Hockey Fans?

[Shaun]

That Vancouver jersey is pretty tough to take! Is that Pac man on the front?

[Van Quad]

That Vancouver jersey is pretty tough to take! Is that Pac man on the front?


Yes it is, a Leaf eating Pac man!!! :applaud:

[Shaun]

Yes it is, a Leaf eating Pac man!!! :applaud:

It looks like he's after johnny on the sleeve,and johhny is comin to fight him with an axe!

When it comes to true beauty!

http://i40.piczo.com/view/3/n/l/t/s/l/k/x/y/x/e/h/img/i247609498_29497_7.jpg

[monkeygirl]

Isn't that the point? So people recognize it? Otherwise, Cunucks shouldn't even bother. What's the difference with their new jersey?

Here's our jersey with the orca, the third jersey is retro the vintage stick & rink with Johnny Canuck on shoulders.

[monkeygirl]

I was kind of skeptical of Rypien cracking the 4th line over Brown (I am a huge Brown fan). But after those 2 beauty goals and him turning Brandon Prust's head into a punching bag, I have to say I am pretty impressed. That kid switches hands in a scrap perfectly....I love how he always starts with the left jab. Pyatt is looking like dead weight to me..hoping he is packaged in a trade. Would love to see Ouellette on that 2nd line but I am not sure if he has to clear re-entry waivers...

Yeah, I love the Rypper, hope he keeps it up, he's turned into an all around player, not just a scraper.:D

Yup, Pyatt, man why won't this guy use his bod, it boggles the mind, he has all the potential to be a real power forward, but only shows spurts :rolleyes: Funny how when Demitra got here he said he wanted to play with Pyatt, wonder if he's changed his mind..lol...

Yeah, Ouellette sounds decent, I don't get why he was disposed of so quick...something we don't know :thinking:

"Go Canucks Go"

[NorthQuad]

Could have sworn they've been using the stick jersey for a while now. Along with this one.

[monkeygirl]

It looks like he's after johnny on the sleeve,and johhny is comin to fight him with an axe!

When it comes to true beauty!



Phfttttttttt...............

Ba-humbug....True blandy you mean...Same ol same ol ..blue/white with a leaf......:rolleyes: boringgggggggggg..........................

[Shaun]

Phfttttttttt...............

Ba-humbug....True blandy you mean...Same ol same ol ..blue/white with a leaf......:rolleyes: boringgggggggggg..........................

Not just a leaf...a Maple leaf! Ya know,Canadas team! :D

[monkeygirl]

Not just a leaf...a Maple leaf! Ya know,Canadas team! :D

Oh Dude..you so know how to push my buttons don't you, Ya Arsehole!!!!

[Shaun]

LOL! And you love it :D

[Shaun]

I received this e-mail this morning..Maybe some of you will find humour in it,i dont get it.:p

[NorthQuad]

Hahahaaaha... omg.. so true.

That's a gooder.

[monkeygirl]

ROFLMAO......................:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Good one, they just keep coming & coming...:applaud:

PS: Detroit Who? Gotta luv Burr! He does it again, man I luv that line.

"Go Canucks Go"

PS: Bobby Orr is on the radio and he read this poem, it's excellent, it should be posted all over the rinks for evil parents :nono::



Dear Parents and Coach...

Well, another hockey season is here
So I am writing to you for just one reason
Please don't scream, curse or yell
Remember I am not in the NHL
I am only 11 years old
I can't be bought, traded or sold
I'm not looking for Hockey Fame
I just want to have fun and play the game
Please don't make me feel as if I committed a sin
Because sometimes my team didn't win
I don't want to be that great you see
I'd rather play and just be me
And so, in closing, here is one tip
Remember, the name of the game is . . .
Sportsmanship

By: Donny Chabot
Donny is the grandson of N.H.L. goaltender Lorne Chabot

[monkeygirl]

oops remove please

[RJC]

the new hockey night in canada theme sucks ass... it sounds like it should be for Lobster Night in Newfoundland

[christopher]

Arsehole! That must be the new West Coast word or something cuz every second word out of my brother's mouth was arsehole. We had great fun riding my step dad who decided to root for Toronto just to piss us off. Ha! Nothin like family bonding over turkey and hockey. :)

So, the Habs got 5 out of six points opening on a road trip... Tanguay's fitting nicely... Price has to work on his glove side and getting caught outside of the net. Looking pretty sharp though!

100 years! I wonder if I can get some tix to the all-star game. That would be awesome.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Montreal-canadiens-07-jerseys.jpg

[wheelz1989]

Oilers 3-0-0 !!

[monkeygirl]

Oilers 3-0-0 !!

Yup, I so luv seeing the Flamers losing these games.:applaud:First us, now you guys....lol.lol....

Check out Kippersoft ....lol....

[NorthQuad]

Yep, spanked'um good. I was a little worried after the face off. Oilers couldn't keep the puck on their stick. But they totally redeemed themselves. I hope it's a repeat tonight.

Ha! Kipper. Looks like Iggy's trying to make bubbles.

[Van Quad]

Gotta luv Burr! He does it again, man I luv that line.

Burrows is my favourite Canuck. Hardest working man in hockey.

[wheelz1989]

Woot. Oilers cleaned up the Flamers!

[NorthQuad]

Woot. Oilers cleaned up the Flamers!

Yeah, it's been a great start.

[NorthQuad]

Geeze, that glass shattered nicely in Boston, eh? That lady was cut up quite bad. She was leaking good. Along with the guy beside her.

[wheelz1989]

Geeze, that glass shattered nicely in Boston, eh? That lady was cut up quite bad. She was leaking good. Along with the guy beside her.

Yeah, i seen that, looked pretty rank. Bad lose for the oilers last night, and tonight isnt looking so good either.

