Richard Petty, the most successful NASCAR driver…

Oliver Mousseau, NCAA Hockey Referee, Dies from Injuries After Falling on Ice – Bleacher Report

Sunday, March 27, 2016

NCAA hockey referee Oliver “Butch” Mousseau died Friday after suffering a head injury before a game in Michigan last week. He was 48. Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reported Mousseau’s head struck the ice after he tripped during warm-ups for a Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoff game between Ferris State and Michigan Tech. He was transported to the hospital and placed in a drug-induced coma because of brain…

Who are NASCAR’s 10 most engaging personalities on social media? – FOXSports.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Social media has taken the sporting world by storm, and NASCAR is no exception. Dallas-based MVPindex Inc. describes itself as “a social media audience measurement and analytics company that ranks, measures and values the top influencers and brand ambassadors in sports and entertainment on social media.” The company produces something it calls the MVPIndex, which “ranks, measures and values the social media engagement of more than 30,000 athletes, entertainers, teams, leagues,…

Government launches walking and cycling strategy – BBC News

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Image caption The government said it would provide infrastructure to encourage journeys on bike and foot The government has unveiled proposals to encourage people to cycle and walk more in England. The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy includes the ambition of doubling the number of people using bikes by 2025. Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said “sustained investment in cycling and walking infrastructure” was needed. Cycling campaigners warned the strategy “won’t…

Live coverage: Michigan hockey takes on North Dakota with Frozen Four berth on the line – MLive.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

GAME INFORMATION Who: Michigan vs. North Dakota What: Midwest Region hockey final When: 6 p.m. ET Saturday Where: U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio TV: ESPN2 Radio: 1050 WTKA-AM (1050) in Ann Arbor, MGoBlue TV Twitter: Follow Justin P. Hicks for updates Live updates: Join the conversation in the comments below Series record: 46-40-4 One night after Michigan’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Notre Dame, the Wolverines return to the ice to take on the…

NCAA hockey referee dies one week after falling on ice – Sports Illustrated

Saturday, March 26, 2016

NCAA hockey referee Oliver “Butch” Mousseau died Friday, one week after sustaining a head injury while falling onto the ice of a game he was to officiate. He was 48. Mousseau hit his head on the ice on March 18 before a Western Collegiate Hockey Association game between Ferris State and Michigan Tech. Mousseau was not wearing a helmet, and had his hands in his pockets when he tripped, preventing him from…

Who are NASCAR’s 10 most engaging personalities on social media? – FOXSports.com

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Social media has taken the sporting world by storm, and NASCAR is no exception. Dallas-based MVPindex Inc. describes itself as “a social media audience measurement and analytics company that ranks, measures and values the top influencers and brand ambassadors in sports and entertainment on social media.” The company produces something it calls the MVPIndex, which “ranks, measures and values the social media engagement of more than 30,000 athletes, entertainers, teams, leagues,…

Michigan hockey must crack North Dakota’s defense to reach Frozen Four – Detroit Free Press

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski talks about the play of goaltender Steve Racine and about scoring the tying goal in the third period of the 3-2 OT win over Notre Dame Friday in Cincinnati. Video by George Sipple/DFP Videolicious North Dakota reached the Final Four last season, losing to Boston University in the national semifinal. Michigan and North Dakota play tonight in Cincinnati for a spot in this year’s Frozen Four.(Photo:…

Watch Germany Vs. England Soccer Friendly Online (Live Stream) – NESN.com

Saturday, March 26, 2016

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ISIS claims suicide bombing that killed 29 at soccer match in Iraq – Mashable

Saturday, March 26, 2016

BAGHDAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up in a soccer stadium south of the Iraqi capital on Friday, killing 29 people and wounding 60, security officials said, as the military announced new gains on the ground against the Islamic State group. The bombing took place during a match in the small stadium in the city of Iskanderiyah, 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Baghdad, the officials said. Medical officials confirmed…

Michigan hockey must crack North Dakota’s defense to reach Frozen Four – Detroit Free Press

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski talks about the play of goaltender Steve Racine and about scoring the tying goal in the third period of the 3-2 OT win over Notre Dame Friday in Cincinnati. Video by George Sipple/DFP Videolicious North Dakota reached the Final Four last season, losing to Boston University in the national semifinal. Michigan and North Dakota play tonight in Cincinnati for a spot in this year’s Frozen Four.(Photo:…

Sports|Guatemalan Soccer Scandals Drain Fans’ Interest in Game – New York Times

Saturday, March 26, 2016

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NCAA hockey referee Butch Mousseau dies week after fall to ice – CBSSports.com

Saturday, March 26, 2016

The college hockey world is mourning the loss of a beloved referee. (USATSI) Longtime NCAA hockey referee Oliver “Butch” Mousseau died Friday, succumbing to “critical head injuries” suffered in a fall to the ice during warmups before a Western Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game last weekend, the conference confirmed through a press release. Mousseau was 48 years old. The longtime official and native of Colorado had been working the WCHA’s…

Sports|Guatemalan Soccer Scandals Drain Fans’ Interest in Game – New York Times

Saturday, March 26, 2016

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Suicide bomber at Iraqi soccer stadium kills at least 29 – Sports Illustrated

Friday, March 25, 2016

Get breaking news and SI’s biggest stories instantly. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. A suicide bomber killed at least 29 people and injured at least 60 in an attack at a soccer stadium in central Iraq on Friday, according to the Associated Press.  The attack occurred in the town of Iskandariya, about 30 miles south…

Watch NCAA hockey tournament: Game times, live stream, TV – Sports Illustrated

Friday, March 25, 2016

Get breaking news and SI’s biggest stories instantly. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. The 2016 NCAA men’s hockey tournament begins on Friday, with the championship game scheduled for April 9 at Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay. The Providence Friars will aim to defend their title, while Quinnipiac comes in as the top seed in the…

Oliver "Butch" Mousseau, NCAA hockey referee, dies at 48 – The Denver Post

Friday, March 25, 2016

E-Mail Alerts & Newsletters The Field House blog College sports photos Oliver “Butch” Mousseau, an NCAA hockey referee from Erie, died Friday from a head injury he suffered a week earlier in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was 48. “The world and the Colorado hockey family didn’t just lose a good one, they lost a great one,” said Jay Stickney, the University of Denver hockey radio broadcaster who was a University…