Sean Avery
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"Sean Christopher Avery" is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. During his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), he played left wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers, gaining recognition for his Pest (ice hockey)/agitating playing style and controversial behavior both on and off the ice. He is also known for his eclectic interests, having worked in fashion, most notably as an intern at Vogue (magazine)/Vogue magazine; as a model; and as a restaurateur. He finished his 12-year career with a total of 90 goals, 247 points and 1,533 penalty minutes in 580 games.

After retiring in 2012, Avery began working at advertising and creative agency Lipman in New York City.

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It's in the collective bargaining agreement, ... That's something our great competition committee did.

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How can a guy sitting in an office in New York determine if you dived or not by watching a tape?

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Typical of most French guys in our league with a visor on, running around and playing tough and not back anything up.

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(He) fabricated the whole thing.

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The only thing [about coming to Edmonton] I've been concerned about is whether I could grow my beard thick enough to protect me from the harsh western Canadian winter. I dealt with this two months ago.

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No question that this is a way (for the league) to do something to me.

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Without the support of my mom, Marlene, I would not be the person I am Saturday. She has been my main supporter throughout my career and I owe everything to her. This is a small way that we, as players, can pay tribute to her and other hockey moms, and it is all for a good cause.

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No question that this is a way [for the league] to do something to me. It has nothing to do with diving. How can Colin Campbell, or whoever it is, sit at a desk and make that call? They should send the tape to all seven members of the competition committee and let them look at it.

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It was nice. Hopefully it raises some money - and what better cause? Our moms have been a big part of all of our careers, and I don't think any of us would be playing without their help.

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