[christopher]

Got last minute tix to go see the Habs do some duck hunting on Saturday! :D

[NorthQuad]

Yeah, i seen that, looked pretty rank. Bad lose for the oilers last night, and tonight isnt looking so good either.
No doubt, they need to pull it together. They looked bored on the ice last night.

Got last minute tix to go see the Habs do some duck hunting on Saturday!
Whaaaat? Freakin' sweet. I'll look for you in the stands.

[monkeygirl]

Lucic's hit on Van Ryan for those who didn't see it :applaud:He'll be showing that to his great grandkids..lol...

I was choked when we didn't pick him up, Vancity boy and all, he's awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ptIZdjGfjs&feature=related

PS: Right-on Chris that should be an awesome game. Have a blast and kick them Ducks butts..shouldn't be too hard they're sucking :p Quack Quack....

[gvinton]

Got last minute tix to go see the Habs do some duck hunting on Saturday! :D


How'd that go for ya? I was embarassed to post when we were 1-5 but don't look now, here come my Ducks!

[christopher]

Dammiit. I swear I curse them by rolling into that building. How do you lose a game with 51 shots on goal???

[wheelz1989]

Oilers break the loosing streak!

[Shaun]

Leafs...down 2-0...6 minutes left in the 3rd...win 5-2! Wooped the Rags,thats the shit!

[wheelz1989]

Leafs...down 2-0...6 minutes left in the 3rd...win 5-2! Wooped the Rags,thats the shit!


Leafs.....MEH lol

[Shaun]

leafs.....meh lol

canadas team!:D:applaud:

[NorthQuad]

Oilers break the loosing streak!

Yes, finally, holy jeebs. It was getting painful.

Leafs...down 2-0...6 minutes left in the 3rd...win 5-2! Wooped the Rags,thats the shit!
I watched it. They were super pumped at the end. I don't blame them. It was pretty good.

[monkeygirl]

canadas team!:D:applaud:

Phfttttt..................

[monkeygirl]

ROFLMFAO.......f2lQ6Ba1oxs

[wheelz1989]

Lmfao^

[monkeygirl]

Hey Shaun..where's the luv? no luv for my vid.....gee....:crybaby:

So, I'm finally getting to my first game of the season tonight. Gretzky's Pred's, better than nothing I guess....I hope there's a really bad call against them, Gretz is one the most animated coaches when he's pissed lol...he's hillarious.:D

[monkeygirl]

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The entire extravaganza will be professionally filmed - including your own personal DVD copy. You will also appear on the FRONT PAGE of 24 Hours newspaper Monday edition (Nov/10th)
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:applaud::applaud::applaud::applaud:

[monkeygirl]

Forgive me father for I have sinned.....:( I enjoyed watching the Laufs beat the Habs last night. I'm actually quite enjoying this new young team.:zombie: God I hope this aberration passes soon, it's really quite troubling. If word gets out to my friends & family I'll be swarmed, beaten & left to die a slow painful death wrapped in a Leaf flag.........

"Please God..Help me now..Remove this demon that has been cast upon me, Please, I beg of you......I'll do anything you want of me" :pray: :pray: :pray:


PS: Yeah Bobby Lu !!!! 201 mins & counting.......

[monkeygirl]

http://cdn.nhl.com/blues/images/upload/2008/11/bailout_header.jpg

We know the economy is bad and that it's not easy paying your mortgage while also trying to buy Blues tickets, so we've come up with the Fan Bailout Plan, which is designed to help you do both. The Blues' Fan Bailout Plan offers three alternatives to save you money, help you pay your mortgage and still leave you with enough to see the Blues at Scottrade Center.


Fannie & Freddie Mortgage Saturdays*
At every remaining Saturday home game this season, one lucky fan will have their mortgage or rent paid for four months! A fan will be randomly selected during the game, and all you have to do is be at Scottrade Center when your seat is called. Hold on to your ticket stub and watch for an announcement that you've won. Read the Official Rules & Regulations (http://blues.nhl.com/tickets/promotions/bailout_rules.htm).


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Free Food Game
The Free Food Game is back for the third consecutive year. Come to the game and eat for free...another way to save money!

[Van Quad]

Forgive me father for I have sinned.....:( I enjoyed watching the Laufs beat the Habs last night. I'm actually quite enjoying this new young team.:zombie: God I hope this aberration passes soon, it's really quite troubling. If word gets out to my friends & family I'll be swarmed, beaten & left to die a slow painful death wrapped in a Leaf flag.........

"Please God..Help me now..Remove this demon that has been cast upon me, Please, I beg of you......I'll do anything you want of me" :pray: :pray: :pray:


PS: Yeah Bobby Lu !!!! 201 mins & counting.......

That's hilarious because I've been thinking the same thing! Maybe it's because Tucker is gone or I'm mellowing. But then again, I haven't been talking to any Leaf fans. :zombie:

[christopher]

Saturday was embarrassing. :( We deserved to lose that game.

[wheelz1989]

Deslauriers is my new HERO


GO OILERS!!!!

[monkeygirl]

Oh my..not only am I enjoying the Laufs, we scored tics for tomorrows game. I'm pumped, it should be a great game except for all the loud Makeme Lauf fans. We'll have to be extra loud to drown them out. :hammer:

Oh and of course Bieksa & Salo are hurt, here we go again, that's 2 top 4 already...deja-vu or what. :zombie:

I better start now "Leafs Suck..Leafs Suck..Leafs Suck....."

[monkeygirl]

Poor li'l buger...lol...lol...:applaud:

[jhope]

why don't we form a fantasy team for free on yahoo?

[jhope]

stop hating on the ''MAKE BELIEVES'' . Their goalie is ranked 27th and they still somehow win.

[Van Quad]

Leaves get their clocks cleaned by the Canucks... it never gets old

[gvinton]

My Midget 16u son (goalie) in last weekends game...

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/419204249_LtFX8-L.jpg

[monkeygirl]

Yeah baby, it was sweet burning the leaves, but the Blueshirts even better :applaud:

Try pic again gv........PS: How bout that Bobby Ryan kid hey!

