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ahc4353 12-12-2008 04:41 PM
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That story makes me proud as a hockey dad. The parents of those players should be very, very proud of their sons.

A class act by a group of very classy young men.

Prefy 12-12-2008 05:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deucer (Post 116030)
Check this out: http://nhlhomeice.com/wp/?p=1073

What a great story!
Definitely a great story, its these kind of stories that make up for the Sean Avery's of the world. And your right this would likely never happy in any other sport, its just another reason why its the greatest game on Earth.

GO HABS GO!

Mr.Maduro 12-12-2008 07:27 PM
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Anyone else watching the Devils / rangers game? What a game!!

acruce 12-12-2008 09:03 PM
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My Dallas Stars come threw with a big win against the mighty Red Wings. I am hopeful the Stars can pull it together and make a run at the playoffs.........:ss

icehog3 12-12-2008 11:21 PM
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Nice win for the Hawks tonight, Khabby comes back and the Hawks score two in the 3rd for a come from behind win.

Cool story out of Washington too!

Quote:
Johnson not shaken by rotating backups as Capitals rout Senators

WASHINGTON -- The tall guy holding the camera in the Washington Capitals' locker room works for the team's Web site.

Two and a half hours earlier, the same guy was sitting on the Capitals' bench serving as an emergency backup goalie.

Keeping the camera focused, Brett Leonhardt shook his head in disbelief as he watched Brent Johnson answer questions about -- who else? -- Brett Leonhardt. Johnson might have been the top performer in Friday night's 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, but the true star was the 6-foot-7 former college hockey goalie who had to suit up during the first 10 minutes of the game because of an injury.

"Every dream come true," Leonhardt said. "Growing up in Canada, playing since I was 4. It was just very surreal. It was a blur, went by real quick."

Leonhardt's moment in the spotlight overshadowed the return of Sergei Fedorov and Mike Green to the lineup in a dominating performance by the Capitals. Alexander Semin, Brooks Laich and Green all scored for the first time this month, Alex Ovechkin got his 16th and 17th goals, and Johnson made 32 saves to win his fourth straight decision.

But no injury scenario was stranger than the series of events that led to the lanky Leonhardt dressing for the game. A Division III goalie in college and a Capitals employee for about a year, the 26-year-old Leonhardt signed an amateur tryout contract after backup Jose Theodore injured a hip flexor during the morning skate.

If Leonhardt had actually played, he would have tied Ben Bishop of the St. Louis Blues as the tallest goalie ever to see action in an NHL game. Instead, he simply became an instant celebrity.

"We had a little chat about what happens during warmup, and he was like, 'What? What am I going to do?" Johnson said. "It was pretty funny."

Leonhardt's brief career -- for which he will receive no money -- ended when Simeon Varlamov, recalled from AHL affiliate Hershey, arrived midway through the first period

icehog3 12-28-2008 11:56 PM
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Hawks set a franchise record with their 9th consecutive win...outstanding!

Hey, how about the overall NHL standings at the end of 2008:

1. San Jose 35 27 4 4 58
2. Boston 36 27 5 4 58
3. Detroit 35 23 7 5 51
4. Washington 37 23 11 3 49
5. Chicago 33 20 6 7 47
6. NY Rangers 38 22 13 3 47
7. Philadelphia 36 19 10 7 45
8. Montreal 34 19 9 6 44

5 of the Original 6 in the Top 8!! How cool is that??? :D :tu :ih

taltos 12-29-2008 06:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 139245)
Hawks set a franchise record with their 9th consecutive win...outstanding!

Hey, how about the overall NHL standings at the end of 2008:

1. San Jose 35 27 4 4 58
2. Boston 36 27 5 4 58
3. Detroit 35 23 7 5 51
4. Washington 37 23 11 3 49
5. Chicago 33 20 6 7 47
6. NY Rangers 38 22 13 3 47
7. Philadelphia 36 19 10 7 45
8. Montreal 34 19 9 6 44

5 of the Original 6 in the Top 8!! How cool is that??? :D :tu :ih
If you expand the list to the Top 40, does Toronto make the list?:r:r:r

stevefrench 12-29-2008 06:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taltos (Post 139309)
If you expand the list to the Top 40, does Toronto make the list?:r:r:r
Now that's funny! :D:r:r:r

Partagaspete 12-29-2008 08:30 AM
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Tonight my woeful Isles play the hated crosstown rivals in a subway series. Looks like an easy win for the rags. I'll be recording it on NASN tonight and will watch it tomorrow after work. Here's to wishful thinking and being a true fan.

