How could you forget that the Pittsburgh Xplosion made it to the CBA finals?

The NHL did this last year for Buffalo, calling them the NY state champs. Anything to make a buck I guess.

What is this DIII hockey or professional hockey?

This is beyond stupid. What is the NHL thinking by trying to market and profit from it? The Penguins won their playoff series from the Flyers, but they didn't win the Stanley Cup either.

The Rangers, Islanders and Devils participate in a "metro ice challenge" every year (at least lately they have been) where the team that earns the most points in head-to-head play gets to donate money to the charity of their choice. The Rangers and Islanders shared that honor this just completed season.

Pennsylvania champions. Woooo, let's break out the bubbly! Geez.