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Flickr Referrals

2011-05-25T18:20:00.002-03:00

Some people search for some weird things on the internet. I decided to take a look at the referrals and what people search to view some of my photos on Flickr. The results were frightening. Frightening that people searched for these topics and frightening that my photos were the result. I mostly blame the Museum of Crime and Punishment. Let's take a gander, shall we!?:

- Child kidnap

- Leg restraint

- Witch tortures

- Prisoners in irons

- Medieval irons

- Dillinger hair

- Ovechkin semin

- 15 century screws

- ghost night

- breast ripper

- beheading axe

- squirtzilla

- pictures of axe beheadings

- cast iron punishment leg irons
- german kabobs

- rippers for witch torture

- 1700s punishment blades

- little girl from the 1700's

- bruins are awesome

- ovechkin semin championship 2011

- sunglasses experiment

- where is america's most wanted filmed

- grange hall new market

- semin seal

- bambom bigball

- life german shoes

- flickr fingers of legs

- squirting emmy

- weird polarized lenses

Hockey players can be nerds too!

2011-01-29T23:24:00.002-04:00

what are our 2010 NHL draftees up to?

2010-10-15T18:07:00.103-03:00

Let's see what our first round 2010 draft picks have been up to! This is up to before tonight's games (I just saw Niederreiter get 4 more PIMs). Currently there are 6 playing in the NHL and it's still very very very early in the season, but all but 5 have racked up at least 1 point or win. Not too shabby, kids.

#1 - Taylor Hall (Edmonton Oilers)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 194

Birthday: 14 Nov 1991 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Calgary, AB, Canada

Position: LW

Currently playing with: Edmonton Oilers (NHL)

#2 - Tyler Seguin (Boston Bruins)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 182

Birthday: 31 Jan 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Brampton, ON, Canada

Position: C

Currently playing with: Boston Bruins (NHL)

#3 - Erik Gudbranson (Florida Panthers)

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 206

Birthday: 7 Jan 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Orleans, ON, Canada

Position: D

Currently playing with: Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)

#4 - Ryan Johansen (Columbus Blue Jackets)

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 196

Birthday: 31 Jul 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Port Moody, BC

Position: C

Currently playing with: Portland Winterhawks (WHL)

#5 - Nino Niederreiter (New York Islanders)

Height: 6'2''

Birthday: 8 Sep 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Chur, Switzerland

Position: RW

Currently playing with: New York Islanders (NHL)

#6 - Brett Connolly (Tampa Bay Lightning)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 203

Birthday: 2 May 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Prince George, BC, Canada

Position: RW

Currently playing with: Prince George Cougars (WHL)

Other: Currently ranked #20 in WHL with points

Update: Just scored another goal tonight (October 15) and is now ranked #14

#7 - Jeff Skinner (Carolina Hurricanes)

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 193

Birthday: 16 May 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Markham, ON, Canada

Position: C

Currently playing with: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)

#8 - Aleksandr Burmistrov (Atlanta Thrashers)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 180

Birthday: 21 Oct 1991 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Kazan, Russia

Position: C

Currently playing with: Atlanta Trashers (NHL)

#9 - Mikael Granlund (Minnesota Wild)

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 180

Birthday: Feb 26 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Oulu, Finland

Position: C

Currently playing with: HIFK (Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna i Helsingfors)

#10 - Dylan McIlrath (New York Rangers)

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 214

Birthday: 20 Apr 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Position: D

Currently playing with: Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)

#11 - Jack Campbell (Dallas Stars)

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 175

Birthday: 9 Jan 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Port Huron, MI, USA

Position: G

Currently playing with: Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

#12 - Cam Fowler (Anaheim Ducks)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 190

Birthday: 5 Dec 1991 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Windsor, ON, Canada

Position: D

Currently playing with: Anaheim Ducks (NHL)

#13 - Brandon Gormley (Phoenix Coyotes from Calgary)

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 187

Birthday: 18 Feb 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Murray River, PE, CAN

Position: D

Currently playing with: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)

#14 - Jaden Schwartz (St. Louis Blues)

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 180

Birthday: 25 Jun 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Melfort, SK, Canada

Position: C

Currently playing with: Colorado College (USHL)

Other: Schwartz is currently stat leader for Colorado College and Preseason WCHA Rookie of the Year

#15 - Derek Forbort (Los Angeles Kings from Boston via Florida)

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 198

Birthday: 4 Mar 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Duluth, MN, USA

Position: D

Currently plays with: University of North Dakota

Other: Tied as #1 with points on team

#16 - Vladimir Tarasenko (St. Louis Blues from Ottawa)

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 202

Birthday: 13 Dec 1991 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Yaroslavl, Russia

Position: RW

Currently plays with: HC Sibir Novosibirsk (KHL)

Other: Tied 4th on team with points / Ps - KHL scoring is weird...

#17 - Joey Hishon (Colorado Avalanche)

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 170

Birthday: 20 Oct 1991 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Stratford, ON, Canada

Position: C

Currently plays with: Owen Sound Attack (OHL)

#18 - Austin Watson (Nashville Predators)

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 185

Birthday: 13 Jan 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Position: LW

Currently plays with: Peterborough Petes (OHL)

#19 - Nick Bjugstad (Florida Panthers from Los Angeles)

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 188

Birthday: 17 Jul 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN, USA

Position: C

Currently plays with: University of Minnesota

Other: #1 on team with PIM by 15...carries 44% of UMI's PIM including the only Major...Florida got a fiesty one!

#20 - Beau Bennett (Pittsburgh Penguins)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 180

Birthday: 27 Nov 1991 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Gardena, CA, USA

Position: RW

Currently plays for: Denver Pioneers

#21 - Riley Sheahan (Detroit Red Wings)

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 205

Birthday: 7 Dec 1991 (Age 18)

Birthplace: St. Catharine's, ON, Canada

Position: C

Currently plays for: University of Notre Dame

Other: Tied 3rd on team with points

#22 - Jarred Tinordi (Montreal Canadiens from Phoenix)

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 212

Birthday: 20 Feb 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Millersville, MD

Position: D

Currently plays with: London Knights (OHL)

Other: Was committed to University of Notre Dame but on August 10, 2010 announced that he will be playing for the London Knights forgoing his NCAA eligibility

#23 - Mark Pysyk (Buffalo Sabres)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 188

Birthday: 11 Jan 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Sherwood Park, AB, CAN

Position: D

Currently plays with: Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)

#24 - Kevin Hayes (Chicago Blackhawks from New Jersey via Atlanta)

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 201

Birthday: 8 May 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Dorchester, MA, USA

Position: LW

Currently plays with: Boston College

#25 - Quinton Howden (Florida Panthers from Vancouver)

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 182

Birthday: 21 Jan 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Oak Bank, MB, CAN

Position: C

Currently plays with: Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)

#26 - Evgeny Kuznetsov (Washington Capitals)

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 172

Birthday: 19 May 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Chelyabinsk, Russia

Position: C

Currently plays with: Traktor Chelyabinsk (KHL)

