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Sun, Jan 06 2013 07:59:51

Now Trending: Players and fans celebrate end of NHL lockout

After six long months of negotiations, it took one extremely long night to get the NHL out of the boardroom and back on the ice. After 113 days, the lockout ended Sunday morning and players and fans couldn't be happier. Take a look at reaction online:

  1. globaltvnews
    GlobalNews.ca@globaltvnews
    BREAKING ow.ly/gzO97 #NHLockout ends with tentative deal between league, NHLPA
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 04:50:11
  2. globaltvnews
    GlobalNews.ca@globaltvnews
    What's your take on the end of the NHL lockout? ow.ly/gzTYe Take our poll here
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 07:17:45
  3. MattHendy26
    Matt Hendricks@MattHendy26
    I've been dreaming of this day!!! #FINALLY
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 05:21:28
  4. m_bows4
    Madison Bowey@m_bows4
    Can not believe the lockout is over!! I'm literally jumping in joy! #NHLlockout #itsover #hockeyyyyyyy
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:30:27
  5. T_Vanek26
    Thomas Vanek@T_Vanek26
    It's time to order up some @WarriorHockey sticks! Go Sabres #letsplayhockey
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 04:30:37
  6. It's over!! http://pic.twitter.com/5mcHl7Gi
    Thomas Vanek@T_Vanek26
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    Sun, Jan 06 2013 05:06:35
  7. DP_57
    David Perron@DP_57
    Let's play hockey! been on the road for an hour planning to get to STL a few days ahead of time, but maybe I was just a few hours ahead
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:16:19
  8. KWesty19
    Kevin Westgarth@KWesty19
    Congratulations to everyone involved and affected by this awful Lockout. Out of the boardroom and onto the ice. #theplayers #returningchamps
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 06:00:48
  9. Matt9Duchene
    Matt Duchene@Matt9Duchene
    Hey Denver, I have a question for you... Can you say 'Avs Hockey'??? #weareback #wornwithpride
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 03:09:44
  10. NateThompson44
    Nathan Thompson@NateThompson44
    This vigorous process.Its greatly appreciated. And apologies to all fans and others who have been effected during this lockout.#lockoutover
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 05:47:04
  11. mneuvirth30
    Michal Neuvirth@mneuvirth30
    Great news!! #NHL
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:58:24
  12. NickBonino
    Nick Bonino@NickBonino
    Great news to wake up to. Huge thanks to Don and the executive committee, and everyone battling it out the last couple months.
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 04:27:13
  13. NateThompson44
    Nathan Thompson@NateThompson44
    Finally it's time! Getting the sun block out for some hockey in paradise. Thank you to all the staff and players who worked so hard through
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 05:44:54
  14. Eller_89
    Lars Eller@Eller_89
    Haven't been this exited in a long time. Can't wait to hit the ice in the Bell Center #NHLPA #NHL #HereWeGo
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:41:13
  15. penguins
    Pittsburgh Penguins@penguins
    “I am really happy that a deal was reached and we’re all excited to get back to playing hockey." #Pens captain Sidney Crosby
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 07:09:12
  16. penguins
    Pittsburgh Penguins@penguins
    More from #Pens captain Sidney Crosby: "Thank you to all of our fans for hanging in there with us!”
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 07:09:28
  17. JEnroth125
    Jhonas Enroth@JEnroth125
    Finally! Excited to get back to #beautifulbuffalo and start playing in the NHL again! Can't wait!
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:55:24
  18. Ferknuckle
    Andrew Ference@Ferknuckle
    From my grandparents to our B’s fans, I am deeply sorry that we had to miss so much hockey. All we can do now is play our hearts out for you
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 04:07:22
  19. Ferknuckle
    Andrew Ference@Ferknuckle
    I hope that we can replace the intense negativity brought on our sport with a reminder of how great it can be when the action is on the ice.
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 04:04:19
  20. Ferknuckle
    Andrew Ference@Ferknuckle
    As players we can now do what we do best. Proudly pull on our jerseys and play with complete passion for our cities and fans.
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 04:02:47
  21. matdarche52
    Mathieu Darche@matdarche52
    Now let's get back on the ice!! Enfin!!!! #nhlpa #NHL
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:32:08
  22. Eller_89
    Lars Eller@Eller_89
    Was very proud an honored to play for JYP Jyväskylä these last two months. Unreal teammates and great organization. Thank you #smliiga
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 05:40:52
  23. Rfata23
    RICO FATA@Rfata23
    The #NHL lockout is OVER...
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:25:07
  24. jason__willy
    Jason Williams@jason__willy
    Well NHL lockout is over, it sucks cause we loose @Matt9Duchene and @Schneider_35 but they belong in the NHL. Pleasure playing with you!!
    Sun, Jan 06 2013 02:26:10
  25. Meanwhile, Stephen Harper and other hockey fans across Canada shared their thoughts on the end of the lockout.

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