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Lyn | Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 08:23 pm     Habs all the way! |
Curious1 | Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 09:30 pm     marysafan- Where are you from in Iowa? Are you getting the direct tv center ice package this year? and can I come over? Ha! Just kidding! |
Marysafan | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 06:40 am     OH Aria! I love Chelli too...even before he played for the Wings! Same with Cujo! I was thrilled when he joined the Wings this summer. Curious!, I live in a farmhouse (although we don't farm) in the southwest part of Iowa. And Yes! This will be our third year with Direct TV's center ice package, and it is AWESOME! We watch hockey pretty much every day of the week! It is the only bill I enjoy paying! It is a gift we give ourselves. We are hockey fans first, Wings fans second. Added to that we have our Yahoo NHL Fantasy teams so we are always keeping an eye on how our Fantasy guys are performing. Big Brother in the summer, hockey all the rest of the year...who could ask for more! and yes...if you live close enough....you CAN come over! |
Crossfire | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 05:09 pm     Yay! Hehe. Is the Hall of Fame any good? I work right across the road from it, practically eat lunch right in its doorway everyday in the food court, and yet have never been in. Strange how you take things for granted when they are right under your nose. |
Marysafan | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 05:49 pm     I went all the way from Iowa to Toronto just to visit the Hall of Fame last year. It was awesome! They say to allow 3-5 hours for your visit. I took six! I would love to go back again. I fell in love with Toronto and hope to visit again soon. In the past, when we have visited Canada we have had problems with crossing the border...(our side not yours). This time we had no such problems. When asked why we wre coming to Canada...we simply told them we wanted to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. The lady said..."Well, c'mon on in!" When we came back, they asked where we had been...and we told them we went to see the Hockey Hall of Fame....and the lady said, "Okay, C'mon on back!" It was a piece of cake! I think "Hockey Hall of Fame" is a secret password....and we just stumbled on it! |
Sherbabe | Sunday, October 06, 2002 - 07:55 pm     Mary, you must be my soul mate. I am first and foremost, a fan of the NHL. Then a Red Wing Fan. Born and raised there. I even held season tickets to the 72-73 season. I won't get into a bickering match with any other fans from other teams. It's all good, you know what i mean. Did you hear that Gordie's Howe's wife is very sick? She has Pick's disease. A form of alzeimer's. I've been to several away arenas. Wing fans are everywhere. I live in Northern Ky, now. Just south of Cincinnati. No NHL, here. I've gone to some of the AHL and IHL games, but, not the same as NHL hockey. I'm looking forward to see the new rookie, also. Yzerman is the best, isn't he. Such a warrior, yet, such a wonderful person. |
Lyn | Monday, October 07, 2002 - 04:34 pm     We went to the Hockey Hall of Fame a few years ago and I LOVED IT! Lots to see and do, souvenirs are pricey tho |
Marysafan | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 07:20 am     Good Morning Hockey fans! It's the eve of the new season and all is good! The fantasy teams have been drafted, the Direct TV Center Ice package is in place, and the pre-season is over. Tomorrow the games begin! Good luck to everyone and their favorite teams! I can't wait to see who will be holding the cup next spring. Go Wings! |
Marysafan | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 08:02 am     Happy NHL New Year everybody! I am celebrating and can't wait to get the party started! Tonight is the big night! Welcome to the 2002-2003 NHL Hockey season! WOOHOOO! Good luck everybody! Let's hope it is a great and glorious season! GO WINGS! |
Djgirl5235 | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 08:35 am     Well... I heard this morning on the radio, the following odds to win the Stanley Cup: Detroit Red Wings: 3 - 1 Toronto Maple Leafs: 10 - 1 Those were the only two that I heard (given that I'm in Toronto, that could be why - lots of speculation given the crappy start we got in the exhibition games with Eddie Balfour). I thought I would post it here for others to give their thoughts... Go Leafs Go  |
Reader234 | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 08:38 am     Grumble grumble, The Hawks are on there losing streak ALREADY!! Ugggg, new owners needed if ya ask me!! And the Wings? Do you still have Chelios? What a nice guy he is! I'll never forget that day he was traded, the TV cameras were on him, and he clearly stated, anywhere but Detroit! Where'd he go? Detroit! And what did the obnoxious Chicago people (surely NOT fans!) when he came to play... BOOO HIM!! Uggg, nope, not over it!! *G* ( Very giving of himself, (and his family, from what I've observed anyway!!) I've met Gordie a couple of times, sad to hear about his wife! So I guess you could say I'm a hockey fan, without a team? But if you're in Chicago its hard not to be a Blackhawk fan, so much GREAT history here too! |
Marysafan | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 10:27 am     More odds..I found these. Detroit 3-1 Colorado 5-1 Philadelphia 8-1 Are the top 3...so Toronto is pretty high up there with 10-1. Atlanta and Columbus are the long shots with 175-1! |
Marysafan | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 10:34 am     Reader 234, Yes Chris Chelios is still with the Wings. He is 40 years old and just signed to play 2 more years! I remember when he first came to the wings..boy was that a shocker! He was heart broken. I felt so bad for him. He looked at his Jersey and told reporters that eventually they would all get used to it...and we have. Last year Chris was honored by the Blackhawks as an all time all star for the team. This took place right before the Wings vs Blackhawks game. He was given a Black Hawks jersey to put on for the pictures...but he declined. He skated the rink carrying the Blackhawks jersey. The message was clear...I am Wing now, but I will always carry the Blackhawks with me. It was a classy way to handle a touchy situation. The guy is all heart. I admire him greatly. |
