whos a hockey fan???

[darkmanx]

if anyone follows hockey, they know that its playoff time, and no sport has a better playoffs than hockey.

im from Boston so im following the Bruins agains the Canadians right now, and i also like the Devils.

Who else is a fan, and who are you rootin for, and what are your predictions for the Cup.

[xanne]

Hehehe, my home team is the Canucks and I want them to whup the Red Wings.

No predictions for the Stanley cup though, and yes, I love hockey playoffs!! :p

[darkmanx]

damn detriot tied it up, i'm prayin your Canucks can get it down, because in my mind if the Wings go down, than Boston has it in the bag

[imacoming]

Go Leafs, Go

[mulder69]

I love hockey, i watch every game on TV. Even though im Canadian, i love the Blues, i believe they have the stuff to make it this year. But since i live in Ottawa i can't help but to cheer them on. St Louis vs. Ottawa.................. in the final

[Jizzlobber]

...I'll second that Go Leafs Go...even though the stupid buggers let the series get tied up at 2-2...They better stop dragging their asses out there...I really, really, REALLY want the leafs to win the cup...

[Finn]

Canadiens rules! Koivu is the king! Hes from my hometown...

[Sugarsprinkles]

GO RED WINGS!!!!!! GO RED WINGS!!!!! GO RED WINGS!!!!

In case you can't tell, I'm a Detroit Red Wings fan. Through and through! Have been for years, probably since before some of you were born.

I think the Cup is theirs to lose this year. And they certainly CAN lose it if they don't wake up and continue playing like they did the last two games. I don't know who was on the ice for the first two games against Vancouver, but it certainly wasn't the Wings that we saw the entire season.
And what was with the officiating in that last game??? Where'd they get those officials anyway??
I would dearly love to see a Finals between the Wings and the Leafs!! Two of the "Original Six" teams......and the decades-old rivalry....What a hell of a Finals that would make!!

oh, and btw...GO RED WINGS!!!

[xanne]

Since you are a Red Wings fan Sprinkles, can you explain about the octopus? I am really puzzled here :rolleyes: :confused:

[Aqua]

Although I'm not a huge hockey fan, I'll be cheering for the Avs!
(I would say 'rooting' for them, but I don't want to give our Austrailian friends the wrong idea.)

[Ste]

DEVILS, they can still pull this one back yet!
KK is a god! (Kurt Kleinendorst)

[Sarriah]

GO AVS GO AVS GO AVS :D:D:D

[Irish]

I have never followed Hockey enough to have a favorite team.It's
not that I don't like it;I just never followed it.The only thing;that I
know about Hockey;is that one of my grandsons wears a Bruins
jacket.I guess that I'll root for them;altho from what I've seen on
the sports news;they're not playing very well! Irish

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by xanne
Since you are a Red Wings fan Sprinkles, can you explain about the octopus? I am really puzzled here :rolleyes: :confused:

Hi Xanne!
At one time, before all the expansion, when there were only 6 teams in the NHL, the playoffs consisted of a semifinal round for the winner of each conference and then the Finals. Therefore it only took 8 victories to win the Stanley Cup. Following me so far???? An octopus has 8 tentacles....one for each victory needed to win the cup. Some Red Wings fan back in the early '50s decided to throw an octopus on the ice in "honor" of the 8 victories and 8 tentacles. For some reason it caught on and became a tradition. Was I able to explain clearly?:(

(in the second period Wings lead Vancouver 4-0!!)

GO RED WINGS!!!!!:D :D :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Wings won 4-0!! Back to Vancouver for one more and hopefully last game on Saturday!!
GO WINGS!!!

[Sarriah]

I watching the Avs game right now :D:D:D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Me too. And rooting for L.A......(what else would you expect from someone from Detroit??):D :D :D

[darkmanx]

o god how i HATE the Avs. and the culmination was last year when Ray Bourque won it with them and NOT here in Boston where he SHOULD have won it........although i was happy he won it period

[Sarriah]

ROFL
well we almost out of the 2nd and NOTHING rofl
some close calls but nada yet

GO AVS GO AVS

[darkmanx]

btw, did anyone catch the Bruins-Canadians game tonight.....wow what a game, and lets just say the rivalry is so on after the hit on Zenick, i hope hes ok

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by darkmanx
o god how i HATE the Avs. Ray Bourque won it with them and NOT here in Boston where he SHOULD have won it........

darkmanx,
that was the ONLY good thing about the Avs winning it last year. I'm glad Ray Bourque won it, but would have much preferred to see him win it with Boston.

[mulder69]

BLUES WON AGAIN... Watch out Detroit...hope they got their kareoke machine all set up because their gonna sing the BLUES!!!

[pje]

Being from the best damn sports town in the US of A im a blues fan all the way.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by mulder69
BLUES WON AGAIN... Watch out Detroit...their gonna sing the BLUES!!!

That remains to be seen....The Blues haven't gotten past Detroit yet in any previous playoffs that they've played each other.
At the least, it will be a very good series if they do in fact play each other.;)

[Aqua]

Darn it... the AVS couldn't pull it off last night... Maybe they can wrap up the series tomorrow.

[Ophelia]

GOOOOOOO AAAAVVVVVSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

[mikeylikesit]

what a cheap shot on zednick.......and he is not really ok...

now the bruins will advance.....kinda like cheating...


go wings go

[imacoming]

GO LEAFS GO!!!! 3-2 series. What a great game tonight. I think that the Leafs have proven the no matter who is on the ice YOU DON'T F@#K WITH A LEAF!!!
And any American that would boo the Canadian national anthem can kiss my Great White Canuck ASS!!!! FU you ignorant bastards........ah that was good to get of my chest.
By the way....
I AM CANADAIN!!!!!!!!!I AM CANADAIN!!!!!!!!! I AM CANADAIN!!!!!!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by imacoming
And any American that would boo the Canadian national anthem can kiss my Great White Canuck ASS!!!! FU you ignorant bastards........I AM CANADAIN!!!!!!!!!I AM CANADAIN!!!!!!!!! I AM CANADAIN!!!!!!!!!

Booing ANYONE'S national anthem is an extremely ignorant thing to do, and on behalf of the "true" sports fans of Detroit, I apologize to our Canadian members.
And imacoming....you might like to check your spelling...

I know who and what a "CANADIAN" is but I've never met a
CANADAIN!! :confused:

[Irish]

For everyones information!I didn't see the incident but just heard;
on the radio;that the Bruin? has been suspended for the next game. Irish
P.S.Fair or not;I don't know.As I said;I didn't see it and therefore
can't make a personal judgement.

[Sugarsprinkles]

YEAYYYY WINGS!!!

The Red Wings clinched their series over Vancouver last night!!
Althought they were down 2 games to None, they came back and won 4 straight!!
Now, we just sit back and wait to see who we get in the next round......:D :D :D :D

Carolina has also eliminated New Jersey !! :D



LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!!!

[darkmanx]

well im not as happy as you are sprinkles......my Bruins lost and are down 3-2 and playin in Montreal tomorrow.......i still think they can pull this off, but its gonna be hard

as for Toronto, its not looking too good, i know they are going back home, but the Isles are giving them a hell of a serious.

as for the Avs. what is going on there, they should have put LA out of this long time ago, but I'm not complaining

and for God sakes what in the world happend with the Devils, how can they let Carolina beat them.........tsk tsk

[darkmanx]

as you can imagine, im not a happy camper........my Bruins lost and right now the Avs are winning......so im gonna go cry now, and hope the Isles win tomorrow

[Sarriah]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO :D they won they won :D:D

[Sugarsprinkles]

darkmanx,

So sorry about your Bruins! Was really hoping they'd turn it around last night. And even more sorry that the Avs won. But with the Avs winning Detroit gets St. Louis in the next round. We've taken them every other time in the playoffs, so I'm not especially worried this time.;) :p

[Ophelia]

GOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAVVVVVSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

[Aqua]

YYYAAAAYYYY AAAAAVVVVVVVSSSSSS!!! WOOHOO!!
Go AVS - GO AVS - GO AVS!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Now Ophelia and Aquaman......

I like both of you a lot, so I'm going to do my best to ignore the fact that you're Avs fans.....

