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Ah yes, the Winter Classic. That one day during the hockey season when NHL players get to wear eye black.
It seems that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Paul Ranger could use a little practice when it comes to applying his.
In his defense, he probably just wants to be prepared for anything because the weather conditions are a little wild. It's snowing. A lot.
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