1-2-3 Hockey: 25 of 39
Patty Party ’09 is right around the corner, so it is with much relief that our tickets arrived in the mail today. Heaven forbid we go to see the Devils and not also see the Hurricanes, right?
September 16, 2009 by Pookie
1-2-3 Hockey: 25 of 39
Patty Party ’09 is right around the corner, so it is with much relief that our tickets arrived in the mail today. Heaven forbid we go to see the Devils and not also see the Hurricanes, right?
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Be still, my heart!
Mine too! I’m SO excited!
I’m freaking out just a little. Actually, a lot.
Just a couple of minutes into to the Stars/BOLTS game, and we’ve already had the obligatory prospect fight.
I’m freaking out just a little. Actually, a lot.
Me too!
Oooh, is James Wright playing in the BOLTS game?
Sorry I missed all the AmazingLeague talk! I’m so excited to get started on my team. I think I might do a non-IPB team, too. Although once hockey starts, I’m going to be swamped with hockey stuff.
Ahhh, prospect fights. Gotta love ‘em!
OOH! I’ll have to listen harder! It sounds like he might have mentioned that name!
I’ve given up on hockey and I’ve been watching Ghosthunters while doing homework. Oh my gosh!! Hockey season really is here!!
Oh my gosh!! Hockey season really is here!!
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I’m afraid Micheletti’s going to start making out with this Gilroy kid.
I’m afraid Micheletti’s going to start making out with this Gilroy kid.
That’s way better than what I was watching.
Sounds like Turco’s doing well. And Neal got a PP goal! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
EEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Stars just had their first goal of the season. Ok, pre-season, but still!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good evening, IPB!
I’m soooo glad andrew put me and Dave/Hub in different leagues. He may have just saved our marriage!
Oh and Wright is not listed on the game roster.
Oooh, they’re in a cemetery near Elizabeth, NJ. Is that near IPB manor?
And Go Stars!! Is everyone healthy?
I’m soooo glad andrew put me and Dave/Hub in different leagues. He may have just saved our marriage!
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And Go Stars!! Is everyone healthy?
Bite your tongue!
Ptui! Ptui!
Bite your tongue!
Ptui! Ptui!
Oh Patty! There’s no need to worry! The Hockey gods are fair and honorable. There’s no way they’d take my question and make it a precursor to misery!
*Turco gets run over by zamboni*
Uh….
And Go Stars!! Is everyone healthy?
Well, now that you mention it…
Lehtinen is out already. Sigh.
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Stars score!
2 for 3 on the PP! Think that’ll hold up? Think the BOLTS team B is a good indication?
That’s right! Lehtinen is already out.
I love Lehtinen and everything, but whenever he gets even the slightest twinge, he takes 5 days. He wants to “be 100%.”
When is any hockey player 100%? Maybe the day before he starts skating again after a couple of weeks on the beach.
Ooh! Yay! The Devils are already in midseason — nay, postseason form, with the blowing third-period leads!
Awww, Rick Wilson is being interviewed. He was our assistant and moved to Tampa.
postseason form, with the blowing third-period leads!
Now way! What’s the score?
I’m soooo glad andrew put me and Dave/Hub in different leagues. He may have just saved our marriage!
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: andrew’s a great commish, isn’t he?
Lehtinen is out already. Sigh.
I love Lehtinen and everything, but whenever he gets even the slightest twinge, he takes 5 days. He wants to “be 100%.”
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, I was going to be like, “Wait, Lehtinen was in?” :P
Oooh, they’re in a cemetery near Elizabeth, NJ. Is that near IPB manor?
No, thank goodness. Elizabeth is up near the stinky part of the Turnpike in North Jersey. It’s much closer to the Devils than it is to us. Heh.
Now way! What’s the score?
It’s 2-2. A thrill a minute. :D
Yeah, I was going to be like, “Wait, Lehtinen was in?” :P
Uh, no. I think he only made it through one day of training camp.
I love Lehtinen and everything, but whenever he gets even the slightest twinge, he takes 5 days. He wants to “be 100%.”
Yeah, I was going to be like, “Wait, Lehtinen was in?” :P
Uh, no. I think he only made it through one day of training camp.
Yep, so true to all of that.