And you can ignore the fact that I'm a Red Wings fan....OK????:D :D :D :D :D


GGGOOOOO REDDDD WWWIINNNNNGSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sarriah]

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

[darkmanx]

my god, ive never seen so many Avs fans.......its almost like my worst nightmare........only thing i could imagine to be worse were if you were all also Yankee fans, but i love you all anyway :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by darkmanx
my god, ive never seen so many Avs fans.......its almost like my worst nightmare........only thing i could imagine to be worse were if you were all also Yankee fans, but i love you all anyway :D

I agree with you 1000%!!! LOL!!:D :D :D

[Aqua]

Yankees??!! Well, you know the old saying, If you can't say something good...

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[imacoming]

So how's the golf in Long Island?
GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!

[mechdad]

long suffering flyers fan here. as a former mite coach,i don't remember going out on the ice to win battles for lose pucks or for that matter shooting the puck to score a goal. ya got to have a system but the player has to have a clue .THIS BUNCH DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE! just my thoughts lol

[mulder69]

BLUE BABY, the red wings are gonna BLEED BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

BLUES 4 Ever

[darkmanx]

damn islanders, they almost had it.....deff not been a good hockey week for me, lets see in the East we have Montreal(a team i hate), Carolina(a team i hate), Toronto(a team i hate), and Ottowa(the team im going for), they only good that can come out of the remaining eight for me is if Ottowa makes the cup, and the Avs go down some how, and then Ill deff be chearing for Ottowa......so basically all i have to say is GOOOOOOOOO OTTOWA

[Steph]

Darkmanx, I'm soooooo sorry but I'm a Canadiens fan since I was a toddler.

I could only watch the last 10 minutes of tonight's game but it was awesome! The Leafs rock, too!!!! Empty-net goallllllllll!

About the anthem debacle, what really got us was that Americans were booing our anthem as we were burying four soldiers killed in American friendly fire. It was seen by many as inappropriate but apparently, a lot of the American fans didn't know the situation.

[nutworld]

Originally posted by Aquaman43
Yankees??!! Well, you know the old saying, If you can't say something good...

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Fuck theYankees....

Did I use my out-loud voice again?..

I'm sorry.

I meant to say...screw the yankees.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by mulder69
BLUE BABY, the red wings are gonna BLEED BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

BLUES 4 Ever

I sincerely doubt that......

We've put them away every other time we've played them in the playoffs. And I don't see any reason why this time should be any different......



GGOOOOOOOO WIIIIINNNNNGGGSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[mulder69]

First of all, just to correct Darkmanx.... It's Ottawa not Ottowa

Secondly, Red wings fan will remember the Blues beat them the last two games of the season, Johnson has been way better than Hasek, The wings are old, History is in the past.... The future is now and it's BLUE

[darkmanx]

i have to agree with mulder....i think the Blues will take the series....the wings are old, and had enough trouble with Vancouver so it might be a LONG series vs St. Louise

ps...thanx for the correction mulder

[Aqua]

About the anthem debacle, what really got us was that Americans were booing our anthem as we were burying four soldiers killed in American friendly fire. It was seen by many as inappropriate but apparently, a lot of the American fans didn't know the situation. [/B]

Regardless of the situation.... booing another country's anthem is just plain fucked up! I mean, if there's a beef with a particular player and he gets booed, that can be chalked up to bitter rivalry or whatever... but the anthem?! It's just plain wrong.... :mad:

PS... GO AVS!!!!!

[Irish]

I agree with Aqua!I have played many sports and seen individuals
do many wrong and oftentimes uncaught things.They may be wrong but you don't boo another team or countrys theme song!
Irish

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by darkmanx
i think the Blues will take the series....the wings are old, and had enough trouble with Vancouver


Hey, we lost the first two, and then took 4 straight! How much trouble is that??
I agree it will be a tough, hard fought series, as it usually is between these two teams. But if history repeats itself, the Wings should win the series. We played the Blues in '96, '97, and '98 and won each time. They're a very good team and it will be a very good series. I can see it going the full 7 games.

And Mulder, any hockey fan knows that what happens in the regular season, doen't always indicate what will happen in the playoffs.....So they beat us the last two games of the season...that doesn't prove anything.

[Sugarsprinkles]

I also agree with Aquaman about the National Anthems...(but not about the AVS....:D)

I thought it was just disgusting and extremely rude!
Just because you may dislike at certain team or player, you don't show such blatent disrespect for their country!

[mulder69]

Not that i'm defending the anthem debate but its kinda the medias fault and our own. Everytime there is a Canada vs. USA hockey game, its all about national bragging rights. So there are some idiots who will go too far and boo the anthem, and to correct the misconception, amercicans also do that to our canadian national anthem (ie Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors)

Back to hockey, i know the wings are though and i expect a big series but Blues are due to greatness, wings won it in 97, 98. Its time the Blues won the cup.... Interesting fact... the Blues have not missed the playoffs since 1980, longest streak for any sports team. GO BLUES

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by mulder69
Blues are due to greatness, wings won it in 97, 98. Its time the Blues won the cup.... Interesting fact... the Blues have not missed the playoffs since 1980, longest streak for any sports team. GO BLUES

Well, Mulder, if the Wings weren't in the playoffs I might be rooting for the Blues. They've been trying for a long time and haven't won the cup yet.... But since I'm in Detroit, well.....what can I say? GO WINGS!!!!!!

Gee, too bad about them AVS! He he he he....:D :D :D

[darkmanx]

finally something goes my way, woohoo the Avs lost, now i just hope Ottawa can pull off the same thing against the Leafs, and hey no disrespect to sprinkle, but GOOOOOOO BLUES :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by darkmanx
and hey no disrespect to sprinkle, but GOOOOOOO BLUES :D

No disrespect taken, darkmanx. There's nothing wrong with a little friendly rivalry...
Now, if San Jose will just dispense with the Avs!...I'd be a mighty happy lady!!:D :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Wondering where our Blues and Av's fans are????

BTW, what was with Tkachuk taking that run a Hasek at the end of the game?? Not really a smart thing to do.
Should make the next game rather interesting.....;) :eek: :D

[mulder69]

I am deeply ashamed of the Blues loosing last night, Tkachuk was a good physical presence, they want to throw Hasek off his game by intimidating him (it worked in 98 - Caps vs Buffalo) None the less i am confident the Blues will rebound Saturday.... By the way how about those Senators, i can't wait to move to Ottawa so i can go see those guys, i wish i was there now!!!!

[Aqua]

Hey, the AVS are down one game, big deal. If they somehow end up down three, I might worry a little. Right now, though, I'm not worried at all.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Wow, Colorado sure came back strong today!! Played like the Colorado teams I'm used to seeing. Have to give them respect for a great game today.
And a big Congratulations to Toronto too!!


What a game with Detroit and St.Louis today!!!
Detroit 3 St. Louis 2!!
And my lucky husband and son got to go to the game!! Brother in law called and said he had 2 tickets that he couldn't use... But would you believe he passed up the game to go FISHING???? I love to fish too, but who in their right mind passes up a playoff game to go fishing??? Oh well, his "loss", our gain!!

Wonder how it's going to go in St.Louis next week? I expect they'll take at least one of the games....but I still believe Detroit will take the series..:p

[Sarriah]

GO AVS :D lol that was one hell of a game there oh man :) cant wait for the game tonight WOOHOO :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Just a quick post to congratulate St.Louis......they gave the Red Wings a real sound spanking tonight. I'm not happy, but have to give credit where it's due.
I'm sure we can rebound Thursday!!:D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Just wondering if I'm the only hockey fan around?

Sorry about Pronger's injury last night! I'm not sorry he won't be playing, but I am sorry he has such a painful, and season-ending injury.
With any amount of luck, the Wings will finish the Blues off tomorrow night. Hope it works out that way....some of our players could use a bit of rest before the next round.
If the Wings do win this round we'll play either the Avs or the Sharks for the conference finals. I think we'd have an easier time with San Jose, but for sentimental reasons I hope we get Colorado......OH BOY!! Some "rock 'em - sock 'em" hockey for sure if it's the Av's vs. the Wings!!!! And that series could definitely go either way.

