Hey, beauties!
Today I'm going to be talking about one of my favourite things about the good ol' hockey game........GOALTENDING! Now, I know this isn't as exciting for most hockey players cause those guys are all about the wheel, snipe, celly life, but as a goalie I have a very special place win my heart for goaltending. Not just because I AM a goalie, mostly because when you watch a save in slow motion its almost like an art.
Sorry for getting so artsy, fartsy on you guys.... I won't do it again.... this week.
The message I'm trying to get across is that goaltending is by far the hardest position in hockey...In my opinion. Most of my friends who are goalies usually have a favourite NHL team but they also have a favourite goalie who may or may not play for that specific team. For example my favourite team is the Winnipeg Jets, but my favourite goalie is Florida Panthers goalie, Roberto Luongo.
The fondest memories I have of Luongo was his glove save off of Cam Barker in the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs. I can't also forget Luongo being the last line of defence for Team Canada during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
I remember it like it was yesterday. Luongo made this humongous glove save, or should I say "Lu-mongus save" off a slap shot from Cam Barker. The Canucks were at home in Vancouver, the Canucks were leading the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1, Luongo was on his A game. I was sitting on my couch watching it from the edge of my seat. Luongo had some traffic in his crease, Marian Hossa knocked Luongo's stick out of his hand. The puck slid over to the blue line where Chris Versteeg was able to scoop it up. I can hear Jim Hughson calling the play as I type this.
"He can't put it in past Luongo. Centring pass to Versteeg. Luongo doesn't have his stick. Looks in front, saucers to Barker... SAVE LUONGO!"
Right then and there I jumped up from my couch, clapped and cheered!
I could hear the crowd go wild, cheer and yell "LUUUUUUUU!" in respect for their star goaltender.
(save link below)
That without a doubt has to be my favourite save by my favourite goalie. So, I want to hear from you guys! What is your all time favourite save by your all time favourite goalie?
comment below!
Until next week, guys!
Luongo glove save on Barker is at 0.22 into the clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Gu1JsOmGI
Thursday, 26 November 2015
Friday, 20 November 2015
This month isn't looking too great
Hey, guys!
I don't know how much of you have been following the Jets so far but its been a really tough dry spell. The Jets are 2-9 this month alone! The only teams the Jets have beat are the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks. Both of those teams are struggling and haven't been the greatest teams the past few years.
Although, I will say this... I'm glad they kicked the crap out of Vancouver the other day! Although, the Canucks were one of my favourite teams before they Jets came back, but that was only because of their ex-allstar goalie, Roberto Luongo of course.
I have a rivalry against the Canucks because my girlfriend is from Vancouver. Other then that, I'm fine with the Canucks.
Now, with that said, the Jets need to concentrate on the future especially for their game tomorrow night against the Coyotes.
So, this brings me to my question of the week to you guys! How many of you think the Jets will get out of this awful funk and rip up in the rest of the regular season? And how many of you guys have a rivalry with your significant other? Not just your boyfriend/ girlfriend but also family members! Comment below!
Until next week, guys!
I don't know how much of you have been following the Jets so far but its been a really tough dry spell. The Jets are 2-9 this month alone! The only teams the Jets have beat are the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks. Both of those teams are struggling and haven't been the greatest teams the past few years.
Although, I will say this... I'm glad they kicked the crap out of Vancouver the other day! Although, the Canucks were one of my favourite teams before they Jets came back, but that was only because of their ex-allstar goalie, Roberto Luongo of course.
I have a rivalry against the Canucks because my girlfriend is from Vancouver. Other then that, I'm fine with the Canucks.
Now, with that said, the Jets need to concentrate on the future especially for their game tomorrow night against the Coyotes.
So, this brings me to my question of the week to you guys! How many of you think the Jets will get out of this awful funk and rip up in the rest of the regular season? And how many of you guys have a rivalry with your significant other? Not just your boyfriend/ girlfriend but also family members! Comment below!
Until next week, guys!
Thursday, 12 November 2015
This will probably make your blood boil if you're a Jets fan
Hey, guys.
Ok, Christmas is coming up pretty soon, but, I'm not excited for that. I'm excited to see the Jets take on the Buffalo Sabres. Most of you are probably asking "Why? The Sabres suck."
I know, I know. I'm just really excited to see the reaction from fans at the MTS Centre when Evander Kane hits the ice.
For those of you who don't know Evander Kane might just be the most hated Winnipeg Jets player to date. Kane was known as the "Jerk of the Jets." (Actually the word is a little more colourful) He was know by most Jets fans as the type of guy who would walk out on bills at restaurants, act disrespectful towards teammates and the Jets organization, even charging fans for photos/ autographs.
Jets fan had been dealing with this nonsense since the day Kane arrived in Winnipeg after the Jets relocation from Atlanta in 2011.
Now, recently in an article in The Hockey News, Kane made some comments regarding his stay in Winnipeg saying (I will post the link)
"Yeah, I asked for a trade every off-season in Winnipeg."
