Sweet Corn and Gravy, What a Way to End a Week!?!



Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! If I may, I would like to begin today's blog with a recap of Thursday's and Friday's Events! I am still beside myself! Thursday, as you are aware, I was able to meet one of Kirkland Lake's most famous people of all time: The Great Dick Duff. For those wondering what he is like, I will try to do my best to describe him. He is: 1 Part Indiana Jones - great sense of adventure; 1 Part George Carlin - fantastic story teller and sense of humor; and 1 Part Santa Claus - heart of Gold and always giving! He is simply amazing! That was my Thursday, now comes Friday!

It was an ordinary Friday. We carried through the morning and part of our afternoon with our regular routines; when all of a sudden, this Giant White Bear comes walking through our door and begins making himself at home. Upon closer inspection, the bear appeared to be wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey and went by the name of Carlton. It turned out to be the Official mascot for the Toronto Maple Leafs! He came to HHN to visit and do a Bio on our very own Dick Duff. And during this taping, guess who shows up, none other than than Dick Duff! A second opportunity to chill with the Duff-ster! Mind Blowing!!!!!! Dear readers, it goes to show you never know what will happen while visiting Hockey Heritage North.

Now for a quick recap on the developments in the NHL. The arbitrator hired for the Ilya Kovalchuk case will render his/her verdict later today on whether or not the NHL can legally void the new contract between Ilya and the New Jersey Devils. In other news, Chris Chelios has announced his retirement as an NHL player, but may take up a management position. And Mike Modano has signed a 1 Year contract with the Detroit Red Wings after playing for the North Stars/Stars organization his entire 20 year career.

Well folks, as Jim Morrison and the Doors once put it: "This is the end ... My only friend, the end!" At least for this Blog!

Until Next Blog,

Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!