WTH to WTF, all in one game.
Imagine what kind of points damage the Flyers could do if the guys played 60 minutes of hockey in every remaining game of the regular season like they did the last 20 minutes, overtime, and the shoot-out on Thursday. *Shudder, sigh*
I truly cannot comprehend it.
Congratulations to Scott Hartnell on his hat trick. Oh, and we won on a shoot-out? Sweet! (Though kinda unnecessary...)
Amazed,
Flyers.Femme
P.S.: I wish I could have been a fly on the wall in the locker room during the second intermission.
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Dec 13, 2008
Dec 5, 2008
What the...?
When Track Records Bite, er, Hurt
Last season we had a bunch of repeat offender injuries: self-inflicted tears to major leg muscles by The Mikes, any number of groin pulls, several non-specific upper and lower body injuries, and quite a few concussions (yes, more than Simon's three). Then there is the granddaddy of them all as far as yours truly is concerned...the puck to the face.
Last season, two of my faves ended up with 25 and 50+ stitches in the face after being blasted. Last night, Ossi Vaananen and Luca Sbisa took 'em in the face. Granted, their outcomes were nothing like dear Sami nor anything remotely approximating Coburn in the FPoW final.
All I can say is thank God, but please make it stop! Do you have any idea how hard it is to be at the game and try to avoid all the screens showing the replay in a building with "Welcome to Comcast Country" emblazoned on the walls? *Shudder*
12/04 v. NJD at Home
Really, it was not as thrilling as I would have liked it to be. I'm sure the Devils fans love the outcome.
My (new) favorite Finn scored the first goal on an unassisted slapshot in the second. It was a thing of beauty.
Not so beautiful? Upshall checking himself into the boards to start the third. He made up for it by slipping a wrister in with about 4:30 left in the game. That's when the nail biting started...y'know, if I bit my nails.
I feel as if, sometimes, the Flyers are...hesitant...to win a game outright. Like they really have to go into OT for it to count, which is so not the case because the other team gets at least a point and there's a 50-50 shot that we don't win.
That's what happened last night. Next time, try not to give them all freakin' day to set up, 'kay?
Kudo to my second favorite Finn: Kukkie, I love when you put your body on the line like that! And was that you being a teensy, little bit lippy on the way to the box? :)
In Other Hockey-Centric News
End of rant.
So, I'll just be hanging in my humble abode (it really is), prepping for my open house next Friday, and chillin' to a game tomorrow night on a local TV station that is not a proprietary sports channel for The (New) Evil Empire.
Making merry one driving punk song at a time,
Flyers.Femme
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Last season we had a bunch of repeat offender injuries: self-inflicted tears to major leg muscles by The Mikes, any number of groin pulls, several non-specific upper and lower body injuries, and quite a few concussions (yes, more than Simon's three). Then there is the granddaddy of them all as far as yours truly is concerned...the puck to the face.
Last season, two of my faves ended up with 25 and 50+ stitches in the face after being blasted. Last night, Ossi Vaananen and Luca Sbisa took 'em in the face. Granted, their outcomes were nothing like dear Sami nor anything remotely approximating Coburn in the FPoW final.
All I can say is thank God, but please make it stop! Do you have any idea how hard it is to be at the game and try to avoid all the screens showing the replay in a building with "Welcome to Comcast Country" emblazoned on the walls? *Shudder*
12/04 v. NJD at Home
Really, it was not as thrilling as I would have liked it to be. I'm sure the Devils fans love the outcome.
My (new) favorite Finn scored the first goal on an unassisted slapshot in the second. It was a thing of beauty.
Not so beautiful? Upshall checking himself into the boards to start the third. He made up for it by slipping a wrister in with about 4:30 left in the game. That's when the nail biting started...y'know, if I bit my nails.
I feel as if, sometimes, the Flyers are...hesitant...to win a game outright. Like they really have to go into OT for it to count, which is so not the case because the other team gets at least a point and there's a 50-50 shot that we don't win.
That's what happened last night. Next time, try not to give them all freakin' day to set up, 'kay?
Kudo to my second favorite Finn: Kukkie, I love when you put your body on the line like that! And was that you being a teensy, little bit lippy on the way to the box? :)
In Other Hockey-Centric News
- A six game suspension. (Oh, and therapy. Don't forget therapy!) Here's hoping the Stars level even more punishment to the tally (games out, pay, whatever...just so it's more).
- A six game suspension for that (plus the other total crap spewed this season so far)? When the average suspension for a head shot is either three or four games? I'll repeat my comment to a post on HLOG now:
In all seriousness, I'm for the NHL growing a pair, using their collective brain power, sorting their shite out, and getting some real process for suspensions. This arbitrary crap is tweaking my last nerve, so maybe I'll suspend them for the cumulative bother. :p
End of rant.
