The Surprises Keep On Coming!
By Thomas G Barker
Conference Events Coordinator

Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! This morning I had to fight with myself to get myself out of bed! The birds are singing, the sun is shining, yet it seems all I yearn for is one more, brief, interview with Sandman in the comfort of my own "Dreamy Time" vessel! Can beds be written off as an office expense? My argument - that's where all my good ideas are hatched! But I am quickly reminded of the extreme level of "Surprise" activity occurring within the confines of Hockey Heritage North, and like a bull in a China Shop, I ever so gingerly made my way through the morning routine and landed myself at my desk!

Yesterday afternoon - that was Tuesday, August 10, 2010 (for those on Holidays) - we had another guest drop by unexpectedly. Our Honored Member, Brent Tremblay, who played with the Washington Capitals, dropped by to take a peek at the facility while he had some free time. He is teaching at a Hockey Camp, here in Kirkland Lake, this week. Needless to say, it was a very pleasant surprise! Thank you for stopping by Mr. Tremblay! We hope to see you again sometime soon!

As for NHL news, Kovalchuk is back on the free agent marker after the arbitrator ruled in favor of the NHL's rejection of the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils due to breach of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. I would like to take this time to mention that we are almost two months away from the start of the NHL regular season! This is extremely exciting! I am overwhelmed with anticipation to watch my Leafs hit the ice and take the Cup this year - as discussed with the Sandman last night in our eight hour interview! The Blue & White are looking good and I will cheer them on regardless! "GO LEAFS GO!"

Until the next blog,

Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!