Lets talk some hockey!

[snowbound]

Ok folks,

I don't know how many people here are into Hockey, but the NHL Playoffs are well underway and where i come from Hockey is a religion. 8)

Iam a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan( my hometown) so obviously iam hoping for great things from them.( they have advanced to the second round but are down 1 game to 0 to the Philadelphia Flyers >:( ) THe Maple Leafs have not won the coveted Lord Stanley Cup in 37 years :o so it is well overdue! ;) ;D

So come on Hockey fans!

Tell us who your favourite team is and your predictions for the rest of the Playoffs. 8)


snowbound

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Ok folks,

I don't know how many people here are into Hockey, but the NHL Playoffs are well underway and where i come from Hockey is a religion. 8)

Iam a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan( my hometown) so obviously iam hoping for great things from them.( they have advanced to the second round but are down 1 game to 0 to the Philadelphia Flyers >:( ) THe Maple Leafs have not won the covented Lord Stanley Cup in 37 years :o so it is well overdue! ;) ;D

So come on Hockey fans!

Tell us who your favourite team is and your predictions for the rest of the Playoffs. 8)


snowbound" }-

My prediction is the same EVERY year ... cause I got blue blood in my vains ;D

Go Leafs Go!!!


ps. rumor has it Sundin will make his return tonight ... he practised along side Domi & Tucker at the morning skate ... To bad we've lost Joe for awhile.

[Galadriel]

Heh!

Go Habs GO! LOL! Seriously, I wish y'all the best, but my heart is with the Habs....
They can be surprising.... ask any Boston fan ;)

[dangitall]

Please ... let's not talk about yet another choke by a Boston team.

[dog]

Ahhhh that's nothing ... us Leaf fans ... have been TORMENTED for 37 years :'( :'( :'(

And if that's not enough ... I'm a fan of the Buffalo Bills ... just something else that makes me cry at night. :'( :'( :'(

But ever faithful, I pray to my Mini Stanely Cup ... day and night during the playoffs :P :P :P

And just to top all that off, my mind usually not in the same place I am ... so my heads FULL of ?? ?? ??? ??? ???

Now I bet that Cheered you up - Eh Dangitall

;D Steve ;D

*puppy*

[dangitall]

-{ Quote: "Now I bet that Cheered you up - Eh Dangitall" }-

'Fraid not - Boston DeadSox, perennial losers since 1914 (or is it '18?). At least my Patsies are no longer doormats!

But more on topic, as much as I hate too, I've got to side with Galadriel regarding Les Habs as my grandmother was born in Quebec.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "'Fraid not - Boston DeadSox, perennial losers since 1914 (or is it '18?). " }-

It was 1918, just to clarify that. :P :D ;D

Sorry, i couldn't resist. ;)


snowbound

[dog]

Help, I need Consoling :'( ... bad Leafs lose 2 - 1 >:( Bad Team ... Bad Team >:(

[bigc73542]

Hockey can't be a real sport, there are no motors attached anywhere ;D ;D ;)

[dangitall]

-{ Quote: "It was 1918, just to clarify that.

Sorry, i couldn't resist." }-

Thanks, Snowbound - you're all heart! :'(

[Galadriel]

BAH! And the Habs lose yet again.... Tampa is out to win big this year methinks... oh well, it was fun while it lasted...

But as I usually say, it ain't over till the fat elf sings! ;)

[octogen]

I am a big Habs fan, too! I was bummin' when they didn't win it in year 2000. That's when it became the first time in their history that they went more than seven years without a Cup. Ten years and counting. :'(

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Help, I need Consoling :'( ... bad Leafs lose 2 - 1 >:( Bad Team ... Bad Team >:(" }-

One more like that and we're pretty much toast.( If not already) :'(


snowbound

[snipedog]

Hey everybody knows the Boston Deadsox are losers cause of the curse of the bamboo head.

[Galadriel]

-{ Quote: "I am a big Habs fan, too! I was bummin' when they didn't win it in year 2000. That's when it became the first time in their history that they went more than seven years without a Cup. Ten years and counting. :'(" }-

:'( I sympatize with all ya... They were such a great team... keyword, "were"!
Oh well gave us some trills this year.

I think Michael Ryder deserves to win the Calder Trophy... even if Raycroft was good this year...

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "One more like that and we're pretty much toast.( If not already) :'(


snowbound" }-
Hey Proud Canadian: where's your fighting spirit ? ? !
I have to admit I know nothing about hockey (in Europe we call it ice-hockey btw-hockey to us means field-hockey). I'm more into soccer, especially the proud artists of Amsterdam: AJAX = ART. :)

Don't give in, it ain't over 'till it's over!!

Thumbs up, and support your herous!

greetz,
Slammer

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hey Proud Canadian: where's your fighting spirit" }-

37 years of letdowns has a way of killing it. :'(



-{ Quote: "I have to admit I know nothing about hockey (in Europe we call it ice-hockey btw-hockey to us means field-hockey)." }-

Sorry, i should have known that. ;) :D ;D



-{ Quote: "I'm more into soccer, especially the proud artists of Amsterdam: AJAX = ART
" }-

Euro cup anyone? ;D 8)



-{ Quote: "Don't give in, it ain't over 'till it's over!!" }-

Never! :)


-{ Quote: "Thumbs up, and support your herous!" }-


Always. 8)


Steve

[longstick]

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Titanic have in common?















They both look good until they hit the ice. hahahahahahahaha.

[longstick]

What do Toronto and Austin Powers have in common?





















Nothing.....Austin knows how to score. hahahahahahahaha

[snowbound]

Leafs win 4-1! ;D

Well dog, looks like we are back in the series. ;) ;D


snowbound

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Leafs win 4-1! ;D

Well dog, looks like we are back in the series. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-

Hi Snowbound,

Yah, the boys played great tonight! :D Belak made his presence known ... And for some reason that got Almo playing a physical game ... I couldn't believe he had 5 or 6 BIG hits ... that was great to watch ... lol, I hope all the rough stuff doesn't hurt his hip though.

The Boys got their game together tonight ... offense, defense, transition and hard nose play to boot ... this series looks far from over now.

Go Leafs Go!

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "
The Boys got their game together tonight ... offense, defense, transition and hard nose play to boot ... this series looks far from over now.

Go Leafs Go!

dog - *puppy*" }-

Damn right, now where are all those Phili fans i've been waiting to hear from huh? ;) :D ;D


snowbound

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "Leafs win 4-1! ;D

Well dog, looks like we are back in the series. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-
:D
See? THERE YOU GO
Need some more fortunecookies? Perhaps you want me to become your mascotte?
Good at that. And if no succes, cherish this win, and stay positive and supportive. It's YOUR team!
Go leafs go ;)

good luck,
slammer

[Galadriel]

Oh well so much for the Habs....

Tampa was the better team for most of this series... wish em the best.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Oh well so much for the Habs....

Tampa was the better team for most of this series... wish em the best." }-

Damn, :(

even though i'm a Leaf fan i always want All Canadian teams to do well. :)

We need to bring Lord Stanley home where he belongs. ;)


snowbound

[dog]

-{ Quote: " i always want All Canadian teams to do well. :)


snowbound" }-

I agree, ... even though we're historic rivals. It's sad just the same ...

[dog]

Leafs Win! ;D

Now ... it's a best of three series.

Things are looking up! 8)

dog - *puppy*

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "Leafs Win! ;D

Now ... it's a best of three series.

Things are looking up! 8)

dog - *puppy*" }-
They sure are! No fat lady in sight (nor ear ;) ) yet: this thread is starting to make me a fan! Too bad there's so little (free/non-paid) media-coverage of this heroic battle over here in Europe....
Go LEAFS, Go!!

:)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Leafs Win! ;D

Now ... it's a best of three series.

Things are looking up! 8)

dog - *puppy*" }-

They definitely are dog. ;D

I love it! :D 8)

@ slammer JvA

Nice to see your becoming a hockey fan. :)

I am surprised there is not more coverage over there since so many of the skilled players come from Europe now. :-\

Don't worry though, we will keep u informed. ;) ;D


snowbound

[snowbound]

Leafs lose 7-2 :'(

This is one of the worst playoff games i have ever been subjected to. :o

Well, the leafs have to win the remaining 2 games to advance to the next round or they will be on the golf course by the end of the week. >:(


snowbound

[dog]

Game 5 Update ... :'(

Leafs had not one star of the game ... but as consolation ... I'm giving out 18 Dummy Awards ... Just so 'Caber's not singled out for his two BIG goofs that lead to goals.

