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Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Your Blue Jackets did well. To make the playoffs while still building the franchise is amazing. They went up against a veteran team and made them work for it.

In the East, the Bruins had the best season this year. Carolina is always like the hockey team that could. Everybody counts them out and then they turn around and bite you!

The Pittsburgh/Philadelhia match-up is fun to watch just because these two teams don't like each other very much. Pittsburgh has Crosby and Malkin, but the most exciting player thus far has been Philadelhia's rookie Giroux. An unsung talent. I don't like Philadelphia much...but Giroux is simply amazing.

The Washington/ Rangers match-up could get ugly before it's all over. This one could go right down to the wire...which is surprising. I thought Ovechkin would be better than he has been, but he seems to be finding his rhythm now. The Caps can't win without him.

Would love to see Chicago beat Calgary, but I don't know what they're waiting for. Someone's permission?

And the Ducks seem to be taking San Jose by surprise. I'm thinking SJ might've started looking past the Ducks to the next round. That's always a lethal thing to do.

It's another great playoff season!

Msbullwnkl
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08-16-2005

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Msbullwnkl a private message Print Post    
I am watching the hockey playoffs. Whenever I tried to talk hockey here at TVCH, there never seemed to be anyone else around to talk about it.

Let's Go Caps and Hawks!

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
Msbullwnkl, I always forget to check this thread, 'cause like you, it didn't seem "busy".
Today I saw something I love about Playoff hockey...Pens score, and everyone on the ice but the goalies are on top of each other. Yes, that's one of my guilty pleasures - hockey fights.
I thought the Jackets would go at least 5 with Detroit. Hell, Nash had two hat trick games in their barn and we were 50% against them this season. Like Hitch said, Detroit just has too much depth. Maybe someday my Jackets will have that same problem...lol

Cinnamongirl
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Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 4:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    


I'm watching too. Thanks for bringing this thread to life again Mary!!

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - 3:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
lol, I asked DH what team I should root for and before I even had the question out of my mouth he said "Detroit!" He doesn't know too much about the sport, but he's always liked the Wings. Probably 'cause that's the only team he'd heard of. Not a slam on DH, but he's not much into sports. It's funny - I'll be in the bedroom watching March Madness or the World Series and he's in the LR watching Lifetime. When I started decorating my home office, Jacket style of course, he insisted on hanging a '97 Red Wings print. I gave him that, but he had to take my Jackets away sweater into Sherwin Williams to get a paint match for the walls...lol

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Monday, April 27, 2009 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I know...I know. I'm probably the only one that thought it was funny that the coach (Tortella) who benched his player (Avery) one day got benched himself the next.

I love the irony of it all!

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Monday, April 27, 2009 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
These game sevens are going to be something else!

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Monday, April 27, 2009 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
I love 7-game rounds! There's not much that compares to the intensity of a 7th game.
So, Marysafan, who do you like between NJ-Carolina and Wash-NYR?
I was watching some of Dhani Does something on the Travel Channel and he was in England to play rugby. He asked some high schoolers if American football was tougher/rougher than rugby. Surprisingly, they said football. Then one piped up, "hockey", and Dhani says "hockey ain't rough". It reminded me of an incident where me and another guy (stranger sitting next to me in a bar) got into a fairly heated discussion about which sport was tougher-football or hockey. DH eventually had to get me away from the guy - y'know I thought I was 10-feet tall and bullet proof...lol...and was ready to really throw down.

Msbullwnkl
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08-16-2005

Monday, April 27, 2009 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Msbullwnkl a private message Print Post    
I am not Marysafan, but can I get in on this discussion?

I haven't caught much of the NJ-Carolina series, but that is probably one of the most evenly matched series. I honestly have NO idea who is going to win that series.

Now on to the Caps-Rangers series. First of all, I am NOT surprised that Donald Brashear was suspended six games. From what I heard in the car yesterday during the game, that was one nasty hit at center ice he gave. I still can't believe he only got 2 minutes for roughing. I think having Tortorella on the bench will help the Rangers. I have seen the video of why he was suspended, and Caps' fans should be embarrassed that they acted that way during a game. (I am not excusing his actions however. He shouldn't have reacted that way.)