#27 - Mark Visentin (Phoenix Coyotes from Montreal)

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 201

Birthday: 7 Aug 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Waterdown, ON, CAN

Position: G

Currently plays with: Niagara IceDogs (OHL)

#28 - Charlie Coyle (San Jose Sharks)

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 205

Birthday: 2 Mar 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: E. Weymouth, MA, USA

Position: C

Currently plays with: Boston University

#29 - Emerson Etem (Anaheim Ducks from Philadelphia)

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 190

Birthday: 16 Jun 1992 (Age 18)

Birthplace: Long Beach, CA, USA

Position: RW

Currently plays with: Medicine Hate Tigers (WHL)

#30 - Brock Nelson (New York Islanders from Chicago)

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 185

Birthday:

Birthplace: Warroad, MN, USA

Position: C

Currently plays with: University of North Dakota

Baby Caps v Baby Flyers

2010-09-16T21:53:00.002-03:00

Today I went to the Caps and Flyers rookie game at Kettler. It was fantastic! Caps on in the 18th minute in the 3rd thanks to Cody Eakin. Not only did I see the rookies, but Backstrom, Ovechkin, Neuvirth, Perreault, Bouchard, Gordon and Alzner (probably more) were there "cheering" on the baby Caps. I'll post some more pictures later.

Caps/Bears 2010-2011

2010-07-15T20:06:00.013-03:00

I meant to post this a while ago...whoops!

So earlier this month via Twitter: "TarikElBashir Asked if the Caps are "done" as far as free agent shopping, GM George McPhee nodded and said, "Yes."'

Ok, let's see where this puts us!

Gains:

Since I previously posted some information about the first couple guys, I'll just post their mugs on this entry.

Evgeny Kuzentsov - Center / Right Wing

2010 NHL Entry Draft - 1st Round (26th Overall)

Stanislav Galiev - Right Wing

2010 NHL Entry Draft / 3rd Round (86th Overall)

Philipp Grubauer - Goaltender

2010 NHL Entry Draft / 4th Round (112th Overall)

Caleb Herbert - Forward

2010 NHL Entry Draft - 5th Round (142nd Overall)

Sam Carrier - Defenseman

2010 NHL Entry Draft / 6th Round (176th Overall)

Dany Sabourin (Goaltender)(1 year deal)

Unrestricted free agent
Born: September 2, 1980
Hometown: Val-d'Or, QC, CAN
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 200 lbs
Former teams: Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames

via hersheybears.com:
"The Washington Capitals have signed unrestricted free agent goaltender Dany Sabourin to a one-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

A 6'4", 200-pound native of Val-d'Or, Quebec, Sabourin (SA-boo-rihn) is a 10-year professional who has played 57 NHL games for Calgary, Pittsburgh and Vancouver. He spent 2009-10 with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL), posting a 28-27-0 record in 56 appearances with a 2.67 goals-against average, a .915 save percentage and three shutouts. He finished third in the AHL in saves (1,579), fourth in minutes (3,278) and tied for sixth in wins.

Sabourin, who will turn 30 on Sept. 2, played 43 games in the NHL in 2007-08 and '08-09 while with the Penguins, posting a 16-17-3 record in that time. This season marked the first time since the 2004-05 work stoppage that he didn't play at least one game at the NHL level. He was named the AHL's top goaltender in 2005-06 when he led the league with a 2.26 goals-against average with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Sabourin was originally a fourth-round choice, 108th overall, of Calgary in the 1998 NHL Draft."

Welcome Back!

Brian Willsie - Right Wing (1 year two way contract)

Hershey Bears

Born: March 16, 1978

Hometown: London, ON, CAN

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 202 lbs

Former Teams: Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Hershey Bears

Lawrence Nycholat - Defenseman

Hershey Bears

Born: May 7, 1979
Hometown: Calgary, AB, CAN
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 192 lbs

Former teams: Hershey Bears, Manitoba Moose, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche

Member of the 2006 Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears, Nycholat is back.

Via hersheybears.com: "He skated in 73 regular season games for the BEARS in 2005-06, scoring 13 goals and recording 57 points. Nycholat also notched 14 points in 16 postseason games, helping the Chocolate and White win the 2006 title.

Nycholat, 31, has 50 games of NHL experience with the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals,Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche. He played in 18 games for the Capitals in 2006-07, scoring two goals and assisting on six others, and played five games with Colorado during the 2008-09 campaign.

Most recently, Nycholat played with the Manitoba Moose in 2009-10, scoring five goals and assisted on 17 others in just 37 games played. He ranks 30th all-time in BEARS history in points by a defenseman, posting the ninth-best single season point total by a rearguard in 2005-06.

"Lawrence proved to us long ago that he's a winner in every sense of the word" said BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst. "We are very pleased to have his leadership and playmaking abilities back with our club."

Re-signing:

Boyd Gordon (Center)

Born: October 19, 1983
Hometown: Unity, SK CAN
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 198 lbs
2009-10 Stats:
GP: 36
Goals: 4
Assists: 6
Points: 10
PIM: 12

Jeff Schultz (Defense)
Born: February 25, 1986
Hometown: Calgary, AB, CAN
Height: 6'6''
Weight: 230 lbs
2009-10 Stats:
GP: 73
Goals: 3
Assists: 20
Points: 23
PIM: 32

Eric Fehr
Born: September 7, 1985
Hometown: Winkler, MB, CAN
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 204 lbs
2009-10 Stats:
GP: 69
Goals: 21
Assists: 18
Points: 39
PIM: 24

Signings (Hershey Bears):
Jay Beagle - Center (2 year)

Born: October 16, 1985
Hometown: Calgary, AB, CAN
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 200 lbs
2009-10 Stats (AHL):
GP: 66
Goals: 16
Assists: 19
Points: 35
PIM: 25

Patrick McNeill - Defenseman (2 year)

Born: March 17, 1987
Hometown: Strathroy, ON, CAN
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 200 lbs
2009-10 Stats:
GP: 62
Goals: 8
Assists: 27
Points: 35
PIM: 36

Zach Miskovic - Defenseman (2 year)

Born: May 8, 1985
Hometown: River Forest, IL, USA
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 185 lbs
2009-10 Stats:
GP: 59
Goals: 6
Assists: 20
Points: 26
PIM: 25

Andrew Gordon - Right Wing (1 year pact)

Born: December 13, 1985
Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 180 lbs
2009-10 Stats (AHL):
GP: 79
Goals: 13
Assists: 7
Points: 20
PIM: 2

Andrew Joudrey - Center (1 year)

Born: July 15, 1984
Hometown: Bedford, NS, CAN
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 185 lbs
2009-10 Stats:
GP: 78
Goals: 15
Assists: 19
Points: 34
PIM: 11

Kyle Greentree - Left Wing (2 years)

Born: November 15, 1983
Hometown: Victoria, BC, CAN
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 200 lbs
2009-10 Stats (Rockford IceHogs):
GP: 64
Goals: 25
Assists: 20
Points: 45
PIM: 57

Brian Fahey - Defenseman (2 years)

Born: March 2, 1981
Hometown: Glenview, IL, USA
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 200 lbs
2009-10 Stats (Lake Erie Monsters):
GP: 71
Goals: 11
Assists: 14
Points: 25
PIM: 97

Losses:

Milan Jurcina
Kyle Wilson (Forward) - Springfield Falcons / Columbus Blue Jackets - two-way contract
Alexandre Giroux (Left Wing) - Edmonton Oilers
Greg Amadio (Defenseman) - Grand Rapids Griffins
Jason Bacashihua (Goaltender) - Colorado Avalanche
Chris Bourque ????/ - KHL
Joe Corvo - Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Free Agency

2010-07-03T12:41:00.002-03:00

So far we've lost 4 and gained 1. Hopefully more on the way!