[Aqua]

I'm right with you SS. except of course I want the AVS to go all the way... :o An AVS/Wings showdown would be kickass! And it could go either way like you said... :D
GOOOOO AAAAVVVVVVSSSSS!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Definitely could go either way..but maybe more in the Wings favor this year since Deadmarsh is now with LA.....I can't believe that the Av's let him go....here he has the reputation of "Wings killer". And he certainly does kick our butts. Like in the first round last year...

[pje]

sorry i been very behind here since the wife just had our baby two weeks ago.I am from St.Louis and i definetly bleed blue.Even if for some reason they dont win it,i will be right back bleeding blue next year

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by pje
sorry i been very behind here since the wife just had our baby two weeks ago.

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!!

I am from St.Louis and i definetly bleed blue.Even if for some reason they dont win it,i will be right back bleeding blue next year

That's what a call a real fan!! Good for you pje, support your team, win or lose! I'm the same way with the Red Wings. Don't just love 'em when they win, but when they play like "Dead Things" too!!

Hoping they close out the series this afternoon...:D :D ;)

[pje]

well Sugarsprinkles congrats on your teams win.I wish them luck and hopefully the Blues will be ready to play them again next year.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Thanks, pje! Except for yesterday's game, I think the Blues put up a great fight. Yesterday being the exception because of Pronger's season-ending injury.
I'm sure they'll be more than ready for next season and next year's playoffs too. As long as the Red Wings and the Avalanche maintain their talent level, the Blues will have a difficult time advancing to the Finals. But they're a very good team, and if their ownership ever learns to keep their premier players instead of trading them as soon as they're able to command higher salaries, they will eventually get there. And once they do, they should have a good chance at the Cup.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Isn't Pixie's an amazing place?? Where else are you going to find fans who support not only opposing teams, but also bitter rivals (Wings & Av's) who can speak their minds without sinking to the "Your team sucks" and "Hooray for my team" mentality??
I'm really enjoying the interaction on this thread. I love hockey, esp. the Red Wings. And I don't go to any sports message boards or chat rooms anymore because there are so many who can't or won't get past that juvenile behavior. There are also too many "gentlemen" on most of those boards and chats who refuse to acknowledge that any woman, much less an "older woman" might have something to contribute to a discussion of hockey.
I'm very proud of all of us who have posted in this thread. Thanks for making this a fun thread and making Pixie's a wonderful place to "hang out." :D :D :D :D :D You fellow Pixie-holics are the BEST!!

[Steph]

Sugarsprinkles, what is up with your bro-in-law?!?! This is a big fishing area but I can't believe anyone would give up playoff tickets!!! It is lucky for you, though!

Graet game for the Sens Friday night! Fingers crossed for the Canadiens tonight after their puzzling loss last game. How they were up 3-0 only to lose 4-3?!?!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
Sugarsprinkles, what is up with your bro-in-law?!?! This is a big fishing area but I can't believe anyone would give up playoff tickets!!! It is lucky for you, though!


You're right, Steph! We couldn't figure out why any "real" hockey fan in his/her right mind would pass up playoff tickets to go fishing!! My husband, our kids, and I all love to fish.....but get real!! These are the PLAYOFFS!!! :( :D
Husband and son went to the game with the free tickets and had a wonderful time, and I got some much appreciated privacy while I watched the game on TV.
*IF*, and that's a very big *IF*, the Red Wings win the Conference Championship, I'd love to see either Toronto or Montreal in the Finals for the East. It would be a great Finals with two of the "Original Six" teams, wouldn't it???:D :D

[Steph]

I, too, would love to see some original teams in the finals!

Ottawa was there waaaaay back when, though, too. Does their reincarnation count? LOL

[Irish]

Sugarsprinkles---It's too bad;that like you say;some of the people
;like on sports message boards;have to ruin it for everyone else!
Years ago;my youngest daughter;was a softball pitcher.One of the opposing teams coach/umpire was also the mother; of one of
the girls on that team!I used to have to stand behind the fence ;behind;Home Plate because;when she was umpiring;and my daughter was pitching;she called everything;in favor;of her kids team!Kids weren't taught good sportsmanship;they were taught that winning;at all costs;was what mattered.All thats been
on the news here;lately;is the brawl;among parents;at a youth
hockey game!Started by mothers and continued by fathers!I used
to pitch hardball and know how a kid feels;when their strike is called a ball!It can steer their whole life!They're are even kids;in
Texas;where youth football;is deemed so important;as to flunk; a
kid;so that he can play another year!(He's bigger;because he's
older) Irish
P.S.Climbs;creakily;down from soapbox!

[Aqua]

Hey SS, congrats to the Wings!! Now the AVS just need to win the next two... :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Thanks Aquaman!!:D
That would certainly make for an exciting Conference Finals, wouldn't it?? The fans here in the Detroit area are really split on whether it would be better for the Wings to play the Av's or the Sharks. I'm undecided too.
I do know the League and the the TV networks would be absolutely thrilled with a Detroit/Colorado match !!!:D :p :D

[Steph]

OMG! Tonight it's do or die for Montreal and tomorrow night will be either Toronto or Ottawa!!!! Please let a Canadian team make it to the finals!!

But I'll be cheering Yzerman like a certain SS, I know! :p

[Sugarsprinkles]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Steph
OMG! Tonight it's do or die for Montreal and tomorrow night will be either Toronto or Ottawa!!!! Please let a Canadian team make it to the finals!! [QUOTE]


I agree Steph, I'd love to see an Canadian team in the finals too.
Oh, and BTW, Ottowa, although they had a team waaaaay back when, was not part of the Original 6. So the question about their current incarnation is moot.
And to tell you the truth, between Montreal and Toronto, I'd rather see Toronto in the finals, especially if Detroit makes it.
What an exciting Finals that would be!! (And wouldn't Don Cherry be beside himself??)




[QUOTE]But I'll be cheering Yzerman like a certain SS, I know! :p [QUOTE]

Ahh, a lady after my own heart!;) :D Isn't he just something?
One of the classiest men in any sport! And a genuine good guy!:D :D Just gotta love him!

[Steph]

Classiest AND cutest! His home town of Nepean (just outside Ottawa) already named their rink after him.

I do love Don Cherry but am still torn between Ottawa and Toronto!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
Classiest AND cutest! His home town of Nepean (just outside Ottawa) already named their rink after him.

I do love Don Cherry but am still torn between Ottawa and Toronto!

I'm familiar with Nepean. My husband has family in the area. Some of his ancestors were from many of the small towns around Ottawa.
Don Cherry is something else! I love him until he goes overboard on his ultra-super-Canadian rants. (Nothing against Canadians, PLEASE!! I LOVE CANADA!!):D :D

[Steph]

Don Cherry can be hard to take, I have to agree, though nothing is as hard to take as this bone-crushing first period in the final game of the Montreal/Carolina series! 4-0 in the first period! Augh!!!! It's now 5-0!!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

OH DARN!! I forgot it was on, and I'm sitting watching this stupid Dinotopia!!
*grabbing that remote and swiftly changing channels!*
This isn't game 7 of the series is it????:eek:

GO HABS!!!!!

[Steph]

It was indeed game 7 :( :( :(

I had an early day so I only watched the first period - it was painful enough. Thanks for the cheers, Sugarsprinkles.

Tonight's another nail biter - game 7 of Ottawa/Toronto.

Er, what's Dinotopia?

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
It was indeed game 7 :( :( :(

I had an early day so I only watched the first period - it was painful enough. Thanks for the cheers, Sugarsprinkles.

Tonight's another nail biter - game 7 of Ottawa/Toronto.

Er, what's Dinotopia?

Dinotopia is a new mini-series on ABC...sort of like Planet of the Apes only with dinosaurs. Great computer animation, but the story line leaves a lot to be desired.:(

So sorry Montreal lost the series! I watched til the bitter end.

And it looks like the Av's live to fight another day. (damn!! LOL)
Whoever survives that series will either be quite tired or on a roll when the next round starts. And the Wings will have had a week to either rest up or rust up. Let's hope the week off works to their benefit. This next round will be one hell of a series!!

I will most definitely be watching the T.O./Ottawa game tonight!
One thing about it, at least we can be sure a Canadian team will win the series...LOL:D :D GO LEAFS!!! (God, did I really say that???:eek: :p )

[Steph]

LOL SugarSprinkles!! Detroit sure has an edge here! It seems like they won weeks ago!

