- 04:26 AM
- 11/08/09
''It was a bachelor's party gone awry.'' Ah, those were the days... Bachelor party's are supposed to be loud and rambunctious. That's just the way it is. They were trying to have a good time, not trying to hurt anyone.
posted by wingnut4life at 01:07 AM on July 26
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posted by wingnut4life at 07:35 PM on July 15
What a bummer. Lilja scores the only Red Wing goal, then turns it over in OT for the loss. Talk about your highs and lows. The Ducks were the more aggressive team most of the game, and their hard work paid off. Damn.
posted by wingnut4life at 12:33 AM on May 21
Of course, we'll see how much egg is on my face after tonight. MOO-HOO-HAH-HAH!! (popup blocker should be disabled).
posted by wingnut4life at 12:57 AM on May 16
Anybody get the sense that the Ducks' OT goal in game two pretty much decided the series right there? I curse you, mkn. May you lose tremendously in any confidence pool for the next 1,000 years. The Wings are still probing their adversary for weaknesses. They will split the series in Anaheim, regain home ice and win the series in six.
posted by wingnut4life at 05:23 PM on May 14
Bulletin from the news conference.
posted by wingnut4life at 10:27 AM on May 10
Try as I might, I can't find a single instance in that article where Rickey referred to Rickey in the third person. Rickey be Rickey.
posted by wingnut4life at 01:00 AM on May 10
I was thinking the same thing, bill. How are they going to get the NHL team together with the offseason transactions (i.e. trades, contracts, training camp)?
posted by wingnut4life at 12:38 AM on May 09
I love reading stories about the interaction between the heckler and the player. It brings a certain down-to-earth feel to the game. Kudos to Wells, and kudos to Raycher for working his craft.
posted by wingnut4life at 12:34 AM on May 09
"Looking back I think he already knew he was going somewhere else," Glasper says. That says a lot about O'Brien's integrity. A coach willing to risk a players' health for his own personal gain is selfish. I would have liked to hear O'Brien's side of this story, just to get both sides. Right now I just think he's a dick.
posted by wingnut4life at 12:39 AM on May 04
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posted by wingnut4life at 04:09 AM on April 30
I'm sure Stewart is going to get a bunch of heat from this comment, but at least he had the balls to say it. Or rather, the temperament to. Usually they'll show the "debris" on the track when there is a caution flag, but I remember one incident last week when the tv cameras couldn't spot anything. I'm not a fan of the caution flag, because it can determine the ultimate outcome of a race. When there is "debris" on the track, make sure it's actual "debris" and not a little chunk of rubber.
posted by wingnut4life at 12:54 AM on April 26
I agree with grum on this one. He's got bragging rights and the video to back it up.
posted by wingnut4life at 08:34 PM on April 24
I sure am glad that I posted this story...
posted by wingnut4life at 04:24 AM on April 12
What a slap in the face. I'm fine with America not giving a shit about hockey. It's a big thing here in Michigan (southern Canada) and that's all I care about. Don't burn bridges trying to build other ones.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:22 AM on April 12
The accentuation of his shot is pretty cool. Gordie is one of the nicest guys in hockey, and this is well deserved.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:19 AM on April 12
Great post, Amateur. I've heard about the accident, but never in this much detail. Thanks.
posted by wingnut4life at 05:04 AM on April 10
There's the Ed I know and love. He was probably reminiscing about his glory days and hating the fact that he is playing for Florida right now.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:24 AM on April 10
Wasn't Edmonton supposed to get rolled over by the Wing juggernaut... That was because of the Curse of the Presidents Trophy, NoMich.
Oh and Weedy, curse you and the Flames!
posted by wingnut4life at 02:01 PM on April 09
Gretzky only goes, if Gretzky wants to go. I agree, sk8r. That's the sad part about the whole thing. Did anyone see the Habs-Leafs game last night? Great hockey, baby!
posted by wingnut4life at 05:35 AM on April 08
There are a couple of coaches on this list that really jump out at me. Being a Wings fan (really?) and seeing Babcocks name kinda dumbfounded me. I think that he has done a pretty good job keeping this team clicking. Dave Lewis, who is currently floundering in Boston, didn't seem to make a mark when he coached the Wings. He was more of a maintenance man than a coach. I honestly do not think that Lewis is head coach material. John Tortorella, on the other hand, is a good coach. I just think that he has worn out his welcome in Tampa Bay. I think that the players are starting to tune him out. Seeing Gretzky's name on this list tugged at my heart strings. I really wished that he would have stayed in the shadows and not coach. He knows this game inside and out, but I think that he's having a hard time translating his knowledge to his players.