So, I'll just be hanging in my humble abode (it really is), prepping for my open house next Friday, and chillin' to a game tomorrow night on a local TV station that is not a proprietary sports channel for The (New) Evil Empire.
Making merry one driving punk song at a time,
Flyers.Femme
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Nov 15, 2008
What Next?
Earlier this week
Okay, we lost against the Pens. I'm taking refuge in the fact that we picked up a point from that game.
We'll see what happens with tonight's game against the Habs. Frankly, I just can't scare up a lot of enthusiasm for it.
Tonight's Match-Up
End of First Period
Thanks, Comcast, for showing tonight's game on a non-proprietary channel. So nice to actually see a game on TV in the land where your company is based without exchanging my first-born child for a cable contract.
Well, we lead in penalties, but the score is tied at nil.
And how effed up is it that Kukkie's on waivers and playing center for the second game in row since it happened? In related news, Kristin's taking bets on how soon we see a leadership change behind the bench.
End of Second Period
- Mike K. footage with work on eye: 100% visible F-bomb drop on the replay, and in slow motion, too.
- Kimmo defends Marty, and looks a little mouthy doing it.
- Scottie pushes one in. Thanks, Richie and Alberts.
- Marty makes a play that looks a little like FPoW semis last season. (Sorry, FHF.)
- Seriously, another few? Impressive!
- Blondie! Thanks, Gags and Coby! (Sorry, FHF.)
End of Third Period
Hey, we won in Montreal! Other than the 2007-08 FPoW semis, when was the last time that happened?
Biron was on his game, the D did its job, and the forwards even put their bodies on the line to hold onto the lead. Good job, guys! Now, go hop on the plane, sleep if you can, and gear back up for tomorrow night against the Thrash.
Hockey Harem 2008-09
I've decided to rebuild the harem each season. Right now, there's a population of two and it's completely skewed to defensemen:
- Braydon Coburn
- Kimmo Timonen
¡Buenas noches!
Flyers.Femme
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May 3, 2008
Total Bollocks!
Happy 26th!
I'm not going to lie. Yes, I'm happy we won tonight.
But it totally sucks because it signals the end of the banter with the Four Habs Fans and their comment-crazy readers!
See labels for tonight's key players.
Final Score: Flyers 6, Habs 4
Series closed: Flyers 4 games, Habs 1 game
Sucks, I tell you!
I'm not going to lie. Yes, I'm happy we won tonight.
But it totally sucks because it signals the end of the banter with the Four Habs Fans and their comment-crazy readers!
See labels for tonight's key players.
Final Score: Flyers 6, Habs 4
Series closed: Flyers 4 games, Habs 1 game
Sucks, I tell you!
Apr 22, 2008
Are You Kidding?!!!!?
Dudes, I can't look! Literally.
So what's a fan to do when it's Game 7 of Round 1 and you see the final score is 2-2?
Don't know, still figuring it out, and continuing the "Please, Dear God" Flyers litany. Jesus Christ, help a homegirl out down here, 'kay?
Final Score: Flyers 3, Caps 2
A.) No Zilla. I am not happy, Boudreau.
B.) WE WON!
C.) Does this mean we have to play the Habs?
- I refuse to give Comcast any more money than they already have. (Philly is your home base, so we should get our cable for free!)
- It's an away game, so I can't even listen to the radio feed. (Damned superstitions! And thanks to my former goalie brother getting me started on the stupid things...argh!)
- The game summary auto-refresh is a killer. I only check it when I know a period is done.
So what's a fan to do when it's Game 7 of Round 1 and you see the final score is 2-2?
Don't know, still figuring it out, and continuing the "Please, Dear God" Flyers litany. Jesus Christ, help a homegirl out down here, 'kay?
Final Score: Flyers 3, Caps 2
A.) No Zilla. I am not happy, Boudreau.
B.) WE WON!
C.) Does this mean we have to play the Habs?
Apr 5, 2008
4/04 Devils v. Flyers
Pulled: Brodeur (Gasp!)
Yep, it's childish. Watching the game last night, when Jersey Marty was pulled, I stood up and shouted "Nah, nah, nah, na-nah!"
Because is there anything quite so pretty as a the Devils being shut-out in Philly before a throng of fans dressed in black and orange?
No, there is not!
Game Break-Down
Dude, we won. Carolina lost! Washington lost! That means the Flyers are in the play-offs...yes!
Let me just say this to everyone who gave me their condolences on Philadelphia not making the cut because we lost on Wednesday in Pittsburgh: Whatever! I accepted the media's dire predictions and co-workers' and friends' repetition of the gloomy "news" because I didn't want to make you feel bad about the displays of ignorance.