Talk about just going thru the motions >:( ... todays display was completely embarassing ... (sigh) ... lets hope they have a good game at home ... and then actually get on the plane to Philly.

Go Leafs Go!

dog - *puppy*

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "Leafs lose 7-2 :'(

This is one of the worst playoff games i have ever been subjected to. :o

Well, the leafs have to win the remaining 2 games to advance to the next round or they will be on the golf course by the end of the week. >:(


snowbound" }-
Darn >:(

Well then: time for some ***mascotte-activity*** again, right? ;)

Keep the faith!
Nothing is impossible...:)

Slammer

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Game 5 Update ... :'(

Leafs had not one star of the game ... but as consolation ... I'm giving out 18 Dummy Awards ... Just so 'Caber's not singled out for his two BIG goofs that lead to goals.

Talk about just going thru the motions >:( ... todays display was completely embarassing ... (sigh) ... lets hope they have a good game at home ... and then actually get on the plane to Philly.

Go Leafs Go!

dog - *puppy*" }-

What more can u say dog.... :(

They have dug themselves a hole but hey, we gotta have faith, i mean they beat them 2 straight in games 3 and 4, why not games 6 and 7! :D ;D

As dog said,

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!

snowbound

[dog]

Hi Slammer, :)

If you dress up in the tiger suit ... you got the job! ;)

Carlton the Bear is Cute ... but since the Leafs relocated to the ACC ... he doesn't seem to have the luck you do. :) Hopefully your lucky again Slammer! ;D

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

Hey Slammer, :)

Since u have been such a good sport about our beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, why don't u start a thread about soccer( or football as u call it) when the Euro cup starts next month? ;)

U can teach all us soccer dummies(me anyway) over here the fine art of the most famous sport in the world! 8)

I don't know a lot about football but i do like to watch the big events such as world cup and euro cup competitions.

How about it?

We'll all cheer for the Netherlands( i do like their open style of play as opposed to the defensive suffocation of the Germans) ;) ;D

U can never talk enough sports IMHO. ;) ;D


snowbound

[dog]

-{ Quote: "What more can u say dog.... :(

They have dug themselves a hole but hey, we gotta have faith, i mean they beat them 2 straight in games 3 and 4, why not games 6 and 7! :D ;D

As dog said,

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!

snowbound" }-

Hi Snowbound!

Yah, It's always possible ... But I see a pattern here ;) ... 0 in 3 in Philly ... Maybe Philly's doing more than just "spying" on the leafs :lurking: ... maybe their drug'n or Kidnapping and impersonating the Leafs when they visit Philly :-\ ... now that's a home ice advantage! ;D LOL

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hi Snowbound!

Yah, It's always possible ... But I see a pattern here ;) ... 0 in 3 in Philly ... Maybe Philly's doing more than just "spying" on the leafs :lurking: ... maybe their drug'n or Kidnapping and impersonating the Leafs when they visit Philly :-\ ... now that's a home ice advantage! ;D LOL

dog - *puppy*" }-

I wouldn't put anything past Bobby Clarke! :o :D ;D


snowbound

[dog]

Yah ... that for sure ... ;D ... He's Still is a Broad Street Bully ::) ;D 8)

dog - *puppy*

[Uguel707]

Philadelphia leads the series 3 to 2. :o It would make a good change if the Maple Leaf would win. 8)

[dog]

Anyway to get a pic of a Leaf knocking a Flyer over the head with the Stanley Cup? LOL ;D That'll make us feel a lot better ... ;)

dog - *puppy*

[Uguel707]

-{ Quote: "Anyway to get a pic of a Leaf knocking a Flyer over the head with the Stanley Cup? LOL ;D That'll make us feel a lot better ... ;)

dog - *puppy*" }-
:o

Well, if they don't improve soon I will have to manufacture a new reality to accomplish that! ;D

[dog]

Hi fellow Leafs Fans, :)

I thought I'd let you all know ... While I was praying to my Mini Stanley Cup (as usual during the playoffs) ... I suddenly had a vision of the late Lord Stanley ... and he smiled and winked at me! :o LOL I interpert that as good things to come ... or am I just another Leaf fan in need of physcological help? ;)

Go Leafs Go! Good luck at the ACC on the 4th ... 'cause grown men aren't supposed to cry. :'( ;) ;D

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hi fellow Leafs Fans, :)

I thought I'd let you all know ... While I was praying to my Mini Stanley Cup (as usual during the playoffs) ... I suddenly had a vision of the late Lord Stanley ... and he smiled and winked at me! :o LOL I interpert that as good things to come ... or am I just another Leaf fan in need of physcological help? ;)

Go Leafs Go! Good luck at the ACC on the 4th ... 'cause grown men aren't supposed to cry. :'( ;) ;D

dog - *puppy*" }-

U are an eternal optomist my fellow canadian. ;)

I hope to hell your right! :D

(no crying allowed) :P

GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!


snowbound

[Marianna]

Just in -

Calgary beats Detroit in overtime ;D

Go FLAMES GO :D

[dog]

That's nice to see ;) ... I love those Small Market Teams ... especially Edmonton and Calgary ... I like what they done ... it's nice to see kids play the game for the love of it, rather than for the money like some of the high priced talent sometimes seem to. It's just like watching the passion thats evident in the OHL - that never say die attitude! - I love it! :)

BTW ... although a little offtopic ... Oiler's vs. the Flame's is my favourite rivalry to watch ... when on CBC.

Good luck Calgary ... welcome to the semi's ... it's been awhile ... I'll be rooting for you. :)

dog - *puppy*

[eyespy]

GO WINGS GO


Nuff' said!!!

bill

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "GO WINGS GO


Nuff' said!!!

bill" }-

hehe, i love it! :D

See u next year. :P 8)

Good luck Calgary. ;D


snowbound

[eyespy]

-{ Quote: "hehe, i love it! :D

See u next year. :P 8)

Good luck Calgary. ;D


snowbound" }-

Aaaaahemmmmm!! ;D ;D

[dog]

Poor Leafs lose a close one. 3 - 2 in OT ... :'(

The sad thing is ... it was probably the last game for a few future Hall 'o Famers play ... Ronnie & Alex (has his Home up for sale) for sure and if there's a lock out next year ... we can probably include Joe, Gary, Eddy, and Brian in that bunch ...

Overall ... it wasn't a bad way for the leafs to go out ... it was one heck of a game ... they came oooh so close to win ... but most importantly never quit!

We'll have to start this thread up again next year ... eh Snowbound.

dog - *puppy*

So for the remainder of this season ... GO FLAMES GO!!!! ;D

[Marianna]

yeah, I was thinking of snowbound as the 3 goal "happened" :'(

He must feel awful ::) You are right - was a great game !

Well, the Calgary Flames are still on board ;D

[dog]

-{ Quote: "yeah, I was thinking of snowbound as the 3 goal "happened" :'(

He must feel awful ::) You are right - was a great game !

Well, the Calgary Flames are still on board ;D" }-

I Hope he doesn't feel too bad ... as it was he, ... that said ...

-{ Quote: " (no crying allowed) :'( " }-

;D

yup ... Go Flames Go!

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "yeah, I was thinking of snowbound as the 3 goal "happened" :'(

He must feel awful ::) You are right - was a great game !

Well, the Calgary Flames are still on board ;D" }-

Yes i did but hey, i been through this so many times it is well, nothing new....

One thing i can say is at least iam old enough to remember the last time the Leafs won. :o

I was only 10 yrs. old but it is a memory i will never forget.

Hopefully they will win another one before i depart to well, wherever. :P :D

Thanks for all the support here, but lets keep the thread going for Calgary because we have to bring that damn cup home sometime. ;) ;D

Give em hell guys. ;D

Go Flames Go! 8)

Thanks Marianna and dog ;)


snowbound

[Marianna]

-{ Quote: "Yes i did but hey, i been through this so many times it is well, nothing new....