Goodbye Milan Jurcina, Kyle Wilson, Alexandre Giroux, Jason Bacashihua

Hello Dany Sabourin

KRACKEN!

2010-06-29T17:44:00.001-03:00

I bought this so that it could be later RELEASED!!!!!

Hello There

2010-06-26T01:41:00.013-03:00

Last night was the 1st round of the NHL Draft. Unfortunately, I was not able to view it...well not really "unfortunately" because the Orioles rallied to win against the Nationals in an awesome game (seriously, it was an awesome game). Anyway, the Capitals had #26 and chose Evgeny Kuznetsov.

So let's find out a bit about this cat.

Harry How - Getty Images

Born: May 19, 1992

Birthplace: Chelyabinsk, Russia

Height: 6 ft 1 in

Weight: 176 lbs

Current Team: Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League

Position: Center/Right Wing

Here's what futureconsiderations.ca has to say:

"Strengths: A skinny yet highly explosive offensive talent who creates scoring chance whenever he is on the ice. A shifty skater who generates a good amount of speed and has the lateral agility needed to pull off electrifying one-on-one moves. Has soft hands which allow him to carry and protect the puck through traffic. Has a nice shot that when he gets off mid-stride is very elusive for goalies to track. Outstanding natural instincts and knows where to be o the ice for his chances. Has that dynamic 'pull you out of your seat' talent."

"Weaknesses: Small and easily muscled off the puck by larger opponents. Needs to add 15-20 pounds of muscle. Has the 'Russian Factor' to overcome which is the biggest reason he is not a first round selection. Has intensity and compete level inconsistencies as one game his feet never stop moving and the other times he barely gets his engine going. Defensively needs much work and coaching."

"Notes: After a disappointing IIHF U20 World Junior Championship in Saskatoon with an underachieving Russian squad, Kuznetsov has been able to push his draft stock up with dominating performance at both the 6-Nations Tournament in February and the IIHF U18 World Championship this past April. Signed a two-year extension on his contract with Chelyabinsk in May."

Third Round: Stanislav Galiev - 86th pick

Born: January 17, 1992

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Height: 6 ft 1 in

Weight: 175 lbs

Current Team: Saint John Sea Dogs - QMJHL

Position:Right Wing

Here's what futureconsiderations.ca has to say:

"Strengths: A talented and flashy skater with moves to burn. Is a stickhandling wizard with great individuals skills. A playmaker by nature, he loves the puck on his stick as he enters the zone and uses his vision and quickness to open up options for his linemates. Skates very well with impressive lateral agility and loads of explosive spunk in his step. Weaves in and out of traffic with the puck and pushes many defenders back on their heels because of his overwhelming speed and skill. Is not all offense all the time as he uses his quickness and smarts to play solid defensively in his own zone as well. He utilizes a quick stick to strip attackers and create a quick transition. A dangerous forward who is always a risk to create a scoring opportunity every time he touches the puck."

"Weakness: Shot is weak and that with all his skill he often comes out of games with little to show production wise. Has a penchant for disappearing when physical checking gets too heavy."

"Notes: Galiev played last season with the USHL's Indiana Ice who won the Clark Cup at league champions"

Fifth Round - Philipp Grubauer

Born: November 25, 1991

Birthplace: Rosenheim, Germany

Height: 5 ft 11 in

Weight: 165 lbs

Current Team: Windsor Spitfires - OHL

Position:Goaltender

Here's what futureconsiderations.ca has to say:

Scouting report: An average size athletic goalie who uses quickness and reflex to stop the puck. Covers a lot of the lower net with good flexibility and quick pads. Focused and able to shake off a bad goal or entire outing. Finds the puck in traffic. Does not subscribe to a specific style and plays loose a game technical game. Impressive last year but seemed to stall in development this season. Raw but full of potential if a team is willing to wait for him to develop. Has a good trapper that protects much of the upper portion of net. Started off slowly in Belleville but really seemed to play better with a better squad in front of him in Windsor."

NHL Potential: Backup goaltender

Caleb Herbert - 142nd pick

Born:

Birthplace: Minnesota

Height: 5 ft 10 in

Weight: 175 lbs

Current Team: Bloomington Jefferson High School (Minnesota)

Position:

Here's what WCHB (Western College Hockey Blog) had to say:

" Caleb Herbert was a little late to the NHL Draft radar after missing most of his sophomore season of high school hockey with a broken leg. But that summer, he returned to the ice and was extremely impressive at USA Hockey’s Select 17, earning an invite to the US Select team that traveled to the Ivan Hlinka tournament.

The following winter, he returned to Bloomington Jefferson and helped return the Jaguars to prominence, by going undefeated until losing to powerhouse Edina in the section final. In his senior year, he was the leading scorer in the fall Elite League, and was a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey award.

Herbert is a very gifted offensive player. He’s got an excellent burst of speed, and great instincts in the offensive zone. He’ll likely play a year in the USHL next season, where he’ll refine his offensive skill against older, tougher competition, before heading to the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2011

Herbert definitely seems like a boom-or-bust type of prospect, whose future will depend on his ability to keep scoring lots of goals, something that may be tougher as he faces better, and perhaps more importantly at his size, bigger, more physical competition. But there is certainly enough talent there to justify using a mid-to-late round draft pick on him.

He’ll get a year in the USHL, and four years at Minnesota-Duluth which should help him develop into a more well-rounded, complete player. If he adds that dimension to his game, along with speed and ability to contribute offensively, he could develop into a solid second or third line forward for some NHL team"

Sam Carrier - 6th Round, 176th
Born: April 28, 1992

Birthplace: Laval, Quebec, Canada

Height: 6 ft 1 in

Weight: 186 lbs

Current Team: Lewiston (QMJHL)

Position: Defenseman

Don't know much about him.

Blackhawks!

2010-06-13T21:53:00.001-03:00

Congratulations Blackhawks!

http://kanerdance.ytmnd.com/

Ovechkin ad

2010-06-13T13:33:00.001-03:00

Reebok Zigtech - Ovechkin from soundscape music + sounddesign on Vimeo.

