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Babcock’s success had been forged through accountability – to him. "The church is gorgeous inside and Jason and Jennifer looked amazing," said Neil.

Ottawa Senator Chris Phiilips, right, at the wedding of teammate Jason Spezza to Jennifer Snell at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, July 25, 2009. Jason Spezza weds Jennifer Snell at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, July 25, 2009. That move was team-defining. Putting their Dad in the press box when they had come to see him play seems a bit Grinch-like in what was planned to be a meaningful family celebration.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_0',669,'0','0'])); Related: 10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth.

Related: Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades. Ottawa Senator Chris Phillips at the wedding of teammate Jason Spezza to Jennifer Snell at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, July 25, 2009.

And indeed, Senators' star Jason Spezza wed Jennifer Snell on Saturday at Notre Dame Basilica on Sussex Drive with a bevy on curious onlookers waiting outside. Erin Phillips, centre, wife of Ottawa Senator Chris Phillips at the wedding of his teammate Jason Spezzza to Jennifer Snell, July 29, 2009.

Matthew Spezza, arrives at the wedding of his brother, Jason Spezza to Jennifer Snell at the Notre Dame Cathedral, July 25, 2009. Jennifer Snell, Actress: Sugar & Spice. / The Ottawa Citizen, Jana Chytilova Spectators wait on the median on Sussex Drive for a peek at the happy couple as Jason Spezza weds Jennifer Snell at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, July 25, 2009.

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk waves to the crowd as he attends his centre, Jason Spezza's wedding to Jennifer Snell at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, July 25, 2009.

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Jana Chytilova / The Ottawa Citizen Babcock said, “He’s trying to figure it out if he’s interested, and we’re doing the same.”. 2.

At the time, Jason Spezza was also on the Senators, and suspicious behavior arose when close friend Heatley was a no-show at the Spezza wedding. Not only do these experienced free agents bring skill, but they also bring leadership.

It’s a bitter pill but for some reason, some way that was his decision and you gotta live with it the rest of your life.”. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. I also accept and agree to be bound by Postmedia's Terms and Conditions with respect to my use of the Site and I have read and understand Postmedia's Privacy Statement. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. Ottawa Senator Chris Phillips and his wife, Erin, leaving the wedding of teammate Jason Spezza to Jennifer Snell at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, July 25, 2009. All rights reserved. One thing that I believe this group of experienced players brings – and here I’m counting newcomers T.J. Brodie, Wayne Simmonds, Zach Bogosian, and maybe most importantly Joe Thornton – to the team that’s seldom mentioned is a professionalism that contributes to building positive team culture. Two things remain memorable for me about that event from Spezza’s perspective.

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He married Jennifer Snell in 2009 in Ottawa when he played there. Like him or not as a coach, few would support Babcock as an affirming coach or a coach who shared leadership. As I’ve mentioned before in recent posts, I’m pleased with the direction the Toronto Maple Leafs have taken with their signing of free agent players. Personal life . Doug Snell prepares to walk his daughter, Jennifer Snell, down the aisle at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Ottawa, July 25, 2009. Check your email for a link to verify your email address. Babcock has many fans, but I’m not among them.

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