Go Sens go!

But, no matter who wins tonight, I'll be cheering for them in the next round. Gotta stick with a Canadian team until the bitter end.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph

But, no matter who wins tonight, I'll be cheering for them in the next round. Gotta stick with a Canadian team until the bitter end.

Can't blame you there, Steph! I'm just hoping whichever team wins tonight also wins the next round. But then, if Carolina makes it to the finals, we know they don't stand a chance! LOL!!:D :D :D

[Steph]

LOL My money is on Detroit!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Hi Steph!!

Watching the Leafs-Caroling game at the moment..tied 1-1.
GOOOOO LEEAAFFS!!!!

Well, it's Detroit vs. Colorado for the West!! Hasek vs. Roy!
I'll bet the league and especially the TV networks are just beside themselves with joy over this one!! I just wonder how much of a war it's going to be.;) :p You gotta just know there's bound to be some great fights and at the very least, a little bloodshed!!!:D
There's not much I enjoy more than a good hockey fight!! LOL!!:D :D

LET'S GO RED WINGS!!! LET'S GO RED WINGS!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WWWWWIIIIINGGGGSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[imacoming]

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!

[Steph]

Hi Sugarsprinkles!

I'll definitely keep in close contact with you during the Red Wings road to victory! I'm part-Czech and Hasek is my pretend boyfriend, leaving Stevie Yzerman for you!

2-1 for the Leafs! Woohooooooo!

[Miltone]

I'm pulling for the Wings (being a Detroiter born and bred) and the Maple Leafs to play in the Cup Finals. Great win last night by the Leafs! Looking forward to the game tomorrow afternoon! Let's Go Red Wings! Let's Go!

[Aqua]

(Aqua steps out on the ice... picks up speed and unfurls a banner... ;) )

GOOOOOOOO AAAAAVVVVVSSSSS!!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Aquaman43
GOOOOOOOO AAAAAVVVVVSSSSS!!!!![/size]

Aquaman, since I like you, I'm going to pretend I never saw that!!:D :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Ok, fellow hockey fans..where did you all go off to?? Am I watching the playoffs all alone??? Come on back, gang!
I'll buy the LaBatts!!:D

:DDetroit won against Colorado today...YEAYYYYY!!!!:D
Detroit only played really well in the third period..but it was enough to win, and that's all that matter at the final buzzer!!

Toronto is ahead of Carolina.....1 game to 0.

OH PLEASE let there be a Detroit - Toronto Finals!!!!:D :D

[Steph]

Awesome third period goal for T.O. last night - less than 10 seconds left to go and they tied the game! Unfortunately, the Avs took it to tie the series . . . Yay Red Wings!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
Awesome third period goal for T.O. last night - less than 10 seconds left to go and they tied the game! Unfortunately, the Avs took it to tie the series . . . Yay Red Wings!!!!

Uh-uh, Steph....CAROLINA scored in O.T. to win yesterday. The Wings play the Avs tonight for the second game in their series. So far it's Detroit 1 - Colorado -0.

GOOOOO WWWIINNGGSSSS!!!!!

[Steph]

I know the Avs won . . . I was pointing out the awesome tying goal that allowed T.O. to head into overtime. It was a cool end to the third period!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
I know the Avs won . . . I was pointing out the awesome tying goal that allowed T.O. to head into overtime. It was a cool end to the third period!

Yes, T.O.'s tying goal was awsome! BUT...CAROLINA won....:D

[Steph]

Hi, I'm brain dead! LOL Hurricanes, of course! Thanks, SugarSprinkles!!!

[Aqua]

Boy, do those AVS like to keep there fans in suspense... I think this will be another long series. ;)

[Sugarsprinkles]

I think you're absolutely right, Aquaman! This series will go 6 games, minimum. Might even go all 7. But whichever team wins it will most likely win the Cup too.
2 hours to Game time!!

LET'S GO RED WINGS!! LET'S GO RED WINGS!!

[Aqua]

I agree, it will most likely be the AVS or the Wings that take the cup. But time will tell... ;)

[Sarriah]

OHHHH Aqua that banner was sooo great! I love it! :D

[Steph]

LOL darkmanx, I'm with you!

[Aqua]

YES! The AVS pulled off a win and have the series tied... :D
GOOOOOOOO AAAAVVVVVVVSSSSSSS!!!!!

[gr8m8]

only beacsue Dallas is out of it ... and my motto is ALWAYS "Anyone but Detroit" I'm on the Avs bandwagon. Roy needs to settle down, but Colorado looked really good last night.

Hate to say i was rooting for Toronto the other day - tough to cheer for a bunch of thugs - but Carolina has a sexiness factor of Zero.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Aquaman43
YES! The AVS pulled off a win and have the series tied... :D


Just a lucky shot, Aqua!:D :D The series is far from over...still gonna take 3 more wins to take the series. I still think it can go either way.............preferably Detroit's way!!:p ;)

GGGGOOOOOO WWWWWWIIIIIINNNGGGGSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by gr8m8
only beacsue Dallas is out of it ... and my motto is ALWAYS "Anyone but Detroit" I'm on the Avs bandwagon. Roy needs to settle down, but Colorado looked really good last night.

Hate to say i was rooting for Toronto the other day - tough to cheer for a bunch of thugs - but Carolina has a sexiness factor of Zero.

I don't normally root for Toronto either, but that's no reason to call them a bunch of thugs. So far this in thread we've all been pretty respectful of each other and of the teams our friends are rooting for. It would be very nice if we could keep it that way.
In order to do that, I will refrain from responding to your comment of "Anyone But Detroit". I think it speaks for itself and for you and needs no comment from me.:o

[Sugarsprinkles]

I would just like to express my sincere wishes for a very speedy recovery of Toronto's coach Pat Quinn. I just learned he is in hospital with heart problems. I may not be a Toronto fan, but I don't wish anything like this on them. I hope that this can become a rallying point for the team and spur them on to victory in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

[Steph]

Thank you so much, Sugarsprinkles! We're all praying for Pat!

And, of course, a big fat kiss to you on Detroit's OT win tonight! woohooooooooooo :)

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
And, of course, a big fat kiss to you on Detroit's OT win tonight! woohooooooooooo :)

Would you believe I missed it??? I watched the whole damn game, went to bed and was watching the OT and fell asleep before the winning goal was scored!
DAMN!! I don't get to see any scoring in my bedroom! LOL!:D

[Fenian]

Reading this thread has made me sad. I have been a Habs fan for a long time, since there was no team here in Dallas. Once the Stars came here I got behind them fully, but I will always be a Le Habitant at heart;)

But alas, my Stars where on a downward spiral all year.....hardly a shadow of what they were only 2 years ago. Now the Canadiens have been eliminated also. So, I guess I will be laying my hopes on the Leafs. I would give anything to see Lord Stanley's Cup go home to Canada, it is long overdue.

I'm praying the changes the Stars have made the last couple of days will make a big difference next year. But I was really wanting to see one of my all time hockey heros, Guy Carboneau as coach of the Stars......bleh no such luck... Oh well, got my hopes up for next year!

Viva Le Habitants!!

Go Stars!!

[Lovediva]

Just a little hockey Humor.... :D :D

[Aqua]

Hooray for the AVS!!! One more win and they advance! Although I'm not saying they're going to win the next game... I wouldn't be surprised at all if it goes to a game seven!
GOOO AVS!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Aquaman43
Hooray for the AVS!!! One more win and they advance! Although I'm not saying they're going to win the next game... I wouldn't be surprised at all if it goes to a game seven!
GOOO AVS!!!

I sure hope it goes to a game seven!! Wow, that last game was a shocker....thought sure as hell, the Wings would win. But Hasek certainly was nothing even resembling a "Dominator" Monday night. As a matter of fact....he SUCKED big time!!! As far as I'm concerned he's $8 million worth of nothing! We should have kept Osgood! Both the goals he let in Monday were really bad goals, especially the first one.