Reader234 | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 02:57 pm     Marysafan, here's another reason why I love Cheli, my ds is hard of hearing and plays for Stan Mikita's Hearing Impaired Hockey team. Chelios always would donate time and money. He used to come and skate with the kids, and of course play in the all star game. When my son was 7 or 8 Chelios was skating and bumped into my sons friend, my son went over (Cheli bent over to help the friend up) and hit Cheli with a hockey stick! (gently for an 8 yr old!!) Cheli rolled over laughing!! He picked up both kids and skated them around!! (we were initially mortified knowing we'd be asked to leave! Hitting a "star" and all!! But they made it clear that the kids come first, and these kids dont see "stars" they see hockey players/fans!) The hockey community is a family, from all levels! Its truly amazing to be a part of it for one week with Stan Mikita's camp, and then all year!! |
Marysafan | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 03:22 pm     Reader234...thank you so much for sharing that story with us! You made my day even better! BTW...I love Stan Mikita too! |
Reader234 | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 05:13 pm     My ds says it may be time to become (*gasp) a wings fan!! Who's coaching this season?? BTW for a Stan story, I have to tell you our first experience into hockey, I grew up admiring Stan and my girlfriend's parents had season tickets then, and her room was FILLED with Blackhawk stuff!! So imagine my shock to find Stan tieing MY SONS Skates??!! And I immediately rush in to help my own son, and he put his hands out and says, "mom, just so you know, this is why I'm here, and I'm Uncle Stan from now on!!" *sigh!! And he is a devoted hockey fanatic, teaching, and being for all those kids that come once a year. ITs truly an amazing hands on place!! (Then the year my DD she was about 2, and toddling around the coaches area, he had put his stuff down, to use the 'necessary' room.. . and I was half watching my son skate, and half watching DD... the next thing I know she was into Stans gear, trying to put on his gloves!! and he walks out, and gave her the biggest hug, and said another gilr after my heart!! (trust me those hockey gloves do smell like hockey!!) (that's one reason why I dont want to be a player, you have to wear stinky gear, that and can you imagine what the helmet does to your hair??!!! lol) |
Aria | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 12:28 pm     Okay Hockey Fans! All is right in the world again. I have thoroughly enjoyed the last two nights of hockey and I am looking forward to watching the Canadiens tonight. Of course the highlight of my weekend will be the first installment of Hockey Night in Canada tomorrow night. We will be having a hockey/Thanksgiving party in honour of the start of the regular season. Enjoy the weekend fellow hockey fans, I know I will! |
Marysafan | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 02:12 pm     Cheers Aria! Enjoy your party! We will be doing the same down here! Looking forward to seeing Hockey Night in Canada and SO happy to have Ron back! The last two nights have been awesome...although I must admit I am somewhat groggy today...as the Wings are playing out west...I hate when that happens! lol! I have been up WAY past my bedtime! SO.....Lets get the party started! PS Reader234 Dave Lewis is now Coaching the Red Wings...he was an assistant to Scotty Bowman for the last 10 years and the players really like him a lot. |
Reader234 | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 02:14 pm     beating my head against the wall, the (blankity blank) Hawks, not only lost, but *sigh, they lost a player before the season starts!! Talk about train wrecks... I wonder if they are up to trades yet? Hope we can keep our goalie, wtg Tieboldt (where's spell check? *g) |
Myjohnhenry | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 04:11 pm      |
Myjohnhenry | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 04:13 pm     Oooops....forgot to add..... GO  |
Cinnamongirl | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 03:04 pm     Hockey Horror Show (pumpkin carving pattern) http://www.jack-o-lantern.com/patterns/hockey.html Go  |
Aria | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 11:15 pm     Oh Cinnamongirl, another Canucks Fan!!!! How happy I am to see you! I am a little disappointed with the lackluster start the Canucks have had but I'm still sticking with them! Tomorrow night I am going to don my Canucks hat and the temporary Canuck tatoos my husband bought me and I am going to watch them play Minnesota. I'm hoping that if they lose that game that maybe they'll wake up! |
Marysafan | Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 06:56 am     Oh Aria...Minnesota has been on a tear this year! I have no idea what got into them! I keep waiting for theri bubble to burst but so far they are looking like they might be the real deal...but they can be beat....so good luck! I hope your boys win! (I have this "thing" for Dan Cloutier" and I have Brendan Morrison on my fantasy team)...so I will be cheering for them right along with you tonight! |
Sherbabe | Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 08:04 am     You're right. Minnesota has been playing fabulous. Marysafan, you shoud read the Detroit Free Press for the latest on the Wings. I guess that Dave Lewis appointed Shanahan and Hull and general managers for a day. They played fantasy hockey at one practice. Each picked their team. Ended up going to a shoot out and Shanny's team won. The team had a great time, from what I hear. By the way, I just read where Janet Jones Gretzky is having another baby, supposedely a girl. How many do they have,now. I just saw them on TV at the Kings opener and they were holding a little boy. |
Boodles | Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 11:22 pm     Well, I just found this thread. It looks like I'm going to be in the minority, but... GO STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta support the home team. |
Cinnamongirl | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 09:31 am     Hey Aria!! Great game on Saturday! Too bad it wasn't televised (for me anyways) Grrrrrrr. Wasn't even on Pay-per-view. Had to listen on CKNW. Its just not the same. Looking forward to tonight against Colorado! Canuck tattoos....I want some! |
Dahli | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 10:16 am     We are SOOOOO excited, Boston will be playing in Montreal on December 14 and that is the same day my DH and I arrive for a week of shopping!! We got tickets over the internet yesterday in the Prestige section (no less) and it is going to be fantastic! We were both Boston fans for years before we met and were surprised when we hooked up that we both loved that team....we were obviously meant to be (LOL)!! |
Sherbabe | Friday, November 15, 2002 - 05:56 pm     hey Marysafan, Where were you when you heard about the limo crash when the Red Wings one their first Cup a few years back? |
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