Animated Ovechking

2010-06-13T11:55:00.001-03:00

Check out this post by Japer's Rink. It's a little ridiculous:

http://www.japersrink.com/2010/6/12/1515136/i-know-that-ovechkin-can-be

This is for Jane

2010-06-09T20:36:00.073-03:00

So I'm doing another one of those live thingies for the CHI v PHI game and Bears v Stars game since poor Jane is stuck at work and I have nothing better to do. Besides hockey is Jane's life and I can definitely relate :)

Blackhawks v Flyers @ 8pm on NBC
Bears v Stars @ 8:30pm on whatever video stream I can find

Blackhawks are looking to win the Stanley Cup tonight and let's hope they do since I have plans on Friday and won't be able to watch.

Bears are looking to tie up the series tonight in Texas! Come on Bears!!

- Haha Pierre is interviewing Pronger pre-game. He's such a carrot top
- Not digging the live person singing the National Anthem but I will say that they way the set it up with the archived singer is pretty awesome.
- Blackhawks are giving Leighton a run for his money (SOG 5-1 @ 15min)
- non stop thus far. Quick game? We'll see once the penalties start Flying in (see what i did there?)
- CODY EAKIN is in for the Bears and ASHTON ROME is out and Texas Stars are without Dman Andrew Hutchinson
- Neuvy is in goal but that's no surprise
- My prediction was correct. Pronger with a blantant holding penalty and yet he argues it....DOUCHE
(still searching for a Bears feed)
- Blackhawk penalty against Sopel for interference
(got my Hershey feed, phew!)
- BLACKHAWKS SCORE! PPG!!! 1-0 BIG BUFF
- BEARS SCORE!!!!! PPG!!!!! 1-0 AUCOIN!!!!
- This is totally a Bears game. They're skating so well
- Penalty against Seabrook for Elbowing
- Another penalty against Pronger for hi-sticking
- Chicago Penalty against Sopel for interference
- SHIT Flyers score. Homeless Hartnell 1-1 PPG as he takes an extra hit against Keith. Figures
- CHI v PHI end of Period 1; 1-1; 5 penalties; 17-6 SOG CHI; 1000 hits
- 7,032 in attendance for the Bears game. Apparently the most ever for a Texas game....i wonder why? It's because of the Bears!
- Oh god, Texas team has twins. Now I really hope they lose. Twins just freak me out.
- Neuvy with some awesome saves thus far.
- Some confusion with the Aucoin goal. Can't decide if it's Aucoin's or Gordon, but it looks like it's staying with Aucoin. Would have been a wicked tip in by Gordon if it were his. Staying with Aucoin so 2nd goal of the playoffs for him
- Texas PP - Pinizzotto with a holding penalty and caught yawning while going to the penalty box. No remorse! Good Bear.
- DAMNIT Stars goal 1-1 Rallo
- Neuvy pounces like a doggie bear after Eakin sacrifies himself for a block. Aww
- End of Period 1: 1-1; 2 penalties; 7-6 SOG TEX
- Hi-stick against Hartnell on Jalmersson - checking for blood. no blood so just 2 minutes.
- Leighton is pretty good. Just sayin'. Too bad he's a Flyer. (19 v 8 SOG CHI)
- Kane really looks ridiculous with that mullet and chomping on his mouthguard on the bench.
- SHIT! Leino gets one past Niemi 2-1 Flyers
- Crosschecking call against the Flyers
- So my Bears feed apparently just shows what is on the jumbo tron and is currently in between 1st and 2nd periods and are doing a "Cowboy camera." Frankly, I do not like this. Basically it's a dance cam but for people with cowboy hats and line dancing. Oh Texas.
- Hossa penalty. And not happy about it. BAD CALL! BAD CALL! Goaltender interfence but had no way around it since a Flyer was at his ankles. BS call
- SHARP TIES! 2-2 PK goal
- Crosschecking Texas Penalty. Hershey PP!
- Looks like Neuvy's butt is torn....but could be ice. Very important details, I know.
- @dchesnokov "A great game in Philadelphia! Pizza vs. Cheesesteak all square now" - I enjoy that reference
- Stanley Cup has arrived in Philadelphia while the Stars go on a PP
- Apparently Mathieu Perreault is currently single. Good to know.
- Chicago breaks the tie!!!!!!! because richards sucks! Ladd has a deflection goal
- Stars with a PP on a Too Many Men on the Ice penalty aagins the bears
- Stars PP goal :( 2-1
- End of Second Period for CHI and PHI; 3-2 CHI; 4 Penalties; 27-13 SOG CHI; 2000 hits
- BEARS TIE!!! BEAGLE!!!!!!! 2-2. Looks like dogs can score! uhhhh that's what she say? I'm sorry.
- Carlson hit in the face and heads to the bench. Looks like he's okay because he's frackin' CAPTAIN AMERICA!
- Helmer to the box. Another Texas PP for the 3rd time in the 2nd
- Holy shit Neuvy is awesome. I'm pretty sure he has 5 arms. Lots of pressure from Texas but Neuvy is having none of it.
- End of 2nd period for Bears. 2-2; 4 penalties; 18-14 SOG TEX total
- awww looks like Giroux is now credited with the Beagle goal. Looks like dogs can't score...
- Oh man, the Kiss cam during the Bears/Texas game. They're much more creepy than people in MD/DC. I was so distracted by this that I missed the Briere penalty. Whoops!!
- 30-13 SOG CHI. That is ridiculous. That's like Montreal type of skewness. Leighton is holding strong....despite being on the wrong team.
- oh man, bears now have the dance cam. Distraction ensues. Although their dancing still has a lot of line dancing connotations. Texans are an interesting breed.
- hershey PP!!!
- NEIMI SAYS NO!
- Perreault and Beagal have a few changes but Climie says no
- Flyers score. Stupid Hartnell 3-3. maybe have been deflected off of Hossa. can we please put the cup away. i don't like this curse. Maybe it didn't touch him. I don't know. but I don't like it. No, I believe it scored off his foot. WTF.
- This game is too intense. Too distracted for the Bears at the moment. They're still tied.
- Non call on Ladd for hitting Leighton. Almost the end of the 3rd and still tied. Long night ahead.
- Bears PP!!!
- CARLSON SCORES!!!!!!! 3-2!!! 2 min left CAPTAIN AMERICA!!!!!
- Bears PP!!!
- Giroux with the empty net. 4-2!!! BEARS TIE THE SERIES!
- Bears final: 4-2 Bears; 26/27 SOG Texas; 9 penalties
- YESSSSSSSSS BLACKHAWKS WIN!!!!!!!

I hope you enjoyed this, Jane

Capitals New Young Bloods

2010-06-02T21:00:00.015-03:00

So the Capitals have already signed Marcus Johansson and Cody Eakin....but they now retain the rights to Dmitri Orlov, Brett Flemming, Garrett Mitchell, and Patrick Wey (while he's still at Boston College)...so let's learn a bit a bout them, eh?

Dmitri Orlov:

Born: July 23, 1991
Birthplace: Novokuznetsk, Russia
Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 197 lbs
Draft: 2009 NHL Entry Draft / Round: 2nd 55th Overall

Current Team: Metallurg Novokuznetsk

Awards: 2008, 2009 WJC18 Silver (Russia)/ 2010 WJC 8th place (Russia)

Could he be the blueliner that we so desperately need?

