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Thomas thankful for cheers from home crowd

Posted on: February 1st, 2012 by Anthony 3 Comments

(Photo: Bridget Samuels/) Tim Thomas made his first start in Boston since "White House gate" and got a standing ovation from the sold out TD Garden crowd.

One of the many great things about this country is the ability to be free, but sometimes when people exercise their ability to use their freedom, it rubs people the wrong way, just ask Bruins goalie Tim Thomas about that statement.

Thomas sent the sports world —especially the Boston media— into an absolute frenzy last week when he exercised his freedom and chose not to join his Bruins teammates at the White House where they were honored by President Barack Obama for their Stanley Cup victory just a season ago.

Thomas addressed his decision on his Facebook page, simply stating he was not happy with the United States Government and therefore he would not attend the meet and greet.

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