The reality was that it was still too tight to predict what would happen with subsequent games by the Whalercanes, the Caps and the Flyers. Yes, I accepted the possibility that we wouldn't get in (and would have been okay with that). I knew we were facing our two most hideous opponents in these final games. I'm more than familiar with the "history" of Devils games this season.
It didn't matter; I kept hope alive. I even dredged up the fact that we had shut-out the Devils before and our play in Pittsburgh indicated that it was a possibility this time, too.
Final Score: Flyers 3, Diablitos 0
Re: Wednesday's loss to the Pens in The Burgh
They only lost because I wasn't there. I originally planned to sacrifice vacation days and hard-earned credit for a trip to the land of flightless blackbirds. Review the (labeled) posts: The Flyers haven't lost to the Penguins for any game that I planned to attend and went to this season. :p
Next Up: Final Regular Season Game
Final Installment: 2008 Battle of Pennsylvania (Regular Season Edition)
Wachovia Center
Sunday, April 6, 2008
3:00 p.m. (ET)
Yep, it's childish. Watching the game last night, when Jersey Marty was pulled, I stood up and shouted "Nah, nah, nah, na-nah!"
Because is there anything quite so pretty as a the Devils being shut-out in Philly before a throng of fans dressed in black and orange?
No, there is not!
Game Break-Down
Dude, we won. Carolina lost! Washington lost! That means the Flyers are in the play-offs...yes!
Let me just say this to everyone who gave me their condolences on Philadelphia not making the cut because we lost on Wednesday in Pittsburgh: Whatever! I accepted the media's dire predictions and co-workers' and friends' repetition of the gloomy "news" because I didn't want to make you feel bad about the displays of ignorance.
The reality was that it was still too tight to predict what would happen with subsequent games by the Whalercanes, the Caps and the Flyers. Yes, I accepted the possibility that we wouldn't get in (and would have been okay with that). I knew we were facing our two most hideous opponents in these final games. I'm more than familiar with the "history" of Devils games this season.
It didn't matter; I kept hope alive. I even dredged up the fact that we had shut-out the Devils before and our play in Pittsburgh indicated that it was a possibility this time, too.
Final Score: Flyers 3, Diablitos 0
Re: Wednesday's loss to the Pens in The Burgh
They only lost because I wasn't there. I originally planned to sacrifice vacation days and hard-earned credit for a trip to the land of flightless blackbirds. Review the (labeled) posts: The Flyers haven't lost to the Penguins for any game that I planned to attend and went to this season. :p
Next Up: Final Regular Season Game
Final Installment: 2008 Battle of Pennsylvania (Regular Season Edition)
Wachovia Center
Sunday, April 6, 2008
3:00 p.m. (ET)
Mar 4, 2008
3/04 Sabres v. Flyers
Congratulations
Derian and Heather Hatcher and family on the arrival of their new daughter, Finley.
Oh no!
Briere's out with a minor shoulder sprain and listed day-to-day.
Batten Down the Hatches
We're taking on the BuffaSlugs, who have something to prove. They're slumping with four losses in the past five games. Crunchy (aka Ryan Miller) has been ridden hard over the past 19 games and starts tonight. Oh, and they want our #8 spot.
Game Stuff
C'mon! Why not just start the game with a shoot-out? I don't know that Pominville could have scored faster that way, but whatever. Why must we come from behind? And there goes another one, this time by Afinogenov. *sigh*
Hey, a four-on-four. What say we make-believe it's a power play?
Upshall: Score! (And more points for Timonen and Carter.)
HUGE scrum with 26 seconds left. After sorting out the penalties, we get the better of the sitch.
Personal Appeal: Bowl-of-Rice and Cote, tempting as it may be to scratch your itch with Kaleta, please do not do it! We're down in this game, we're battling to stay in the play-offs and we need to play smart hockey right now. Repeat: Don't do it.
Upshall makes a large hit on Tallinder. Tally-Ho is slow getting up and perhaps a little fruit-loopy.
Downie: Score! (Yeah Sami on the assist! Also pulling down a point, Modry.)
Argh!
Derian and Heather Hatcher and family on the arrival of their new daughter, Finley.
Oh no!
Briere's out with a minor shoulder sprain and listed day-to-day.
Batten Down the Hatches
We're taking on the BuffaSlugs, who have something to prove. They're slumping with four losses in the past five games. Crunchy (aka Ryan Miller) has been ridden hard over the past 19 games and starts tonight. Oh, and they want our #8 spot.
Game Stuff
C'mon! Why not just start the game with a shoot-out? I don't know that Pominville could have scored faster that way, but whatever. Why must we come from behind? And there goes another one, this time by Afinogenov. *sigh*
Hey, a four-on-four. What say we make-believe it's a power play?