Now, I'm pretty level headed guy when it comes to matters like this, I like to hear both sides. For the last little bit, and if you're a fan of Kane, good! I have heard that he does treat people pretty badly, and that was one of the biggest reasons for him being traded to Buffalo.
So, what I want to know is if any of you guys have had a negative encounter with Evander Kane or know someone or heard about a negative encounter with Evander Kane when he was a Jet?
Link http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/i-asked-for-trade-every-off-season-in-winnipeg-evander-kane/
See you next week, guys!
Ok, Christmas is coming up pretty soon, but, I'm not excited for that. I'm excited to see the Jets take on the Buffalo Sabres. Most of you are probably asking "Why? The Sabres suck."
I know, I know. I'm just really excited to see the reaction from fans at the MTS Centre when Evander Kane hits the ice.
For those of you who don't know Evander Kane might just be the most hated Winnipeg Jets player to date. Kane was known as the "Jerk of the Jets." (Actually the word is a little more colourful) He was know by most Jets fans as the type of guy who would walk out on bills at restaurants, act disrespectful towards teammates and the Jets organization, even charging fans for photos/ autographs.
Jets fan had been dealing with this nonsense since the day Kane arrived in Winnipeg after the Jets relocation from Atlanta in 2011.
Now, recently in an article in The Hockey News, Kane made some comments regarding his stay in Winnipeg saying (I will post the link)
"Yeah, I asked for a trade every off-season in Winnipeg."
Now, I'm pretty level headed guy when it comes to matters like this, I like to hear both sides. For the last little bit, and if you're a fan of Kane, good! I have heard that he does treat people pretty badly, and that was one of the biggest reasons for him being traded to Buffalo.
So, what I want to know is if any of you guys have had a negative encounter with Evander Kane or know someone or heard about a negative encounter with Evander Kane when he was a Jet?
Link http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/i-asked-for-trade-every-off-season-in-winnipeg-evander-kane/
See you next week, guys!
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Mike Richards busted?
What's up, pigeons?
So, this week I've got something a little different to talk about.... NHL players getting in trouble with the law! It's not often that this happens but it sure does happen, most of the time we don't even know it happens. So, I'm going to talk about the most recent drug bust to a player who's a pretty big deal, Mike Richards.
Richards WAS a centre-man for the Los Angeles Kings until mid June 2015. Richards was charged with drug possession after Canada border patrol officers found oxycodone in his car at the Pembina, North Dakota border crossing.
Now, just like most cases with NHL players getting in trouble with the law, nothing has been settled definitively. A court hearing is set for December 8, 2015 where hopefully everything will settle once and for all.
Also, since his arrest for drug possession in June, the Los Angeles Kings have terminated the rest of his contract. So, I have to ask you guys, do you think the Kings terminating Richards's contract was a good idea, public relations wise? Or do you guys think the Kings made a big mistake letting letting him go? Comment below!
Until next week, kids!
So, this week I've got something a little different to talk about.... NHL players getting in trouble with the law! It's not often that this happens but it sure does happen, most of the time we don't even know it happens. So, I'm going to talk about the most recent drug bust to a player who's a pretty big deal, Mike Richards.
Richards WAS a centre-man for the Los Angeles Kings until mid June 2015. Richards was charged with drug possession after Canada border patrol officers found oxycodone in his car at the Pembina, North Dakota border crossing.
Now, just like most cases with NHL players getting in trouble with the law, nothing has been settled definitively. A court hearing is set for December 8, 2015 where hopefully everything will settle once and for all.
Also, since his arrest for drug possession in June, the Los Angeles Kings have terminated the rest of his contract. So, I have to ask you guys, do you think the Kings terminating Richards's contract was a good idea, public relations wise? Or do you guys think the Kings made a big mistake letting letting him go? Comment below!
Until next week, kids!
Thursday, 29 October 2015
Touchy subject....be warned!
Sup, beauties?
Today I'm going to be talking about a fairly touchy subject swirling around the NHL right now. I think you guys know what I'm talking about.... Yes, Patrick Kane.
Now, before I start talking about this particular article I want to apologize if it upsets or offends anyone. It involves the rape allegations again Patrick Kane. If anything to do with this subject offends you, please look away, or stop reading.
Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks was the subject of rape allegations against a 21 year old woman from Kane's hometown of Buffalo, New York. Rumours spread like wildfire as soon as the allegations broke out. Now, still the case has NOT come to a final conclusion. But, now that the NHL season has started Kane is now traveling with the Chicago Blackhawks.
In cities the Blackhawks are visiting, such as Philadelphia the crowd was chanting "She said no" in a effort to throw Kane off his game. (I will post link)
So, I want to hear from you guys. Do you think this is just a big rumour? Or is this allegation against Kane true and how do you feel about fans taunting him about it?
http://www.nj.com/flyers/index.ssf/2015/10/flyers_fans_taunt_chicago_blackhawks_star_patrick.html
^^Link for the "She said no" chant^^
Until, next time, guys!
Today I'm going to be talking about a fairly touchy subject swirling around the NHL right now. I think you guys know what I'm talking about.... Yes, Patrick Kane.