Hopefully they will win another one before i depart to well, wherever. :P :D

Thanks for all the support here, but lets keep the thread going for Calgary because we have to bring that damn cup home sometime. ;) ;D

Give em hell guys. ;D

Go Flames Go! 8)

Thanks Marianna and dog ;)


snowbound" }-

Hi snowbound - hope you will live for a LONG time ;D

Yeah, I was cheering first for Vancouver - but they were beaten by Calgary - the better (luckier ?) one wins ::)

Flames know the way to San Jose

The Calgary Flames will play the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Final.
The series will start on Sunday in San Jose after the Sharks defeated the Colorado Avalanche in six games in the semi-finals.


Go FLAMES go http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/calgarybl_100.gif


http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/cuplogo_100.jpg

[slammer_JvA]

If at first you don't succeed, try again....

Let's cheers for the CANADA in the worldcup-final then:

GO MAPLE LEAFS GO !!!

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "If at first you don't succeed, try again....

Let's cheers for the CANADA in the worldcup-final then:

GO MAPLE LEAFS GO !!!" }-

Yes let's! ;D

Canada vs Sweden for the gold medal. 8)

Same as last year's final. Hope we can win again. ;) ;D


snowbound

[Marianna]

-{ Quote: "Yes let's! ;D

Canada vs Sweden for the gold medal. 8)

Same as last year's final. Hope we can win again. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-

Fingers and toes crossed here http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/thumbsup1.gif

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Fingers and toes crossed here http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/thumbsup1.gif" }-

And Here! ;)

Go Canada Go!!! ;D

dog - *puppy*

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "And Here! ;)

Go Canada Go!!! ;D

dog - *puppy*" }-
I love this flag!
(thank you , liberators :) :-* )

[Marianna]

Sweden - Canada at the moment 1.14 PDT

3 : 4

[Marianna]

1.48 PDT

Canada World Champion!!

Canada - Sweden 5 - 3 ;D
........

Calgary - San Jose 2 : 0 at the moment :o

Go Flames Go ;D

[dog]

-{ Quote: "1.48 PDT

Canada World Champion!!

Canada - Sweden 5 - 3 ;D
........

Calgary - San Jose 2 : 0 at the moment :o

Go Flames Go ;D" }-

Way to go Boy's

... that goes a long way to helping the sting left from the Leaf's early exit! ;D

Now it's all about ... Go Flames Go!

and Slammer that's a nice pic! ;) 8)

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Way to go Boy's

... that goes a long way to helping the sting left from the Leaf's early exit! ;D " }-

It sure does! Congrats guys, u got the job done! ;D 8)


-{ Quote: "Now it's all about ... Go Flames Go!

dog - *puppy*" }-


Yes it is, and here's hoping they can get past San Jose.... ;) ;D


snowbound

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "

and Slammer that's a nice pic! ;) 8)

dog - *puppy*" }-
it is, isn't it?
Here's another GREAT one: my team won the championship (Dutch league) this afternoon! ;D

Have a Heineken on me!

cheers mates

slammer

[dog]

-{ Quote: "it is, isn't it?
Here's another GREAT one: my team won the championship (Dutch league) this afternoon! ;D

Have a Heineken on me!

cheers mates

slammer" }-

That's Great! - Congrat's to those guy's too!! ;D Is it OK if I have more than ONE!! ;) ;D

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

Hey slammer :)

Congrats to your team! ;)

Well done. ;D


snowbound

[Marianna]

Calgary - San Jose......... 4 :3 http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/bananalama.gif

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Calgary - San Jose......... 4 :3 http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/bananalama.gif" }-

Alright, Woo Hoo! :D

What a day for Canada! ;D

Yeah! 8)


snowbound

[Marianna]

Canada digs deep for gold at world championship

Last Updated Sun, 09 May 2004 18:23:26
PRAGUE - Canada's team at the world hockey championship has won the gold medal for the second year in a row - something that hasn't happened in nearly 50 years.

The Canadians, a collection of players whose teams didn't make the playoffs, or were ousted in the early rounds, turned in a gritty performance to beat a talented Swedish team 5-3 - the same team it defeated in last year's championships.

Unlike last year, Canada managed to win in regular time, but it had to battle back from a 3-1 deficit with two quick goals late in the second period.

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But the hero of the day was Jay Bouwmeester, who snapped home a wrist shot just 20 seconds into the third period, giving Canada the eventual victory. Matt Cooke added his second goal halfway through the period to secure the win.

Sunday's win gives Canada its first back-to-back world titles since 1959.

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/05/09/canada/gold040509

[Marianna]

Flames edge Sharks in overtime
WebPosted Sun May 9 20:01:53 2004
CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Steve Montador may be the unlikeliest of scoring heroes, but the young Calgary Flames defenceman scored the biggest goal of his career to give the Flames a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.

Montador scored at 18:43 of the first overtime as the sixth-seeded Flames took Game 1 of their Western Conference final series against the second-seeded Sharks.

The Flames got the winning goal after capitalizing on a poor line change from the Sharks.

With Montador streaking into the Sharks zone calling for the puck, Calgary captain Jarome Iginla dropped a pass back to the rookie blue-liner, who made no mistake burying the puck inside the left post by Sharks netminder Evgeni Nabokov.

It was Montador's first career playoff goal.


http://www.cbc.ca/pcgi-bin/templates/sportsView.cgi?/news/2004/05/09/Sports/sharks_flames040509

[snowbound]

Flames take game 2 also. ;) ;D

If the Sharks don't get their act in gear they'll be flopping around on the beach soon. :P :D

Hey Calgary, can u say Stanley Cup Final? ;) 8)

Bring it on home guys, Good Luck. ;D

Go Flames Go! ;D


snowbound

[Marianna]

http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/clapping%20hands.gif

http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/thumbsup1.gif

GO FLAMES GO

[snowbound]

Calgary loses Game 3, 3-0 :'(

No matter, they'll get em next time. ;)

Don't know if this is accurate but i heard today that 13 or 14 players for Calgary have scored in the playoffs. :o

Doing that, your'e going to win an awful lot of games! ;) ;D

Go Flames Go! 8)


snowbound

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Calgary loses Game 3, 3-0 :'(

No matter, they'll get em next time. ;)

Don't know if this is accurate but i heard today that 13 or 14 players for Calgary have scored in the playoffs. :o

Doing that, your'e going to win an awful lot of games! ;) ;D

Go Flames Go! 8)


snowbound" }-

Hey Snowbound, :)

The other thing they got going for them ... Is their loose ... no pressure ... they've accomplished alot ... on a small budget ... and good sense. ;D

Too bad we have to wait til Sunday for Game 4 ... :'(

There playing GREAT! :) but I won't say more than that :-X ... don't wanna jinx them ... I'm apparently bad luck for "our" Leafs LOL ;D

Go Flames Go!!!

dog - *puppy*

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "Hey Slammer, :)

Since u have been such a good sport about our beloved Toronto Maple Leafs, why don't u start a thread about soccer( or football as u call it) when the Euro cup starts next month? ;)

U can teach all us soccer dummies(me anyway) over here the fine art of the most famous sport in the world! 8)

I don't know a lot about football but i do like to watch the big events such as world cup and euro cup competitions.

How about it?

We'll all cheer for the Netherlands( i do like their open style of play as opposed to the defensive suffocation of the Germans) ;) ;D

U can never talk enough sports IMHO. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-
Hi Snowbound, I am happy to inform you that I followed up on your invitation and started the suggested new topic here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=32324

Regards,
Slammer;)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hi Snowbound, I am happy to inform you that I followed up on your invitation and started the suggested new topic here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=32324

Regards,
Slammer;)" }-
Good stuff Slammer. 8)

Keep us all informed over there. ;)


snowbound

[snowbound]

WoW,

Calgary Flames win 3-0 over the San Jose Sharks! :D

One more win and their in the Stanley Cup Final. :o

Boy, who would of thought that Calgary could get this far. ;)

With heart and determination, the small market team prevails! ;D 8)

Go get em guys! ;D


snowbound

[Marianna]

http://members.shaw.ca/schmudlach/Jarome%20Iginla.gif



``In the first period we found a way to turn it up and probably won the game there,'' said Iginla, who leads the playoffs with nine goals."

Hey, he played here in town in the WHL ;D


;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

[Marianna]

WOW


San Jose 1 at Calgary 3


GO FLAMES GO



The Flames made NHL history with their win Thursday. In eliminating Vancouver, Detroit and San Jose, Calgary became the first team to knock off three regular-season division winners in the West.