posted by wingnut4life at 10:13 AM on April 07
I would love to see this guy pitch live. That glove is equally amazing, too. An ambidextrous pitcher never crossed my mind until I read this article. Nice post, firecop!
posted by wingnut4life at 10:20 AM on April 06
The most shocking thing to me in that ad is that Frank didn't rupture an achilles going up those stairs. Classic! I was truly expecting the boy to fly out the window, and was surprised that he didn't. I know I've knocked my boy off of the bed in a pillow fight and he's fine, so what's the big deal? Lighten up, TBC.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:33 AM on April 05
FSN Detroit analysts Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond have been discussing it for some time now. Mick has always grumbled about the composites, but he's even said favorable things about this new stick.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:30 AM on April 03
APRIL FOOLS! Yeah. Tell that to the four dead prostitutes!
posted by wingnut4life at 06:43 AM on April 01
By far the best trade by Dave Dombrowski. By far.
posted by wingnut4life at 06:30 PM on March 28
Interesting article, DJE. I love hearing about people finding such treasures in their attic or a relatives' house. Equally interesting is some of the stories behind the discovery.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:50 AM on March 28
...suffering of concussion like symptoms from Hollweg's hit. Wow, next thing you know he'll be retaining Robert Shapiro for his defense, and some big-wig doctor to explain how he wasn't in the right frame of mind when the hit happened. Marty McSorley would be proud, Simon.
posted by wingnut4life at 09:44 PM on March 09
If everything pans out the right way, he could buy an MLB team, then pitch for them.
posted by wingnut4life at 01:37 PM on March 01
I would pick a fight with an NFL player before a NHL player. Especially one of the enforcers. I wouldn't either. I suck at skating.
posted by wingnut4life at 10:50 AM on February 24
Cheap shot, for sure. I'm all for laying the body, but don't try to cripple the guy. As far as the fight, awesome. Sorry, Drood, but that's old-time hockey. Peters missed the Gordie Howe Hat Trick by an assist. Emery's smirk was sweet, by the way. This reminds me of the old Wings-Avs fights of last decade.
posted by wingnut4life at 05:03 PM on February 23
Wow. They have got to make a movie out of this guys' life! If Scorsese's not available, maybe De Palma or Stone?
posted by wingnut4life at 02:56 PM on February 22
My dogs are like family to me. I work a lot, so I feel better when they're home with my wife and kids. I know that they would protect my kids with their life. Plus, they're also great foot warmers when I'm sleeping. They never get mad at me, and think that I'm the greatest guy in the whole wide world. I love 'em. Laugh at me all you want, but I love 'em. Anyone who doesn't want to take responsibility enough to make sure their animal is fed and watered for months at a time is a son-of-a-bitch in my book. According to records obtained by KCRA 3 Investigates from Placer County Animal Control, Artest has repeatedly left his dogs unattended with no food for weeks at a time. If you can't take care of your dogs, give them to someone who will. The guy's an ass as far as I'm concerned.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:19 AM on February 08
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
posted by wingnut4life at 03:55 PM on February 07
Unless she looks like Mrs. Roper, I want pics. I'll do my best, but I think she's still out of town. What a poor sport! Dishing it out but not taking it. She wanted me to do three laps around her block in a two piece bikini. Yuk.
posted by wingnut4life at 03:54 PM on February 05
Much of the discussion in the aftermath seems to be centering around why the Penguins haven't picked up a thug of their own to protect their kids. That's the problem with some of these players today. If they can't compete on the stars' level, then they start beating on him. I love a good fight, but not the cheap shots like the spearing and knee-on-knee hits that can really mess a player up. I can think of a couple of teams in the league (cough cough, Red Wings) that could use an enforcer on their team. But like you say, fraze, today's game doesn't favor those kind of players. It sucks, but they're a dying breed. There aren't too many Shanahan's and Iginla's left out there that can both score and fight. Awesome article, fraze.
posted by wingnut4life at 03:47 PM on February 05
Yes. Yes I did. I'm elated that they won the African Super Bowl. Now my ex-landlord has to wear Daisy Dukes and wash my truck. She's really bummed out.