Now, before I start talking about this particular article I want to apologize if it upsets or offends anyone. It involves the rape allegations again Patrick Kane. If anything to do with this subject offends you, please look away, or stop reading.
Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks was the subject of rape allegations against a 21 year old woman from Kane's hometown of Buffalo, New York. Rumours spread like wildfire as soon as the allegations broke out. Now, still the case has NOT come to a final conclusion. But, now that the NHL season has started Kane is now traveling with the Chicago Blackhawks.
In cities the Blackhawks are visiting, such as Philadelphia the crowd was chanting "She said no" in a effort to throw Kane off his game. (I will post link)
So, I want to hear from you guys. Do you think this is just a big rumour? Or is this allegation against Kane true and how do you feel about fans taunting him about it?
http://www.nj.com/flyers/index.ssf/2015/10/flyers_fans_taunt_chicago_blackhawks_star_patrick.html
^^Link for the "She said no" chant^^
Until, next time, guys!
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
The spotlight is on something else...
Hey, guys!
So, this week I'm going to talk about something that has grabbed my attention and surprised me quite a bit. Yeah, you probably know what I'm talking about.... The Habs!
The Montreal Canadiens have been sensational this year! Starting off the regular season with a whopping 7-0 record! That's unheard of! Their new acquisitions over the summer have preet darn good for them, especially bringing in Zack Kassian from the Vancouver Canucks for Brandon Prust.
But, the real determining factor for Montreal has to be Carey Price! The young goalie has won six out of the past seven games! The Montreal Candiens are off to a fantastic start, but can they keep it up?
Montreal has been know to start off the season really well and then as we get to the middle of the season they get a bit odd, and by odd I mean, lose a few games back to back. Personally, I love Carey Price, I think for a young goaltender he's setting the bar really high for goalies all over the NHL and I think there's a ring for him in the not too distant future, but hey, what do I know, right?
So, I want to hear from you guys, my die hard Montreal fans! Do think the Habs can keep this unreal streak up? or do you think they're going to snap? Comment below!
Anyways, thanks for reading!
See you guys next week!
So, this week I'm going to talk about something that has grabbed my attention and surprised me quite a bit. Yeah, you probably know what I'm talking about.... The Habs!
The Montreal Canadiens have been sensational this year! Starting off the regular season with a whopping 7-0 record! That's unheard of! Their new acquisitions over the summer have preet darn good for them, especially bringing in Zack Kassian from the Vancouver Canucks for Brandon Prust.
But, the real determining factor for Montreal has to be Carey Price! The young goalie has won six out of the past seven games! The Montreal Candiens are off to a fantastic start, but can they keep it up?
Montreal has been know to start off the season really well and then as we get to the middle of the season they get a bit odd, and by odd I mean, lose a few games back to back. Personally, I love Carey Price, I think for a young goaltender he's setting the bar really high for goalies all over the NHL and I think there's a ring for him in the not too distant future, but hey, what do I know, right?
So, I want to hear from you guys, my die hard Montreal fans! Do think the Habs can keep this unreal streak up? or do you think they're going to snap? Comment below!
Anyways, thanks for reading!
See you guys next week!
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
WOW! I FEEL GOOD!
Hey, guys!
So....HOW ABOUT THOSE JETS? The Winnipeg Jets are off to a fantastic start so far despite their rocky numbers in the preseason. I really hope they can keep it up! They started the regular season on the road in Boston winning 6-2, and another two wins against the Devils and the Rangers and one loss to the Islanders. Not too shabby if I do say so myself! I can't remember the last time the Jets were this great this early in the season! But, I have to hold my tongue, its very early in the season and I don't want to jinx anything.
I also have to mention how amazing Mark Scheifele is with 3 goals in 4 games! Last year Scheifele put some pretty decent numbers for a young forward. However, this year he is enroute to score 80 goals, which I think is ridiculous for someone that young, but hey, you never know, right?
So, I have to ask my readers. How long will the Jets keep up this amazing run? Will they lose at home or on the road? AND will Scheifele be a big part of the Jets success this year? What do you think? Comment below!
Until next week, guys!
GO JETS GO!
So....HOW ABOUT THOSE JETS? The Winnipeg Jets are off to a fantastic start so far despite their rocky numbers in the preseason. I really hope they can keep it up! They started the regular season on the road in Boston winning 6-2, and another two wins against the Devils and the Rangers and one loss to the Islanders. Not too shabby if I do say so myself! I can't remember the last time the Jets were this great this early in the season! But, I have to hold my tongue, its very early in the season and I don't want to jinx anything.
I also have to mention how amazing Mark Scheifele is with 3 goals in 4 games! Last year Scheifele put some pretty decent numbers for a young forward. However, this year he is enroute to score 80 goals, which I think is ridiculous for someone that young, but hey, you never know, right?
So, I have to ask my readers. How long will the Jets keep up this amazing run? Will they lose at home or on the road? AND will Scheifele be a big part of the Jets success this year? What do you think? Comment below!
Until next week, guys!
GO JETS GO!
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