Monthly Archives: March 2010
What If?
The NHL has started their playoff ad campaign, and they are some great spots. First, take a look at this, one of the first few released from the “History will be Made” push. But what about some of the … Continue reading
2nd Annual College Hockey Championship Pick ‘Em!
It’s that time of year, and your favorite Division I college hockey teams are playing for the championship. We’re doing a bracket challenge again, and it’s your chance to win a college hockey T-shirt from your favorite team. Download your … Continue reading
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Your (Search) Results May Vary
I have a nice little plugin for my blog that tracks what people search for to get here. Most are pretty mundane (hockey pictures, third jersey, etc.), but the vast majority are pretty strange. A few of my favorites are: … Continue reading
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Avs v. Panthers Game Recap
That little fella up there sums it up pretty nicely. As much as I love an Avs win, this game was a total bore. The arena was empty, and the few fans that were there just weren’t that into … Continue reading
Defending the Undefendable
I can’t understand how so many people defend hits to the head as a part of the game of hockey. I’ve heard enough boneheaded arguments over the past couple of days that I feel I need to take a moment … Continue reading
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Even Roller Derby Has a Rule About Hits to the Head
In the IIHF, a hit to the head will result in at least 12 minutes in penalties, and as much as a match penalty. But, you being the good hockey fans you are already knew that, right? In the … Continue reading
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News and Notes from the Past Week or So
Ruslan Salei has played six games this season, and is out indefinitely once again thanks to a torso injury. To his credit, he’s tied with 7 other players in points, including Peter Budaj and David Koci. The Avalanche had a … Continue reading
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Goodbye Center Ice, Hello GameCenter
There are two ways for fans to watch almost every game that happens in the NHL: through cable and satellite TV with Center Ice and through online streaming with GameCenter. I’ve been using both of them for the past month … Continue reading
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Wolski Out, Yelle Returns at Trade Deadline
Two deals were made by the Avs at the deadline, and they’re big for completely different reasons. Wolski, a stats machine, but constantly in Sacco’s doghouse, leaves for Phoenix and Stephane Yelle returns to Colorado after the better part … Continue reading
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A Friendly Wager for a Not-So-Friendly Rivalry
Fellow Twitter user @inhyung is visiting Denver tonight to watch her beloved Red Wings take on my beloved Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Instead of trading the usual barbs that fans from each camp are wont to do, … Continue reading
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