Uh, no. I think he only made it through one day of training camp.
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If it’s any help, that happened to Patty Elias too. Heh.
*shakes head slowly*
Why did we miss hockey again?
This radio guy is certainly no Ralphie.
Sorry to hear about Elias. At least he’ll fight through minor troubles. :D
I kind of want to change my avatar back.
*shakes head slowly*
Why did we miss hockey again?
*Waits and waits and waits and waits for the fucking shootout to start*
I have NO idea why I ever thought this sport was fun. :P
Poopie.
The Lightning guy is really loud. Ralphie knows how to back away from the microphone before he yells. Shish.
NO! A shootout? You poor thing!
I kind of want to change my avatar back.
Aw, Bouche. Gone but not forgotten. :)
A shootout all ready? The Devils really don’t like you guys. Sorry.
I actually turned it from “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” to watch the shootout. I feel like there’s a metaphor there…
Oh and Acorns!!
Ooh! Tyler Beskoreowiaovney is in goal! We saw him drafted! (I don’t think he’s the one from the mall, but I’m not sure.)
Nice save, Besko! (I hear.)
Yeah! Besko! Razor calls him “Shaggy” as in Scooby-Doo.
The Devils really don’t like you guys. Sorry.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I’m starting to take the hint from them. :D
And that was a foxy shootout goal from Acorns! After seeing Zach try every single move a hockey player can fit into one shootout attempt, he was like, “Who needs a zillion moves?” Rrrowrr!
DANG IT! The Stars are trying to be like the Devils! The BOLTS just tied it.
Tell the Stars that being like the Devils is no way to be!
Does this mean we have to go to a shootout, too?
I don’t want to go to the shootout.
**whines and stamps foot**
I don’t want to go to the shootout.
**whines and stamps foot**
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Completely random thought: When I was a wee little mcguffers, I always wanted to go to Utica and watch them play the Newmarket Saints. Get it? Devils vs. Saints? I also thought it was very cool when the Sherbrooke Canadiens played the Rochester Americans in the playoff finals because there were more Americans playing for the Canadiens and more Canadians playing for the Amerks.
Yes, I am a dork. I own it.
**whines and stamps foot**
Yes, I am a dork. I own it.
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I don’t want to go to the shootout.
**whines and stamps foot**
I’m going for a new positive outlook on shootouts this season. At least if we’re in a shootout, it means we didn’t get completely blown out in regular play, right? We just probably f%$#ed up a nice first period lead, but at least we get to see some mad shooting skillz from Pommers, right? Staffy can’t always use the same shot, right?
See? Positive!
Wow, mcguggs, you’re really good at that positive thinking! :P
Well, the Stars aren’t being like the Devils. They gave up the go-ahead already.
Did the Devils win the shootout?
Yes the Devils did win the shootout! Travis was all like, “I just might have to break out the foxy to win this meaningless practice game…”
I’m sorry about the Stars. Good thing it’s a meaningless practice game! :D
Good thing it’s the junior kid in goal and not Turco. :D
I don’t want to go to the shootout.
Myra, you forgot a couple of details in your wish. :D
Wow, mcguggs, you’re really good at that positive thinking!
I’m thinking about going into motivational speaking. Can you see me in the Sabres’ locker room? “Hey guys! Let’s visualize ourselves going out there and not sucking a big one tonight, k? Woo Hoo!”
Myra, you forgot a couple of details in your wish. :D
Oh, poop! Why do the hockey gods have to be so literal?
Are there any late games on TV? I’ve been back here in the office without a TV this whole time.
Richards to Neal! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Sounds like the hockey gods are amending their plan for you, Myra.
I’m so confused. They love me, they hate me…
I’m so confused. They love me, they hate me…
I think that I’m moving to the other side of the room. Hockey Gods, Lightning, not taking any chances.
I think that I’m moving to the other side of the room. Hockey Gods, Lightning, not taking any chances.
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Probably a good idea!
I’m sorry, I’m totally beaten down by the 17, no make that 18 penalties/power plays. Gaaaa.
I only have a vague idea of what’s been going on. :D
Yay! The Stars and the Devils both win in the shootout!
I wonder if this is a good omen for the season, where all our teams can win on the same night for a change.