Upshall: Score! (And more points for Timonen and Carter.)
HUGE scrum with 26 seconds left. After sorting out the penalties, we get the better of the sitch.
Personal Appeal: Bowl-of-Rice and Cote, tempting as it may be to scratch your itch with Kaleta, please do not do it! We're down in this game, we're battling to stay in the play-offs and we need to play smart hockey right now. Repeat: Don't do it.
Upshall makes a large hit on Tallinder. Tally-Ho is slow getting up and perhaps a little fruit-loopy.
Downie: Score! (Yeah Sami on the assist! Also pulling down a point, Modry.)
Argh!
Feb 28, 2008
2/28 Sens v. Flyers
Marty: Really? I understand that you're flashing back Spezza's pushing & shoving from last game. Oh, well. It was your turn for a penalty.
Jim Dowd: My friend Tamika really likes your eyes. I really like you when you score! (Thanks Cote and Timonen.)
Gator: Crashing the net always works sooner or later, right? Way to "assist" Knuble's goal!
Scottie Upshall or Mike Knuble: Scoooooore!
Final Score: Flyers 3, Sens 1
Woo-hoo! We won back-to-back games, won three of four in the series with the Senators, and move into the eighth spot in the Conference (again).
Thanks, guys!
Jim Dowd: My friend Tamika really likes your eyes. I really like you when you score! (Thanks Cote and Timonen.)
Gator: Crashing the net always works sooner or later, right? Way to "assist" Knuble's goal!
Scottie Upshall or Mike Knuble: Scoooooore!
Final Score: Flyers 3, Sens 1
Woo-hoo! We won back-to-back games, won three of four in the series with the Senators, and move into the eighth spot in the Conference (again).
Thanks, guys!
Feb 19, 2008
2/19 Flyers v. Sens
Random Thoughts
Because I just can't manage anything else right now:
Vandermeer...as a winger? I am so confused. He hasn't caused enough problems on the back end that we have to put him up front now? I take it back, that scares me.
Kukkie...ouch! And Biron goes down. Both guys stay in the game.
Briere that's just one reason why you're -21! It's treasonous, I know, but I was over him when management brought him on-board. He hasn't looked Briere-like since the season opening road trip. Fewer of his jerseys at future games, please.
Kiiiimmooooo! A defenceman scores a SHG. I love it. I believe he's adopted the F this S attitude that I mentioned we need. (Thank you!)
Upshall (deflection while trying to get out of the way) and Dowd have put us back in the game.
Hey refs, nice non-call on all the slashing during Cartsie's break-away!
Go, Habs, Go!
Brian, et al. in the booth: You guys are going to kill me! Shut up!
Biron goes down again. Jeez!
Guys: I'll attempt to speak for all fans saying we will so take that one point, thank you. But, we must ask, where were you for the first two periods?
Should I stay or should I go: It's a shoot-out. We don't do those. I'll know once I hear who's in (or out, as the case could be).
Alfie missed? Wow! Giroux, nice move.
Vermette, darn! Timonen, YES!
Spezza, ugh! Briere...no!!!! Why? Stevens, what were you thinking? He's totally snake-bit. He's -21! A shoot-out is not the place to try and fix that.
Off-topic note: There was a Boston Medical Group erectile dysfunction commercial during the first period. Eeeewwwww! Where are Always, Platex, Kotex and Stay-Free when a fangirl needs them?
Because I just can't manage anything else right now:
Vandermeer...as a winger? I am so confused. He hasn't caused enough problems on the back end that we have to put him up front now? I take it back, that scares me.
Kukkie...ouch! And Biron goes down. Both guys stay in the game.
Briere that's just one reason why you're -21! It's treasonous, I know, but I was over him when management brought him on-board. He hasn't looked Briere-like since the season opening road trip. Fewer of his jerseys at future games, please.
Kiiiimmooooo! A defenceman scores a SHG. I love it. I believe he's adopted the F this S attitude that I mentioned we need. (Thank you!)
Upshall (deflection while trying to get out of the way) and Dowd have put us back in the game.
Hey refs, nice non-call on all the slashing during Cartsie's break-away!
Go, Habs, Go!
Brian, et al. in the booth: You guys are going to kill me! Shut up!
Biron goes down again. Jeez!
Guys: I'll attempt to speak for all fans saying we will so take that one point, thank you. But, we must ask, where were you for the first two periods?
Should I stay or should I go: It's a shoot-out. We don't do those. I'll know once I hear who's in (or out, as the case could be).
Alfie missed? Wow! Giroux, nice move.
Vermette, darn! Timonen, YES!
Spezza, ugh! Briere...no!!!! Why? Stevens, what were you thinking? He's totally snake-bit. He's -21! A shoot-out is not the place to try and fix that.