Go Canucks Go!!!

[monkeygirl]

why don't we form a fantasy team for free on yahoo?

I've thought of that too, let's do it. :D

[wheelz1989]

Nice win for the oilers!

[graybeard]

I think Ive seen all I want to see of that kid Ryan! Man, thank gawd we dont see that Quack Attack anytime soon. By the way---anyone want a goalie good for giving up 4+ goals a/g??? Im really tired of Feebledore, we never should have gotten him. Guessing the Av's are laffing their butts off so much, they cant hockey for nuthin' now. Bet we pick up another goalie either through the farm or trade deadline....this cant go on,or we wont be in the playoffs.

[Natalie_A]

Go Canucks GO! 16 forever!

[GoTWHeeLs]

Does anyone else agree that Sean Avery is a badass. "Enjoy my sloppy seconds", hah.

[wheelz1989]

Does anyone else agree that Sean Avery is a badass. "Enjoy my sloppy seconds", hah.

Haha, Only he would do something like that. I laughed.

[Natalie_A]

Sean Avery is a dumbass. If he had just said girlfriends I could live with that and I think the NHL would have but sloppy seconds is across the line. And how badass is he, well badass enough that I doubt he will play for the Stars again, they don't want him.

[wheelz1989]

Gotta love the 3-0 win over the 'nucks ha... awesome lol

[sean9]

I never turn off a canucks game...but I couldn't stand to watch anymore of the oil game after the 2nd period. Besides us losing, I thought it was a pretty boring game - minus the 3 tilts.

The sad thing about Sean Avery is that I think he is actually a good hockey player - too bad it sounds like he is a cancer in the dressing room. I don't mind all of the on-ice antics, he is a pest, it is his job to get under nerves....you just can't have a guy in the dressing room that will split a team....

[monkeygirl]

Gotta love the 3-0 win over the 'nucks ha... awesome lol

Yup..You won't get an easier win than that,,,enjoy...till Wed..revenge is sweet :p I too had to shut it off... horrible,,,,,:yawn: Usually we have great games..too long a roadie I guess.

Lookin forward to Linden night, wish I was going :(

PS: Please hockey gods..fix Bobby Lu sooner than later....:amen:

[wheelz1989]

Too bad OILS going to ruin linden night with ever sweet victory.. lol

[Rbrauer]

I know it's not NHL but it's me in the white after checking a friend into the wall.

26970

[Technosurfer]

Yo! am also a hockey fan but am not a good hockey player.

[Van Quad]

EQEEAKcEoEA

[Natalie_A]

16 up into the rafters, a win over the Oil and SUNDIN's a Canuck. Not a bad 24 hours. Now if we can just get Luongo back!

16 forever!

[Shaun]

and SUNDIN's a Canuck. !

And you can have him! Atleast we now know he's all about the money,because it sure has nothing to do about a cup run..

[Kimmel21]

Tonight I predict a huge win for the Pens.......the Trashers are for sure going down, we need this win....our morale is low. I think im gonna go watch the game now

[sean9]

With Sundin, we can now put together a legitimate 2nd line (or 1a, 1b line, if I may) that will hopefully take the top checking lines away from the twins. And hopefully Alain will now start playing even more open...we have seen a bit of a change this year with the points starting to pinch in a heck of a lot more to be more aggressive.

I thought the Oil were going to come out a little stronger after that 9-2 spanking....ouch.

But, I am getting to go to my first 'Nucks game ever! Flying out in March for 3 games, i'm stoked!!!! Looking forward to cheering with the home crowd for once. And I get to see our kid Hodgson play Tuesday night...the Jr's are playing an exhibition game against Slovakia.

[monkeygirl]

And you can have him! Atleast we now know he's all about the money,because it sure has nothing to do about a cup run..

Ah another disgruntled leaf fan, I've never heard so many bitter Lauf fans in the last couple days in my life. You guys really need to just let it go. :p I don't know who's more pissed he's coming here, Leafs or Rangers fans..so much hate,,lol,,,lol,,,,

I was actually hoping for a 3 way trade I had conjured up on the premise he was going to the Rangers, they needed cap space we picked up D & traded to Sens cause they're in need and we got Heatley or Spezza for 3yrs.:D,,,but oh well I'll take Sundin I guess, even though I'm sick of seeing his big mug already. My bad for going to TSN etc. every day waiting for something to happen. At least the saga's over.:applaud:

What I do really like is the $5.2 million (pro-rated and he took a $1 mil+ cut)for the remainder of this season and it still leaves us nearly $3 mil to pick up a $6 mil top 6.:applaud:I also likew the fact it's only 1 yr, I'd be really pissed if it was 2yrs and he retired after 1 and we would be on the hook for the 8.6mil.
Ithink the twins will flourish now knowing they aren't expected to pull the load. 3 good lines rolling..a healthy D, a healthy Bobby Lu, another top 6 by deadline, I'll be happy. Not to many teams can boast rolling 3 good lines, an awesome D core and a world class goalie. :D

Guess I'll have to quit posting all my Sundin jokes..funny how that happens hey..lol...lol...

PS: It's a bird, it's a plane it's Shaun!!!!

[monkeygirl]

Too bad OILS going to ruin linden night with ever sweet victory.. lol


Ah Ha Ha Ha....:tease::tease:

[monkeygirl]

With Sundin, we can now put together a legitimate 2nd line (or 1a, 1b line, if I may) that will hopefully take the top checking lines away from the twins. And hopefully Alain will now start playing even more open...we have seen a bit of a change this year with the points starting to pinch in a heck of a lot more to be more aggressive.

I thought the Oil were going to come out a little stronger after that 9-2 spanking....ouch.

But, I am getting to go to my first 'Nucks game ever! Flying out in March for 3 games, i'm stoked!!!! Looking forward to cheering with the home crowd for once. And I get to see our kid Hodgson play Tuesday night...the Jr's are playing an exhibition game against Slovakia.

