I don’t often write rants. In fact, I’ve only written 2 rants tagged as that, but I’m going to be frank and honest as I always have been on this site. I was fucking annoyed today. Annoyed with what? Almost everything to be honest. I try not to let the “bitters get me down,” but I just have to vent and I’m going to do … Continue reading This is a Rant
According to Dmitry Chesnokov on Twitter @dchesnokov “#KHL SKA’s coach confirmed the club is interested in signing Jets’ goaltender Ondrej Pavelec.” There goes my 2011-12 fantasy goalie. When Cam Ward started sucking in the season, Ondrej was there to save my team. Funniest Tweet from Adam Proteau @Proteautype “The N.Y. Rangers are 12-1 to win the Stanley Cup next year. John Tortorella is 1-100,000,000 to remain … Continue reading 6 Thoughts on Hockey Today
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
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
Yesterday at the Charlotte Checkers vs Chicago Wolves game, the team aired a “You Can Play Project” video prior to the start of the game and I was so moved by the video and so proud to love a sport that is making efforts to change the way people think of LGBT community. Some of my closest friends are gay and watching this spot, made me … Continue reading You Can Play
On February 14, 2012 – The Red Wings became the first NHL team in history to win 21 straight home games. They passed the Bruins and the Flyers. The following players had milestones for their NHL careers: Henrik Zetterberg-600th game played | Niklas Kronwall-400th game played | Darren Helm-200th game played | Pavel Datsyuck-700th game played | Thomas Holmstrom-1,000th game played Pavel Datsyuk also reached … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About the 2011-12 Detroit Red Wings
1. He missed almost 11 months because of a concussion from a pair of hits in back to back games. (last January to November) 2. He returned to the 2011-12 season and now has been out since Dec 5th 3. He not only suffered a concussion from the games in #1 but a neck injury as well as diagnosed by Dr. Robert S. Bray, a … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About NHL’s Sidney Crosby Injury
1. Zdeno Chara had the hardest shot which clocked in at 108.8 – an NHL record. 2. Marian Gaborik nailed a hat trick and scored two goals against teammate Henrik Lundqvist. He was also named NHL All Star MVP with 3 goals, 1 assist. 3. Daniel Alfredsson netted 2 goals for Team Alfie. 4. Team Chara won against Team Alfie 12 to 9. 5. Artist, … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know From the NHL All Star Games
1. The Detroit Red Wings entered the game on a 7-Game winning streak, but fell 7 to 2 against the Canadiens. 2. Montreal scored four goals in their first eleven shots against Jimmy Howard 3. Montreal’s Alexei Emelin scored his first NHL goal 4. Wings #2 goalie, Ty Conklin, replaced Howard after the first intermission 5. Babcock was quoted saying: “I’m not going to look … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About the Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Game on Jan 25th
So this week in hockey (and it’s only Wednesday), there has been a lot of noise made over a lot of nothing in my opinion. First up: TIM THOMAS NOT VISITING THE WHITE HOUSEIn my opinion, who cares. Tim Thomas’ views on politics have no impact on how he plays his game. The thing about being an American, is that we have a right to … Continue reading A Lot of Noise Over Nothing