Off-topic note: There was a Boston Medical Group erectile dysfunction commercial during the first period. Eeeewwwww! Where are Always, Platex, Kotex and Stay-Free when a fangirl needs them?
Jan 20, 2008
11/20 Sens v. Flyers
Flyers subtitle: We'd really like more of the same
Sens subtitle: We're really tired of losing and we may have Alfie back
I'm looking forward to tonight's game even though I won't be in attendance. I wanted to be there. I tried to make myself buy a ticket. In spite of the fact that my employers actually do observe the MLK holiday, I just couldn't suck it up enough to deal with a cab from Center City on a Sunday.
So, guys, sue me.
I'd dearly love to see us win at home against the Sens. I'd also like to see huge plays by everybody on the ice. One baby, tiny, yet HUGE hiccup: We're playing at home and we kind of suck there right now.
But, I'm game for this game. I mean, who wouldn't be, what with Downie in the line-up and the Sens in town?
Pre-Game Update
I'm going to rub this in a little more because it keeps me entertained. Headed in to tonight's game, here's the tally in the Official (Unofficial) Points Race, brought to you by Nadine of Flyers.Femme:
All-Star Richie: 21 G + 31 A = 52 (+/- is 14)
Tiny!Briere: 19 G + 26 A = 45 (+/- is -12)
First Period
Awwwww, no Alfie for the Sens. Of course, Heatley is also out while recovering from a separated shoulder. (Ouch! Those hurt and are annoying.)
Niitty in net for us. Ref talks to Downie, so the convo means "walk away and let the other teams' guys visit your lovely away sin bin."
Coby scores! Cote kills McGrattan(shoulder). Hartsie + Cartsie, 2gether 4ever!
Second Period
Scottie truly comes back from that ankle sprain tonight by putting one on the board. Umby nets one shortly thereafter.
Am I the only one who feels Sami's frustration? He's the new Scott Hartnell since his knee sprain. Plenty of hard work and chances, but nothing going in the goal. Of course, he also makes tons of big plays for us by stopping the other teams' guys. Oh, and he's not afraid to take on the big guys (like Chara the Giraffe).
Breaking news: Hockey Harem Shake-up
No, I'm not removing or demoting Sami. Jonesy and Richie are being promoted. Marty is demoted. Niitty is being added. (Goalies are my favorites, remember?) Don't ask for a reason. I don't have or need one. ;p
Third Period
Gerber's out. Emery's in.
Samiiiiii! And it was short-handed. Woo-hoo! (Thank you, God, for hearing my prayer. I totally called that one!) [jumping up and down, shouting for joy]
Scottie works his second one in on the power play. Vandermeer takes on Donovan.
End of Game Update
I am one happy Flyers fan tonight!
Five different guys put six on the board. Three of them hadn't netted goals for quite some time. (Coburn in 18, Upshall in 14, and dear Sami in 34. Flyers TV guys: Please interview those three. We haven't seen and heard them in some time.)
We beat the Sens again. Okay, Alfie and Heatley weren't there. Don't rain on my parade! It pushed us into a three-way tie for first in the Atlantic with...
1. Lucifer's little minions: We play them at home on Tuesday. They like to beat on us...and for some reason we let them do it. Of course, Jersey Marty is like a brick wall and robs everyone all the time.
2. Cindy-less Pens: Hurry up, Thursday! I can't wait to watch the latest installment of the 2007-08 Battle of Pennsylvania live.
Sens subtitle: We're really tired of losing and we may have Alfie back
I'm looking forward to tonight's game even though I won't be in attendance. I wanted to be there. I tried to make myself buy a ticket. In spite of the fact that my employers actually do observe the MLK holiday, I just couldn't suck it up enough to deal with a cab from Center City on a Sunday.
So, guys, sue me.
I'd dearly love to see us win at home against the Sens. I'd also like to see huge plays by everybody on the ice. One baby, tiny, yet HUGE hiccup: We're playing at home and we kind of suck there right now.
But, I'm game for this game. I mean, who wouldn't be, what with Downie in the line-up and the Sens in town?
Pre-Game Update
I'm going to rub this in a little more because it keeps me entertained. Headed in to tonight's game, here's the tally in the Official (Unofficial) Points Race, brought to you by Nadine of Flyers.Femme:
All-Star Richie: 21 G + 31 A = 52 (+/- is 14)
Tiny!Briere: 19 G + 26 A = 45 (+/- is -12)
First Period
Awwwww, no Alfie for the Sens. Of course, Heatley is also out while recovering from a separated shoulder. (Ouch! Those hurt and are annoying.)
Niitty in net for us. Ref talks to Downie, so the convo means "walk away and let the other teams' guys visit your lovely away sin bin."