Right-on sean, 3 games...awesome. Yeah, Cody's supposed to be looking great, everyones really impressed with him. Looking forward to your scouting report.:D

[Kimmel21]

who all saw the Trasher get DESTROYED by the Pengiuns yesterday 6-3 Fluery was on fire in the net last night......thank god he's back

[Van Quad]

I've got Crosby in my goals only pool. He is amazing. Best player from the Maritimes.

[Van Quad]

Ah another disgruntled leaf fan, I've never heard so many bitter Lauf fans in the last couple days in my life. You guys really need to just let it go. :p I don't know who's more pissed he's coming here, Leafs or Rangers fans..so much hate,,lol,,,lol,,,,

I was actually hoping for a 3 way trade I had conjured up on the premise he was going to the Rangers, they needed cap space we picked up D & traded to Sens cause they're in need and we got Heatley or Spezza for 3yrs.:D,,,but oh well I'll take Sundin I guess, even though I'm sick of seeing his big mug already. My bad for going to TSN etc. every day waiting for something to happen. At least the saga's over.:applaud:

What I do really like is the $5.2 million (pro-rated and he took a $1 mil+ cut)for the remainder of this season and it still leaves us nearly $3 mil to pick up a $6 mil top 6.:applaud:I also likew the fact it's only 1 yr, I'd be really pissed if it was 2yrs and he retired after 1 and we would be on the hook for the 8.6mil.
Ithink the twins will flourish now knowing they aren't expected to pull the load. 3 good lines rolling..a healthy D, a healthy Bobby Lu, another top 6 by deadline, I'll be happy. Not to many teams can boast rolling 3 good lines, an awesome D core and a world class goalie. :D

Guess I'll have to quit posting all my Sundin jokes..funny how that happens hey..lol...lol...

PS: It's a bird, it's a plane it's Shaun!!!!


Leaf fans are hilarious. They could never find a winger for Sundin. Suddenly Wellwood becomes Marcus Naslund. And it's another 35 years until the Leaves glimpse the Cup.

[Shaun]

. And it's another 35 years until the Leaves glimpse the Cup.

Which should be 10 years before the Canucks do!

[Van Quad]

The international Mars colony will win the Stanley Cup before Toronto does. :D

[Shaun]

The international Mars colony will win the Stanley Cup before Toronto does. :D

LOL..Which will be 10yrs before the Canucks do! :D

[graybeard]

Oh Man!! Not sure what to make of the Caps.....get flattened by the Flyers, come from 4-0 to spank the Rangers in OT...we got firepower, but lordy, the goalies have got to stop SOMETHING... I like the kid they fetched from the minors, Varmalov. Might be a good find for goalie. With Johnson hurting, I got nuthin' with Feebledore.......So, what to do.....oh yeah ..GO to a game and give'm a good holler. Will be at the game tomarrow for the Sabres. First game to see since I got hurt, will be nervous and excited. I know the kids are amped, all ready to rock the red with their new sweaters.....

[monkeygirl]

I can't remember the last time I enjoyed the Jr's like this, nevermind Jr's, hockey period. What friggin games, first the US, then Russia last night..WOW. :applaud:What awesome hockey, after the game I put it on the Oil & Stars and it sucked compared to to the Jr's, I turned it off..lol...

I'm so pumped about Hodgson, he's an all around leader. You can sure see why the hype on Taveres too..wow...

Can't wait till tomorrows game yeah baby! Hope it matches up to those last 2 games, pleeease...it could be incredible..best ever already, felt like we won the gold last night..lol...I haven't seen any Sweden games, I'm sure they're good too, they always are.

I hope todays medal game is good too, the US team is great, they just ran into the Slovac hot goalie...bummer.....

[Van Quad]

That was a game for the ages. Canada would score and Russia would match. But even with that go-ahead goal by Russia late in the game, you knew Team Canada would do something, anything to tie.

Hodgson is something else. So strong along the boards as well as a creative mind offensively.

[monkeygirl]

Bummer, US game is tomorrow too..oh well...

Just incase someone missed this it was frikin hilarious..Semin slapping Staal... ROFLMFAO...........:hahaha:

Zk1AX9YBp2A

[Van Quad]

:hahaha:Oh my God! Those were girly slaps. :hahaha:

What's so special about Crosby? Semin was asking. He fights like a man Semin, not a girly-man!!!

[graybeard]

Bummer, US game is tomorrow too..oh well...

Just incase someone missed this it was frikin hilarious..Semin slapping Staal... ROFLMFAO...........:hahaha:

Zk1AX9YBp2A


Yeah yeah.....I watched the game with my boys, and instructed them to NOT be like him...it was funny as crap. Never seen a player get bitched-slapped to the ice before. Lordy... BUT..at least he was facing the guy, not chicken shit hittn him. Crosby is still a pussy till he actually can man up a player. Semin....well, he jus needs some lessions from Donald Brashear...he can only get better......sheesh:o.....

[wheelz1989]

Haha, I dont know how many times I replayed that video.

[steveg]

Ok, so hockey is back for me in Chicago. I said a few years ago I would not be a Hawks fan until their owner "Dollar" Bill Wirtz sold the team or died. One of the original six who made the playoffs for 27 years in a row in the 90s (a record at that time in all of sports) hadn't made the playoffs for years and a place that sold out every game for decades was over half empty are only a few of the problems I had with the the Hawks. I never want to see anyone die but he passed on last year and left the team to his son Rocky Wirtz and that day I became a fan again. Here's a few things they have done:

- They hired John McDonough the marketing guy away from the Cubs
- Signed some good young talent
- Brought back Pat Foley the best announcer in all of sports who old Dollar Bill should have never have fired
- FINALLY put home games on TV even after decades of sellouts before they got really bad and people stopped coming
- Hired Stan Bowman as Asst GM
- Brought back some of the older Black Hawk legends and honored them at games

Results
- The Hawks have the largest home attendance in the NHL
- Kane led the Western Conference in All Star voting and Toews and Campbell make the starting lineup (you can argue with the choices but the Hawks fans really came out and are showing an interest)
-49 points and 21-8-7 is not bad with 4 losses to the Red Wings and they should make playoffs
- 2 goalies playing pretty well should bode well deep in the season

Ok, so it might sound like a bit of bragging but growing up a die hard fan listening to games on the radio with my Dad when I was a kid and then losing all interest its pretty cool to see how fast a team you loved can come back.