[snowbound]

WoW is right Marianna :o

Just call them the Giant Killers. ;)

That record should hold for many years to come. :o

Looks like they're probably going to play Tampa in the finals. :)
(unless Phili can win 2). :D

Would anybody have picked Calgary and Tampa to be in the Stanley Cup Final at the beginning of the season?

If they did, i hope they put a large wager on it. ;) :D ;D

Go Flames Go! 8)


snowbound

[dog]

Marianna & snowbound

I didn't want you "guys" (figuratively) to think I got Lost ???

All I have to say is ..... WHAAAA WHOOOO! ;D Way to go Calgary! 8)

;D dog ;D

[snowbound]

It's set! ;D

Tampa Bay vs Calgary for the Stanley Cup! 8)

Should be a great series. ;D

Come on Calgary, bring it on home! :D


Go Flames Go! 8)


snowbound

[dog]

Hi All, :)

Yup, Go Flames Go! Good luck to the new Co-Captain Canada ... Iggy with his quest for the cup. (Captain Canada's Edm. Ryan Smith, Cgy. Iggy)

Sidenote to this series: I hope little st.Louis doesn't come back and bite Calgary in the butt. He was Released by Calgary, and no Team claimed him of the waiver wire. He's sure proving everybody wrong, about the size issue ... looks like the only thing you need big is heart. Stevie Sullivan seem to prove it to the Leafs', but for reasons unknown they gave him away for nothing!

Go Flames Go!

dog - *puppy*

[Marianna]

Heh heh........

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Calgary Flames in one of the most unlikely Stanley Cup final matchups in NHL history.

Flames coach and general manager Darryl Sutter says the best part of his team is their mental toughness and their reliance on each other as a unit.


;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

[Marianna]

WOOHOO

Calgary 4 Tampa Bay 1


GO FLAMES GO

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "WOOHOO

Calgary 4 Tampa Bay 1


GO FLAMES GO" }-

Damn right WooHoo :D

What a game, this team has so much confidence now, they may be unstoppable.

Let's hope so! 8)

All Canadians are rooting for u Calgary. ;D

Bring it on home! :D

Go Flames Go! 8)


snowbound

[Marianna]

Yeah, was a great game ;D

Hope they keep it this way !

Quote to Note


Calgary captain Jarome Iginla: "You never know when this opportunity is going to come again in your life. You'd like to think it's going to happen every year...but we know that's not the case. You have to grab it when it comes."

Tampa Bay captain Dave Andreychuk: "I'm ready for it. I watched Ray (Bourque) go through it, I was with him the year before in Colorado. I learned a lot from him, how to handle it."

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/playoffs/

;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

[Marianna]

OOPS

4:1 for TB ::)

Guess, the Flames have to stay again in a hotel in Calgary ??

Ah well, this way there is "excitement" - IF they had won again - would be "boring" isn't it ?? :o

Keep smiling and crossing your fingers and toes ;D

[snowbound]

It's just a Hiccup Marianna! ;)

We have to give them 1 game right? :P

We'll get em next time. ;)

Go Flames GO! ;D


snowbound

[Marianna]

-{ Quote: "It's just a Hiccup Marianna! ;)

We have to give them 1 game right? :P

We'll get em next time. ;)

Go Flames GO! ;D


snowbound" }-

I agree snowbound, it was a HICCUP ;D

Right, we HAD to give them 1 game ::)

"If you lose two in a row in a seven-game series, you're in trouble," Lightning head coach John Tortorella said. "You just have to find ways to win hockey games.




Yep, Saturday we will "try" to get them again ;D

;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

[illukka]

i count on flames to win it..ville nieminen hasnt yet lost a playoff series, or stanley cup final..

and they have the hottest(finnish i might add :) ) goalie


go Flames

[Marianna]

WOOHOOHOO

Dancing in the streets of Calgary ;D ;D

Calgary - Tampa Bay ....... 3:0

the game Monday will be "critical" ??


;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "WOOHOOHOO

Dancing in the streets of Calgary ;D ;D

Calgary - Tampa Bay ....... 3:0

the game Monday will be "critical" ??


;D GO FLAMES GO ;D " }-

They must be going nuts in Calgary! :D ;D

Your right Marianna, mondays tilt will be the swing game. ;)

I can hardly wait! 8)


Go Flames Go! ;D


snowbound

[Marianna]

-{ Quote: "They must be going nuts in Calgary! :D ;D

Your right Marianna, mondays tilt will be the swing game. ;)

I can hardly wait! 8)


Go Flames Go! ;D


snowbound" }-

Yeah, from what I saw on TV they were going nuts in Calgary ;D

Can hardly wait for tomorrow's game - fingers AND toes crossed :D

GO FLAMES GO 8)

[confusedrus]

Go Flames!!! We need Lord Stanley's cup out West!!!

[Marianna]

OOPS

Tampa Bay 1 : Calgary 0 ::)

Ah well, isn't Calgary BETTER on the road?? ;D


;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

[dog]

Yep, Calgary's a road warrior! ;)

If the pattern continues ... Flames win the Cup in Game 7! ;D I can feel it in my bones.

Go Flames Go!

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Yep, Calgary's a road warrior! ;)

If the pattern continues ... Flames win the Cup in Game 7! ;D I can feel it in my bones.

Go Flames Go!

dog - *puppy*" }-

Yes, i think you're right dog, 7 it is... ;) ;D

Go Flames GO!


snowbound

[Marianna]

Flames strike Lightning in Game 5



DO WE DARE TO "DREAM" ?????? ;D ;D


;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

One game away .........

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "DO WE DARE TO "DREAM" ?????? ;D ;D" }-

Yes! 8)


;D GO FLAMES GO ;D

-{ Quote: "One game away ........." }-

It's gonna happen Marianna! ;) ;D

Go Flames Go!


snowbound

[snowbound]

Tampa Bay wins in double overtime 3-2. :'(

Game 7 coming up tomorrow night for all the marbles! ;)

It's do or die now! :o

Go Flames Go!


snowbound

[Marianna]

-{ Quote: "Tampa Bay wins in double overtime 3-2. :'(

Game 7 coming up tomorrow night for all the marbles! ;)

It's do or die now! :o

Go Flames Go!


snowbound" }-

:'( 33 seconds in 2nd overtime :'(

Remember - The Flames are GOOD "on the road" :o

Go Flames GO *puppy*

[dog]

Hi All, ;)

Calgary losses Game 7 ... 2 - 1 :'(

Won or Lost ... the Calgary Flames can hold their heads high! :) as can Calgarians and Canadians! ;) Great effort and a Great run ... it was fun to watch ... Thanks for the Ride :)

There's nothing like cheering on the underdog ... from the not expected to make the playoffs to Stanley Cup Finalist!!! Goes a long way to prove a "smart" organization, can out do a "rich" organization (re: to both Tbay and Calgary)

Good show boys, it was one of the better finals in recent memory!

BTW: I'm back to Go Leafs Go! (2004-2005) ... if there is a season! :-\

dog - *puppy*

[ssgtmax]

-{ Quote: "

Calgary losses Game 7 ... 2 - 1 :'(


dog - *puppy*" }-


I'm WAY outta my league here, but....

Who even knew So Florida had hockey??!!

In person, hockey is a hoot. On TV, it's impossible. We have a minor/minor/minor league team here. Used to sit in seats behind one of the nets. GR8 action! Never realized what terrific athletes the players are until I went to a game in person.

[Marianna]

-{ Quote: "Hi All, ;)

Calgary losses Game 7 ... 2 - 1 :'(

Won or Lost ... the Calgary Flames can hold their heads high! :) as can Calgarians and Canadians! ;) Great effort and a Great run ... it was fun to watch ... Thanks for the Ride :)

There's nothing like cheering on the underdog ... from the not expected to make the playoffs to Stanley Cup Finalist!!! Goes a long way to prove a "smart" organization, can out do a "rich" organization (re: to both Tbay and Calgary)

Good show boys, it was one of the better finals in recent memory!

BTW: I'm back to Go Leafs Go! (2004-2005) ... if there is a season! :-\

dog - *puppy*" }-

I agree - well said :D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "

Who even knew So Florida had hockey??!!" }-

They have been in the league now for about 11 or 12 years i think.

