Archive for the ‘Hockey’ Category
Better than a yule log
While the rest of you yahoos watch contestants eat an exhumed corpse (seriously, you know it’s coming some day) on “Fear Factor” I’ll be learning some on-ice hockey fundamentals at the RBC Center at Hurricanes U. To say I’m excited would be an understatement. Many thanks to Cat for my wonderful Christmas present .
Kevyn Adams and I go WAY back
Way back since yesterday, at least. We got to “meet” all of the Hurricanes at the annual Skate With The Canes charity event. “Meet” is a term used rather loosely, since the only one I actually talked to was Kevyn Adams. That’s not a bad thing, since Kevyn is my favorite player on the team. [...]
Rod Brind’Amour spontaneously gains height on ice
“RALEIGH, NC – In a stunning development during the overtime period of Sunday’s game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning, Hurricanes center Rod Brind’Amour suddenly sprouted an additional 4 feet, 3 inches, putting his overall height at a towering 10 feet, 4 inches. Shortly thereafter, he deflected a puck into the [...]
An Actual Conversation (AKA reason 77221 why I love my wife)
On the phone… talking about tonight’s Hurricanes game and I start slinging hockey towns at her. Cat: Don’t test me, it stresses me out. Me: No, this will be fun. Phoenix. Cat: Umm… Coyotes. Me: Not bad! Dallas. Cat: Please… Cowboys. Ha! Stars. Me: Yup. Tricky one: Columbus. Cat: Blue Jackets. Me: That’s it, take [...]
Try THIS in Detroit or Montreal
One of the sweet things about being a hockey fan in North Carolina: I’m going to a Hurricanes game tonight with $9.60 tickets. You can’t see a movie that cheap anymore. It doesn’t get much better.
I am a hockey genius
I’ve figured out what the Hurricanes need to do to improve. This is earthshaking, powerful mojo knowledge. All they have to do is have every single player get into the positive side of the +/-. That’s it. Simple, ain’t it? I’ve recently come to the realization that — with the exception of Glen Wesley — [...]
Let the hockey begin
Hot damn, ESPN NHL Hockey gets released this week. I’m looking forward to the revamped 2K3 gameplay from last year. Know what’s a little depressing? The ‘Canes are ranked 30th this year. Yes, smartass, out of 30. Long, uphill climb, baby.
Even hockey players have social lives
So, Cat and I went out for a bit of pizza last night for a little change of pace. As we were walking out a car drives past and Cat’s arm shoots out pointing at it, mouth ajar as she almost hysterically yells “that’s Eric Cole!” You mouth-breathers that don’t follow Hurricanes hockey might not [...]