#1 reason that I’m glad they won is not having to hear the voice of the lightning annouce another goal. Although with every break we lost some hearing that we won’t get back.
It was doubly fun when the Stars scored because the announcer just said, “Score.”
I hope this is a good omen!
Time for me to go to bed and dream of actually getting to watch hockey. :)
Good night, Patty!
Wahoo Go Stars and Devils!!!
Helloooo :x
It’s been so very long since I’ve been on IPB. I really missed the hockey blogs :( [Heh. Patty, I have no idea what's been going on.] I’ve been an exchange student for the past summerish so I actually haven’t been anywhere to be exact (internet is really a bother).
AND HOCKEY STARTED :D (I got into my apartment on campus today, and my housemate had TSN2 with the Leafs game on and I died of happiness. Figuratively.)
How is everybody :0 (btw, sorry to hear about the shootout. Although, any hockey is sounding delicious to my deprived self atm).
It was doubly fun when the Stars scored because the announcer just said, “Score.”
That was pretty funny. We both had a snicker at that.
“Hey guys! Let’s visualize ourselves going out there and not sucking a big one tonight, k? Woo Hoo!”
I think Lindy may use a similar speech, only with 100% more f-bombs for emphasis.
“Hey guys! Let’s visualize ourselves going out there and not sucking a big one tonight, k? Woo Hoo!”
I think Lindy may use a similar speech, only with 100% more f-bombs for emphasis.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I… don’t think Lemaire is big into visualization. Heh.
And welcome back, Vinny!
Good morning, everyone! This whole “the preseason will be televised” thing is SO magnificent. I mean, we’ve got hockey again tonight! And it’s the Trannies! WOOOOOOOO! :D
This whole “the preseason will be televised” thing is SO magnificent. I mean, we’ve got hockey again tonight!
I may have to pony up the $5 to get NHL Network on my TV. Sabres/Leafs is next Wednesday.
Hey, I’m sorry I missed all the fantasy talk yesterday. But I’m glad to be back in the Superleague, now I can defend my bragging rights and start a dynasty…
Oh, and I’m about to WOOO! too:
I don’t know if I mentioned this yet, but I got tickets to see the habs and the pens on monday at the bell centre! In person!!! With my own eyes!! In the flesh!!! For real!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !
I may have to pony up the $5 to get NHL Network on my TV. Sabres/Leafs is next Wednesday.
I was about to say that $5 seems kind of steep for a televised preseason game, but then I remembered that it’s NHL Network! That’s TOTALLY worth $5! :D
And Grrrreg, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! That is SO exciting for you to get to see the Habs in person!
WOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Grrrreg! That is soo exciting!!!
You are having quite the hockey trip!!!
Our baby goalie (that y’all saw get drafted last year) jumped out of the nest and flew quite well last night! I think there is a Beskorowany jersey in the Kid’s future!
I was about to say that $5 seems kind of steep for a televised preseason game, but then I remembered that it’s NHL Network! That’s TOTALLY worth $5!
I should have clarified that it’s $5 per month for the package that includes NHL Network. I get the MLB Network for free, but have to pay for NHL Network.
I think Lindy may use a similar speech, only with 100% more f-bombs for emphasis.
Not to bring up Southpark twice in two days, but there’s an episode where the bus driver is stranded with the kids in the woods and the training video suggests she puts a gun to a bunny’s head and threatens it in order to calm the children down. I would kind of like to see Lindy put a rifle to a fuzzy bunny’s head and say, “Win this game or I kill the bunny.” Pommers would definitely try harder, but I think Staffy would challenge him.
Grrrreg, that’s awesome! And the beauty of it is, while the rest of the teams in the league are playing with a bunch of new rookies no one recognizes, the Habs will be playing with a whole new team no one recognizes!
While I think it totally sucks that you have to pay extra for the package with the NHL Network, I gotta say, it’s really worth it. I love the NHL Network!
while the rest of the teams in the league are playing with a bunch of new rookies no one recognizes, the Habs will be playing with a whole new team no one recognizes!
Exactly! The whole season is going to be like a preseason game. I’m not sure this is a good sign, though…
I hope Crosby and Malkin will be there. I don’t care too much who the habs will dress, I think I’ll be happy to see ANY hab… (well, maybe not Gomez, but you know what I mean)
The whole season is going to be like a preseason game. I’m not sure this is a good sign, though…
In the way that preseason games don’t count for points, it will be much like last January-March.