Also I'd like to extend my sympathy to all the Toronto fans....I really was hoping they'd win. Who wants to play Carolina for the Cup??? Whether it's the Wings or the Avs (God forbid! LOL!) that advance, Carolina doesn't stand a chance of winning the Stanley Cup!! It's virtually no contest!!:D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Sugarsprinkles


Hasek certainly was nothing even resembling a "Dominator" Monday night. As a matter of fact....he SUCKED big time!!!

HOORAY!! We go to Game 7....HERE...in DETROIT!!!
Talk about Hasek sucking....Roy took his turn last night!
Actually, he didn't suck..but he sure looked foolish holding up his glove thinking he had the puck..and there it was IN THE NET!!! Don't think I've ever laughed so hard at him before!:D
I'm sorry, I've done my damnedest to be nice.....but I just can't let that go by without comment.

I don't think any of the Wings or Avs fans can be surprised that it's gone the full 7 games. Two excellent teams, fairly equal talent, and both playing hard to win. For my money, this has been the best series in the entire playoffs so far.:)

[Murphy]

Looks like it's going to be Wings and Carolina....

[Svlad Cjelli]

As a die-hard Hartford Whalers fan, I am desperately hoping Carolina can bring the cup home. And with the players they have and the discipline they are showing, they just might!

No really, they might!! :(

[Aqua]

Originally posted by Murphy
Looks like it's going to be Wings and Carolina....

Hey Murphy, I think there's something wrong with your keyboard... you certainly must have typed AVS and Carolina... and it came out all wrong! :p :p

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Aquaman43


Hey Murphy, I think there's something wrong with your keyboard... you certainly must have typed AVS and Carolina... and it came out all wrong! :p :p


No Aqua...his keyboard is JUST FINE!! LOL But how the hell did CAROLINA end up in the Finals???? It would be so much better if Toronto had won!!

Gee Aqua, wouldn't a friendly wager make Friday's game more interesting???? Wonder what we could bet???

[Aqua]

I agree, the finals would be more interesting if Toronto was in there... Obviously, tonight's game could go either way... but I certainly have a preference towards one way over the other! :p
Hmmmmm, I wonder where Ophelia's been... it'd be nice to have a little more backup around here... ;) :D :p lol

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Aquaman43
Hmmmmm, I wonder where Ophelia's been... it'd be nice to have a little more backup around here... ;) :D :p lol

Ophelia may be AWOL, but Sarriah is with you on this..poor girl;)

Now, about that wager........

[Sugarsprinkles]

YEEEHHAWWW!!!!!!

Not even 5 minutes into the game and it's Wings-2 and Avs-0!!!!


GOOOOOOOOOO WIIIIINNNNNGGGSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Aqua]

Originally posted by Sugarsprinkles
YEEEHHAWWW!!!!!!

Not even 5 minutes into the game and it's Wings-2 and Avs-0!!!!


GOOOOOOOOOO WIIIIINNNNNGGGSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is NOT good... :(

But it also means we have lots of time to stage a comeback!!!

COOOOOMMMMME ONNNNN AVVVVVVVVVVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Sorry Aquaman!! (and any other Colorado fans)

There was no comeback by the Av(not)s last night! Barely even an attempt....
I expected the RED WINGS to win, but I don't think anyone expected a shut-out, especially a 7-0 shut-out!!
WOW!! Amazing!!!

Finals start next Tuesday...right here in HOCKEYTOWN !!!! WOOOHHHOOOO!!!

LET'S GO RED WINGS !!!!

[Svlad Cjelli]

Canes in 6, sorry Red Wings fans! :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Svlad Cjelli
Canes in 6

You surely must be kidding!! :D

RED WINGS in 5!!!

[Aqua]

I hate to say it, but in this case I agree with SS... Wings in 5.
I don't know where the Avs were the Friday, but they weren't in the game that's for sure... :(

[Sugarsprinkles]

In all fairness to the Avs, (and this is difficult for a Wings fan..lol)
they did have a lot of injuries to key players. Keane and Tanguay tried to play Friday but I think they were still hurting. Hard to play your best with injuries.

[Steph]

Hurry up, Game ONE!!!! Go RED WINGS!!! YAY HASEK!!!!!!!

[darkmanx]

unless Irbe stops EVERYTHING!!!!, there is no way the Canes can win this thing, I give them one win if they are lucky...........and go wings, go Hasek...he deserves it

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by darkmanx
I give them one win if they are lucky...........and go wings, go Hasek...he deserves it

I guess they were lucky then....How the hell did the 'Canes manage to pull that off last night???? Oh well, they might as well enjoy it they won't get many more of 'em if any at all....

GOOOOO WWIINNGGGSSS!!!!!!:D :D :D

[Irish]

Sugarsprinkles---Don't worry about it.I don't follow hockey;but;I
used to follow the Celtics; in the old;Larry Bird,Kevin McHale,
Robert Parrish,D.J.,etc.,days.It sounds like the Wings did;what the
Celtics used to do.They;got up for the big name teams;and won.
Against the teams;that they thought were no competition;they took them for granted and lost. Irish
P.S.Now;they won't take them for granted!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Irish
Sugarsprinkles---Celtics; in the old;Larry Bird,Kevin McHale,
Robert Parrish,D.J.,etc.,days.They;got up for the big name teams;and won.
Against the teams;that they thought were no competition;they took them for granted and lost. Irish
P.S.Now;they won't take them for granted!

Too bad they didn't take the Pistons for granted more often...LOL
Took the Piston's forever to finally beat the Celtics....but when they did they went all the way to the Championship. Those were the "good old days" of basketball. I barely watch it anymore.

[Irish]

Sugarsprinkles---When I used alcohol;I couldn't picture;watching
a Celtics game;without having a couple of beers.NOW I just can't
picture;watching a Celtics game!Speaking of the Pistons;did you
notice;that their old time;best player;is now the coach of the Pacers;after Larry Bird retired as their coach? Irish
P.S.Larry Bird will never get the"Father"of the year;award!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Irish
Speaking of the Pistons;did you
notice;that their old time;best player;is now the coach of the Pacers;after Larry Bird retired as their coach? Irish
P.S.Larry Bird will never get the"Father"of the year;award!

Yes, I know Isiah Thomas is coaching the Pacers. And I know you wouldn't know this, but Bill Laimbeer is now one of the broadcasters here locally for the Pistons games.
Don't mean to sound stupid, but why won't Bird get the "Father" of the year award???

[Irish]

Sugarsprinkles---Larry Bird has an illigitimate daughter;that he
supposedly treats like "shit."I don't know that much about it!They
were talking about;how he has constantly snubbed her wishes;on
a talk show;that I listen to;yesterday.They were also talking about;how Kid?;of the Nets;is a wife abuser.Bill Lambeer(sp?)The
man that everyone loves to hate.I remember him!I used to want
to climb into the TV;and kick his ass.What ;alot of people;didn't
realise(including myself);is that he was a deceptively good basket
ball player. Irish
P.S.I think that Larry Birds;out of wedlock;daughter;is about 16/17 now!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Irish
Sugarsprinkles---Larry Bird has an illigitimate daughter;that he
supposedly treats like "shit."

I see..that's really too bad. But I've seen talk shows in the past where they have said that the NBA is the worst of the major sports for athletes having and ignoring illegitimate children and abusing wives.


[B]Bill Lambeer(sp?)The
man that everyone loves to hate.I remember him!I used to want
to climb into the TV;and kick his ass.What ;alot of people;didn't
realise(including myself);is that he was a deceptively good basket
ball player. Irish

And he just loved being hated! I believe he actually cultivated that hatred. :D LOL And yes he was a very good player but also was living proof of the saying "White Men Can't Jump"! LOL

[Svlad Cjelli]

Sorry Irish & Sprinkles...but my Canes are taking the Cup!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Svlad Cjelli
Sorry Irish & Sprinkles...but my Canes are taking the Cup!

Which one, Svlad?? Stanley, coffee, or athletic???? My money's on either coffee or athletic...:D

Face it, they got lucky...it won't happen like that again! It was the first time since '89 (I think) that "Your" 'Canes have beaten the Red Wings. And how on earth are they "your" 'Canes when they're in Carolina and you're in Canada??? Just curious......

[Irish]

There must be a life besides sports.Just remember that;the
second place winner; is the first place LOSER! Irish
P.S.Unless you're a leader;the scenery is always the same!Take
sleddogs for example!