-{ Quote: "In person, hockey is a hoot. On TV, it's impossible. We have a minor/minor/minor league team here. Used to sit in seats behind one of the nets. GR8 action! Never realized what terrific athletes the players are until I went to a game in person." }-

Greatest sport on earth! 8)
(u can tell i'm Canadian eh?) :D ;D

Even though Calgary didn't win it all, we are all very proud of the team. Just goes to show what a small market team with a lotta heart and determination can do.(are u listening Toronto Maple Leafs) :P

Well dog, you're guess is as good as mine as to whether there will be a season next year or not. :-\

If there isn't, i don't think it will hurt the sport much here in Canada but down in the lower 48, this action just might do it in. :o

It will be a big mistake all the way around if there is a strike or a lock out. :o

Anyways, another great season comes to a close, Calgary did us proud.

New season starts hopefully in about 4 months. ;) ;D


snowbound

[ssgtmax]

-{ Quote: "It will be a big mistake all the way around if there is a strike or a lock out. :o

snowbound" }-


Help me out here. Without any reasonable prospects of a fat NFL-type or MLB-type TV contract waiting in the wings, do the NHL owners have any real incentive to bargain in good faith with the players? Seems to me that they might just lock them out in order to "bust" the union.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: " Seems to me that they might just lock them out in order to "bust" the union." }-

Exactly.

Owners want a hard Salary cap, Players say no way.... :-\

Armageddon is on it's way. :o


snowbound

[dog]

Hi All, ;)

Man, I miss Hockey ... can't wait for the World Cup in September!!!

-Draft-

Our Leafs drafted with their first pick - 3 round 90th overall

Goalie
Justin Pogge
Age: 18
Date of birth: April 22, 1986
Place of Birth: Ft. McMurray, Alta., Canada
HT: 6-3 WT: 183
Shoots/Catches: L
NHL Seasons: 0-R
Drafted by Toronto in 2004 (3/90)

[snowbound]

Yea, i miss hockey too dog..... ;)

Boy, the Leafs sure picked late this year. :o

Lots of early picks traded away for all those veterans we acquired the last few years. ;)

The kid looks ok though. Aquiring a Goaltender is good thing as Belfour is aging and the other kids in the system are not quite ready for primetime.

Yes, the World Champions will be a welcome addition to us hockey addicts! :P ;) ;D



snowbound

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Yea, i miss hockey too dog..... ;)


Yes, the World Champions will be a welcome addition to us hockey addicts! :P ;) ;D

snowbound" }-

Hi Snowbound, ;)

If the NHL continues toward a lockout ... it's starting to seem pretty definite.

Hopefully, TSN, Sportsnet, and The Score ... will sign up more content from ... the OHL, QMJHL , Western and AHL ... they play some fantastic hockey. My Cable provider shows all the Aurora Tigers games ... and Sportnets gives us a lot of Roadrunner games ... but it would be great to see the Baby Leafs & St. Mikes full schedules! ;) ... that would satisfy my hunger.

dog - *puppy*

Ps. Also heard there's a possiblity of a Euro/ N.A. game at Skydome in the event of a lock out ... roof open to boot ... in December

Brings back wonderful memories of the Heritage Classic! - enjoy the Art!

[dog]

Hmmmm Snowbound .... Bad news looks like the Eagle flew the coop :-[ :'(

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hmmmm Snowbound .... Bad news looks like the Eagle flew the coop :-[ :'(" }-

I hadn't heard that, damn. :'(

I fear a few of the other Veterans will do the same thing, ie: Joe and Gary.... :-\


snowbound

[dog]

-{ Quote: "I hadn't heard that, damn. :'(

I fear a few of the other Veterans will do the same thing, ie: Joe and Gary.... :-\


snowbound" }-

No apparently ... both are close to signing ... as is Marchment

The Eagle line is ... Talks are off atm ... Leafs are balking at a 3yr deal ... they are going to try after the deadline ... They're assuming that Eddie has no where else to go .... St. Louis got Lalime ... Ottawa to sign Hasek ... NY say's they've learned their lesson and will stay out of the FA market ... Hmmm ... still hope but slight ...Eddie can carry a grudge! :(

dog - *puppy*

[Dazed_and_Confused]

In case you didn't know, the state of TX won more professional sports championships in the 90's than ANY other state in the Union. Dallas Stars, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets.

Dallas Stars will someday RULE AGAIN!! ;D

P.S. Go Mike Modano! :-*

[dog]

Hi D&C, ;)

You seem to conviently leave out ... the Astro's & Texas Ranger's ... oh, wait ... I see no championships ... LOL ;D

I wish our teams could have success like that ... Leafs 39yrs and counting, Jays not since '92 ... and still sliding downhill ... Raptors ... have taken over the title the laughing stock of the league ... from The Clippers ....

Man, now I'm depressed! :'( :-[ ;) ;D But still hoping and cheering ... no one can knock me off the bandwagon ... heck I think I'm driving it! ;D

dog - *puppy*

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Hi D&C, ;)

You seem to conviently leave out ... the Astro's & Texas Ranger's ... oh, wait ... I see no championships ... LOL ;D

dog - *puppy*" }-

I have a friend that would walk over broken glass to see the Astro's. Loyal to the max. He always has hope for them.

[dog]

I can sympathize with that! :'(

Go Leafs Go! I'm not gonna live FOREVER! ;) :-X :lurking:

[Dazed_and_Confused]

-{ Quote: "You seem to conviently leave out ... the Astro's & Texas Ranger's ... oh, wait ... I see no championships...." }-

Your right there. Left off other teams as well, although Dallas Mavericks are improving.

[dog]

-{ Quote: "Your right there. Left off other teams as well, although Dallas Mavericks are improving." }-

Yes, Mark Cuban has the bucks! and they got front office staff that seem to know what they're doing ... :)

the Leafs are still falling victim to the curse's of Ballard and Conn Smyth! >:(

hmmm .... we should start a general sports thread ... this one's going off topic ... not that I mind, though ;)

dog - *puppy*

[Dazed_and_Confused]

-{ Quote: "...this one's going off topic ..." }-

Agreed. This thread seems to be suffering from what ails the sport of Hockey - apathy and a lack of spectators. From what I've read in the news, the pro sport may not be around for long. Especially if there is a strike.

[dog]

Hi D&C, ;)

Yah, In the (southern) state's I'd agree with that! But up North ... in CanukVille (Canada) ... it's our greatest National passion! We breath, sleep, eat ... Hockey ... if you know what I mean ... Heck, if I get a cut ... I bleed Maple Leaf blue ... it just pulses thru our veins! ;) ;D 8) ... Hockey will never die out here! ;) We're born with it!

dog - *puppy*

[Dazed_and_Confused]

-{ Quote: "..Hockey will never die out here! ;) We're born with it!
" }-

Hey, Dog!

Don't get me wrong. I know the sport will never die. Some in the media here question whether the NHL will make it financially.

Personally, I'm really not that big a fan of hockey. Just not that big in TX (relative to other sports) you know - no ice! But I love everything that's Texas. So to me, the Stars are #1!

[dog]

Hi D&C, ;)

No, I understood what you were saying ... and I agree .... a lockout will be devastating to the NHL ... some of the US teams, I think wouldn't recover from it ... Phoenix, Panthers, (yes, even TBay), Carolina, LA Kings, Sharks, Buffalo, Pittsburg, etc. .... Teams that wouldn't be affect ... All the Canadian teams, The other (4 US) Original Six teams - Detroit, Boston, NY Rangers, Chicago, others teams probably not affect NY Islanders, Philly, Dallas, the AVs ... None the less, it certainly WILL be a mistake! by both the NHL & the NHLPA ;)

Sorry, if you took me other than I intended ... It's just the passion I have for the game ... I wasn't offended by anything you said ... Actually I agree with it for the most part. Sorry if my post seemed to be worded a little strong ... it wasn't my intent, just my passion. Please accept my apology D&C ;) :)

dog - *puppy*

[Dazed_and_Confused]

-{ Quote: " Please accept my apology D&C " }-

No apology necessary, Dog. We both agree also. But since I am such novice on Hockey issues, I'm heading back to the "Golf" forum where I'm halfway knowledgeable on the subject, even though I can't play that sport worth a flip either. See you around ! :-)

[dog]

-{ Quote: " But since I am such novice on Hockey issues, I'm heading back to the "Golf" forum where I'm halfway knowledgeable on the subject, even though I can't play that sport worth a flip either. See you around ! :-)" }-

Novice, New etc. is no excuse to leave ... How else are we supposed to turn you into a rabid fan? ;D .... I know the Hockey season is over game wise ... but there's still issues to discuss ... Lockout, free agency, rule changes, ... plus it's a great place to ask questions and learn, and learn more! novice, expert a like ... please post all you like ... questions, comments, whatever comes to mind. ;) No thread at Wilders' says experts only ... well other than replying to HJT threads. ;)

BTW ... I know sqat about soccer (and post in that thread) ... thanks to Slammer's Soccer thread ... I learned a lot, and in the end it made watching Euro 2004, a whole bunch more fun!

dog - *puppy*

[dog]

Hey Snowbound, ;)

Leafs' resign Joe & Gary ... no details yet! also resign Aki Berg.

