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What Just Happened?
Greetings fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! Yesterday, I awoke with no words to describe the sense of astonishment that I felt! What Just Happened? Did This Really Happen? Somebody please pinch me and awake me from this dream of disillusionment! Could this be the year of the "Underdog?" We will have to wait and watch patiently, with some nerve racking anticipation of course, to see who will ride through town - the noble stead - in this proverbial one horse town!
The NHL Eastern Conference looks something like this: 4th Place Team Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 8th Place Team "Les Habitants;" and the 6th Place Team Boston Bruins vs. the 7th Place Team the Philadelphia Flyers!
As for the Western Conference, not as unpredictable, but they do have some interesting series ahead! As the regular season statistics go: San Jose vs. Detroit - Detroit may prove to be the favored on paper, winning 3 out of the 4 games against the Sharks. As for the Vancouver vs. Chicago series: there seems to be a tighter rivalry between the two teams splitting the regular season series 2 games apiece!
Whatever the results, I hope the series are exciting and injury free!
Until the Next Blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tom's Poetry Corner
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! Today I would like to share with you two very special literary works that I hold, oh so close, to my life vessel - My Heart!
1st Piece of Literal Culinary Work that nourishes the depths of my soulful being:
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! Today I would like to share with you two very special literary works that I hold, oh so close, to my life vessel - My Heart!
1st Piece of Literal Culinary Work that nourishes the depths of my soulful being:
"Why Can't I Skate?"
by Thomas G. Barker
With My Two Legs I walk, I run
I jump, I skip, I play, Have Fun
But on the ice their existence ceases
As I lay flat between the creases
The Puck is passed from left to right
As, with my legs, I continue to fight
Why, Oh Why, can't I skate?
Who is to blame, myself or fate?
Whatever the case, I do declare
I least I have my Hockey Hair!
***
2nd Linguistically Colourful and Rhythmically Challenged Masterpiece:
"Ode to You Zamboni Guy"
by Thomas G. Barker
Ode to you Zamboni Guy
With your Magic Machine on which you fly!
Your graceful dance, hypnotic it seems
As you prep the ice between the screams.
Those lengthily nights where you sweep and pry
A thankless job to the passer by.
But Deep in your soul the truth lays low
For the Ice helps to make the players grow!
With attentive eyes and detailed care
The Ice built perfect, layer 'pon layer.
As the players come to take the ice
They scurry around like little mice.
Your reward is simple, yet discrete:
The smile from players of which you meet.
Ode to You Zamboni Guy
With your Magic Machine on which you fly!
With You I share my deepest pride.
P.S. When will I get to have a Ride?
***
Until next blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Congrats HHN Honoured Members!
Congrats to HHN's honoured members that are moving on to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Still in the running are; Claude Giroux with the Philadelphia Flyers, Tyler Kennedy with the Pittsburg Penguins and Coach Claude Julien with the Boston Bruins. Also still fighting for a playoff spot is Todd Bertuzzi with the Detroit Red Wings!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Dated: Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Pick Me Up off the Floor ... I Just Met Canada's Polka King!
You will not believe who I just met ... the One & Only Canadian Polka King: Mr. Walter Ostanek!!!! That's Right - "The Walter Ostanek!" What a fantastic experience. There is no describing the glow I am exuding at the moment from this soulful experience! Walter Ostanek, in person, was just here at Hockey Heritage North!
But I have a confession to make ... Walter, if you are reading this, I am sooo sorry for not cluing in earlier into who YOU ARE! You are a Canadian Legend & Icon! But you already know this! Walter, you are cordially invited back to Hockey Heritage North to come and sign our Wall of Fame. I am sorry for dropping the ball on this one, I should of had you sign it while you were here! Again, I am soooo sorry!
Folks, it just goes to show, coming to Hockey Heritage North can be a life altering experience. You just never know who you will run into here!
You will not believe who I just met ... the One & Only Canadian Polka King: Mr. Walter Ostanek!!!! That's Right - "The Walter Ostanek!" What a fantastic experience. There is no describing the glow I am exuding at the moment from this soulful experience! Walter Ostanek, in person, was just here at Hockey Heritage North!
But I have a confession to make ... Walter, if you are reading this, I am sooo sorry for not cluing in earlier into who YOU ARE! You are a Canadian Legend & Icon! But you already know this! Walter, you are cordially invited back to Hockey Heritage North to come and sign our Wall of Fame. I am sorry for dropping the ball on this one, I should of had you sign it while you were here! Again, I am soooo sorry!
Folks, it just goes to show, coming to Hockey Heritage North can be a life altering experience. You just never know who you will run into here!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Playoffs & Gardening - You Diggin' It?
Playoffs & Gardening – You Diggin’ It?
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! As I stick my head out the window to breathe in some revitalizing, fresh spring air, I am presented with the most fitting of Blog ideas: no, I am not blogging about stooping and scooping, instead I will be talking hockey and gardening! I know, I know, it sounds as exciting as watching dust gather on a window sill, but here me out.
Hockey and gardening have a great deal in common. The most important aspect starts in the spring: planting your garden. For hockey fans, this entails a complex combination of skill and availability. What I am referring to is the Entry Draft: the start to any franchise! It is vital for a flourishing NHL franchise to draft or “plant” the right prospects in order to grow a fuller and more fruitful garden. With some of the top prospects sown in Canadian Soil, it is very exciting to be a Canadian Hockey Fan and watching our neighbors, friends, relatives and fellow countrymen make it into this elite league of extraordinary gentlemen.