Fortunately my other team (San Jose) is doing okay, especially at home. Wow what a record on home ice.

T

icehog3 12-29-2008 05:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Partagaspete (Post 139437)
Tonight my woeful Isles play the hated crosstown rivals in a subway series. Looks like an easy win for the rags. I'll be recording it on NASN tonight and will watch it tomorrow after work. Here's to wishful thinking and being a true fan.

Fortunately my other team (San Jose) is doing okay, especially at home. Wow what a record on home ice.

T
San Jose is having an incredible season, I am thinking Detroit - San Jose in the Western Conference Finals....though I'd love to see the Hawks there. :)

Toronto is 41st out of 30, Paul. :r

ChicagoWhiteSox 12-29-2008 05:20 PM
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anyone gonna watch the islanders vs. rangers?

icehog3 12-29-2008 05:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 140239)
anyone gonna watch the islanders vs. rangers?
Flipping between that and The Habs-Panthers. Friend of mine is in net for the Panthers. :)

gpugliese 12-29-2008 06:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 140327)
Flipping between that and The Habs-Panthers. Friend of mine is in net for the Panthers. :)
Tell Craig that staring isn't going to help his chances of getting laid. :D

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/...az49k/610x.jpg

gpugliese 12-29-2008 09:20 PM
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Also, I'm sure this has been posted, but I can't get enough of Dave Mishkin's screaming play-by-play goals.

icehog3 12-30-2008 12:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gpugliese (Post 140356)
Tell Craig that staring isn't going to help his chances of getting laid. :D

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/...az49k/610x.jpg
LMFAO!! :r :r

If you saw a couple of the hotties Craig had at our games this summer when he played on our team (Nope, he didn't play goalie), you would probably reckon that NHL players seem to be able to score at will, regardless of their gooft looks! :D

Partagaspete 12-30-2008 03:09 PM
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I just finished watcing the Isles/Ragskirts game and must same although the Isles lost it was a great game. No real complaints. A hard hitting first period followed by a terrible 18:30 of the second period than two shifts and POW GOAL!!! My only problem is would someone please tell the Islanders that there are THREE freakin' periods in hockey!!!!! McD is doing pretty good as a backup on an extended cycle but I think he comes out to much and flops around a bit to much as well. The Isles showed a lot of heart and soul out there and I am thankful Trent is alright. One shining hope in this season is we have a good chance at getting Tavares :rolleyes:

Oh! and I didn't here the Infamous "Potvin Sucks" so I guess that has stopped since we had to stop chanting NINETEEN FOOOORTEEEEEEE. I didn;t mind the Bosox ending thier curse but I do wish this one was still alive.

Ramnling again, give 'em the hook.

T

ChicagoWhiteSox 12-30-2008 03:54 PM
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good game on tonight, Hawks at Red Wings. Go Hawks!

oh and is anyone getting pumped for the winter classic??!!

gpugliese 12-30-2008 03:58 PM
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I'm very excited for the Winter Classic, I just hope it isn't delayed a day due to the warm weather like the rumors are hinting at.

ChicagoWhiteSox 12-30-2008 04:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gpugliese (Post 141871)
I'm very excited for the Winter Classic, I just hope it isn't delayed a day due to the warm weather like the rumors are hinting at.
i think they said it will be 35deg. at face off. but ive heard different forcasts so we'll see:ih

icehog3 12-30-2008 04:20 PM
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High of 31* is what they are predicting now. :ih

gpugliese 12-30-2008 04:39 PM
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They're not worried about the weather on New Years Day, they are worried about the weather right now, and the past few days being too warm to get the correct amount of ice down in time for New Years Day.

See this Puck Daddy article.

ChicagoWhiteSox 12-30-2008 05:58 PM
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kane got nailed, possibly knee injury. Son of a...........:fl:fl

ahc4353 01-05-2009 06:39 PM
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Crosby has to be the biggest coward/p***y in the NHL.

