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    The time has come for another postseason of The Manliest Sport Ever Conceived by Man, otherwise known as the National Hockey League. Round two is already underway, leaving me the opportunity to analyze the good, the bad and the ugly. Not only have we already seen last year’s Stanley Cup Champions make an early exit, but we were also one game short of seeing both number one seeds fall the first round for the first time ever. So here are reasons why each team won their series, what players to watch for and why you should never bet against a Western Conference goaltender. EASTERN CONFERENCE   (1) New York Rangers Regular Season Record: 51-24-7 (109 Points) Round 1: Beat (8) Ottawa Senators in seven games How they won: The Rangers are physically tough and have a ridiculously good goalie in Henrik Lundqvist. Both teams saw multiple players suffer suspensions, which is part of the reason Ottawa was able to gain an advantage in the series. Despite great g... » Click here for the full story.

    Comic cons are ridiculously fun and upbeat events that surround nerds in a world of comics, video games and anime. All. Day. Long. It’s tough for people like us on the Eastern Shore to make it to the high-profile conventions in San Diego and New York City, but a couple of local comic and anime organizations have organized an amazing event at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus.     The Eastern Shore Fan Con will be held April 28th in the UMES Student Services Center. Tickets cost only $10, and that price is even further reduced to $8 if you attend in costume. Doors open to the public at 10 a.m., and the event closes at 7 p.m. Stick around, however, as a concert featuring video game influenced artists and Japanese pop punk band UZUHI will start at 8:15 p.m.     I spoke to James Dufendach, editor of PLB Comics and organizer of Eastern Shore Fan Con, about the special event and what it means to the Eastern Shore. NB: Ar... » Click here for the full story.