Rob Mccarthy for Dakota Dunes Idol

A good friend of mine, Rob Mccarthy, was telling me the other day that he entered the Dakota Dunes Idol which starts this week. Top Cheese for this competition is $10,000. As the former front man for such local bands as HUGE and Torch 144, Rob has opened for the likes of The Watchmen, 5440, Lee Aaron and April Wine.

For more information on the Dunes Idol competition, visit the Dakota Dunes website (http://www.dakotadunescasino.com/promotions.html).

Rob starts off his Idol performance with a rendition of "Home" by Daughtry, this Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00 at the Dakota Dunes Casino with the Finals slated for April 28th and 29th.

You can help Rob by voting for him at the Casino after his performance. Best of Luck "Deuce"!!

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If you are heading to tonight's Blades - Hurricanes Game 7, you might wanna leave early. Reports today stated that 4,300 tickets were sold yesterday alone. With a full business day today and walk-up prior to the game, estimates are for a crowd in excess of 9,000 tonight. This should be an entertaining and boisterous atmosphere.

It's been a long time since there was this much buzz about the Blades. Doors open at 5:30 and puck drop is at 7:05. Don't forget to wear white and bring your white towel.

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The Riders will be fined $87,000 + for going over the salary cap in 2008. While I agree with the principle of the cap, something has to be done to fix the issue of the injury list. It's all or nothing. You either have to stash players long term for a 6 week injury or suck it up and take the hit. I agree in principle but something has to be done. How can a team with a rash of broken legs be penalized for something that is totally out of their control?

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Thanks for reading and if you can't get to the game tonight, make sure to tune in to Shaw or Access Cable for the Live Broadcast.

See you at the rink!

-T-