Coby scores! Cote kills McGrattan(shoulder). Hartsie + Cartsie, 2gether 4ever!
Second Period
Scottie truly comes back from that ankle sprain tonight by putting one on the board. Umby nets one shortly thereafter.
Am I the only one who feels Sami's frustration? He's the new Scott Hartnell since his knee sprain. Plenty of hard work and chances, but nothing going in the goal. Of course, he also makes tons of big plays for us by stopping the other teams' guys. Oh, and he's not afraid to take on the big guys (like Chara the Giraffe).
Breaking news: Hockey Harem Shake-up
No, I'm not removing or demoting Sami. Jonesy and Richie are being promoted. Marty is demoted. Niitty is being added. (Goalies are my favorites, remember?) Don't ask for a reason. I don't have or need one. ;p
Third Period
Gerber's out. Emery's in.
Samiiiiii! And it was short-handed. Woo-hoo! (Thank you, God, for hearing my prayer. I totally called that one!) [jumping up and down, shouting for joy]
Scottie works his second one in on the power play. Vandermeer takes on Donovan.
End of Game Update
I am one happy Flyers fan tonight!
Five different guys put six on the board. Three of them hadn't netted goals for quite some time. (Coburn in 18, Upshall in 14, and dear Sami in 34. Flyers TV guys: Please interview those three. We haven't seen and heard them in some time.)
We beat the Sens again. Okay, Alfie and Heatley weren't there. Don't rain on my parade! It pushed us into a three-way tie for first in the Atlantic with...
1. Lucifer's little minions: We play them at home on Tuesday. They like to beat on us...and for some reason we let them do it. Of course, Jersey Marty is like a brick wall and robs everyone all the time.
2. Cindy-less Pens: Hurry up, Thursday! I can't wait to watch the latest installment of the 2007-08 Battle of Pennsylvania live.
Nov 18, 2007
11/17 Diablitos v. Flyers
First things first:
Welcome back, Sami! It was fantastic to see you sorting the pucks during the warm-ups. (Kukkie did a good job filling in, but it just wasn't the same.)
Starting Line-up: Biron, Jones, Timonen, Umberger, Lupul, Briere
Not-So-Fun Fact: Brodeur is gunning for his 500th win, and sitting at 499 has to be ticking him off. After our last pounding by the Devils, I'm pretty sure they plan to do it again to ensure Jersey Marty gets his record.
First Period
The puck dropped, play started, and after only a short time, I was not happy.
The game was flat. Well on my way to completing two decades of being a hockey fan, I have seen this style of play from New Jersey before. And, man, it's an energy killer unless the opposing team comes out in a big way right from the top.
As the period progressed, the Devils fans were the only ones with anything happy to say about it.
Second Period
Kristin and I hoped for the mood shift that generally accompanies the second period in a Flyers game this season. It didn't really happen.
Play was interrupted for a relatively minor all-hands-on-deck scrum in the no-man's-land between the benches. Rory Fitzpatrick, thank you for making it clear to your dancing partner that while they can come to play in the Wachovia Center, Devils players are not welcome on the Flyers bench.
Richie's goal was a thing of beauty! The assists were by Upshall and Timonen. I know that I screamed with joy for that one. The biggest plus was being right on the other side of the glass and seeing the whole thing go down from such close proximity.
(And he says he's not an All-Star. Mike, I sincerely and whole-heartedly disagree. I'll be writing you in on the ballot as many times as I can stand it.)
Third Period
Marty was pulled and Niitty was put in. I'm not sure, but the Ookies over at Interchangeable Parts may have been screaming in fear.
The prospects to comeback and tie it up were looking fairly dismal, but I wanted the guys to put another one on the board. Did you know that Scottie Upshall is the most accommodating player after Richie? He only made us wait 27 seconds before wristing one past Brodeur. The assists were by the Mikes (Richards and Knuble).
Kristin and I were speculating on how tiny Gionta really is during the second. After his goal in the third, we pulled out the iPhone and researched the matter. Statbits list him at 5'7". I believe he was wearing tall shoes the day that was recorded because it would make him only three inches shorter than Briere, who looked positively gargantuan in comparison.
And speaking of Briere, he was robbed by the master. Congrats to Brodeur on achieving 500 tonight. (Hey, he's closing in on St. Patrick. Only 52 more to go.)
Ookies: Please clarify the conditions that must be met for the Devils to not score against the back-up netminder. Does it only happen at your place? Must the switch occur during live play, rather than between periods? Does it need to happen before the third period?
Points Update: Richie's 2 points bumps him to 23 (11 G, 12 A), while Briere is stuck at 20.
Final Score: Totally Depressing
Welcome back, Sami! It was fantastic to see you sorting the pucks during the warm-ups. (Kukkie did a good job filling in, but it just wasn't the same.)
