I did something last night I don't do often. I watched a Leaf game from drop of the puck to the end point. The fact that Crosby was playing influenced me to some degree as I've always loved watching top athletes compete in their prime regardless of the sport. I enjoyed watching every aspect …
Category: joy
Game Day
I like Thursdays. For over 25 years, in the winter at least, Thursday's have been a hockey day for me. Granted, the game has been somewhere between low-key pickup and as high-tempoed as things can get in an oldtimer league, but make no matter - it's always been a great way to begin the …
My Christmas List
For Sid the kid, somewhere to play. Anywhere. Europe or perhaps even Woolwich's own WOHL - just let the poor guy play so we can all watch him in his prime. New shoulder pads 'cuz my old pair from high school are clearly in their victory lap season A Harry-Potter-like wand that cures ailing stick …
Sid
The Kid Came Back. Long live Sid. I'm old enough to have watched Orr, I grew up on a steady diet of Gretzky highlight reels and I know the Islanders are a weak team. But is it possible Sid is the best player to have ever played the game?