Tomorrow's game 7 between the Caps and New York is going to boil down to the goaltenders. When they are having a good night, their team rolls. Ovechkin has found his scoring touch it seems, finally. I expect some of the nastiness after game 6 will roll into game 7. Their is some retribution to be paid, as much as I like fighting, the playoffs shouldn't be about fighting.

Detroit seems to be strong, but they struggled towards the end of the season. They just have the experience to turn their game up a notch when it is time for the playoffs. I am rooting for the Blackhawks (along with the Caps) since I saw a good number of those players start in Norfolk with our AHL team. It is really cool to see players you have met in real life, playing on national TV.

PS - anyone have a link to the Brashear hit on you tube? I have had no luck looking for it, and only heard the radio call.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
Here ya go, Msbullwnkl. Brashear Hit
Speaking for myself, I think the more people in here the better! I can't find a decent board to talk about my fave sport without being treated as "less than" because I'm a chick. Any ideas?

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
The Rangers are my second favorite team, but Ovechkin is one of my favorite players, but I have a crush on Lundquist...so I'm way conflicted on that front.

I really like Carolina's coach. And for that reason alone, I'm am pulling for Carolina.

I just love a good hockey game and will watch any team any where. I too think it's tougher than football. Faster pace. More hitting.

Msbulwinkl, I too lived in Norfolk back in the 70's and went to as many of the AHL games as I could. Some of the players we watched come up are now in the HOF! Do they still play at Scope and Hampton roads? I imagine those venues are long gone by now. I liked the interaction the players had with the fans. If I wrote a fan letter, the player would give us comp. tickets! It was awesome!

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I have no idea Blujaxmom. That's the same thing I dealt with all the time whenever I tried to find a decent hockeyboard. You have to prove yourself...but the whole out of control unmoderated "vibe" of male dominated boards is a huge turn off.

I was always like, "Can't we just discuss the games, the teams, the players, without going postal?" lol! It was always smack down time.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
I got started watching the Chill when they were here. Actually boycotted Jackets games the first 6 months, 'cause the Chill was played in a smaller arena (of course) and you were up close and personal. Not to mention the fact that (of course) the cost of tickets at the least doubled. Harder to have family night out.
Finally I couldn't take the withdrawl anymore, and became rabid again...lol
I've been to a couple of OSU games, but since I'm pretty much of an anyone-but-OSU fan it's not the same.
Back to the playoffs. Wow-o-Wow Anaheim! Tonght I'm going with the Capitals and Jersey. Capitals with the momentum from Sunday's game and Jersey just 'cause of Brodeur. Home ice should have a major impact on those games as well.

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Wow! That was a brutal hit. (thinking how to say this without being modded.) Got it!

Donald Brashear has never been one of my favorite players, and I wouldn't mind if he retired after this season.

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 10:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
The very first hockey game I ever went to was the local semi-pro team agains the 1968 USA hockey team (Yeah I'm old...but I was still in high school). The areana was called the Palestra and it was the first indoor ice arena built in the US.

Imagine this. There was no glass...or any thing to protect the fans except some chicken wire around the ends behind the goals. The top of the boards were are your knees. If you were sitting in the front rows and a fight broke out in front of you...you became personally involved!

I was hooked from that day on.

Back to the playoffs.

Thrilled that the Wings got Anaheim. SJ's new coach is the Wings old assistant. He knows the team too well. I didn't like that at all! I was hoping for the Ducks. Now watch that come back to bite me!

I will be happy for Shanahan and Brodeur if the Devils go on (and for Thatkevinsmith who follows them on twitter)...but I would really like to see Carolina advance for Paul Maurice. He got a raw deal..and I would love it if he could show them they were wrong to let him go before.

Either way someone is going to have their hands full with the Rangers or the Caps.

Cwcoop
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 4:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cwcoop a private message Print Post    
Whew - round 1 done for my B-Hawks. I can breathe easier now, and look forward to the next round...It doesn't get any easier though does it?

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
NOpe not easier...but your Black Hawks had the toughest goal. Calgary is brutal! I was so glad the Wings didn't draw them in the first round...because getting by Calgary is one tough row to hoe.

So glad the B hawks won!

And congrats to Carolina and the Caps as well! Can't wait to see Ovechkin take on Crosby.