Brett Flemming:

Born: Feb 26, 1991
Birthplace: Burlington, ON, Canada
Position: Defense
Shoots:
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 175 lbs
Draft: 2009 NHL Entry Draft / Round: 5th 145th Overall

Current Team: Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (OHL)

2008-09: 64 (GP) / 3 (G) / 25 (A) / 89 (PIM)
2009-10: 68 (GP) / 1 (G) / 23 (A) / 90 (PIM)

Flemming is either a fighter or just hates pink.....

We could possible use him.

“There is something about that player that intrigues us,” says McPhee of Flemming. “He is a smart player. And when you’re a smart player you usually adapt and adjust to your environment and to what’s required. He may be one of those guys who can do a lot of different things, play the wing, play defense, lug the puck, defend. There is something about him that we like, and we’re happy we drafted him and we just hope that he continues to develop.”

Garrett Mitchell:

Born: Sept 2, 1991
Birthplace: Regina, SASK, Canada (awww he can be friend with Brooksie!)
Position: Defense
Shoots:
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 180 lbs
Draft: 2009 NHL Entry Draft / Round: 6th 175th Overall

Current Team: Hershey Bears (AHL) / Regina Pats (WHL)

2009-10: Hershey Bears - 1 (GP)
2009-10: Regina Pats - 57 (GP) / 15 (G) / 16 (A) / 110 (PIM)
2008-10: Regina Pats - 71 (GP) / 10 (G) / 5 (A) / 140 (PIM)

There are more past stats, but I think those two years show it all. He played less games yet had more Goals and Assists and played cleaner. I think he'll be a good addition.

And he's not afraid to fight!

He's looking to be one of my upcoming favorites.

“He’s a very competitive kid,” says McPhee of Mitchell. “He’s very good along the boards; gets pucks in, gets them out. He has good jump and very good strength in his legs. We like the way that he’s coming along and hope he continues to improve over the next year.”

MARCUS JOHANSSON:

Born: Oct 6, 1990
Birthplace: Landskrona, Sweden
Position: Center/Wing
Shoots: Left
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 189 lbs
Draft: 2008 NHL Entry Draft / Round: 1st 24th Overall

Current Team: Hershey Bears (AHL) / Regina Pats (WHL)

Awards:
2007 - Sweden WJC U18 (Bronze)
2008 - Sweden WJC U18 (4th)
2009 - Sweden WJC U18 (Silver)

awww there's going to be 2 backstroms! (accent wise)

Code Eakin:

Born: 25 May 1991
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 180 lbs
Draft: 2009 NHL Entry Draft / Round: 3rd 85th Overall

Current Team: Hershey Bears (AHL) / Swift Current (WHL)

2009-10: Hershey Bears: 4 (GP) / 2 (G) / 0 (A) / 2 (PIM)
2009-10: Swift Current Broncos (WHL): 70 (GP) / 47 (G) / 44 (A) / 71 (PIM)
2008-09: Swift Current Broncos (WHL): 54 (GP) / 24 (G) / 24 (A) / 42 (PIM)
Not bad, Not bad. My only concern is, not sure if we need that many centers, so he could play for Hershey for a bit before there's a place for him on the Caps? But we know that Boudreau likes to change his centers quite often.

Good video aside from the annoying as hell commentator...like omg

Patrick Wey:

We own him while he's at Boston.

Born: 21 Mar 1991
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
Position:
Shoots:
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 203 lbs
Draft: 2009 NHL Entry Draft / Round: 4th 115th Overall

Current Team: Boston College

2009-10: Boston College: 27 (GP) / 0 (G) / 5 (A) / 24 (PIM)
2008-09: Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL): 58 (GP) / 7 (G) / 27 (A) / 75 (PIM)
2007-08: Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL): 35 (GP) / 1 (G) / 5 (A) / 30 (PIM)

I may have to disown him since he's from Pittsburgh BUT he played for Waterloo and that's where my dad is from, so he's back in my good graces. phew. That was close.

So there you have it. You'll more than likely see these cats soon...some you've already seen Hershey-wise.

Also be on the lookout for Mr. Anton Gustafsson!!!

IIHF

2010-05-21T23:02:00.005-03:00

Yesterday were two ridiculous IIHF games. Game 1: Germany v Switzerland; Game 2: Russia v Canada.

Game 1: Germany v Switzerland

Germany ended up winning against Switzerland (1-0) but not without some drama. First of all, Germany wasn't even supposed to be in the World Championships...it just so happened that they were hosting them, so you know, it would be nice if they could play. Along with the Danes, they've been some sort of a dark horse in these games. Anyway, back to the drama. The Germans thought that they won the match, but apparently due to international icing rules there was one second left....so they had to roll up the carpet, lead the mascot off the ice, have the teams to back to their prospective benches, and get on with their faceoff for one second. After that one second was up all hell broke loose. Assistant coach for the Germans got into it one of the Swiss team members and the German coach was having none of that! Swiss are out but Germans have a very important game against the Russians on Saturday. Team on team rumble (+ coach) and blood on the ice! I love hockey!

Game 2: Russia v Canada.

Olympics revisited or what to expect in Sochi? Who knows. Well, it would have been better if they played this game tomorrow instead of yesterday, but whatever. Brooks Laich and Ovechkin got into it, which was pretty ridiculous. Let's hope what happens in Germany, stays in Germany. It was a good match riddled with penalties, but it wasn't enough for Team Canada who are now out of the championships.

I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to be on the other side of that Ovechkin stare:

This picture pretty much sums up the game.

Russia is expected to win these games, but i'm sure Germany will not go down without a fight. The game is on Universal Sports at 2pm! I'm actually not sure if you silly cable people get that station or not, but I do!

19 and 90

2010-05-17T19:36:00.005-03:00

I'm sure you know by now....

...but my favorite Cap has been signed to a 10 year $67 million contract. That means that he and Ovechkin's will be BFFs until the 2020 season. I'm so happy about this.

Please do not use your newfound funds and get a haircut. It just wouldn't suit you.

Not only was Backstrom re-signed, but Marcus Johansson was signed to a 3 year entry level contract! Yay! I'm so happy about this! Today was awesome in Caps land.

Nanook!

2010-05-15T23:45:00.006-03:00

I'm still sick and don't feel like doing anything tonight. So my sister and I went to the RedBox and rented Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It's fantastic and I think everybody should rent it at one point during their life. Anyway, it has the background music to all-time favorite hockey intro...UAF NANOOK HOCKEY!!!!!!

SO GOOD. If you've never seen this...then enjoy:

My personal favorite

I haven't been able to find 2008-09, but these are good enough. Seriously, what's not to love? I suppose I'm biased since my favorite animal is the polar bear and I kinda love hockey and I kinda want to live in Alaska.

I want to go to a Nanook's game just to see this in person. Anybody up for a road trip to Alaska????

What the hell was that, Bruins?