Starting Line-up: Biron, Jones, Timonen, Umberger, Lupul, Briere
Not-So-Fun Fact: Brodeur is gunning for his 500th win, and sitting at 499 has to be ticking him off. After our last pounding by the Devils, I'm pretty sure they plan to do it again to ensure Jersey Marty gets his record.
First Period
The puck dropped, play started, and after only a short time, I was not happy.
The game was flat. Well on my way to completing two decades of being a hockey fan, I have seen this style of play from New Jersey before. And, man, it's an energy killer unless the opposing team comes out in a big way right from the top.
As the period progressed, the Devils fans were the only ones with anything happy to say about it.
Second Period
Kristin and I hoped for the mood shift that generally accompanies the second period in a Flyers game this season. It didn't really happen.
Play was interrupted for a relatively minor all-hands-on-deck scrum in the no-man's-land between the benches. Rory Fitzpatrick, thank you for making it clear to your dancing partner that while they can come to play in the Wachovia Center, Devils players are not welcome on the Flyers bench.
Richie's goal was a thing of beauty! The assists were by Upshall and Timonen. I know that I screamed with joy for that one. The biggest plus was being right on the other side of the glass and seeing the whole thing go down from such close proximity.
(And he says he's not an All-Star. Mike, I sincerely and whole-heartedly disagree. I'll be writing you in on the ballot as many times as I can stand it.)
Third Period
Marty was pulled and Niitty was put in. I'm not sure, but the Ookies over at Interchangeable Parts may have been screaming in fear.
The prospects to comeback and tie it up were looking fairly dismal, but I wanted the guys to put another one on the board. Did you know that Scottie Upshall is the most accommodating player after Richie? He only made us wait 27 seconds before wristing one past Brodeur. The assists were by the Mikes (Richards and Knuble).
Kristin and I were speculating on how tiny Gionta really is during the second. After his goal in the third, we pulled out the iPhone and researched the matter. Statbits list him at 5'7". I believe he was wearing tall shoes the day that was recorded because it would make him only three inches shorter than Briere, who looked positively gargantuan in comparison.
And speaking of Briere, he was robbed by the master. Congrats to Brodeur on achieving 500 tonight. (Hey, he's closing in on St. Patrick. Only 52 more to go.)
Ookies: Please clarify the conditions that must be met for the Devils to not score against the back-up netminder. Does it only happen at your place? Must the switch occur during live play, rather than between periods? Does it need to happen before the third period?
Points Update: Richie's 2 points bumps him to 23 (11 G, 12 A), while Briere is stuck at 20.
Final Score: Totally Depressing
Nov 13, 2007
11/12 Islanders v. Flyers
Pre-Game Summary: See "Severe case of Whineritis" and substitute Islanders for Penguins.
Ladies and Gents, this one's going to be short. I love the Section 120, Row 9 seat (thanks, Kristin!). But as I did not have my normal print-out ticket on which to take notes, I...uh...didn't take notes. I solemnly promise to take a note pad with me on Saturday to the Devils game.
Kristin and I met up in the AT&T Pavilion at our usual spot. (I was the one running late this time! Stupid BSL.) We headed down to our usual spot for viewing warm-ups and settled in for our usual chat.
Nice intern "Sam" interrupts us - in a good way - by asking if we'd like to participate in a survey. Well, duh! Sure. We were asked about everything from Lauren Hart (the lady who sings the anthem), to the intermission entertainment (I love the mites' games), to the ice girls (resounding dislike on my part).
Then came the mother of all questions:
Do you have any suggestions for the Comcast Spectacor group?
Why, yes, boys we do!
Ladies and Gents, this one's going to be short. I love the Section 120, Row 9 seat (thanks, Kristin!). But as I did not have my normal print-out ticket on which to take notes, I...uh...didn't take notes. I solemnly promise to take a note pad with me on Saturday to the Devils game.
Kristin and I met up in the AT&T Pavilion at our usual spot. (I was the one running late this time! Stupid BSL.) We headed down to our usual spot for viewing warm-ups and settled in for our usual chat.
Nice intern "Sam" interrupts us - in a good way - by asking if we'd like to participate in a survey. Well, duh! Sure. We were asked about everything from Lauren Hart (the lady who sings the anthem), to the intermission entertainment (I love the mites' games), to the ice girls (resounding dislike on my part).
Then came the mother of all questions:
Do you have any suggestions for the Comcast Spectacor group?
Why, yes, boys we do!
- Ladies' night. (You'll need to read the post and the comments.)
- WiFi access so that bloggers can post from the game.
Final score: Flyers 3, Islanders 2
Our goals were scored by Scottie Upshall, Scottie Upshall, and Mike Richards.
