Flying

I believe you could call this extreme.  Nic & Jer, you should try this.

Tonight

The boys and I just got back from our first Regina Pats game.  A generous co-worker and season ticket holder wasn’t able to make the game, so we went for the price of popcorn and drinks, pretty good deal.  Prince George was the opponent, and our Pats took it to them the whole game and won 4-2.  We only lasted until 10 minutes left in the third – by that time Michael was beginning to use the neighbours as jungle gym and stabbing them with a straw so I pulled the pin.  It was a fun night however, hope we can do it again soon.

Hall of Fame Links

For the hockey fans out there, here’s a good article about Lou Lamoriello.

And this one about Lucky Luc has some good stuff in it.

Might as well toss one in for Brett Hull… 86 goals one season – that’s crazy.

And I can’t help but stick a few links up for my favorite…

• A reprint of an article from when he retired.
• Another good one

And to finish it off, Stevie Y’s top 10 goals…

A Proud Stamps Fan… and also a loser

Just in the sense that his team lost… I’m not really trying to insult the guy – just his team maybe a little.  Go here to read a humourous account of my co-worker and friend Justin and his adventure yesterday going to the Rider game as a Calgary fan.  It’ll likely come up a few times tomorrow at work also… should be good.

Crazy batman

Ginobili has rabies shots after swatting bat out of air during game.  That’s pretty funny.

Sporting News’ NHL Player of the Decade: Nicklas Lidstrom, D, Red Wings

Here’s the story and the stats.

Jiri and the new wings

Remember Jiri Fischer?  The Detroit Red Wing who had a heart attack on the bench in the middle of an NHL game?  Here’s an interesting article about the role he is now playing with the Wings – and another reason I’m a fan of this franchise…

2009 NHL Playoff Predictions Part 3

Blair and I have picked 8 of 12 correctly anyway…

Eastern Conference

(4) Pittsburgh v. (6) Carolina

Penguins in 7

Well… do I keep betting against Carolina?  I gotta think their streak is going to stop here, but they’ve proved me wrong a couple of times already of course.

Western Conference

(2) Detroit v. (4) Chicago
Detroit in 6

I’m impressed with Chicago, and have been less than impressed at times with how my Red Wings have played for much of these playoffs, but I think they are just too deep and too experienced to lose to the youngsters.  Sorry Kurtis, maybe next year.

NHL Playoffs Round 2

Ok – perhaps I should have known some of my predictions were going to be in trouble when Blair said he agreed with most of them… let’s try that again with half the teams!

 

ROUND 2

Eastern Conference

(1) Boston v. (6) Carolina

Bruins in 6

The Bruins looked pretty good, I’m guessing on this one cause I don’t know much about Carolina, but I just can’t see them taking down Boston.

(2) Washington v. (4)Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh in 7

I think the Caps are finally rolling so it will be a great series.  Probably won’t be as good as all the hype however.  I’m taking Syd the Kid in a long one.

 
Western Conference

(2) Detroit v. (8) Anaheim
Detroit in 6

I’m actually pretty worried about this series.  Anaheim looked pretty good, specifically Scott Neidermayer.  Having said that, Detroit looked okay as well, hopefully they can dominate this better opponent in the same way.  As everyone knows, the question of course is goaltending.

(3) Vancouver v. (4) Chicago
Canucks in 6

I don’t like the Canucks at all, but Luongo is the man.

NHL Playoff Predictions 2009

ROUND 1

Eastern Conference

(1) Boston v. (8) Montreal

Bruins in 6

The Habs will put up a fight, but Boston is just too good. If Carey Price wakes up things could get interesting.

(2) Washington v. (7) NY Rangers

Capitals in 4

The Capitals are going to destroy them.

(3) New Jersey v. (6) Carolina
Devils in 7

This one might be tight, but I can’t bet against Marty B.

(4) Pittsburgh v. (5) Philadelphia
Penguins in 7

This series is going to be rough and chippy, the Penguins’ skill should prevail, but they will pay. I had to pick Syd & Co., mostly because Elijah always chooses them to cheer for.

Western Conference

(1) San Jose v. (8) Anaheim
Sharks in 5

I think this is the year the Sharks shed their playoff demons, mostly because they have a Detroit trained coach behind the bench!

(2) Detroit v. (7) Columbus

Red Wings in 6

Detroit of course, although Steve Mason will make it tough.

(3) Vancouver v. (6) St. Louis
Canucks in 6

The Canucks look good right now, that guy playing net for them might just mean they go deep this year.

(4) Chicago v. (5) Calgary
Blackhawks in 7

The Foster’s and most of the Ashby’s will hate me for it, but I just can’t see Calgary pulling it off – they have been questionable all season defensively, and they are running on 1 out their top 3 right now.