[Van Quad]

Yes, that was a franchise under a Ballard-like owner and it was the fans who suffered. Tell me they gassed Pulford! They must have.

[christopher]

Montreal's doin' pretty good considering all of the injuries. Hopefully they'll be in top shape come playoff season. But Boston??? WTF? Having the Pats and the Red Sox isn't enough for those bastards?

Go Canada!

[monkeygirl]

Gold again!!! :applaud:I must say though I was shocked Hodgson wasn't named MVP, he was everything to that team. Down right pissed I was! Here's part of MacKenzie's blog on TSN, he felt the same way, he summed it up nicely:

"If I was given a vote for Canada's best forward in the tournament, it would go to Cody Hodgson.
Let's get the disclaimer out of the way. I love John Tavares and I have no problem with him being chosen as the top player in the tournament. I've been watching him since he was a little kid, he is a tremendous athlete and he had a phenomenal tournament, but for me the best all-around player and the tournament MVP was Hodgson.

Hodgson did everything for Canada. He scored goals including an enormous one in the Gold medal game, but it was more than that. No matter who he was playing against, be it the Americans, Russians, Swedes, he was absolutely terrific. I'm sure that he logged more minutes than any Canadian forward by the time it was all said and done. He was the offensive engine of this team, whether it be at even strength with Jordan Eberle and Zach Boychuk or making Tavares look great with perfect cross-crease passes on the power play.

Although I was blown away by his play, I was not surprised. Going into this tournament I absolutely believed that he would be Canada's best all-around player and he did not disappoint. The Vancouver Canucks got a steal by choosing this kid 10th overall pick. Hodgson is all character and as mature a young man as you can find.

He has played for Canada in major international competitions on three occasions. The first was the Ivan Hlinka Under-18 tournament where he was the best player. He showed more character and leadership than anyone on that team that included number one draft pick Steven Stamkos. He was also the captain for Pat Quinn at another Under-18 tournament and he was once again the best overall player for Canada. With this tournament he is now three-for-three with the Maple Leaf on his chest." http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/bob_mckenzie/?id=262109

I can't wait to see him in Nuck colors!

[monkeygirl]

Ok, so hockey is back for me in Chicago. I said a few years ago I would not be a Hawks fan until their owner "Dollar" Bill Wirtz sold the team or died. One of the original six who made the playoffs for 27 years in a row in the 90s (a record at that time in all of sports) hadn't made the playoffs for years and a place that sold out every game for decades was over half empty are only a few of the problems I had with the the Hawks. I never want to see anyone die but he passed on last year and left the team to his son Rocky Wirtz and that day I became a fan again. Here's a few things they have done:

- They hired John McDonough the marketing guy away from the Cubs
- Signed some good young talent
- Brought back Pat Foley the best announcer in all of sports who old Dollar Bill should have never have fired
- FINALLY put home games on TV even after decades of sellouts before they got really bad and people stopped coming
- Hired Stan Bowman as Asst GM
- Brought back some of the older Black Hawk legends and honored them at games

Results
- The Hawks have the largest home attendance in the NHL
- Kane led the Western Conference in All Star voting and Toews and Campbell make the starting lineup (you can argue with the choices but the Hawks fans really came out and are showing an interest)
-49 points and 21-8-7 is not bad with 4 losses to the Red Wings and they should make playoffs
- 2 goalies playing pretty well should bode well deep in the season

Ok, so it might sound like a bit of bragging but growing up a die hard fan listening to games on the radio with my Dad when I was a kid and then losing all interest its pretty cool to see how fast a team you loved can come back.

Hey stranger, how goes it? I thought you would have shown up sooner, I'm so happy for the team and you fans. It's about time the respect was brought back to the Hawks. It's mean, but everyone was happy when the ol dude bit it. ;) Brag away steve you deserve it! :D

[steveg]

MG - I liked what they were doing but I needed to see some results. To be honest I was so mad I thought it would take making or maybe even winning the Cup to get me back. But, they exceeded my expectations with their efforts and the results are starting to pay off.

christopher - you forgot the Celtics...

Van Quad - I think Pullie is in some kind of executive role in the Wirtz Corporation and has no day to day management in the Hawks. It was so weird watching what happened to this team and how they continued to spiral downwards for over 10 years especially with the resources they have - Chicago is not a small market and they had decades of straight sellouts so there was no reason for what happened. I'm glad the nonsense is over,

[IMC67]

I was sucked back in when the old man died as well. It was right after I got outta rehab (RIC). The tv was my best friend for a short time. Listening to Steve Dahl talk about how much he enjoyed being at the games helped seal the deal. I looked foward to watching the Hawks on tv again. I went back to RIC for a 2nd look and was able to go to a game with my roommate. Hawks beat the Wings and still had a shot at the playoffs. Lots of goals. It was a blast. Making arrangements to go again on the night they have the sled hockey.

[steveg]

IMC67 - You just made a connection for me and in all fairness to the Wirtz' family I should point out that they have been contributors to RIC (Rehab Institute of Chicago) for many years and the Virginia Wirtz Sports Foundation is a worthy program from what I recall.

[Van Quad]

Chicago on the way up... Edmonton going sideways :D

Oilerfan had to boo Sundin just because no free agents will go to the frozen tundra.

[Robert W.]