In the way that preseason games don’t count for points, it will be much like last January-March.
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It’s funny because it’s true. Heh.
(well, maybe not Gomez, but you know what I mean)
Aw man, and Gomer was totally hoping to see you there! :P
I would kind of like to see Lindy put a rifle to a fuzzy bunny’s head and say, “Win this game or I kill the bunny.”
Can’t. Stop. Giggling.
Hey everyone, good morning.
Glad to see everyone piling into their respective leagues. We’re filling up nicely!
I have a small announcement/request. If there’s anyone who is on the fence, either wanting in or even possibly out of their league spot, let me know. We had a late request to sign up, but Yahoo doesn’t allow for an odd number of teams in head-to-head leagues. So for the first time ever, there’s an IPB fantasy hockey waiting list.
So for the first time ever, there’s an IPB fantasy hockey waiting list.
That’s so cool! We’re an in-crowd! :P (We will find a way to make this work, though. The Super and Amazing Leagues might be super and amazing, but they’re not jerks! Heh.)
I watched live hockey on TV last night.
really.
and i can hardly believe it still.
someone at work asked me if i met a special woman or something. apparently i’m glowing.
I’m a jerk! Relinquishing my spot in the Superleague? Over my dead body!
What kind of pull do the Ookies have with the Devils? You get your tickets, and I still haven’t gotten my partial plan in the mail yet?
someone at work asked me if i met a special woman or something. apparently i’m glowing.
I can’t wait to see what they ask you in April. “Did your woman cut off an appendage in your sleep?”
My professor used the liver of a certain Sabre to make a point in my microbiology class today. I chuckled.
If there’s anyone who is on the fence, either wanting in or even possibly out of their league spot, let me know. We had a late request to sign up, but Yahoo doesn’t allow for an odd number of teams in head-to-head leagues.
I’ll do it if you still need someone. I have no idea what I’m doing, but that’s nothing new.
You’re not already in, mcguffers? Join in! You’ll get to feverishly follow the stats of western conference players you’ve never heard of!
What kind of pull do the Ookies have with the Devils? You get your tickets, and I still haven’t gotten my partial plan in the mail yet?
We are HIGHLY influential bloggers, apparently. :P
You’ll get to feverishly follow the stats of western conference players you’ve never heard of!
And Dany Heatley :)
Speaking of other time zones, Grrrreg, it just occurred to me that you’re not eight hours ahead of us right now. How’s Montreal? You’re not involved with hookers, coke, and the mob right? Stay away from the Tits bros!
You’ll get to feverishly follow the stats of western conference players you’ve never heard of!
It’s AWESOME.
It’s like playing regular fantasy hockey, except blindfolded.
It’s AWESOME.
It’s like playing regular fantasy hockey, except blindfolded.
Throw in handcuffs and I’m in! I don’t remember where sign up info is/was though.
How’s Montreal? You’re not involved with hookers, coke, and the mob right? Stay away from the Tits bros!
I swear I haven’t seen or approached any tits since I’m in Montreal. (Sigh)
Other than that, Montreal is great. I already knew the place (I spent 9 months there as an exchange student a few years ago), but it’s a real pleasure to be back here. The city is really fun, and the people are awesome (when they’re not burning police cars) This time, I also took the time to visit some parts of the city I had never been to.
I almost went to the habs training camp, but it’s in a suburb, and it’s a little complicated to get there without a car. I’m not quite ready to spend 2 hours in a bus just to watch a few drills…
Throw in handcuffs and I’m in! I don’t remember where sign up info is/was though.
Woo! Fuzzy cuffs or old fashioned?
If you really are interested, go ahead and e-mail me at:
a_d_mattson(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’ll get you set up and send an invite.
I swear I haven’t seen or approached any tits since I’m in Montreal. (Sigh)
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My old boss told me I should visit Quebec City and Montreal. He has family up there and loves it. I went to the Expo in Montreal when I was 6, but I barely remember it.
Fuzzy cuffs or old fashioned?
Fuzzy. Less bruising.