[Svlad Cjelli]

Sugarsprinkles, is there some reason why a person can't be a fan of a team that plays far away? I hate most of the Canadian teams. Besides, there are just as many Canadian players on the Hurricanes, like Ron Francis, for example.

I've been a Hartford Whalers fan from wayyyy back. There are lots of Boston and Hartford/Carolina fans in Canada. Those places are pretty close to here.

Go 'Canes!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Svlad Cjelli
Sugarsprinkles, is there some reason why a person can't be a fan of a team that plays far away? Besides, there are just as many Canadian players on the Hurricanes, like Ron Francis, for example.

I've been a Hartford Whalers fan from wayyyy back. There are lots of Boston and Hartford/Carolina fans in Canada. Those places are pretty close to here.



No, Svlad, no particular reason. It just seemed unusual the way you referred to them as "my" 'Canes yet you don't live anywhere near them. It slipped my mind that they used to be in Hartford which is much closer to Canada than S. Carolina. It's much more common as you further mention to have Canadians who are fans of Boston and other teams that are close to Canada. And I know very well, too, that most of the teams have a majority of Canadian players.
I'm sorry if I was rude to you.:(

P.S. How do you pronounce your first name??

[Svlad Cjelli]

Nahh Sugar, you weren't rude.

And it's not my real name..."Svlad Cjelli" is a character from some books I like by Douglas Adams.

I have no idea how to pronounce it. Maybe Svlad doesn't either, since in the books he usually goes by the Americanized "Dirk".

[Sugarsprinkles]

I'm glad to know you didn't think me rude. I really wasn't trying to be.

What did you think of last night's game? I only saw the first period, Don Cherry and part of the second period live. I had to go to bed and fell asleep before the game finished. Did get to see the last two Wings goals on video tape. (We always tape the games if the Wings are in the Finals.)

Is it just me, or does anyone else think the refs are calling a whole lot of unnecessary penalties on both sides???

[Irish]

Sugarsprinkles---I was wondering;how long;it would take you to
brag about the Wings.Congratulations.Longer then;I would have
guessed. Irish
P.S.Don't puff your chest up;too much.You'll break your bra straps!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Irish
Sugarsprinkles---I was wondering;how long;it would take you to
brag about the Wings.Congratulations.Longer then;I would have
guessed.

Gee, Irish...Do you really think I'm that much of a poor sport?



P.S.Don't puff your chest up;too much.You'll break your bra straps!

That assumes that I'm wearing one...LOL And I only do when I absolutely have to!

Besides, it's only one game....it can still go either way, although I do think the Wings will win.

[Sugarsprinkles]

Hope I've waited long enough to post about last night's game...:(

Was that an exciting game or what???
I watched the entire first period, then had to get to bed before the second was finished. When I woke up around 1 a.m. I saw the game on the TV and thought it was just a report about the game. Turned out the game still wasn't over!!
It went into 3 overtimes!!!

Then Igor Larionove scored to win the game for the Wings!!


Svlad, have to give it to the 'Canes....they're playing excellent hockey!! And to take the Wings to triple overtime, well that's amazing!:p

[Irish]

What REALLY matters is that Tyson got the SHIT kicked out of him
last night. Irish

[Svlad Cjelli]

My Canes have to win tommorrow night, or the series may be over!

Regarding Lennox Lewis, I think he will give Iron Mike a rematch (both for ego and money reasons) and Mike will actually prepare and train properly this time, since he got his ass kicked.

It will probably be a better fight!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Irish
What REALLY matters is that Tyson got the SHIT kicked out of him
last night. Irish

Tyson plays hockey???:D


P.S. I'm glad he lost too!

[Irish]

I don't know;if it's because I've got two daughters;or because I've been with my wife for so long.Maybe it's a combination.It's;
especially;gratifying;to see someone;who has treated women
with so little respect;get his ass kicked!Also;it's hard to bite some
one;when you have their fist;in your mouth. Irish
P.S.I've had my say;you can get back to Hockey;now!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Svlad Cjelli
My Canes have to win tommorrow night, or the series may be over!



Are you ready for tonight's game???

[Scarecrow]

Had to spend the weekend with three avid Red Wing fans, but I made it through the weekend.:D ;)(hockey not my sport.)

[Sugarsprinkles]

Glad to see you survived your ordeal..LOL:D

[Irish]

Sugarsprinkles---Congratulations!My Internet provider has been
down since;around lunchtime;yesterday.This is the first time that
I could tell you! Irish

[Sugarsprinkles]

Thanks Irish!! I do appreciate your kind words.

Only one more game to win....sometimes that's the hardest one to get. If we do win the next game, we'll win the series at home and that would be so nice!:D

[Svlad Cjelli]

You guys have got to be kidding. Canes in 7!

They're down, but they sure ain't out! Wings are old...must be gettin tired...

Can't wait for the game on Thursday.

GO 'CANES!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Svlad Cjelli
Wings are old...must be gettin tired...


Yep, so old and tired that the oldest player in the NHL scored the game winner in that triple OT and he also scored last night.:D

I wish your team the best, but in my heart I really don't think they can take 3 straight from the Red Wings.

[Irish]

I'm just curious.Is Carolina;the original Hartford Whalers?I thought that I heard that on the radio.I don't follow hockey;at all;
but I am originally from Connecticut;so I wondered.Years ago;I went to a couple of New Haven Blades games;with some drinking
buddies;but that was just to get shit-faced and watch;the fights;
in the stands.Some big-boobed blonde;sure did distract the goalie
when she waved her bare tits;at him!The cops threw her out;for
disrupting the game! Irish

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Irish
I'm just curious.Is Carolina;the original Hartford Whalers?I thought that I heard that on the radio.I don't follow hockey;at all;
but I am originally from Connecticut;so I wondered.Irish

Yes, Irish, they're the original Hartford Whalers. From what I've seen on TV, quite a few folks from Connecticut have made the trip down to whichever Carolina it is to support the team.

[Svlad Cjelli]

Irish, I am a huge Hartford Whalers fan from wayyyyy back (1986). As I type this, I'm surrounded by various Hartford (coffee mug, beer stein, jersey on the wall) and Carolina (miniature Stanley Cup, action figure of Ron Francis, mouse pad, jersey on the wall) paraphernalia.

It's great to see Whaler fans on TV, at the Hurricane games in the stands and outside the arena for the parties in the parking lot. Hopefully they'll have one more home game this year in which to party.

And yes, SugarSprinkles, your Red Wings are one tough team!

[Irish]

Sugarsprinkles&Svlad---Thanks!As I said;I'm not a great hockey fan because I followed ;and participated;in other sports.I grew up
in Conn. and moved back for(Approx.)6 yrs;after the service.I now
live in NH.I moved back here around 1971.I met my wife;while I
was stationed at Pease AFB.and liked NH better.(Wife was originally from Portsmouth,NH.) Irish

[asp]

Not that I really like the Hurricanes.....but anyone who might beat Detroit has my support.

[Svlad Cjelli]

It's all going down tonight!! Can't wait until gametime.

GO 'CANES!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by asp
Not that I really like the Hurricanes.....but anyone who might beat Detroit has my support.

Why is that?

[Svlad Cjelli]

Congratulations to the Detroit Red Wings, 2002 Stanley Cup Champions!

And for next year...

GO 'CANES!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Thanks!

Have to give the 'Cane's credit...they never gave up till the final buzzer! Kept me on the edge of my seat all the way!

They'll make it eventually!

[darkmanx]

finally Dominik has his cup, now he can retire in peace and go down as one of the greatest goalies of all time :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Do you really think he'll retire? Or will he come back another year?

[darkmanx]

imo i think he SHOULD retire, he has nothing else to prove.....hes done it all

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by darkmanx
imo i think he SHOULD retire, he has nothing else to prove.....hes done it all

That may be so, but although I'm not one of his biggest fans, I would hope that he comes back for at least one more year.
Mainly because we will be losing our coach, and possibly other players as well. We don't want to have to replace any more players than absolutely necessary. And if he does retire, I'd love to see us get Chris Osgood back.
Some fool on sports talk radio overnight suggested if Hasek retires we should consider Eddie Belfour. They've got to be kidding!! The man is certifiable!!

