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Vinnie Criscenzo

Born and raised in Oakland, New Jersey. Graduated Seton Hall University in 2013 with a major in Sports Management and Marketing. I've always had a passion for sports. I've played soccer since I was 3 years old and Hockey since I was 10. I like to pretend I'm Zach Parise on the rink. I am not. Started at FanSided in November, 2014. Follow me on Twitter @Vincanity18

May 9, 2014; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Justin Fontaine (14) celebrates his goal with forward Erik Haula (56) during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks in game four of the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Wild catch the Blackhawks in the NHL Playoff standings?

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Feb 13, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Florida Panthers center Nick Bjugstad (27) waits for play to begin against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars shut out the Panthers 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers’ Nick Bjugstad undergoes season-ending back surgery

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Mar 25, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) makes a save against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks are stumbling in the Western Conference

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Jan 28, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Phil Kessel (81) skates with the puck during the first period of their game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Maple Leafs’ Phil Kessel and David Booth get into scrap during practice

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Oct 4, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; A general view of Neyland Stadium prior to the game against the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Coleman Thomas arrested on theft charges

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Jun 4, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at a press conference with the Stanley Cup before game one of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Foley expects formal announcement for NHL expansion team in Las Vegas soon

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Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel charged by FA for stomping ManUnited keeper David De Gea

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Mo’ne Davis wants Bloomsburg baseball player Joey Casselberry reinstated

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Mar 22, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the NFL Veteran Combine logo at the Arizona Cardinals training facility. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NFL will pain the ’50’s’ on all fields gold to celebrate the NFL’s 50-year anniversary

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Mar 22, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Sam Dekker (15) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Oregon Ducks during the second half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at CenturyLink Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Rodgers wants to go 1-on-1 with Wisconsin’s Sam Dekker

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Mar 11, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Phil Kessel (81) passes the puck against the Buffalo Sabres at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Sabres 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs’ Phil Kessel on team’s work ethic: ‘We’re professionals’

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Dec 20, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) on the field before the game between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Orakpo on RGIII: ‘I think he’ll turn it around if he can stay healthy’

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Mar 21, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Kevon Looney (5) goes up for a rebound against the UAB Blazers during the first half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

UCLA Elevator set-piece for a beautiful 3-point shot

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Pele: I would choose Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo

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Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Dolphins free safety Louis Delmas (25) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins re-sign S Louis Delmas, RB LaMichael James to one-year deals

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Dec 21, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman P K Subban (76) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. The Canadiens beat the Predators 4-3 in overtime Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports

P.K. Subban fined $3,000 for diving/embellishing against the Ottawa Senators

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