Good God I hate him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPMMhthdmRk&NR=1

icehog3 01-05-2009 09:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ahc4353 (Post 151512)
Crosby has to be the biggest coward/p***y in the NHL.

Good God I hate him!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPMMhthdmRk&NR=1
Absolutely Bush-League the way Crosby jumped him. There is a code in the NHL, and Crosby ignored it. If he had let McLean square up, Brett would have beat him like a rented mule.

Looks like McLean got cut when Sidney pile-drove Brett's head into the ice. I look forward to the next time Florida plays the Pens, hopefully someone will give it right back.

Mr.Maduro 01-08-2009 09:53 AM
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Jarkko Ruutu Bites Andrew Peters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmWXnsgQHBc

glassjapan 01-09-2009 05:47 PM
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Have you seen the starters for the All-Star Game? The Canadian's fans gotta be suffering from finger-clicking-strain. Komisarek? Kovalev???
And the west isn't much better, but I can see giving Tom's Blackhawk brothers a pass since it's been a while. ;)
Thinking maybe they better find a different way of voting from now on, because even some of the reserve picks weren't much better.

icehog3 01-09-2009 07:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glassjapan (Post 159974)
Have you seen the starters for the All-Star Game? The Canadian's fans gotta be suffering from finger-clicking-strain. Komisarek? Kovalev???
And the west isn't much better, but I can see giving Tom's Blackhawk brothers a pass since it's been a while. ;)
Thinking maybe they better find a different way of voting from now on, because even some of the reserve picks weren't much better.
The crazy thing is that Sharp and Keith are much more deserving than Toews and Campbell, Gary. ;)

...and Ovechkin not even being voted in on the East team???? Get real! :r

Partagaspete 01-10-2009 12:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 160149)
The crazy thing is that Sharp and Keith are much more deserving than Toews and Campbell, Gary. ;)

...and Ovechkin not even being voted in on the East team???? Get real! :r
I do like Toews but Ovechkin being overlooked is proofpositive that this fan based system needs to go, period.

T

icehog3 01-10-2009 01:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Partagaspete (Post 160458)
I do like Toews but Ovechkin being overlooked is proofpositive that this fan based system needs to go, period.

T
The All-Star game is a joke....just a chance for fans to come out and watch their faves.

It is about as close to a real NHL hockey game as Minature Golf is to a PGA tournament. :2 :r

glassjapan 01-10-2009 06:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 160149)
The crazy thing is that Sharp and Keith are much more deserving than Toews and Campbell, Gary. ;)

...and Ovechkin not even being voted in on the East team???? Get real! :r
Good call on Keith....what a great player he's becoming! Next year i'm gonna flood the box for Phaneuf. That way somebody gets their world rocked during the score-a-thon. :D

icehog3 01-10-2009 07:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glassjapan (Post 161613)
Good call on Keith....what a great player he's becoming! Next year i'm gonna flood the box for Phaneuf. That way somebody gets their world rocked during the score-a-thon. :D
Sort of like when Dave Manson made the All-Star teams 3 times in the 90s...someone forgot to tell him it was an "exhibition" game. :bx :r

I think Ducan Keith has become perhaps the best "defensive defenseman" in the NHL....amazing kid, and he just keeps getting better, Gary.

LasciviousXXX 01-13-2009 01:43 PM
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Just a quick plug for my new Russian Hockey League jersey :D


LOL




http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...X/100_5000.jpg

acruce 01-17-2009 04:37 PM
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Just got home from the Stars Game with my 8 year old son. He finally got to see a shoot live....It was neat to see the excitement in his eyes.

Prefy 01-17-2009 04:42 PM
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I wish I was in the 4th year of my program now...there is an awesome internship with the Predators working in hockey ops open:bh

SilverFox 01-17-2009 04:47 PM
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Took the whole family to the Hitmen game last night, our CHL franchise. They are #1 in Canada right now, even Piper (my 3 year old daughter) loved it. Boys one 6-3 makes them 25 and 1 at home.

Flames beat San Jose in the Shark Tank handing them there first home loss since last February.

My teams are doing awesome..........long way from the last game yet but a great season to be in Calgary.