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "

Dallas Stars will someday RULE AGAIN!! ;D

" }-

NOT! :P




snowbound :lurking:

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hey Snowbound, ;)

Leafs' resign Joe & Gary ... no details yet! also resign Aki Berg.

dog - *puppy*" }-

Hey dog,

That's great news about Gary and Joe. ;D

Aki Berg well, i can go either way on that one. ;) ;D


snowbound

[dog]

Details from TSN:

-{ Quote: "
Leafs hold onto Roberts, Nieuwendyk
TSN.ca Staff
6/30/2004

Gary Roberts and Joe Nieuwendyk aren't going anywhere. The two veteran forwards who grew up together in Whitby, Ont., have agreed to terms with the Toronto Maple Leafs, opting not to test unrestricted free agency at midnight.

Sources say Roberts agreed to a one-year deal with a base salary of $3.75 million while Nieuwendyk agreed to a one-year deal that will pay him $3 million.

That's a $500,000 decrease from what Roberts earned last season and a $1 million increase over what Nieuwendyk earned in 2003-04.

Also, defenceman Aki Berg has re-signed with the Maple Leafs. Sources say it's a one-year deal at $1.4 million, the same salary he earned this past season. Berg was not extended a qualifying offer by the Maple Leafs and if he hadn't worked out a new contract before midnight tonight, he would likely have become an unrestricted free agent.

The Leafs are continuing negotiations with impending unrestricted free agents Ed Belfour. Belfour's negotiations may extend beyond midnight, which means he will be eligible for unrestricted free agency, but the market for goalies suggests Belfour's best deal is likely to be cut in Toronto and that could still happen on July 1st or later" }-

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

Wow,

A player actually signing for less money, what a novel idea! ;) ;D

I think you're going to see a lot more of this in the near future. ;)



snowbound

[Dazed_and_Confused]

-{ Quote: "NOT! :P " }-
Now them are fighting words. :o

One thing you can ALWAYS count on is Dallas coming back, sooner or later. Whether it be the COWBOYS or the STARS, they WILL be back.

If I had any $$ left after buying all of these security proggies, I would give you 5-to-1 on that! ;D ;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Now them are fighting words. :o" }-

There's that Texas spirit! :P


-{ Quote: "One thing you can ALWAYS count on is Dallas coming back, sooner or later." }-

Definitely the latter. ;)


-{ Quote: "If I had any $$ left after buying all of these security proggies, I would give you 5-to-1 on that! ;D ;D" }-

I'll take it. ;D 8)


snowbound

[dog]

Hey Snowbound, ;)

I forgot to update the Eagle situation yesterday ... They signed him too.

-{ Quote: "Belfour, 39, agreed to a two-year deal with performance bonuses and an option for a third season. The native of Carman, Man., will be paid $7-million (all figures U.S.) a season, the same salary he made last year.

The issue between the goalie and the Leafs was Belfour's request for a financial commitment from the club if the pending lockout lasts a full season. But when the bonuses and an $8-million option season were added, the deal was done." }-

I can't believe all of the quaily FA's available ... see as the leafs seem to be in a spend mood and don't seem to believe in a hard cap coming ... maybe they'll add some more talent to the corps.

An impressive list of unrestricted free agents which includes Alexei Kovalev, Paul Kariya, Michal Nylander, Richard Matvichuk, Alexei Zhamnov, Peter Bondra, Mathieu Schneider, Teemu Selanne, Dominik Hasek, Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, Steve Yzerman, Chris Osgood, Craig Conroy, Ziggy Palffy, Vincent Damphousse, Alexei Zhitnik, Mike Knuble, Glen Murray, Brian Rolston, Eric Lindros, Curtis Brown, Jason Allison, Adam Deadmarsh, Anson Carter, Valeri Bure, Niklas Sundstrom, Pavol Demitra and Kevin Weekes

I highlighted the few I'd wish for ..... happily dreaming

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

Thanks dog, :)

I did hear about Belfour signing today. ;)

I really like the players u hilighted.

It would be great to see a few of them in a Leaf jersey this fall.

If there is an hockey this coming season... :o



snowbound

[dog]

A little noise coming out of Ottawa ... What a mistake in my opinion ... I would've kept Lalime ... at least until Ray Emery is ready ... this kid looks good. What a waste of Money IMHO. ;)


-{ Quote: "Hasek deal done?


OTTAWA (CP) — The Ottawa Senators have called a news conference for 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday amid speculation they will announce the signing of veteran netminder Dominik Hasek.

The Senators received permission from the Detroit Red Wings to speak with the 39-year-old Hasek even before he became an unrestricted free agent last Thursday." }-

dog - *puppy*

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hasek deal done?" }-

This guy is a pain, dumb idea....


snowbound

[dog]

Well Snowbound,

It looks like the Baby Leafs are coming to Toronto ... now that that Edmonton has relocated the RoadRunners to Edmonton, so the only hurdle now is AHL approval ... it'll be great to watch them play all the time ... I sure hope Leafs TV doesn't have any designs on making this a pay-per-view, Leafs TV only thing. The fact that I'll miss 10 games next season (either 2004/05 or 05/06 should there be a lockout) has already got me steamed! >:( ... What bandits >:(

I sure feel sorry for those in St. John's ... they love their team, and are a great support. It's too bad really ... I'd love to have the Baby Leafs here, but not at the cost of the fans in St.John's. Hopefully if the NHL gets things worked out cap wise, and some sort of revenue sharing maybe we'll see a few more Canadian Teams ... Back to Quebec City, Winnipeg, then expansion/transfers to places like St. John's, Halifax, Regina/Saskatoon, Hamilton.

Steve - *puppy*

[snowbound]

That's great news. :)

I also feel sorry for the fans in St. John's. They gave great support to this team.

As u say hopefully there is some relocation or expansion back into Canada. I always thought Hamilton deserved an NHL team.

I fear a lock out is iminent. We will misss some games for sure. >:(

Pay per view, baaa, i hope not. >:(

Hopefully dog, we get to see some NHL hockey before the end of the year.

Besides, how else can we cheer for the next Stanley Cup Champions, our beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. :P ;) ;D


snowbound

[snowbound]

2004 World Cup of hockey.

Standings here,

http://www.tsn.ca/world_cup_hockey/feature.asp?fid=9015

So far, Canada, Sweden and Finland are doing very well. The Americans are not.;)

Next up for Canada, the Russians. :-\

We shall see....



snowbound ;)

[dog]

Canada won 3 - 1 over Russia, and fininshed the round-robin unbeaten 3 - 0.

So it looks like it'll be Canada vs. Slovak's in the 1/4 finals on Sept. 8th - 7pm ET.

Lets hope the Toronto crowd is more supportive in this game, there was a noticable different in crowd support & noise between Games 1 & 2 at the Bell Center in Montreal and Game 3 at the ACC in TO. So please if you've purchased a ticket for a seat to any of the remaining games ... get off your duff and make some NOISE!

Lets go Canada! ;D ~Bring home the gold!~

[slammer_JvA]

-{ Quote: "2004 World Cup of hockey.


So far, Canada, Sweden and Finland are doing very well. The Americans are not.;)


snowbound ;)" }-
Hey! The old thread has been revived again! How nice, and congrats for you maple-leafs boys!
Sure, I couldn't stay out of this party ;)

regards & grtz 2 u snowbound,
slam8)

[snowbound]

We had them! >:(

6 seconds left in the game and the Czechs tied it up! :o

Overtime will decide who meets the Fins in the final.


snowbound

[ronjor]

You made it!

