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 Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, center, celebrates with teammates Johnny Boychuk (55) and Matt Bartkowski (43) after defeating the New York Islanders 6-3 in preseason hockey game in Boston, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)  

Bruins goalie snubs White House ceremony

Tim Thomas, one of two Americans on the roster, chose not to attend today’s ceremony at the White House, according to GM Peter Chiarelli.

“We’re like a family. We have our issues,” Chiarelli answered when asked if Thomas’s decision overshadowed the visit.

Full story: Tim Thomas declines to attend White House ceremony – bruins blog – Boston Globe hockey news