Preds all the way. They are not doing so hot.

[Van Quad]

Hockey fans are witnessing a new discussion of whether hockey should outlaw fighting. The 'have never played a game' faction points to baseball, football, and basketball and says: "they don't fight". But those athletes don't have frozen sticks stuck in their guts.

I'm with Don Cherry. If I can't drop my gloves then my stick will do the retaliating

[graybeard]

Gotta have the fighting...... sticks wil swing if there isnt another way to settle it...

[graybeard]

They also feel that there is a segment of society, especially in Canada, that loves to pick on hockey. These people scream that a death from fighting in the NHL is inevitable. "Must someone die to make the NHL see reason?" etc. etc.

Jus read this in Fox News Sports...NHL section. I cant believe this statement for one second!

[monkeygirl]

Come on sing it with me.."It's the most wonderful time of the year" It's here girls & boys, yeah baby! :friday:

So if my memory serves me (which is not very well) we have quite a few teams here that are in for the quest of the coveted Lord Stanley. :first: Well except of course..you guessed it the :hahaha:Leafs. Gee...I almost feel bad for poor Shaun. Also just out last night the Oil, that's a bummer, I was really pulling for them, 1st round anyway..just because...Sorry NQ.:( Then there's the Sens, wow what a shocker that was, who woulda thunk it going into the season...Wonder whatever happened to Nate..remember him?

Anywho, fellow puckheads on here for these teams: Hawks (looks like we'll meet in 1st), Caps, Canes (wow where did they come from all of a sudden 9-0?) Ducks and Habs (unless they lose remaining games) and of course the best team of the bunch the Nucks.:applaud:

So Steve, Graybeard, JDR, WC, GV, Chris, VQ, etc are you guys still here and ready for the best playoffs yet? I hope you are, I'm stoked as hell..yeah baby....:bounce: It will be tough though, theres no Leafs to trash talk, nor will there be for a few yrs if then, they'll prolly never make the playoffs again...LOL...You can always hop on the Nucks wagon Shaun...:nana:

Hopefully there's some new guys around here that are puckheads..jump in if you are.........

[Rbrauer]

Played with the Dallas Sled Hawks this past weekend. We swept the tournament.
Was a fun time..

Does that count for Hawks?

[monkeygirl]

LOL..Ya that counts Mr.B..... Right-on way to go! Ouch, that means your team is the Stars. Oh my, horrible year, although I thorougly enjoyed beating them this year, I hate Modano. :D


PS: This thread is 7 yrs old now..cool......

Go Canucks Go!

[Kimmel21]

And pittsburgh clentched to fucking playoffs......wooooooooooo

[graybeard]

Time to get ready to roll the Rangers!!!!!! Cant wait to see what this team can do this time around. Last year kinda sucked.......

[Van Quad]

Don't get your hopes up non-Canuck fans. Canucks have the hottest record from February on. No injuries. And the greatest goaltender in the world.

Luongo will hand the Cup to Sundin so he can hoist it first. After all those years in Tarana he deserves it.

[christopher]

We just limped into the playoffs. Injuries killed us this year. Starting with Lang in January, Tanguay missed 30 games, Koivu 15, now Markov, our top defenseman is probably out until round 2...with spotty play by Kovalev and Price... I wanna see an upset against Boston but I'm not hopeful. :(

[westcoast_gc]

:applaud: From one Puckhead to other Puckheads. Let the playoffs begin. Sharks/guppies Phfffft! :D


GO DUCKS!!!

[ColonusFan]

Let's Go Capitals!
29790

Pretty never looked so good

[Van Quad]

Let's Go Capitals!
29790

Pretty never looked so good

I loaded up on Capitals during my playoff pool draft last night so...

Go Capitals :D

[monkeygirl]

Oh good you're here, I didn't get a email notification for some reason, I was wondering why no replies :thinking:

So holy cat man, I wasn't expecting a 3-0 lead after tonight, cool. I pegged 6 games, we're playing awesome from Lu on out, yeah baby!!!:applaud:

Wow WC, you guys must be ecstatic down there, first you sqeek in because of late season run, now 2-0 on the Sharks,,wow, Hillar's pretty hot hey.......that kid aint to shabby either..lol...

LOL..Colonus...Ovi Ovi..."At Eastern Motors, your job your credit.." I was signing it for days..lol...

And you Chris, you trader...Looks like Price is toast, he got ruined in the Allstar game, he shouldn't have played.

Graybeard? What the hell's going on :confused: This sucks, I hate the rangers....

Hey VQ, getting to any games? not me the prices are frikkin insane, :zombie: and it's only round one...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Go Canucks Go!!!

[monkeygirl]

He's such a character, alot of people think it's stupid, but you gotta know him to appreciate him. This is so him, he's so real, I love him making this commercial, he's hilarious.........:D He's great for our game!

I sure hope they get it together and win this round, he deserves to be in the playoffs for a while.



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[Van Quad]

Don't remind me of those high ticket prices...this is the time of year that I sold my tickets for a premium. :(

(Off topic: Oh well, I upgraded my Lions tickets to the 50 yd. line)

Luongo Is God

[gvinton]

Child Saves Man’s Life in Bay Area Restaurant

Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:11am EDT


San Jose (Reuters) – A 12-year old boy is being hailed as a hero for his actions in a San Jose restaurant yesterday afternoon.
The boy was dining with his parents at the up-scale ‘Loft Bar & Bistro’ on Second St., when a man began to choke on a piece of steak he was eating. The man’s face began to turn red as he pointed frantically at his hockey jersey.

Luckily for the man, 12-year old Steven Cooper knew what to do.

“I saw the man point to his Sharks jersey” recalled Steven. “I knew from past years that around late April anyone wearing a San Jose Sharks jersey is prone to choking, so I suspected he was in trouble.”

The boy proceeded to run across the restaurant and administer the Heimlich maneuver.

