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Canadian soldier cheers on Hawks in Afghanistan

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Photo courtesy Major James Armstrong A Canadian soldier, Major James Armstrong, displays the colors of his favorite hockey team while deployed in Afghanistan.

Photo courtesy Major James Armstrong Last May, Major James Armstrong of the Canadian Forces, left, took part in opening ceremonies during the Blackhawks' playoff run against Vancouver. This time around he's cheering on the Hawks while serving in Afghanistan.

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Tim Sassone, the Daily Herald's veteran hockey writer, received this letter before Game 7 from a Canadian Forces soldier and lifelong Blackhawks fan stationed in Afghanistan. Major James Armstrong said he's enjoyed the team's never-say-die turnaround in the series against Vancouver.

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