Hee hee.
posted by wingnut4life at 07:05 AM on February 05
Congrats to the Chicago Bears! They are the 2007 African Super Bowl Champs!
posted by wingnut4life at 09:29 PM on February 04
Do you think the Packers would do better with Aaron Rodgers? I, for one, would like to find out. I love Mr. Fav-Ray, but I don't want to see him getting carted off the field. The Packers need to find out if Rodgers is their next quarterback. If he isn't, then they need to start checking out the draft. Brett is one of the best there ever was at the quarterback position, and I love watching his laser-like-finger-popping passes, but he's trying to hang on too long.
posted by wingnut4life at 05:23 PM on February 03
I've always wondered what they did with all of that stuff. Thanks for the article, rcade. What's sad is I now know that my Lions aren't even winners in Africa...
posted by wingnut4life at 05:17 PM on February 03
Congrats to Michael and the rest of the Class of 2007. Looking at his actions on the field and not off (which is the way it should be), he is deserving of the honor. It's nice to see Charlie Sanders get in, too.
posted by wingnut4life at 04:00 PM on February 03
I like it. Yeah, he spent $238.14 on it, but that's his choice. I think that the jersey will pay for itself one day.
posted by wingnut4life at 06:44 PM on January 31
You are right, Fris. The international rinks are larger than NHL rinks. The exposure would be helpful for both sides of the ocean, I think. The international players would get their skills seen by many more NHL scouts, and us hockey fans would be able to check out the international flavor. I would really like to see the international players a lot more than once every four years or so.
posted by wingnut4life at 06:54 PM on January 27
I don't think that a players' loyalty would be torn between his NHL team and a European team.
I think that it would benifit the NHL and the EU teams, bringing international exposure to both sides. I just wonder what kind of trophy they would have for this. Would it be bigger and badder than Lord Stanley? Maybe not, but if this thing takes off (I really do see Bettman screwing this up somehow) the trophy would probably gain in stature as the years go by.
posted by wingnut4life at 11:32 AM on January 27
I like to consider myself an "avid" hockey fan. I can't afford going to a lot of games, because my wife won't let me put another mortgage on the house. I find it sad that I have to take out a small loan just to go to a game. That is my number one bitch -- the all-mighty dollar. The NHL is alienating its main fan-base, us! A large percentage of the seats in Joe Louis are bought up by businesses to cater to their customers. They have the money to do that. I don't. I'm tired of going to a game and being surrounded by "corporate seats." How can a working man like myself let loose and go crazy at one of the few games that I can afford, when there are snooty uninterested stiffs all around me?
posted by wingnut4life at 05:25 PM on January 24
You have to love his team spirit. What a cool coach!
posted by wingnut4life at 12:20 AM on January 24
Since Djibouti is in the Middle East... NoMich, Djibouti is actually on the African Continent. Right above the Horn of Africa, Somalia. I did a layover there when my Army unit was coming back from a tour in Somalia in '93. I've always loved the name of that country. Yours truly, Nikko Ontario. (SpoFi name used)
posted by wingnut4life at 07:07 PM on January 20
If you don't care, vhf.com, don't comment. Some of us kinda like hockey. I don't follow soccer (aka football), so I don't comment on soccer. You should follow that rule. I like tieguy's idea, too. They have the 'special teamer' for the NFL, why not a 'blue collar grinder' for the NHL?
posted by wingnut4life at 06:51 PM on January 20
Now we know what he was thinking about when he was flipping off his fans. *Man, I need a water bottle soooo bad!* Yours, Hercules Kenya
posted by wingnut4life at 05:32 PM on January 18
And wouldn't you know that there is and ad promoting a book of JoePa's 40 years in Penn State football.
posted by wingnut4life at 02:41 PM on January 17
That would be nice to see, MrFrisby. Although, when I'm watching footage of the 'before the mask' era, my face starts cramping. Those goalies had a lot of balls to do that sort of thing. As far as the change in the goalie equipment, I'm all for it as long as the goalie is still protected. With the technology we have today, I don't see that as a problem.
posted by wingnut4life at 12:50 AM on January 16
You have a valid point, DrJ. I don't really appreciate his holier-than-thou attitude. He would not give Ty Law any lick of credit for schooling him on interceptions. But I still want to see Vinatieri kick the game winner.
posted by wingnut4life at 02:23 PM on January 15
755.
Congrats. Pass the flaxseed oil.