“That boy saved my life.” Said the man, wishing not to be identified. “This Sharks jersey is better than a giant sign that says ‘help me I am choking in late April.’”.

Several Sharks players, who were getting a pre-game drink, witnessed the event. Patrick Marleau, the Sharks captain, had a front row seat for the heroism.

“This kid came from nowhere, what a hero.” Marleau stated. “I wish I could prevent choking like that,” He added.
Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabakov was also in attendance.

“That child, so brave!” Said the goalie as he mishandled his butter knife, dropping a dinner roll that hit the ground and rolled slowly between his feet as he attempted to stop it. “Darn, that always happens to me”.

Cooper’s parents said they raised the boy as a Sharks fan, and that may have been the best decision they ever made. “Only a boy used to so much choking would have been able to save that man, and little Stevie has been around choking his entire life.”

[monkeygirl]

ROFL...good one GV ...:applaud: At first I thought it was going to be about your son... lol....


PS: Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep...Yeah Baby..:wave:

[rcechser]

Bruins going for the sweep tonight!!

[ColonusFan]

To light the lamp is only sufficient ...... after.......
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AMAZING

[artsyguy1954]

Jeeesh, monkey gurrl, quit pickin' on poor Shaun for being a a Leafs fan. Obviously the man cant help himself coz their is no NHL team within 5000 miles of Sask. where he is from. Maybe it's that sharp crisp Sask air affecting his brain, maybe he should stick to rooting for the Roughriders, at least they win the Grey Cup once every decade (or two) or so.

I feel truly sorry for TO, what a bunch of losers when it comes to sport. They couldn't even manage what little Whistler did: get the Olympic Games. hahahaha :D:p

[artsyguy1954]

Luongo, you da man !! Canucks, you rock. Start planning that big party.

[Van Quad]

Jeeesh, monkey gurrl, quit pickin' on poor Shaun for being a a Leafs fan. Obviously the man cant help himself coz their is no NHL team within 5000 miles of Sask. where he is from. Maybe it's that sharp crisp Sask air affecting his brain, maybe he should stick to rooting for the Roughriders, at least they win the Grey Cup once every decade (or two) or so.

I feel truly sorry for TO, what a bunch of losers when it comes to sport. They couldn't even manage what little Whistler did: get the Olympic Games. hahahaha :D:p

There is no excuse for anyone living outside Hogtown being a Leafs fan. Unless you're a masochist. :rotfl:

[divin'darren]

Go devils!! Was at the game last night! Look outttt

[sinbin]

Holy crap. I saw this post and got excited. I love hockey. Gee, my user name is sinbin - ya think. Anywho, being this thread is 212 pages long, there's no way I was going to read them all - there's hockey on TV.
I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan. Can't wait for game 5 tomorrow v/s the Flames.
tried to put a profile pix in, but didn't work - oops

[sinbin]

Blackhawks 5-1 over the Flames tonight. What a great game!

[gvinton]

Going to game 6 tonight. Looking forward to watching some handshakes after the game...

[Van Quad]

Beat each other up boys! Canucks are resting and healing. :zzz:

[sinbin]

gvinton, just wondering and if you don't mind me asking. What was the cost of your tix for game 6?

[monkeygirl]

Way to go Hawks & Duckies, couldn't have worked out any better for us. :applaud:I was hoping both you guys won tonight, I flipping back & forth all night.

We get the Hawks, with home ice and you Duckies & Wingnuts can beat the ever-living shit out of eachother for 7 games, and we'll take over from there. :D

Must have been sweet at the pond tonight boys, I'm happy for ya's. Poor Sharks, choking again, time for a complete overhaul, starting with Joe.

Game on sinbin, we're going to kick your youngin's li'l asses...... again. :applaud:Hopefully Thursday, sooner than later, we've been sitting long enough, don't want to rust.

Yeah Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bounce:

[sinbin]

Can't wait, monkeygirl. Our youngster have shown a lot of heart and composure. More than we expected. Look forward to a great series with you Canuckleheads.:D

[christopher]

Couple of nice game 7s there! I saw the last Habs game... it was like a funeral. :(

Er... go Canucks go! :D

[gvinton]

gvinton, just wondering and if you don't mind me asking. What was the cost of your tix for game 6?

FREE! A friend of ours is the ice engineer at Honda Center. However, the face value of the tickets were about $50.00 a seat. We were up pretty high though...

[Van Quad]

Can't wait, monkeygirl. Our youngster have shown a lot of heart and composure. More than we expected. Look forward to a great series with you Canuckleheads.:D

Great nucleus on Chicago. I watched Toews lead Canada to Gold at the world juniors here in Vancouver. That kid is a winner

[monkeygirl]

Couple of nice game 7s there! I saw the last Habs game... it was like a funeral. :(

Er... go Canucks go! :D


Yeah, no kiddin hey! That was a wicked finish for the Canes, 2 goals in the last 2 mins..lol..I so wanted them to win. I thought I gave my poor cat a heart-attack. Thank god the Caps knocked off the Rangers too. Ovi/Crosby/Malkin series...awesome!:applaud:I'll be watching that puppy for sure.

This round is gonna be awesome:

Nucks/Hawks : Nucks in 7, (maybe 6 if we're disiplined) :D

Wings/Ducks : Wings in 6 (Hiller steals one)

Pens/Caps : Pens in 6 (Malkin/Crosby nuff said)

Bruins/Canes : Bruins in 6 (wild guess, don't follow enough)


Here's a great tree wallpaper:

[ColonusFan]

CAPS WIN!!!!
and advance to
BEAN TOWN?
I thought it was STEEL CITY


I don't smoke but after this last series.......
I NEED A SMOKE! :mega:

[handibob]

Wings in 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[gvinton]

Ducks in 6. Remember 2007?

