"Grey Skies Are Gonna Clear Up..." I Say Put On Your Rain Coat, as well as, A Happy Face!
By Thomas G Barker
Conference Events Coordinator

Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! I am debating whether or not to start building an Ark with all this rain. The problem is we are so close to the, dare I say the nasty 6 letter word: "winter," that I may have to make some altercations to it so that it is capable of handling water in all its forms! But really we cannot complain.  The Berries are bountiful; the forest fires are few and far between (at least here in Northeastern Ontario); and the Greenscapes have never been greener. As the world's most famous amphibian once put it: "It's not easy being green!" But with all this rain, I say it can't be any easier!!!!

On a side note: I went to the doctors the other day to have my stomach examined. I explained to him that I have been experiencing some severe pains in my stomach, but it seems most aggravated in the mornings. The doctor, after minutes of intense beard stroking, asks me what my main diet consists of. I told him that, lately I have been dabbling and experimenting in a variety of new cuisines, including Frog Legs. Without hesitation, he looked up over the rims of his glasses and says: "After your next meal of Frog Legs, when you feel the stomach pains coming on, take ten minutes and Rub it... Rub it! If that doesn't work take these pills!"

Back to hockey! The world Hockey Summit is underway in Toronto. Next on the agenda is to discuss injuries; with the main focus being placed on the concussion pandemic. It will be interesting to see what will come of these discussions. I will be sure to keep you posted!

There have been a few more signings and trades around the league. Things seem to be settling in prior to the start of hockey camps. There is one retirement to mention: Aaron Ward is retiring after 13 years in the League! We wish you a happy retirement Mr. Ward! I am anxiously awaiting the start of the 2010-2011 Season with the new "reformed" Leafs. Could this be the season to remember? Only time will tell!

Fresh from the Rumour Mill: Is Luongo giving up his "C" (Team Captain Position) to Henrik Sedin? The teammates are both stellar players on and off the ice, and are great team leaders. However things work out for the Canucks, all I know is that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference.

That is all I have to report from the NHL front. Here at HHN, things are going swimmingly; nothing new to report. Don't forget to take advantage of these hazy, lazy, rainy days of summer and stop on by! There is always something to do at HHN!

Until the next blog,

Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!