Cwcoop
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 4:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cwcoop a private message Print Post    
Mary - it looks like B-Hawks and V-Canucks have been pretty split this season so far - but I think that the 'nucks have home advantage for this round (?). I am so proud of our youngsters though.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
I think the 'Hawks will take the series in 6. I know every team wants it bad, but I think the 'Hawks want it more.
I loved the commercials a couple of years ago about the Cosby/Ovechkin rivalry - Cosby'd order 10 pizzas and have 'em delivered to Ovechkin's hotel room...lol

Msbullwnkl
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08-16-2005

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 6:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Msbullwnkl a private message Print Post    

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Speaking for myself, I think the more people in here the better! I can't find a decent board to talk about my fave sport without being treated as "less than" because I'm a chick. Any ideas?




I personally belong to the message board: Admiralszone that was created by a fan to talk about all things Norfolk Admirals and hockey. There are lots of women on the boards who can hang with the guys when it comes to hockey talk.


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Msbulwinkl, I too lived in Norfolk back in the 70's and went to as many of the AHL games as I could. Some of the players we watched come up are now in the HOF! Do they still play at Scope and Hampton roads? I imagine those venues are long gone by now. I liked the interaction the players had with the fans. If I wrote a fan letter, the player would give us comp. tickets! It was awesome!




Actually, the Admirals still play at Scope. They have obviously made improvements over the last few years, but the outside still looks like a spaceship. The players are still very accessible to the fans.


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I got started watching the Chill when they were here. Actually boycotted Jackets games the first 6 months, 'cause the Chill was played in a smaller arena (of course) and you were up close and personal. Not to mention the fact that (of course) the cost of tickets at the least doubled. Harder to have family night out.




One of the road trips I made to ECHL games was during Columbus' last season in the ECHL (because the Blue Jackets were starting the next year). I will never forget the trip. We were the Hampton Roads Admirals back then, and we were (no offense) killing Columbus. One of the fans from Columbus came and sat with us, put on one of our jersies about halfway through the game. He said our team stinks, and I am going to cheer for some winning hockey. Somewhere I still have a picture of that guy in the middle of our group wearing Admirals' blue.


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I loved the commercials a couple of years ago about the Cosby/Ovechkin rivalry - Crosby'd order 10 pizzas and have 'em delivered to Ovechkin's hotel room...lol




I have always enjoyed the commercials come playoff time. Even though they are running the same ad on Versus about number of seconds till the Stanley Cup, I love it. The one with all the players watching the clock during the game. Those commercials between Ovechkin and Crosby were fun to watch.

Here is some of my favorites from Boston: 155269,Link to Yahoo My favorite is the "don't date within the division" ad.


That hit by Brashear was uncalled for at that time. The Ranger player wasn't even involved in the play where Brashear was checked, he wasn't looking and got a nasty elbow from the guy. I don't know if Brashear was trying to "send a message" but that is not how you send it in my book. I like my fights though.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
Msbullwnkl, I was at the Chill's last game, 8 months pregnant...lol DH won't go to games with me (he says I become a different person - y'think?) so DD and I went. She couldn't scream because she'd just had her tonsils out, and I wasn't supposed to be jumping around and getting all excited. Yeah, right. DH made sure DD knew what to do if I went into labor. DD and I always went for her birthday, and it just so happened one year I was in the process of miscarrying. Of course, I couldn't tell an 11 year old that, so we went to the game and had a great time. Seats right above the tunnel. That's how rabid I was about my Chill...lol

Msbullwnkl
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08-16-2005

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Msbullwnkl a private message Print Post    
I am glad to see that I am not the only rabid female fan of minor league hockey. I went to a hockey game the day after knee surgery, after I had spent all day at a sorority day in Richmond. My leg was throbbing, but no way I was going to miss the game.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 8:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
I blame my "addiction" on Slapshot.


Msbullwnkl
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08-16-2005

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Msbullwnkl a private message Print Post    
Did you know that Paul Newman's character in Slapshot, Broph, is based on former Hampton Roads Admirals' coach, John Brophy? I have met the man, and we miss him as a coach. (He wasn't hired when we made the jump to the AHL.) We have heard our fair share of stories about Broph. Rumor has it that movie was not allowed on the bus with the team. The one time it made it on the bus, Broph tossed it out of the door of the moving bus! The stories I could tell you.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 9:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
How cool! The movie was hilarious and maybe a little too real about some things (the "violence" of the sport.) DD can't believe they played with as little as protection as they did. It is a huge contrast!