[Van Quad]

Beware of the Angry Orca. Canucks in 4

[sinbin]

No way, Blackhawks will win in 6

[monkeygirl]

LOL..."You may win a game but you will not take this series.....Go Canucks Go!, Go Canucks Go" ...lol...:applaud:

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[christopher]

sinbin called it. :(

[Van Quad]

He did indeed.

See monkeygirl, that's why I gave up my Canucks tickets. :D

Go Wings Go

[gvinton]

3 Game 7's. Not too shabby...

Hawks put 7 on Lou? Thats a tough way to go out but props to Chicago!

[handibob]

NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2 of the Original 6 baby!!!!!!!!!! GO WINGS GO

[Van Quad]

Go Wings Go!

Detroit versus Chicago is going to be a skating series. Two mobile offensive teams. A hockey showcase

[christopher]

The Caps/Pens series was awesome hockey... too bad Washington didn't show up in game 7. Lack of Habs aside, it's been a great playoffs so far.

[zillazangel]

Go canes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Van Quad]

I've always had a fondness for the Canes and Scotty Walker, a Canucks original. But he should have been suspended for that game. The hated Bruins got jobbed. Very bad hockey karma.

[handibob]

Things are looking pretty good right now! GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[handibob]

Next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[christopher]

Following the rules regarding rooting for teams (http://www.canucklehead.ca/blog/oh_lord_stanley.html), I'm rooting for Pittsburgh. Go Pens!

[handibob]

You can have your pens, I'll take my yanks, oops! wings. Should be a great series!

[Van Quad]

Go Wings!!!

One more game???

[handibob]

I'll tell ya, I'm a little surprised how quiet this thread is this year. Maybe everyone is speechless cause the wings are just so frickin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wheelz1989]

Penguins will take it in game seven 3-2

and sid gets his ring...

[handibob]

HA! No, I don't think so. Wings should blow out the Pens! 5 to 1

[BigK]

Let's Go PENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[Van Quad]

Go Wings!!!

[air ohs]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/AIROHS/whitemeat.jpg

[christopher]

There's a lot of other threads I should be responding to but I'm a bit drunk for the others so.....

BOO YEAH BABY!!!!!!

Sid the Kid lives up to hype.

[wheelz1989]

Penguins will take it in game seven 3-2

and sid gets his ring...

Pretty close!

[GoTWHeeLs]

Great game. Games 6 & 7 were both awesome. Now if they meet up next year that would be a bad ass series.

Poor Hossa, played for the Penguins win they lost and this year played for the wings and they lossed. Lmao.

[handibob]

Congrats to the Pens

[monkeygirl]

I'll tell ya, I'm a little surprised how quiet this thread is this year. Maybe everyone is speechless cause the wings are just so frickin awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ROFLMAO....Well, 1st off I'm not getting my notifications when there's replies for some reason.

And 2: The best team didn't get past the 2nd round, it was shocking and I couldn't trash talk anyone...:nana:

3: It's been a scorch'in summer here already, no rain, just sun for over a month:applaud:I didn't even watch all the games, I caught the 3rd periods of some games, the only game I watched complete was the final. I couldn't force myself to go inside and watch at 4 or 5 in the afternoon when it's so awesome outside.

Too bad Bobby, that's it for years to come for the Wingnuts. They're so rattled they're whinning about the kid not shaking hands lol...lol...

Yeah Penquies..I'm glad they won :D Hossa..Ah ha ha ha...oh the irony..ha ha ha....

Ok..Here we go draft day, free agent signings, trades..yeah baby the new season starts now!!! It should be a very interesting summer :popcorn:I sure hope Gillis gets the twins signed...............

[Van Quad]

http://images.cbssports.com/u/photos/hockey/img11859086.jpg


And you call yourself a hockey fan!!! I watched every minute because it was one of the best finals ever. And I've seen a few. Thankfully we didn't have to watch the Canucks get puréed by the Wings. As for the Wings, getting out of the West in one piece is nearly impossible. Especially when you throw in that ridiculous schedule! Back-to-back games! Since when!?!

But I am happy for Syd getting his first Cup, because he's a Maritimer. And I was also happy for Kris Letang who won one for his buddy Luc.

It's C.F.L. season now! Go Lions Go

[christopher]

We're back and Montreal's already pulled 2 wins out of their ass! Not that I'm complaining... How do y'all feel about your teams this year?

[Van Quad]

Canucks looked primed to take it all this year! :bounce:

[wheelchairTITAN]

Leafs suck as badly as last year. Burke thinks that fighting will be the answer to better hockey. Apparently most other teams do as well. Watch for LOTS more fisticuffs in the WWH ... or the sissy hockey league (NHL) of last year.

Leafs have already lost two. All seats are sold out until 2051 at the ACC ... stupid people.

[graybeard]

We got scoring.....LOTS of scoring, jus seem to have this problem of putting teams away. Tuesday, Philly will be a tough task, and will find out jus what the Caps really are about...

[christopher]

Leafs suck as badly as last year. Burke thinks that fighting will be the answer to better hockey. Apparently most other teams do as well. Watch for LOTS more fisticuffs in the WWH ... or the sissy hockey league (NHL) of last year.

Leafs have already lost two. All seats are sold out until 2051 at the ACC ... stupid people.

I'll never understand why the Leafs don't do better than they do. I've never seen them in the Stanley Cup finals in my lifetime. Anyways... we've lost 2 D-men already... I hope Price keeps standing on his head!

[Van Quad]

Sorry Christopher, but at least it wasn't a home thrashing. And be happy you weren't one of the Vancouver area Habs fans who pay top dollar for their once a year visit of their team.

Here's a fight between 5 foot 11 Rypien and 6 foot 7 Gill. Shades of the Stan Jonathan versus Bouchard fight of many years ago.

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[christopher]

Yeah last night was painful. Ouch!

[Van Quad]

Leafs are now the worst franchise in history! Happy days! :homeranm:

During the downtime I didn't get to post the most important play with Vancouver crushing Chicago:

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[Hell on wheels 916]

Sharks!!