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "You made it!" }-

Yes Ron!

Alright!:D

Vincent Lecavalier scores the winning goal! :o

Of course, the guy i love to hate! :D

Ok, onto the finals, against the Fins.:)


snowbound

[snowbound]

Ich liebe dieses Spiel!8)



snowbound

[snowbound]

Well all u hockey fans.

Get ready for a long season of darkened arenas as the lockout begun last week. >:(

Some say it could last 2 years. :o

Here in Hockey heaven(Canada) we will always support the game but south of the border a long lockout or strike could spell doom for a good lot of teams....

Damn the greedy owners and overpriced players. I blame they both. They have no regard for the fans who without, the game would be no more.

Like Nike says "Just do it", get the deal done and play the game we all love.....


snowbound

[dog]

News on the Labour front. ;) :)

-{ Quote: "NHL, NHLPA to resume bargaining
Leader Goodenow asks Gary Bettman to Toronto meeting; suggests sollution to strike in offing" }-

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1101985310651&call_pageid=968332188492&col=968793972154&DPL=IvsNDS%2f7ChAX&tacodalogin=yes

Bugmenot Login Info: For The Toronto Star

User ID# orkillme_AT_hotmail_DOT_com
Password: thestar

[big ed]

Just curious. I haven't watched hockey for quite some time so i am out of the loop.

The players that I have a problem categorizing are Howe, Gretsky, Lemieux and about 20 Canadiens. Where do you guys place them. I really doubt there are any current players in their league.

Regards, big ed

[bigc73542]

Is looking like this really worth playing hockey?



http://home.swipnet.se/~w-72891/CanadianClub/CCbilder/jpeg/Hocketpc2.jpg

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "

The players that I have a problem categorizing are Howe, Gretsky, Lemieux and about 20 Canadiens. Where do you guys place them. I really doubt there are any current players in their league.

Regards, big ed" }-

Well, as for Howe he played until the age of 50 so nuff said there. ;)

As for Gretsky, arguably the best player ever.

Mario Lemieux probably would have broken a few of Gretsky's records, would he have been unhampered by so many injurys plus cancer.....

Probably a little known fact, he hardly ever attended practices. That's how good he was.

As for those 20 Canadiens, i'll mention 1.

Henri Richard, 11 Stanley Cup rings in his career with the Montreal Canadiens.

Unbelievable....


snowbound

[big ed]

-{ Quote: "Well, as for Howe he played until the age of 50 so nuff said there. ;)

As for Gretsky, arguably the best player ever.

Mario Lemieux probably would have broken a few of Gretsky's records, would he have been unhampered by so many injurys plus cancer.....

Probably a little known fact, he hardly ever attended practices. That's how good he was.

As for those 20 Canadiens, i'll mention 1.

Henri Richard, 11 Stanley Cup rings in his career with the Montreal Canadiens.

Unbelievable....


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Yeah, the "Pocket Rocket" was a joy to watch. Of course he had a few "decent" team mates. Just thinking about the teams that Montreal had in that era sends chills down my spine. As in all sports now, mostly because of Free Agency, I do not follow any particular team but enjoy watching individual players. Since Bird, Magic, and Kareem have left I also gave up on the NBA. MLB, forget it! There are still quite a few Soccer players left, not the cheats or prima donnas, who are worth watching.

Regards, big ed

[dog]

Hurray!!! Canada Wins The WJC with a 6 -1 win over Russia

-{ Quote: "Canada leaves no doubt

CANADIAN PRESS

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Canadian junior men's hockey team put on a dominating display of hockey to win the gold medal at the world junior championship Tuesday with a 6-1 win over Russia." }-Toronto Star Article (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1104879011541&call_pageid=968867503640&col=970081593064&DPL=IvsNDS%2f7ChAX&tacodalogin=yes)

Use BugMeNot to Login In. ;) If you don't have the BugMeNot Ext. go to --> http://www.bugmenot.com/ and type in Toronto Star

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hurray!!! Canada Wins The WJC with a 6 -1 win over Russia

Toronto Star Article (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1104879011541&call_pageid=968867503640&col=970081593064&DPL=IvsNDS%2f7ChAX&tacodalogin=yes)

Use BugMeNot to Login In. ;) If you don't have the BugMeNot Ext. go to --> http://www.bugmenot.com/ and type in Toronto Star" }-

Wow, total domination! 8)

There was no doubt, right from the start. ;)

Could we say, maybe the best Canadain Junior team ever?

Congrats guys, u made us all proud. ;D



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[snowbound]

The season may not be dead yet,

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=115420&hubName=nhl

U know when u get the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux involved, something serious is happening.

How bizzare is this going to be if NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has to step up to the podium again to announce there is a deal after killing the season last wednesday. ???

This could only happen in the National Hockey League.

What ever it is, get it done. Give us back the game we love.....



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[dog]

Well, Snowy ...

It's Officially Dead! - http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1108812245523&call_pageid=968332188492&col=968793972154

Sadly, Completely Comical.

I wonder when all involved will wake up and smell the coffee?

I don't think to many teams will survive this disaster, especially in the southern States. Too bad none of those involved seem to realize that there will be a new economic in hockey, like it or not, and Neither side is being represented fairly or properly IMHO. Contraction will be the result of this stalemate, which will have consequences for all.

Here are a few results I think we are likely to see. First and foremost the loss of at least 10 teams. So many 3rd and 4th liners, can pretty much kiss their jobs away. The loss of these teams will also mean there will be new found abundance of talent, which should results in lower overall salaries, due to the flooding of the supply side of the market, and the contracted demand - but who knows it's not like the owners haven't shot themselves in the foot several times over the past two decades ::) . So it looks like the group designated to be protected by the NHLPA, will get what they deserve too :). I wonder how the NHL is going to compensate the teams that do fold, or how it will compensate surviving teams for the loss of revenues (merchandise sales etc.) generated by those newly departed teams. A bad national TV deal, will get much worse, with the loss of interest in general, and specifically in Cities that will have lost teams. Just so it doesn't look like I left the NHLPA out of the loss column, in the end less members equals less dues. :)

So clearly there are no winners. Gary will get his new "economics", and league will re-launch the "new" NHL ... but in the end the price paid is too much. Sadly, the league will never ever be the same again.

For the record, I won't be around to watch the re-birth. I love hockey, and the NHL ain't the only game in town. Hopefully TSN, Sportsnet, and The Score will have the foresight to sign regional deals to televise minor hockey, like the OHL, QMJHL, and the Western ... then the fans won't totally lose.

~LOL ... Talk about committing suicide.~

~ Do the sheep realize they are sheep? Do they even realize that nobody is really at the helm?~

Steve

Sorry but I had to throw in my two cents, ah make it a buck fifty ... to vent a little. >:(

[snowbound]

At least the dog and pony show is over.

A pox on both their houses. I hope they know the damage they have done.

The myth that hockey players were different from other greedy pro sports athletes has now been blown out the door.

The owners can't control themselves so now they need someone else to do it for them.

How typical is that.

The junior ranks will definitely be getting my support for a long time to come.




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[dog]

Just an update - The NHL cancelled this years draft in Ottawa as expected :-\

It'll be the year of Crosby, come the next draft ... hopefully in 2006. :-\

~Still no end in sight to this mess~

TSN story link (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=119387)

[dog]

It looks like we have a deal ... (but I'm not sure if I care anymore :-\ ) -{ Quote: "NHL deal done, paper reports
Salaries capped, contracts rolled back, new entry draft rule

FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES — The NHL and its players' association reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that, if finalized, would end a lengthy lockout, the Los Angeles Times reported today.

There had been several reports that a deal was imminent.

The newspaper, citing anonymous sources close to the negotiations, said the agreement will feature a hard salary cap linked to 54 per cent of league revenue, a 24 per cent rollback of existing contracts and qualifying offers. It will also include a provision that will limit the salary of any player to 20 per cent of the team cap figure in any season.

The salary cap will be $37 million (U.S.) and won't include medical and dental benefits and pension payments, the Times reported." }-Full Article (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1120731366278&call_pageid=968332188492&col=968793972154&t=TS_Home)

[big ed]

You could always merge this thread w/Joke of The Day!

