Heads Up

Why is it that some of us like to make nothing into something? Every week it's the same small things that get the same people going. All it takes is a bump or tap. A tumble or even just becoming off-balance. Hockey is a contact sport. None of us are trying to hurt one another, but we do. People will get hurt-it's a roll of the dice we all take. But the question is, when a player goes down how should we react? Should play stop? Should play go on? The truth is, no matter what is decided, some will stop playing and others will keep going. It's sort of an instinctive type of thing. Some of us have the adrenaline pumping so hard that only a goal gets you to slow down. Others are more sympathetic or have a hero complex. But whatever the case may be, there is no right answer to the question. A real "solution" may not be out there. But we need to at least have a rule to look to at the "after point". A small rule to keep some big mouths from complaining.

Game 1: 5-3 final score in favor of...drum roll please...ba-dum (the sound drum makes)...the dark team. Now if you weren't there last night (cough..Ron) when I say the phrase "dark team", it means absolutely nothing to you. Right? Now what if I told you who was on the dark team? Now I'm cooking with gas. The captain of the Dark team was TPJ. And they won game. Unbelievable, right? The MVP of game one was Jeremy, with two clutch goals and Brendon was able to "vulture" out the game winner. But the big story was that Brett and Johnny did not request a trade afterwards. We were headed into game two with the exact same rosters. Oh, the excitement.

Game 2: Same roster, but Dave went into net, and Jack came out to play out (see how that works?). Most predicted that game two would put things back to "normal", and they were right despite a near comeback by the Dark Team. The final score was 5-4 in favor of the white team but this game should have been over soonner. It was 4-2 white team and I remember coming off to the bench saying "We've got this game". And than they scored, twice. Tying the game at 4's. Than all of sudden, Brett hit a deflection, in-mid air, into the net, for the game winner. Can I add another comma? It was like Johnny's game tying goal in that amazing game four comeback.

Game 3: The final score was 3-1 White team. Nothing of note here. It was just another game that Jared was on his way to losing.

Nick's Ramblings.

I think I'm leaning toward a tie dye shirt now. Matt, solid week out there man. Doh! And you too Petz. Mike D we missed you this past week. Hockey is going to be Saturday this week boys at 2. It's like playing a Sunday game after a Monday night game. Reggie you tried that play on me again...you failed. Sadly, Jeremy didn't. Some of us need to learn to control our slapshots. John, hope the back gets better by Saturday because we are playing with or without you. I almost played up your back injury, but when was that last time I played up someones game? In game one I look to the bench and say, "Where is Dave?" the reply: "Laying down". Anyways, 10 minutes later I look over to the bench Dave is watching the game and I notice that John is now missing. I ask, "Where is John?" The reply: "Laying down". Weird family. Brett, we finally know who the better Driscoll is. He wears a leather coat to hockey BTW. Joe, it didn't happen, huh? Maybe next week. Jared you went 1-1-1 this week and your winning perecntage went up, how does that feel? Anyone else think Ron is freaking out that I didnt post the rosters? Ron I would have, but I couldnt remember everyone. Matt S we want updates.

You tell her Tony!

"Hannah Storm in a horrifying, horrifying outfit today," Kornheiser said. "She’s got on red go-go boots and a catholic school plaid skirt … way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s by now.

"She’s got on her typically very, very tight shirt. She looks like she has sausage casing wrapping around her upper body … I know she’s very good, and I’m not supposed to be critical of ESPN people, so I won’t … but Hannah Storm … come on now! Stop! What are you doing?"

Player Riddle

I sparkle like the sun against the ocean
I have the roar of a tiger but I am softer than my mama's lotion.
I look more like piece of birch than a stick of dark pine
But despite that I still get a lot love from the line
I put a lot of effort into my game
But sadly, I still think I play the same
Friends, I have one last clue for you
I could easily run right through you.


Any guesses?

An Update

It sounds as if I will be given the stats tomorrow. This update will include two weeks of hockey play, so it will be highly anticipated.

The recap this week will not be coming out later this evening, because it has been "revamped" for this week only. The usual format is just far too boring when half the games were blow outs. I'm expecting some interesting posts coming this week.

And finally, I would like to devote a paragraph to ripping Ron's website but I'm better than that. Or I cant get myself to click a link and go see it. Whatever you want to believe.

Civilization Revolution

Let's take this week off of hockey to discuss strategy for C.R. I've tried taking the Greeks and Genghis Khan so far, with mixed results. I've learned spreading villagers thin with many cities is not a good strategy. I've also seen the devastation of a nuclear bomb. Let's Discuss.

OT - Lost

For those that saw Lost last night, any comments? If you ever have any plans to watch the show but haven't started yet, or if you watch it but did not see last night's episode yet, it's probably best you don't read this thread...