[Aqua]

Congrats to the Red Wings!! You called it SS... Wings in 5. :D
Hope you celebrated properly... ;) :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Don't know whether you'd call it celebrating or not but naturally I watched the whole game. Then all the post game celebrations that were televised. By the time they go off the air it's only 2 hours until I have to leave to do my paper route. I figure there's no sense in only 2 hrs sleep...I'd only feel worse so I stay up. Have already been up since 1 a.m. Thursday...
Go to pick up papers, which I assume will be a bit later than normal. Yeah.."a bit later" alright....didn't get them til 4 a.m.!!
Took me til 7 to finish delivering....it's now 3:30 pm and I haven't been to bed yet!! Over 36 hrs!!
Somebody catch me, I'm about to collapse!!

But, damn, it was GREAT!!! And the city maintained it's cool although there was plenty of partying in the streets. Only 6 arrests...mostly for drunkeness.

Thanks for all the Congrat's everyone!! It was SWEET!!

Now, who do we get to coach them next year?? Any suggestions????

[Steph]

Pat Burn's is taken so you can't get him. Maybe Bobby Orr? I'm grasping at fantasy here!

Woohoooo {{{{{{{{{{SugarSprinkles}}}}}}}}}}} It was a great series! I was at a sports bar for the third period and lit up a big fat stogie. My boyfriend was going for Carolina only because I was going for Hasek, I mean Detroit!

Thank God for the World Cup because I wouldn't know what to watch anymore!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
Pat Burn's is taken so you can't get him. Maybe Bobby Orr? I'm grasping at fantasy here!

Actually I think most of Detroit is hoping they hire one of Scotty's assistants...which one really doesn't matter...they're both extremely qualified.


Thank God for the World Cup because I wouldn't know what to watch anymore!!!

Not really into soccer, and I'm already in serious Red Wing withdrawl!!!! WHEN IS TRAINING CAMP?????? (yeah, I know..in September:( )

[Sugarsprinkles]

Just read in this morning's paper that the Red Wings have signed Curtis Joseph! We're going from The Dominator to CuJo!!
And it looks like Chris Chelios will re-sign with the Wings too!

[Sugarsprinkles]

BUMP!!!!!!



Thought maybe I'd revive this since we have recently gained a new HOCKEY fan or two.......

WELCOME HOCKEY FANS!!!!

It's so nice to no longer feel alone.......:D:D

[Steph]

Hear, hear!

I'm worried about Montreal - they've just traded their goalie. When I was a kid, the Habs were my team but for the past several years, I've cheered for whatever team Hasek was playing for. Now that he's gone, I'm back to the Habs (though I keep it quiet, living in Toronto). I've never seen such rabid hockey fans as here in Toronto! I'm sure Detroit gives them a run for their money, eh SS?

[aflyerfan]

Heehee,I have watched a game or two :) . I am a proud follower of the hottest team in hockey.

LETS GO FLYERS

[dude33]

Vancouver Canucks are my team of choice since um birth. This year they are a contender for the cup. You heard it here!

[Steph]

I just read an article the other day about Vancouverites. One of the points was, "You know you're from Vancouver when you hear yourself saying, 'I know the Canucks are going to win the Cup this year'!" :)

[cbass1976]

Blues what other teams is there to root for?

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by cbass1976
Blues what other teams is there to root for?


Uuuhhhhhhhh.........................................THE RED WINGS!!!!!!
:D:D:D:D:D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Two guys from Toronto die and wake up in hell.

The next day the devil stops in to check on them and sees
them dressed in parkas, mittens and toques warming
themselves around the fire. The devil asks them,
"What are you doing? Isn't it hot enough for you?"

The two guys reply, "Well, you know, we're from Canada, the
land of snow and ice and cold. We're just happy for a chance to warm up a little bit, eh."

The devil decides that these two aren't miserable enough
and turns up the heat. The next morning he stops in again and there they are,still dressed in parkas, toques and mittens. The
devil asks them again, "It's awfully hot down here, can't you
guys feel it?"
Again the two guys reply, "Well, like we told ya yesterday,
we're from Canada, the land of snow and ice and cold.
We're just happy for a chance to warm up a little bit, eh."

This gets the devil a little steamed up and he
decides to fix these two guys. He cranks the heat up as high as
it will go. The people are wailing and screaming everywhere.
He stops by the room with the two guys from Canada and
finds them in light jackets and bucket hats, grilling sausage and drinking beer.

The devil is astonished, "Everyone down here is in
abject misery, and you two seem to be enjoying yourselves."
The two Canadians reply, "Well, ya know, we don't get
too much warm weather up there in Toronto so we've just
got to have a cook-out when the weather's THIS nice."

The devil is absolutely furious, he can hardly see straight.
Finally he comes up with the answer. The two guys love the
heat because they have been cold all their lives. The
devil decides to turn all the heat off in hell.

The next morning, the temperature is below zero, icicles
are hanging everywhere; people are shivering so bad
that they are unable to do anything but wail, moan and
gnash their teeth.

The devil smiles and heads for the room with the two
Canadians. He gets there and finds them back in their
parkas, toques, and mittens. NOW they are jumping up
and down, cheering, yelling and screaming like mad men!!!

The devil is dumbfounded, "I don't understand, when I
turn up the heat you're happy. Now it's freezing cold
and you're still happy. What is wrong with you two???"

The Torontonians look at the devil in surprise,
"Well, don't you know? If Hell freezes over, it must mean
the Leafs have won the Stanley Cup."

[Cabrylla]

two small words.....

GO WINGS!!!!!

[Steph]

LOL SS. The Canadian newspaper with the biggest circulation, the Toronto Star, had a huge photo of Doug Gilmour on the front page yesterday. With the recent trades, people are saying this is Toronto's best chance to win the Cup since they last won, in 1967.

I recently moved to T.O. and this is a true hockey town! I overheard three of my male co-workers talking about the Leafs last week:

M1: If the Leafs win the Cup, I won't be coming to work the next day.

M2: If the Leafs win, I won't be coming in for the next week!

M3 (obviously a Habs fan): Luckily, you won't have to worry about that.

True story!

[Aqua]

Whoa, Wings are down 3-0 for the series against the Ducks...

And the AVS are up 2-1!! GO AVS!!!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Hey Aqua,

It ain't over till it's over............:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[Steph]

Unfortunately, it's over. I was just watching the last bit of the game at the bar . . . sad night for Red Wing fans. I was just getting off work and was driving to the bar when the Leafs lost in triple overtime. Sad, sad, sad!

I'm so sorry ((((((((SS)))))))))

[Cabrylla]

GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We'll get em next year....unlike a few teams that will be leaving the playoffs in the next few days, Wings fans can say that with a straight face. We still have a lot to be proud of, and a numerous amount of young talent that will be more than ready for another Cup with the next season.

[Aqua]

My hats off to the Red Wings... I am shocked to see them out of it so soon, but like Cabrylla said, there's always next year.

[Irish]

I wasn't going to say anything,but this reminds me of the Red Sox
baseball team.My wife&one s-i-l are a BIG fan of theirs.They always say-"Wait until next year!"The last year that the Red Sox won the pennant was 1985!That may be like comparing apples&
oranges.but that's what it reminds me of. Irish
P.S.My favorite football player was John Elway.The Broncos were in the Super Bowl many times,but how many years was it before
they finally won it?

[Sugarsprinkles]

Well, it IS over..................for this year.

I won't make excuses. The Wings came up against a young, eager and extremely HOT goalie, in Giguere. It happens.
They didn't play like "THE WINGS", and The Ducks beat them fair and square.

But like Cabrylla said....unlike some of the teams that will be elminated along the way, we can say with a straight face, and mean it....Wait Until Next Year

Now that my Wings are out of it, I'll be rooting for St. Louis. They have the goalie that Detroit NEVER should have traded, in my opinion. They have OZZIE!! I hope Ozzie shows them all what he's made of and goes all the way to the Cup!!!

So as much as it kills me to say it,

GO BLUES!!!!!