2010-05-15T18:02:00.005-03:00

So luckily I was cheering on the Baltimore Orioles last night rather than watching the Bruins v Flyers game because I assure you I would be more upset about than I am now. How the hell did the Flyers when the Bruins were up 3-0 in the series! (granted Caps were up 3-1, but 3-0 is way worse). Not only that, but were up 3-0 in the first period! I wonder if anything would have changed if they substituted Rask for Thomas after that 3rd goal. I'm sure it would have made Rask go berzerk, but then Thomas isn't shy either. Grumble grumble grumble. Man, I hate the Flyers....like really hate them. But at least they know get to take on the wrath of Halak, Markov, and Gill. Hopefully they'll irritate them so much that Carcillo, Hartnell and Pronger will all get game misconducts every single game so I won't have to look at them. Oh well, c'est la via and all that.

I wouldn't go this far to express how I feel:

But I will go this far:

Montreal, kick their asses. Sharks, kick Montreal's asses.

Reasons why this Penguins loss is important to Caps morale

2010-05-12T22:44:00.001-03:00

I'm sure you know by now that the Penguins loss to those pesky Canadiens that just didn't seem to want to stay down. Caps got Halak'd and now the Pens. This is very important to Caps fans. Reasoning below:

1) There is a lot of bias between Penguins and Capitals fans/media and now that the Penguins loss there is no reason to say that #8 led their team to failure. It can now be said that #87 led their team to failure.

2) Penguins fans got a taste of karma. "City of Champions" my ass.

3) Habs shut down Crosby and Malkin the same way they did Ovechkin and Semin. Habs played pretty much the same way they did against us.

4) We know that Caps only lose to winners.

5) I don't have to hear shit talk from Penguins fans saying that their team is better (granted the made it through the 1st round but whatever...)

6) Now my prediction of a Sharks v Montreal final can come into fruition.

there's plenty more but I'm sick and my brain is becoming a haze! oh dear!

GO HABS!

good hockey night

2010-05-12T17:44:00.003-03:00

Canadiens, Bruins, and Bears....OH MY!

I'm going to try one of these live blog things, just because....keep in mind, i'm following 3 games. Nobody will read this though, but I'm deliriously sick and this is funny to me.

- HAHAHAHA Bears scored their first within the first 20 seconds and Habs scored in 32 seconds. tonight is going to be good

- I'm so glad Gill is back...complete with 50 stitches in his foot. hopefully it'll hold together for 60 minutes.

- I'm so glad Neuvy is in goal tonight. They're totally killin' the penalties. gotta love the bears.

- GIROUX! 2-0 Bears. Very nice. Monarch is such a stupid name for a hockey team. What kind of threatening beast is that? That's like calling your team the "Kitties"

- Plekanac was so close! It's weird that i hated you 2 weeks ago.

- Pens PP looks sloppy. I like this.

- Holy shit, Habs fans spent $750 a ticket to watch at Bell Center? That's crazy. At least it's all for charity.

- Way to get past Fleury....bang on his home. I think Fleury is going to get angry tonight.

- HOLY SHIT HALAK! Just took a stroll about 20 feet from the net and took the puck away. Halak, you sir, are awesome.

- Crosby got single teamed and then doubled teamed....i bet he liked it

- "Pittsburgh looks scared to death." i love this!

- Bears are up 2-0 after the first, Habs are up 2-0 after the first. coincidence? so the bruins should end the first 2-0 as well.

- 83% of Canadians watch hockey once a week (can you tell i'm watching Hockey Night in Canada?)

- "hockey gods love kindness" - this is why the Habs are up after the first according to HNiC

- boston game starts in 10 seconds. how am i going to watch 3 games at once. oh man

- crosby's mustache is so pedophile-y. i love that the habs are totally shutting him down. caps fans and pens fans can agree on something....habs are good at getting in the way

- i love how NHL's farm teams can be so far away from them. Case in point...Manchester (New Hampshire) Monarchs are L.A. Kings farm team....so that would be why their mascot is a Lion (king of beasts) instead of a friggin monarch like their name would suggest. i wouldn't mind seeing a terrorizing monarch with razor wings

- Cammy one knee'd goal! 3-0! apparently he practiced that shot during warm ups (one knee and all). He practiced the goal that he made last game during warm ups as well.

- Moen!!!!! Your name reminds me of a faucet. 4-0. This game is so good. Is Fleury going to stay or go?

- ooooh gone. i bet fleury is PISSED. Hello there, former Cap.

- almost made it 5-0. i'm peeing myself

- I forgot Leighton is in goal for Boucher. Poor Boucher.

- This'll show those Penguins fans that they're no better than the Caps. I love this.

- shit. that's okay, Halak, you can let them have one. just no more.

- Pinizzotto making it 3-0 Bears

- Chris Pronger just looks like a douche

- Shit, I hate you Flyers. What are you doing scoring? Whatever, Richards, whatever...ew and assisted by Carcillo? can it get any worse!?!? What was a sweet pass though, Timonen. I'll give you that.

- Malkin is sucking.

- Stuart has a great playoff beard. he looks like a bruin

- stupid ponerkrovsky or however you spell your name. oh never mind...that was "long reach" staal's goal

- awwww everybody's hugging from getting close to Halak. doesn't kennedy know not to touch the goalie, especially when it's halak. that's like touching...an immortal

- subban is SO GOOD.

- i with the bruins would just end this. i really hate the flyers and carcillo and hartnell.

**all 3 games have intermissions at the moment, so in other hockey news:**
- Chelios is going to call it quits at 48 years old

- Stamkos is injured for Team Canada in the WC :-/

- Team USA has a relegation round friday...so they can play next year. ain't doing so well.

- Those Germans and Danes are the ones to watch out for .... they're sly.

** back to our regularly scheduled programming** (man, i really wish i beat this cold soon, i'm literally going crazy)

- goal waved off. penguins sad. "i mean the pick has to go in the net before you wave your arms...it was in halak's glove."

- Malkin is apparently the Penguins' version of Semin

- Rask is making some beastly saves. that's my boy!

- Alzner! 4-1 Bears

- i love how this feed is so anti-Penguins. oh hockey night in canada, i love you. "Crosby likes to embellish"

- i cannot get over how good Halak is. he hasn't really had a "bad day" at all during this series. it's currently 30 - 14 SOG (MTL). It's amazing that Halak generally has twice as many saves as the other goaltender.

- 4-2 Bears.

- 30th Too Many Men on the Ice penalty against penguins

- 4-2 Bears final. 2 more games to go.

- 5-2 MONTREAL!!!!! Take that 'guins. 'Guins retaliate with taking away Halak's net. if their pucks can't go in it then nobody can have it!

- Empty Pens net at 3:45.... desperation!!!

- Flyers need to stop scoring...but i'm too distracted with the PIT/MTL game to care

- HABS WIN!!!! HABS WIN!!!!!! 39 to 20 SOG. HALAK'D!!!!! This is awesome.

- COME ON BRUINS! STOP SUCKING! PLAY LIKE THE HABS!

- Who is this leighton and why are you so good tonight? I hope they don't end up shutting out the bruins again.

- Penalty shot? you gotta be kidding me.