Points Update: Richie now has 20 points (10 G, 10 A), giving him a slight lead over Briere's 19.
Sweater Update: All the tracking tells me is that it's shipped from or been scanned while in Louisville, KY. Thanks USPS for the fine details!
Injuries Update: Gagne - Not really improved. Hatcher - Seemingly on schedule. Kapanen - Uh, Flyers' communications guys, where's that update? I'm going through major Sami withdrawl out here. Communicate already!
Nov 1, 2007
Flyers PR joins the revolution
Hockey Blogging...Finally
So, forgive me, but wtf? Here's a quote from the Flyers' web site:
On the Fly!
Philadelphia Flyers PR Blog
In the latest endeavor to make philadelphiaflyers.com THE place for all breaking news, updates, and information on the Orange and Black, the club’s public relations department will be keeping a blog right here on the Philadelphia Flyers official team website. We will update this blog with information that may not necessarily make headlines, but is important, interesting or newsworthy nonetheless.
All of the information contained on this page is considered official team news and/or public information.
Maybe I'm just really presumptuous and totally off my rocker, but doesn't that almost sound like at least a few of the independent Flyers' bloggers like me that aren't related to the organization in any official capacity were doing a better job than the PR team?
Yeah, sheer craziness on my part.
On a semi-related note, here's a mini-rant on blogging directed at the Flyers. I'll be quite honest: I have serious envy of CapsChick and Shmee. The Caps have the most blogger-friendly attitude in hockey. Grr!
Fun Flyer Photos
Check out the photo gallery from the meet and greet at Lucky Strike Lanes on the team's site.
We need to catch up for practice. Let me know when you can go and we'll work something out.
Briere Reprieve
I'm not a Briere fan. I don't passionately dislike him, but I don't actively like him either. However, with the Flyers playing the Habs tonight, I'm give TinyBriere a reprieve. He's going to be annoyed enough by their fans and all of the boos we'll be hearing throughout the game. I hope he scores a goal just to shut them up...but a hat trick would be better.
[Additional material from this point on]
Flyers v. Canadiens
Pros: Richie is still on fire. Marty is still b****ing in goal (in spite of the loss). Scottie had a goal in his first game back. Love it!
Cons: No Hatch, Jonesy, or Gagne. Gator got hurt. Some little pissant hit Sami, then the Habs were surprised when the rest of the team didn't act like last year's Flyers. (Uh, hello? It's this season guys.) We didn't love the second like we normally do. Stupid NHL schedule-makers.
So, forgive me, but wtf? Here's a quote from the Flyers' web site:
On the Fly!
Philadelphia Flyers PR Blog
In the latest endeavor to make philadelphiaflyers.com THE place for all breaking news, updates, and information on the Orange and Black, the club’s public relations department will be keeping a blog right here on the Philadelphia Flyers official team website. We will update this blog with information that may not necessarily make headlines, but is important, interesting or newsworthy nonetheless.
All of the information contained on this page is considered official team news and/or public information.
Maybe I'm just really presumptuous and totally off my rocker, but doesn't that almost sound like at least a few of the independent Flyers' bloggers like me that aren't related to the organization in any official capacity were doing a better job than the PR team?
Yeah, sheer craziness on my part.
On a semi-related note, here's a mini-rant on blogging directed at the Flyers. I'll be quite honest: I have serious envy of CapsChick and Shmee. The Caps have the most blogger-friendly attitude in hockey. Grr!
Fun Flyer Photos
Check out the photo gallery from the meet and greet at Lucky Strike Lanes on the team's site.
- Ben Eager: I love your hat.
- Mike Knuble: I love that you stuck with Orange and Black for yours (the O's).
- Randy and Joffrey: Way to rock those curls!
- Jack Cassidy: Thanks for getting me a shot of each of my boys...I deeply appreciate it!
We need to catch up for practice. Let me know when you can go and we'll work something out.
Briere Reprieve
I'm not a Briere fan. I don't passionately dislike him, but I don't actively like him either. However, with the Flyers playing the Habs tonight, I'm give TinyBriere a reprieve. He's going to be annoyed enough by their fans and all of the boos we'll be hearing throughout the game. I hope he scores a goal just to shut them up...but a hat trick would be better.
[Additional material from this point on]
Flyers v. Canadiens
Pros: Richie is still on fire. Marty is still b****ing in goal (in spite of the loss). Scottie had a goal in his first game back. Love it!
Cons: No Hatch, Jonesy, or Gagne. Gator got hurt. Some little pissant hit Sami, then the Habs were surprised when the rest of the team didn't act like last year's Flyers. (Uh, hello? It's this season guys.) We didn't love the second like we normally do. Stupid NHL schedule-makers.
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