SS

P.S. Thanks for the nice words about the Wings, Aqua. (But I just CAN'T root for the Av's......hehe :p I'm sure you understand ;) )

[Steph]

The Leafs are actually having an OK game right now. If they don't win tonight, they're done. Philly has really outplayed them this series.

[gekkogecko]

Unfortunately, the Caps have choked again in the first round. I guess they'd rather play golf than hockey.

[Steph]

Well, the Leafs pulled out all the stops last night and deserved to win it. We'll see how they play on Philly's turf tonight.

[aflyerfan]

Sorry Steph,but the boys from Philly showed up to play tonight. This was the hardest fought playoff series I have ever seen. I have gained a new respect for the Leafs.

[Steph]

Originally posted by aflyerfan
Sorry Steph,but the boys from Philly showed up to play tonight. This was the hardest fought playoff series I have ever seen. I have gained a new respect for the Leafs.

I was at work and only got to see a bit of the first period but, judging from the score, it would appear the Leafs *didn't* show up for that game!

Philly outplayed them pretty much the entire series. They deserved to win.

[Aqua]

Well SS, can I join you in the "Guess we'll have to wait 'til next year" club? :p AVS blew a 3-1 series lead and are out of it now... :(

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Aqua
Well SS, can I join you in the "Guess we'll have to wait 'til next year" club? :p AVS blew a 3-1 series lead and are out of it now... :(

Sure you can join, Aqua hon.......Who'da thunk it, eh? Detroit, Colorado, and St. Louis all eliminated in the first round? I think this will only serve to make them all much hungrier next year.
I wonder if CuJo will still be with the Wings come September?

[aflyerfan]

Originally posted by Steph


I was at work and only got to see a bit of the first period but, judging from the score, it would appear the Leafs *didn't* show up for that game!

Philly outplayed them pretty much the entire series. They deserved to win.

Philly looked really good last night,now its on to another Canadien team. Will you be pulling for Philly or Ottawa.

[DallasLiving]

*sneaking myself in the door and sticking my tongue out real quick and running back out the door* :p LMAO

We are still in it :-D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Go Ducks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D and Go Wild!!!!!! :D:D:D:D

[Steph]

Originally posted by aflyerfan


Philly looked really good last night,now its on to another Canadien team. Will you be pulling for Philly or Ottawa.

I lived in Ottawa for two years and saw my only NHL game there so I'll be rooting for Ottawa.

Go Sens Go!

[aflyerfan]

Originally posted by Steph


I lived in Ottawa for two years and saw my only NHL game there so I'll be rooting for Ottawa.

Go Sens Go! Fair enough,I know a lot of Leaf fans dont care for the Sens. This should be a good series.

[Steph]

I've never been a Leafs fan per se . . . I'm in a tough situation - I'm living in a crazy hockey city and I kinda support them . . . I haven't been a mad fan since the '90s with the Habs, then major expansion came and I backed off . . . I love hockey, I love Olympic hockey . . . I'm just wishy washy when it comes to teams. As well, I loved Hasek so I loved the Wings.

[DallasLiving]

Wondering who will tire out first for this game tonight.

[Steph]

Man, it was almost over in the third period of OT, too! Must have been a let down emotionally for anaheim!

[Steph]

And, the Ducks have it. What a long game!

[DallasLiving]

Yes they did, Steph. A long and good game. I knew one of them had to be getting tired after all of that time. At the end of the 4th OT, Dallas had 65 shots on goal, Ducks 53. Awful lot of shots.

[Steph]

That's what my b/f said, too but I said, hmm .. . not that many, really! One of the games against Philly, Belfour took 75 shots! I know it's not fair to judge the shots like that but 75 shots!!! For some reason, 65 doesn't have the same ring it usually does.

[Cabrylla]

all I have to say...after watching my team lose four straight to the Ducks...may they or Minnesota (bless you guys for putting Me out of Roy HELL) raise the Cup in victory when these play offs are over.

[Steph]

Roy does rock, you must admit!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by Steph
Roy does rock, you must admit!

Sorry, Steph, on this I will have to disagree as will Cabry, I'm sure.
We simply don't like the guy. Never have, never will. :eek: ;) :p

[Steph]

He's a Canadian (originally a Hab!!!) and he's an awesome goalie! come on, you have to give it up for Patrick! :) :) :)

[aflyerfan]

I would love to have Patrick as the Flyer goalie right now.

[Steph]

<bump>

Come on, hockey fans! Who are you cheering for now?

My heart's (sorta) with Ottawa. Who are your second choices in this long struggle for the Cup?

Even poor Don Cherry's tired at this point!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Don Cherry tired??? Impossible!! ;):D

Well, since MY Red Wings are out of it I've had to find another team to cheer for. Since I'm in Missouri now I thought I'd root for the Blues. But they're out of it too. :( So in true American tradition, I'm rooting for the underdogs. I'm rooting for Minnesota right now. And I like Ottawa a lot too. Both relatively young teams and not in the league very long. Maybe not very exciting as far as the television networks and the League are concerned, but if they're good enough to make it to the Finals then they deserve to be there. But if Vancouver and Ottawa end up in the Finals, Don Cherry will be so happy he won't know whether to s**t or go blind!! Oh, how I miss getting the CBC coverage now that I'm all the way down here in No-Hockey Hell!! :(

[Steph]

A lot of people I know cheer for the underdog, too.

As for Don Cherry, I was quoting a Toronto Sun sports columnist in reference to all the games that have been on lately. Even if there's no game scheduled, the Sports Network plays old games!

[darkmanx]

i'm going for the ducks and the wild in the west (either is fine for me) and in the east the senators (nj should let someone else have a shot at it)

[Sugarsprinkles]

I agree with you 100%, darkmanx!!

BTW, it's great to see you post again! ;)

[Steph]

And, SS just informed me that the Wild have won. I was hoping for a Canadian final but that's the eternal optimist in me!

[Steph]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=45345&hubName=nhl

Red Wings GM confirms Hasek talks
6/24/2003

Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has confirmed that retired goaltender Dominik Hasek is considering a comeback.

On Monday, Hasek's agent told TSN that the superstar goaltender had contacted the Red Wings "several times over the past couple of weeks about the possibility of him coming back."

At first, Detroit management would not comment on Winter's claims but, on Tuesday, Holland admitted that it was true - Hasek was considering a return to the National Hockey League.

Woooooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooo!

[speedy]

being a sabres fan and knowing how tempermental hasek is ya can have em

[Sugarsprinkles]

Originally posted by speedy
being a sabres fan and knowing how tempermental hasek is ya can have em


I'm not the Hasek fan that Steph is, but dammit, I'll take Hasek over CuJo anyday!!!!!!

I just hope Ken Holland has the balls to go for it and re-sign Hasek and send CuJo back to Toronto.............They can HAVE him!!!!




P.S. Thanks for the update, Steph!!!!

[Steph]

You're welcome, SS. I know Cujo was growing on you but he's no Hasek!

The rumour is that Jagr and Cujo might be signed to the Rangers.

[Steph]

The Dominator is back in the NHL, Wings must now deal Cujo


(CP) - The Dominator is back. Now the domino effect begins. In one of the worst-kept secrets in hockey, the Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday that 38-year-old Dominik Hasek is ending his one-year retirement.

Wooooooohooooooooooooooo!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Well, the Dominator was a total bust this season. Although I will say it was the right thing to do for him to refuse half of his $6million salary since he barely played at all.

Any opinions on the mess with Todd Betuzzi/Moore and the subsequent suspension???

And btw, Welcome to any and all hockey fans who have joined in the past few months.

[imalikalotapuss]

Personally i think that what Betuzzi got was warranted. I know there is a lot that goes on that we never see. But all sports is getting to violent..even the kids are getting to carried away and the parents are fighting. Maybe he was made an example of, and hopefully he didn't mean to do what he did. Doesn't change the fact that Moore is seriously injured, and who knows may never come back. Just my two cents...GO AV'S :D

[Steph]

I think he got what he deserved, too. It was premeditated.

Go Leafs go!

[campingboy]

Everyone says that violence can not be taken out of the NHL. The hockey at the Olympics was great. Everyone loved watching it. That was true hockey. It required skill, not a goon squad. I think that one of the reasons that the NHL can not or will not remove the violence is that there are not enough players today that have the skill to play good hockey.