Mr.Maduro 01-17-2009 04:58 PM
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http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n...nadevils-1.jpg

icehog3 01-17-2009 09:23 PM
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Havlat gets the OT winner as the Hawks finally solve the Blues this season, Actually, the Hawks probably should have lost in regulation, but the Blews missed several open nets...they couldn't hit the broad side of a barn tonight.

icehog3 01-17-2009 11:11 PM
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What a game tonight between the best 2 teams in the West, Detroit and San Jose. Two amazingly skilled teams, just poetry in motion watch. Though I love the Hawks, what am amazing playoff series it would be if these two teams met in the Western Conference Finals. If San Jose gets good goaltending, it is hard to imagine any team overcoming their team speed in a 7 game series.

Prefy 01-17-2009 11:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 176685)
What a game tonight between the best 2 teams in the West, Detroit and San Jose. Two amazingly skilled teams, just poetry in motion watch. Though I love the Hawks, what am amazing playoff series it would be if these two teams met in the Western Conference Finals. If San Jose gets good goaltending, it is hard to imagine any team overcoming their team speed in a 7 game series.
:tpd: From what I saw of it I agree, it doesn't hurt that my fantasy players did well too:D

taltos 01-18-2009 05:54 AM
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Tough loss for the Bruins yesterday. Hurts when both teams are playing well and the game is decided when a good player makes a couple of stupid rookie mistakes. On another note, since I got HDTV, I find that I am enjoying watching hockey much more. Is it just me or is this a common experience?

stevefrench 01-18-2009 06:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taltos (Post 176805)
Tough loss for the Bruins yesterday. Hurts when both teams are playing well and the game is decided when a good player makes a couple of stupid rookie mistakes. On another note, since I got HDTV, I find that I am enjoying watching hockey much more. Is it just me or is this a common experience?
It's a common experience and tough to watch sports on TV that isn't HD.

bugmenot 01-18-2009 01:28 PM
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Didn't get a chance to see the sharks game, but will hopefully get to see a replay of it.

Watching sports in non HD sucks. The sharks often get shafted by the Warriors, and I'm stuck watching it on non hd. Its worse when it is non hd on a hd tv, than a non hd tv.

taltos 01-18-2009 03:04 PM
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I have noticed that the HD makes more of a difference in hockey and golf and less in football. Will be curious to see baseball in HD.

bugmenot 01-21-2009 03:03 PM
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Anybody up north going to the all star game, or any of the events dealing with it?

Beer Doctor 01-21-2009 04:53 PM
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Some lucky Blackhawk fan hit the jackpot!! He was sitting in 326 so it seems he probably needed the money too.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puc...urn=nhl,135899

smokeyandthebandit05 01-22-2009 08:17 AM
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Devils moved into first place in the Atlantic conference!

Partagaspete 01-22-2009 10:29 AM
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WTH Over!!!!

Isles may move to K.C. I hope those Hempstead Dems get off it and agree. I wonder how more jobs and more revenue could hurt.

ARRRRRGGGGGG! Vent over.

T

glassjapan 01-26-2009 05:04 PM
Re: NHL '08- '09 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by glassjapan (Post 159974)
Have you seen the starters for the All-Star Game? The Canadian's fans gotta be suffering from finger-clicking-strain. Komisarek? Kovalev???
And the west isn't much better, but I can see giving Tom's Blackhawk brothers a pass since it's been a while. ;)
Thinking maybe they better find a different way of voting from now on, because even some of the reserve picks weren't much better.
I guess I'll eat a little crow since Kovalev stepped up and snagged the MVP honors. 2 breakaway goals and an assist, plus a shootout goal. Nice moment for him playing in front of his home crowd. Kane and Toews each bagging a goal too...But Malkin's between the legs goal was sweet!

icehog3 01-26-2009 11:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glassjapan (Post 193371)
I guess I'll eat a little crow since Kovalev stepped up and snagged the MVP honors. 2 breakaway goals and an assist, plus a shootout goal. Nice moment for him playing in front of his home crowd. Kane and Toews each bagging a goal too...But Malkin's between the legs goal was sweet!
Good performance for Kovalev for sure. Like you said Gary, kind of cool in front of the home crowd.

bugmenot 01-27-2009 08:36 PM
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Good performance, but still a joke on the two teams.

Hopefully the next half of the year will be exciting. Wondering what is going to happen in the West. The Stars have slowly worked their way towards a playoff spot, and the Canucks have their goalie back, sure be an exciting couple months.


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