So...here we go eh? Another year in the W has passed and the season ending tourney played out in all its sporting glory. Even in these strange times, the show must go on, no? Buckle up boys, and I'll do my best to chronicle how this year's event went down. There were some moments that …
Category: Great Games
A Most Beautiful Game
Tonight's game was a gem. I enjoyed it as much as I've ever enjoyed watching a game. Talent, desire, desperation and meanness all in the name of the quest for Stanley.
Great First Rounds
As the play-offs for big boys begin, one has to wonder who will be the underdog that surprises this year. The first round of the NHL play-offs is one of the great carnivals of team sport. There's always some team that shouldn't, but does, which is often against a team that should have but doesn't. …
1975 Hab’s vs. Soviet Red Army Team
I remember it well. I was a kid too young to be out with buddies celebrating but instead was dialed into hockey pretty tight. This wasn't New Year's eve, this was Canada vs. Russia. Here's a great clip from the post-game interview with Howie Meeker interviewing Pete Mahovolich. Gotta love Meeker's lead into one question …