- Nice split glove save there, rask-y boy!!

- 1:59 more to go in this game. there's no point to keep going. Flyers force (well not really forced) game 7 against the Bruins :-/

- Lucic scores with a minute left.

Meh, 2/3 wins isn't bad....

Vasiliy Koshechkin = Badass

2010-05-10T21:46:00.000-03:00

To my great surprise, last night I found out that Universal Sports (which I believe you can only see via Converter box) plays some of the World Championships. So while I settled down to watch the Russia v Slovakia game (pre-recorded, mind you...it's not as fancy as cable) I noticed something hilarious. Russia's 6'7'' goaltender (probably playing because Varly's equipment is still missing), Vasiliy Kosechkin has the most adorable mask I've ever seen. This guy is friggin' huge and barely fits in the net...yet his mask is full of kittens! You sir, are adorable and I will root for you forever....even though you're a Tampa Bay prospect.

He named the cat and it gets bored. Goaltenders are a different breed.

This is Koshechkin's kitty impression

Looks like he likes gray kitties too.

Anyway, after some research it appears that he's had this mask for a while. Oh well, I don't usually to get watch these games! It's new to me!

If you can find better pictures, please post in comments. This guy is awesome.

Let's go San Jose!

2010-05-01T02:24:00.000-03:00

Welp, since my boys, the Caps, lost in the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday I had to come to the realization that I needed to back a new team. Obviously it can't be Pittsburgh. I would like to have Montreal end up in the final just because it would make me feel better about our lost. Besides the Caps only lose to winners (which is why we beat the penguins 4 times during the regular season). So, I believe the final will be a matchup between Montreal and SAN JOSE who will win it all. This is because, not only are they good, but last year San Jose won the President's Trophy and lost in the first round of the playoffs (not until a certain team this year). So, it only seems fitting that if San Jose wins it all, the Caps will obviously win next year. After all, history ALWAYS repeats itself. Not to mention, the Sharks live in a friggin' Shark Tank and the come out of a shark's mouth. HOW BADASS IS THAT?! Seriously, what is more badass because I'd like to know.

Semin = "Two Face"

2010-03-30T21:54:00.000-03:00

Whenever I see pictures of Alexander Semin of the Washington Capitals I am instantly reminded of the Seinfeld episode "The Strike." During this episode, Jerry announced the concept of "two-face" which according to Wikipedia is "someone who looks attractive sometimes and looks bad at other times, depending on exterior conditions, such as lighting." However, it's not so much attractiveness as it is oldness.

Here are a few examples:

Looks like he could be a little older than 26

Even his NHL roster photo doesn't quite show a 26 year old.

ok, we're getting there.

Yeah, still not quite looking 26.

But then there's this:

For the longest time I didn't know that was Semin just for obvious reasons (see previous photos). My assumption is that it is (green shirt on car) and after stalking some captions for this picture others seem to think so as well.

And then there's this. Dare I say a little Backstromesque? (that's saying a lot coming from me)

I think I've rest my case. Semin be tricksy or he could be vain and lying about his age? but only in bad lighting...or good lighting?

My night with the Hershey Bears

2010-03-26T21:40:00.000-03:00

Due to my obsession with hockey, I decided that for my 25th birthday I'd go see the Hershey Bears! What more perfect game than the day before my actual birthday and team photo giveaway and 90 minute after game signing night! So I took 11 of my best friends and headed up to Hershey. We all headed up in different ways considering the way relationships work. Whatever. Anyway, we went to Chocolate World prior and it was alright. We got to hang out in a Hershey Kiss for like 2 minutes and learn about the history of chocolate. Who doesn't love that?

Anyway, it was a decent game. A bit slower than NHL but then when you go to Caps games, those aren't exactly typical this season. Anyway, they ended up breaking their 24 home game winning streak and I'm pretty sure I'm bad luck now :-/ It was against the Adirondack Phantoms who are the farm team for the Flyers and apparently they aren't making playoffs anymore, so they had nothing to lose and it definitely showed. They were feisty.

Anyway, here are some pictures:

Fistycuffs!

Karl Alzner. He's pretty good. Washington's 1st round choice (5th overall) in 2007 draft.
Keith Aucoin. Has 35 goals in the AHL this season so far and 94 points. Good? Yes.

Francois Bouchard. Washington's 2nd round choice (35th overall) in 2006 draft. He's pretty awesome. I think the players with longer hair were convinced to wear hats since they had to since pretty much right after the game.

Bryan Helmer. El Capitan. 39 points away from becoming the all-time leading scorer among AHL defensemen. Although that could have changed since the last time I checked the stats. Man, I love stats.

Anton Gustafsson. Came back to the Bears a week ago or so and I don't believe has played due to injury. Son of Bengt Gustafsson. However, majority of the people there didn't know who he was and his line maybe had 3-4 people at a time. He was bored at times and would get up from his seat and color in his numbers stealthy while looking behind him as if we were up to no good. He's great and very friendly.

Braden Holtby. Sadly this was the best picture I could get since his line was too long and it was about closing time. He's a pretty good goaltender and happened to be the Caps' 4th round pick (93rd overall) in 2008.Boyd Kane. Not bad, not bad. 22 goals and 40 points. Originally with the Philadelphia Phantoms (now Adirondack Phantoms).
Chris Bourque. Was affiliated with those Penguins, but we're glad he's back. Has had a pretty good season thus far with 22 goals and 66 points.

Alexander Giroux. 40 goals and 93 points this season. Very, very good.

Mathieu Perreault. I will admit that Mr. Perreault is my favorite Hershey Bear and was ecstatic when he signed my team photo with Happy Birthday Katie, despite the fact he didn't know how to spell Birthday. I guess it should have been Bon Anniversaire! Washington's 6th round pick (177th overall) in 2006 draft.

Sean Collins. Played with the Caps last season for 15 games (Defense).

Sadly, I didn't have time to get Andrew Gordon to sign anything or have a picture with him, but he's a great guy. There was an elderly women in the bleachers who couldn't go on the ice and Andrew climbed to her and had a picture with her and climbed back. Awwww. As far as I know it was his grandmother, but it was still nice.

I love hockey.

Friends don't let friends go to Denver University

2010-03-26T21:04:00.000-03:00

I recently applied to the Forensic Psychology program within the Professional Psychology Department at Denver University. I found out that they wanted an interview me and I was rather excited, mostly because I never thought I would get that far due to my undergraduate grades and GRE scores. So I went up to Denver for a weekend and found out that there were around 100 applicants and 42 interviews. Awesome, I said to myself.

The interview went horribly. They decided that it was an issue that my grades weren't quite they wanted and asked me "your grades aren't the greatest, why do you think you'll succeed here?" Valid question, I suppose, but if you thought this was an issue why did you ask me for an interview? Apparently it was due to my experience, which is awesome, but still. Well, luckily for me, I found out that this wasn't the university for me during the interview since they don't offer any research whatsoever and only offer Clinical settings...aka...therapy. No thanks. But they made this clear when the interview asked me "So why are you applying here and not a research school? Hmmm?" Yes, they actually said "Hmmm?" The website did not specify that they did absolutely no research, so that's why I went to the interview! Whatever.

