We’re in the 3rd round of playoffs and I haven’t blogged at all. Though hockey is my passion, writing about hockey falls behind it. Sometimes way behind my love of hockey. I’d like to say I’m knowledgeable in all things hockey, but I am far from it. I’m often in awe of the random facts, statistics, etc that announcers and other writers know. I started … Continue reading Let’s Talk Hockey Love
In Game 3 of the Flyers vs Penguins, there were 158 penalty minutes. In the first 2 nights of the playoffs, four of the seven games went into overtime. The following players have been suspended for at least one game or more since April 11th: Carkner (OTT) Backstrom (WSH) Adams (PIT) Asham (PIT) Neal (PHI) Shaw (CHI) Hagelin (NYR) Bitz (VAN) There have been 4 … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About Round 1 of the 2012 NHL Playoffs
NYR in 6BOS in 5NJ in 6PHI in 7VAN in 5STL in 5CHI in 6DET in 6 Of course, I did pick my favorite teams NYR and DET to make it through the 2nd round. I will always believe they will win. Continue reading 2012 NHL Playoff Picks Round 1
Well, if you were in the arena on Saturday, April 7th for Fan Appreciation Day you probably shed a tear or two. One for the loss against Abbotsford Heat and one for hooking up Forest Walton with a brand spanking new van courtesy of Hendrick Automotive Group which will be fitted for handicap accessibility by the Checkers and Van Products [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHo5_YowaAk] Continue reading Update on Wheels For Forest
I love John Tortorella. I love his no holds barred attitude at press conferences and interviews. He’s honest, he’s brash, he’s got an opinion and he’s not afraid to say it. This is “Torts” response after the Orpik knee-to-knee hit on Stepan after the April 5th game against the Pens. Tortorella’s opinion of the Penguins: “I wonder what would happen if we did it to … Continue reading Gotta Love Torts
I’ve had a day. Not a terrible day but a day…so busy with a to do list growing by the minute that I almost broke down in tears. I don’t like leaving work with loose ends, but I’ve also come to realize that there are things beyond my control so I just suck it up and leave the office. Today, I knew I would be … Continue reading The Remedy
I am fortunate to work with a lot of amazing people and the Charlotte Checkers is by far one of the most amazing organizations I get to work with. Their dedication to the community constantly amazes me and I am always grateful for anything I get to do with the team be it support through attending games, sending a Twitter or Facebook message for anything … Continue reading Help Get Forest New Wheels
Dmitry Chesnokov had a fantastic interview with Pavel Datsyuk for Yahoo’s Puck Daddy on Thursday and I can’t stop thinking about the article. Not only does Pavel seem like the most down to earth hockey player on the planet, he just exudes what being a good person is. I remember reading a tweet from Brendan Shanahan regarding Pavel after Russia’s loss in the 2010 Olympics. … Continue reading Believe
The NHL knows how to market the Stanley Cup and do such a great job connecting fans to their favorite sports. I look forward to the Stanley Cup commercials every year. I cannot wait for April 11th! Because It’s the Cup: Henrik Lundqvist [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyhNADEoUkc] Because It’s the Cup: Pavel Datsyuk [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xybWQhjIRP4] Because It’s the Cup: The New York Rangers Continue reading Because It’s The Cup
You sit in the stands and you hear the players chirping at each other but have you ever wanted to know what the linesmen are saying to each other or to the guys on the ice? The Charlotte Checkers mic’d up AHL Linesman, Paul Carnathan on the Feb 25th Pink in the Rink. Here’s an up close look at what he does. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-lLsrISDwY] Continue reading Heads Up, Look At An On AHL Ice Official