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Canucks face LA Kings and triumph.
I know, the game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings last night was just an every day game. It doesn’t mean much in the long run, but to me it was a small bit of redemption.
As much as I know it’s probably wrong to feel this… Continue reading
Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes Suspended for 25 Games
Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes has been suspended for 25 games, effectively ending this season for him after a blatantly illegal hit on Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks during game 3 of their playoff series.
I have repeatedly expressed my concern about the level of violence in the… Continue reading
Our Sedin Magic Is Back
It’s so nice to watch the Sedin brothers playing together again. As the one commentator so aptly put it, “Henrik’s had no one to play with”.
Right now, it’s the last 3 minutes of the final period and the Canucks are ahead 3-1 (know on wood). It’s been a treat… Continue reading
How Can Good Quality Hockey Happen When Everyone’s Too Busy Dealing With or Using Smack Talk and Nasty Tactics?
I watched Games #1, 2 and 3 of the playoff series between the Vancouver Canucks and The Los Angeles Kings and I’ve never been more disappointed.
In no way can anyone say either of these teams has played good, honest hockey. There’s just been too much bad-mouthing, nasty hits, embellishments… Continue reading
I Couldn’t Have Asked For a Better Day!
First, we all wake up to find a gorgeous, still, sunny day.
As soon as Mark and I are up and about, I make a pot of coffee while Mark installs the cushions on the patio furniture. So there we are, sitting in the sunshine on the deck, me still… Continue reading
I’m So Proud of Our Vancouver Canucks!
The Canucks are definitely in the Stanley Cup payoffs.
Because of the riot in Vancouver last time, the Canuck’s aired a new public relations campaign in conjunction with that of the City of Vancouver, created to encourage the sporting public to consider their community when celebrating.
The last thing anyone… Continue reading
Stuart’s Learning and Playing Hockey the Right Way
Stuart smiling for Dad, holding the playoff and sportsmanship banners.
Instead of our kids looking at professional hockey players as role models, maybe it should be the other way around?
I’m so proud of my son, Stuart, and his hockey team, the Chilliwack Fivers. They have won the playoffs and… Continue reading
I’m so ashamed…
I just want to apologize to everyone for the violent, riotous display in Vancouver after the Stanley Cup final last night.
I live in Chilliwack, British Columbia, which is one hour south and east of Vancouver. At one point during the series, I discussed the possibility of driving in to… Continue reading
A Noble Game or A Bullying Shame?
Well, deep down I knew it was to good to be true – my hope that the Canucks would bring the Stanley Cup home.
But, I must say that I have been sick to my stomach several times throughout this series – and not because the Canucks were struggling at… Continue reading
Disappointment Abounds
It was so hard to watch tonight’s game #3 of the final series of the Stanley Cup. Both teams should be ashamed of themselves.
The cheap shots, ‘goon’ism, lip-smacking and outright fistfights were horrendous on both sides.
Whatever happened to professionalism and sportsmanship? What kind of lessons are being taught… Continue reading