Fuzzy. Less bruising.
alix? Did you take over mcguffers’ computer?
mcguffers, you have to join and call your team the Poughkeepsie Fire Clown Fuzzy Canes! :D
Ooh! Two more teams? And they shake out East/West? I was going to volunteer to do a WC team if you needed it, but I’m relieved you don’t.
The IPB Leagues get better every year! (I have a good feeling about this one for my as yet un-named team. Although that very fact should give me a bad feeling.)
If you’re in the Amazing League, you should have a very bad feeling since I am going to run away with the title. And everyone knows the Elias Sports Bureau knows all and sees all :D
Two more teams? And they shake out East/West?
Looks like it! So one league is going to have 12 teams and one will have 14. We just need to figure out which.
The IPB Leagues get better every year!
I know right!? I keep thinking, “this is the year that we’ll get someone who decides not to play by the rules.” but it never happens. What a civil bunch we are…and speaking of…I’m gonna kick the motherlovin’ crap out of all you losers! You all SUCK! LOLLerblades!
alix? Did you take over mcguffers’ computer?
That would explain the brownie crumbs near the keyboard.
you have to join and call your team the Poughkeepsie Fire Clown Fuzzy Canes!
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Done and done!
You all SUCK! LOLLerblades!
No, you suck lollerblades! Whatever you say bounces of me and sticks to you!
And everyone knows the Elias Sports Bureau knows all and sees all
Like knows and sees that the Craig Andersoxers are UNSTOPPABLE! (Also, :^:::::::::: to the Elias Sports Bureau!)
My professor used the liver of a certain Sabre to make a point in my microbiology class today. I chuckled.
Is it a certain oft-injured Sabre? If it is, mucho heh to that.
Is it a certain oft-injured Sabre? If it is, mucho heh to that.
mucho heh indeed :)
Komisarek and Kaberle are playing together and both wearing an “A” (which doesn’t mean anything right now, but still). I have to say, I’m actually enjoying this game. Oh, and the little teenage girl inside of me wants to add quickly, “Holy my gawsh, the Leafs are pretty!”
mcguggs, are you watching the Leafs right now???? PLEASE TELL ME YOU ARE! It’s Looch’s favorite punching bag!
Fuzzy. Less bruising.
alix? Did you take over mcguffers’ computer?
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
“Holy my gawsh, the Leafs are pretty!”
Are they EVER! Holy tapdancing Christ. That is why my fantasy team is now called Luke Schenn’s Hair.
My old boss told me I should visit Quebec City and Montreal.
Go. Right now. Your liver will take a month to recover but go. You can dance at Circus at 7 am. Visit Super Sex the bets strip joint in Canada. And oh go to the Peel Pub and get 32ounce rum and cokes for 9.99
alix, you’re making me exhausted (and feel really old) from just listening to you talk about Montreal! :P
mcguggs, are you watching the Leafs right now????
I am! Or as I’m calling it: female porn. There is so much pretty right now it’s absurd. Can you take a preseason game behind the barn? I got to see Farts put his cup on. ’nuff said.
That is why my fantasy team is now called Luke Schenn’s Hair.
He got into a fight in the first period and all I could think was, “God no!! Not the face!! Keep away from the face!”
You can dance at Circus at 7 am. Visit Super Sex the bets strip joint in Canada. And oh go to the Peel Pub and get 32ounce rum and cokes for 9.99
Then what did you do after lunch? :D
oops, new post! I’m moving, don’t worry!
I got to see Farts put his cup on. ’nuff said.
Me too! Farts is very adept at putting his pants on two legs at a time. :D
I got to see Farts put his cup on. ’nuff said.
That clip may have been the Official First Hockey Hottie Footage To Be Viewed 10,000 Times In A Row On Our DVR of this hockey year.
alix, you’re making me exhausted (and feel really old) from just listening to you talk about Montreal! :P
Heee heee heee! Schnookie, I haven’t even mentioned everything. My oh myyy :D
He got into a fight in the first period and all I could think was, “God no!! Not the face!! Keep away from the face!”
Hehe! That’s what I alwayssssss say! I’ve seen that face in person. It is breathtaking.
Then what did you do after lunch? :D
Smoked a giant fatty, had a 4 hour nap, and woke up drunk all over again. :D