Anyway, so 100 applicants to 42 interviews to 25 who receive acceptance. It became apparent as my interview proceeded that this was not going well and I will not be accepted, so it should be no surprise when I received my rejection letter. However, it could have been less pretentious. Yes, my interviewer was rather snotty and so the tone of this letter should be no surprise. Frankly, I'm glad I wasn't accepted...well I would have said no anyway. Enjoy the read below...I know I did:

Dear Kathryn:

I regret to inform you that the Graduate Admissions Committee cannot offer you admission to the Master's program in Forensic Psychology in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at this time. We were fortunate to receive more highly qualified applicants than we can accommodate for the positions available, and, therefore, we are not able to offer admission to many good applicants. It is unfortunate that decisions like this have to be made. We evaluate applications globally, so it is impossible to point to a single aspect of an application and identify it as a reason for an offer of admission or as a reason an offer was not made. Our overriding concern is to be fair to applicants and to make offers to promising MAFP students.

We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. so and so"

So basically there are "more highly qualified applicants" whereas I was only "good" and apparently not a "promising MAFP student." And who says "sincerely yours" in a rejection letter? Ew.

Oh well. I went on the tour just to see the DU hockey rink. Those Denver Pioneers aren't too shabby in the NCAA.

denver bound

2010-03-05T14:22:00.001-04:00

onward to the grad school interview in Denver! i get to find out what the hell a group interview is all about!

and i get to compare Verizon Center to Pepsi Center!

Olympics

2010-02-25T18:35:00.001-04:00

Fun fact of the day: USA and CAN womens hockey teams are going for gold tonight. Finland received the Bronze this afternoon. think it'll be the same for the men? Or will Slovakia win it all!?!

come on caps!

2010-02-05T18:59:00.000-04:00

Friday the 13th, eh?

Panthers v. Capitals - January 29, 2010

2010-01-30T19:10:00.000-04:00

I knew the game yesterday was going to be interesting due to the fact that the Capstronaut magically touched down in the section next to us. After the first Caps goal by Backstrom, he celebrated by running up and down the stairs. Well I guess I should use the word "running" loosely considering he's an astronaut. He fistpumped and danced around whilst having zero gravity for the remainder of the period. I didn't realize that his suit actually had "capstronaut" on the back of it...unless that's new. He also had a cohort with him who helped him drink his water and walked with him wherever he went. He had a Capstronaut jersey and I'm pretty sure he was his bodyguard.

After the first period he did end up back at his usual location...intimidating the visiting team behind their bench with his "I'm watching you" stare. While down there he actually has event staff sit next to him. He's a pretty big deal in these parts these days.

During the first period Mr. Backstrom gets his 22nd goal and Green gets a 2 minute elbowing penalty that would eventually suspend him for 3 games. Frankly it seems a little harsh but the NHL is cracking down on any hit that connects with a head regardless of injury on the other player. I will admit that I missed this happen because I was too distracted with the Capstronaut dancing around.

Knuble gets his 17th goal in the second and both teams get a few penalties. Also during the second, Green goes down with a knee to knee with Kulikov. Some say it was karma for the elbow in the first, who knows. He wasn't moving for a couple minutes but managed to get off the ice with a little help from Fehr. That's never anything you want to see, but luckily it wasn't a bad injury considering that he wanted to come back in during the third but Boudreau wouldn't let him. I'm sure his response was "awww shucks awww jeez coach! Let me in the game!" His injury seemed to have been an epic charley horse.

During the third Schultz finally gets a goal. It was his second this season, but as stats go he was the last Caps player to get a goal within 11 games. Go Schultz! He's silent but deadly. Knuble gets another goal as well.

All said and done, we won 4-1 over the Panthers!

After the game, my friend decided to "stalk" the players. Well in the sense of knowing where the only exit is to the garage. The players know the drill. If there's a red light out the garage then they roll down the window and talk with us. If not, they sped away. Luckily for them, most of them got green lights.

Now while I'm a lover of cars, I'll spare them with not giving the details of their cars and make me seem less creepy. Although if you ask, I'll tell you. I will say this...Morrison drives a Taurus. I just had to put it out there. He was the only one not driving an Aston Martin, Bentley, Audi, Mercedes, Lexus, Ranger Rover, or Lincoln. Even Neuvirth had a nice car.

I was actually amazed at the lack of time it took for the game to end and for them to leave. It was maybe 30 minutes at the most.

We heard the rev of an engine in the depths of the parking garage and Semin was the first out and quickly sped away in a silver torpedo with Poti in quick pursuit. Although they all sped off rather quickly if they didn't have the red light. Green was the unlucky one. While he was injured his was able to drive away (albeit not in his Lamborghini...but in a car that started with a "B"...you know the kind). His Lambo was behind him being driven by somebody else and going the opposite direction of him. My friend was able to get a signature from him at the red light.

Bradley rolled down his window and waved while he sped away. He looked rather happy.

The "AO GR8" revved his engine and when my friend shouted "Ovechkin!" he burned out and fishtailed for us. He's always looking to please his fans. It's not really a well-kept secret as to what he drives, but it truly is the batmobile.

We'll see if I "stalk" the players again. Frankly, I feel a bit awkward since there wasn't anybody else there aside from us. Apparently there's usually more standing out there, but not this time.

This game marked 9 in a row. Come on 10!

horrible work story

2009-12-04T18:46:00.000-04:00

So i'm kinda regretting my decision to take this new job. Today (my second day on the job) i got reemed by my company's president for not being confident enough and that i'm not supposed to say "i don't know" blah blah blah. This went on for a good 15 minutes. and he made me repeat things like i was a baby. and i had absolutely no idea why he was telling me these things. I started this job yesterday so of course i'm not going to know much.

Anyway, luckily this guy that is kinda my supervisor was also there and explained what brought this on. Apparently my new supervisor and a guy who is the "client" don't exactly like each other for whatever reason and the "client" guy heard me tell somebody that i didn't know what i was doing or something. Either that or when he asked who me who my supervisor was even before i started the job i said that i didn't know because nobody had told me yet.

so! the "client" guy went straight to the president of the company to get my new supervisor in trouble for not doing his job and apparently me as well.

so i get a call from my new supervisor (because i work in Frederick but report to DC) and was like "i heard you had a meeting today" and i was like "yes" and he was like "let this be a lesson to you about how you speak with the client" and i said "i honestly have no idea how this all happened." he then said that "some people are sometimes difficult"

so apparently i'm going to be in the middle of some bullshit because two guys can't get along

grad school fun

2009-09-28T20:13:00.000-03:00

I finally found 3 recommendations for graduate school despite having two professors decline. I guess 2.5 years is a rather long time. Oh well. I'm hoping i make the December 1st deadline for the first one!

First Post

2009-09-28T16:21:00.000-03:00

So I gave in and got the blogspot.

Anyway, I have just discovered Google Reader and am wondering where it has been all of my life. mmmmmmm

I'll post more later