MAY 31, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Devils Dominate Stars in Stanley Cup Opener. Impact: The Devils' victory caused a ripple effect through time, leading to an unexplained increase in the number of hockey fans who suddenly thought they could skate. This eventually resulted in a nationwide epidemic of backyard rinks, where no one actually knew how to play hockey, but everyone owned a pair of skates.. Fact: Did you know that the New Jersey Devils were originally called the Kansas City Scouts? Because nothing says, 'Let's win a championship' like a team named after a road trip to Kansas!.
• Headline: NHL Goaltenders in Stanley Cup Clash. Impact: The goaltenders' contrasting performances sparked a decades-long debate in sports circles about whether it's better to be a wall or a sieve. This philosophical conundrum eventually led to the creation of a new sport: competitive wall-building.. Fact: Fun fact: Martin Brodeur once made a save so spectacular it was rumored he could actually see into the future. Ed Belfour, on the other hand, was rumored to have a time machine, but only used it to go back and change his haircut..
• Headline: Gambling On a Hip-Hop Musical; Drawing on Roots and Legends in a Show at the Apollo. Impact: The Apollo Theater's hip-hop musical became a cultural touchstone that inspired countless aspiring artists to believe they, too, could create a Broadway show about their lives—prompting a wave of one-man shows about living in basements and binge-watching Netflix.. Fact: Did you know that if you combine the ticket prices of $20 to $35, you can actually buy a small island in the Caribbean? Just kidding, but it might feel like it if you spend too much on overpriced popcorn!.