[dog]

-{ Quote: "You could always merge this thread w/Joke of The Day!" }-LOL ... yes it would if right in. ;D

[big ed]

Oops! Read this Morn that deal not quite done. Reports are that the last sticky point is changing the term 'slapshot' to 'slapstick'. I kinda like the idea! Kinda more like a Mickey and Goofy competition!

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Oops! Read this Morn that deal not quite done. Reports are that the last sticky point is changing the term 'slapshot' to 'slapstick'. I kinda like the idea! Kinda more like a Mickey and Goofy competition!" }-
Gary and Bob,

Yes we have a deal. No we don't! Yes we do. No we don't! Yes. No!

Idiots....

I hope these 2 bozos are gone after all is said and done.


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[big ed]

Okay....Is we is or is we ain't gonna have a season? What are the Smurfs up to now?

Play on (or not), big ed

[ronjor]

News. BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/us_sport/4660407.stm)

[ronjor]

Bump.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "News. BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/us_sport/4660407.stm)" }-
Yup, they got a deal.

Ratification next week...

Players took it on the chin this time but they have all got rich with the old CBA the last 10 years soooo.....

League's gonna have have a whole new look.

Looking forward to October. ;) ;D


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[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Looking forward to October" }-

Not that far away :D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Not that far off. :D" }-
Right! 8)

Much work to be done. :o

Get busy Mr. Ferguson(Maple Leafs General Manager). U have a lot of work to do...

Don't let us down! >:( ;) ;D


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[big ed]

Guys, guys, guys......show a little composure.

As the great philosopher Yogi Berra has often said, 'It ain't over til it's over'. Hopefully next week you can complete the quote with.....'but when it's over; it's over'

[snowbound]

And the winner of the Sidney Crosby sweepstakes is the Pittsburgh Penquins,

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=131135

Also the Philadelphia Flyers are first to dump salaries,

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=131219

There will be a lot more of this in the next few weeks. ;)


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[LeafsForever]

http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Toronto/2005/08/08/1164610-cp.html

Any of u diehard Leaf fans interested? ;)

[INTOXSICKATED]

i thought we got rid of hockey!!!! >:( >:(







oh well, we tried.......GO SHARKS! ;D

[The Hammer]

We should have a bet as to how many games Lindros will play for the Leafs? I hope this signing doesn't eliminate Anson Carter from joining Toronto.

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "We should have a bet as to how many games Lindros will play for the Leafs? I hope this signing doesn't eliminate Anson Carter from joining Toronto." }-
I'll say 40 games(sidelined with concussion number 9 or whatever it is). ;)

Well if Carter would agree to a 1.5 million dollar, one year contract(seems the Leafs like this number) it should be no problem. :D ;) ;D

What they are really lacking is that horse on defence....

IMHO, they should try and yank Brendan Witt out of Washington. Would be a great addition to the team. 8)


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[snowbound]

Here's a pic of the newest Toronto Maple Leafs.

Eric Lindros, Jeff O'Neil and Jason Allison...

Ok u Leaf nuts, think they can lead us to the promise land(Stanley Cup that is)? :D



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[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Here's a pic of the newest Toronto Maple Leafs.

Eric Lindros, Jeff O'Neil and Jason Allison...

Ok u Leaf nuts, think they can lead us to the promise land(Stanley Cup that is)? :D



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Well if they all stay healthy????? Could be our year!!

cheers,

[bid ed]

-{ Quote: "Well if they all stay healthy????? Could be our year!!

cheers," }-

Yeah! Right! And maybe they can dig up Eddie Baur and prop him up in goal!!

Dreaming in Denmark (of Freedom pastries), Dig ed

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Yeah! Right! And maybe they can dig up Eddie Baur and prop him up in goal!!

Dreaming in Denmark (of Freedom pastries), Dig ed" }-
Don't mind ed, dagolag. He still thinks hockey is played on a big field with girls in short skirts and a very hard ball. :P ;) ;D.


sitting here contemplating on Hans Island

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[bid ed]

-{ Quote: "Don't mind ed, dagolag. He still thinks hockey is played on a big field with girls in short skirts and a very hard ball. :P ;) ;D.


sitting here contemplating on Hans Island

snowbound" }-

Oh boy!! I really don't know how to handle this post cause there is a ton of great material in the last sentence!

Big field....girls....short skirts...hard ball!!!! WOOF!

Restrained in Raliegh, red ed

[The Hammer]

Hockey's version of American/Canadian Idol. http://sports.sympatico.msn.ca/NHL/WorldCup/ContentPosting.aspx?contentid=b15177ecb8d8451bb47301e2bf36d3a8&show=True&number=6&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc

[snowbound]

New season starts tonight. ;D

All teams(30) are in action and with the new rules in place, i really have no idea what to expect except for an awful lot of penalties(at least for a while anyway) :D ;) ;D

Game on! 8)


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[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "New season starts tonight. ;D

All teams(30) are in action and with the new rules in place, i really have no idea what to expect except for an awful lot of penalties(at least for a while anyway) :D ;) ;D

Game on! 8)


snowbound" }-

And alot of Goals!! :o :o :o :o Goals Against Average will be high!! ::) ::)

[Triple Helix]

Well Toronto lost in a First Ever NHL Shoot Out against Ottawa!! :P :P

Cheers,

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Well Toronto lost in a First Ever NHL Shoot Out against Ottawa!! :P :P

Cheers," }-
They also lost their Captain(Mats Sundin) to injury for 4 to 6 weeks :(

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/nhl/news/ADN3983205.htm


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[The Hammer]

Hockey NIght In Canada. Leafs and Habs with Don Cherry. Great suit Don.;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hockey NIght In Canada. Leafs and Habs with Don Cherry. Great suit Don.;D" }-
And the tradition continues. ;) ;D

It's nice to see Keith Acton, the pride of my hometown(Stouffville) behind the Maple Leafs bench as assistant coach for a 5th season. 8)

He had a rock solid NHL career. :)


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[dog]

How do you guys like my new avatar? 8)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "How do you guys like my new avatar? 8)" }-
Perfect! ;) ;D


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[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "How do you guys like my new avatar? 8)" }-


Exellent I copied it for myself!! ;D ;D :P


Hey how come you Mods can have a Larger Avatar???:-X :-X ;D ;D

[The Hammer]

Dick Pound's back in the news saying 33% of hockey players are using performance enhancing drugs in the NHL. Well Don Cherry says the NHL 's Garry Betman should sue.

[The Hammer]

Hey Firefighter. Time to play. http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/news_story/?ID=149164&hubname=

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Hey Firefighter. Time to play. http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/news_story/?ID=149164&hubname=" }-
Finnished them off along with the Russians for second consecutive title :D

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=sportsNews&storyID=2006-01-06T031702Z_01_MUN611762_RTRUKOC_0_US-HOCKEY-CANADA-JUNIORS.xml

Congrats guys. U always do us proud. 8)

Olympics are just around the corner. Can we do it there again too? ;) ;D




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[Marianna]

Was a GREAT game - Justin Pogge was the HERO ;D :thumb: but let's us NOT underestimate Steve Downie:D

[big ed]

Oh Geez,

Looks like "Super Mario" has hung up his skates for the last time!:'( What an athlete!!!

Gordie...Wayne...Mario.....take your pick!!

Play on, big ed

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "Oh Geez,

Looks like "Super Mario" has hung up his skates for the last time!:'( What an athlete!!!

Gordie...Wayne...Mario.....take your pick!!

Play on, big ed" }-
Mario was an absolute delight to watch and will be sadly missed. An excellent athelete indeed.

Even though not listed Ed, Bobby Orr was the be all and end all for me. :thumb:

Singlehandedly changed the face of the game of hockey.


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[big ed]

-{ Quote: "Mario was an absolute delight to watch and will be sadly missed. An excellent athelete indeed.

Even though not listed Ed, Bobby Orr was the be all and end all for me. :thumb:

Singlehandedly changed the face of the game of hockey.


snowbound" }-

Oh bummer.....how could I have omitted the Big Kahuna!!! Yeah...I saw him play quite a few times and he was unreal. Who was the best?? Who knows.....who cares?? Those guys were special!!

Play on, big ed