Hockey and Gardening also share in the adage: “You Reap What You Sow!” Translated it means, hard work and dedication, with so good ol’ TLC (Training, Lots of sweat & Carbs), will yield better results. I could go on with all types or parallelisms, but I do not want to overwhelm you with my lack of gardening “savoir-fair” and the destruction of your perception of the game!
Until the next blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Thomas Barker – Conference Event Coordinator
Hockey Heritage North
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! As I stick my head out the window to breathe in some revitalizing, fresh spring air, I am presented with the most fitting of Blog ideas: no, I am not blogging about stooping and scooping, instead I will be talking hockey and gardening! I know, I know, it sounds as exciting as watching dust gather on a window sill, but here me out.
Hockey and gardening have a great deal in common. The most important aspect starts in the spring: planting your garden. For hockey fans, this entails a complex combination of skill and availability. What I am referring to is the Entry Draft: the start to any franchise! It is vital for a flourishing NHL franchise to draft or “plant” the right prospects in order to grow a fuller and more fruitful garden. With some of the top prospects sown in Canadian Soil, it is very exciting to be a Canadian Hockey Fan and watching our neighbors, friends, relatives and fellow countrymen make it into this elite league of extraordinary gentlemen.
Hockey and Gardening also share in the adage: “You Reap What You Sow!” Translated it means, hard work and dedication, with so good ol’ TLC (Training, Lots of sweat & Carbs), will yield better results. I could go on with all types or parallelisms, but I do not want to overwhelm you with my lack of gardening “savoir-fair” and the destruction of your perception of the game!
Until the next blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Thomas Barker – Conference Event Coordinator
Hockey Heritage North
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
THIS DAY IN HOCKEY HISTORY!
This day in hockey history! April 21st
1938 Toe Blake scored the winning goal in overtime, as Montreal beat Detroit 5-4 before a crowd of 8,000 in Earlscourt, England, in the first of a nine game European tour between the two teams. Games were played in England and France.
1951 Toronto's Bill Barilko scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal at 2:53 of overtime to defeat Montreal 3-2 in Game 5 of the Finals. It was the only Stanley Cup series in NHL history in which every game ended in overtime.
1938 Toe Blake scored the winning goal in overtime, as Montreal beat Detroit 5-4 before a crowd of 8,000 in Earlscourt, England, in the first of a nine game European tour between the two teams. Games were played in England and France.
1951 Toronto's Bill Barilko scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal at 2:53 of overtime to defeat Montreal 3-2 in Game 5 of the Finals. It was the only Stanley Cup series in NHL history in which every game ended in overtime.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
And, We Are Back ...
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! What a gorgeous day! And what a spectacle the Playoffs have become. Can you believe each Conference has some major upsets in the making? I know it's "Early," "Anything can happen," and "it ain't over until the glandularly challenged, robust-esk lady with the great personality sings," but hey, the statistics are proving friendly to those in the lead at the moment! Besides, it is the rise of the so called "underdogs" that help make the playoffs what they are - extremely unpredictable and exciting to watch.
I must admit, I am guilty of not paying closer attention to the games, as I have a great deal of "wading" to do as I traverse through the proverbial pool of life. Unfortunately, on my list of To Do's, watching Playoff Hockey must remain a few rungs lower on the ladder of responsibilities. But I am grateful for Sports Highlights and the wonderful invention of the cyber source - the Internet~! I rely so heavily upon it to keep me updated on the status of the quest for the Stanley Cup. That, and I enjoy following our beloved Toronto Blue Jays as they continues their journey towards Baseball's World Series Championship Title. If it were not for the Blue Jays, in '92 & '93 I would not have witnessed and experienced the joys of celebrating the success of a professional sports team that I choose to associate myself with, despite having no direct connection with or contribution to, in any way. It is one of life's little mysteries! But I digress!
As the NHL playoffs move forward, I continue to cheer on the HHN Honored Members as they strive for excellence in the pursuit of ultimate success! Go Fellows Go!
Until Next Blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
I must admit, I am guilty of not paying closer attention to the games, as I have a great deal of "wading" to do as I traverse through the proverbial pool of life. Unfortunately, on my list of To Do's, watching Playoff Hockey must remain a few rungs lower on the ladder of responsibilities. But I am grateful for Sports Highlights and the wonderful invention of the cyber source - the Internet~! I rely so heavily upon it to keep me updated on the status of the quest for the Stanley Cup. That, and I enjoy following our beloved Toronto Blue Jays as they continues their journey towards Baseball's World Series Championship Title. If it were not for the Blue Jays, in '92 & '93 I would not have witnessed and experienced the joys of celebrating the success of a professional sports team that I choose to associate myself with, despite having no direct connection with or contribution to, in any way. It is one of life's little mysteries! But I digress!
As the NHL playoffs move forward, I continue to cheer on the HHN Honored Members as they strive for excellence in the pursuit of ultimate success! Go Fellows Go!
Until Next Blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
In the Spotlight!
Today in the spotlight is..................KAY WHITMORE
Kay Whitmore (born April 10, 1967 in Sudbury, Ontario) is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender.
Kay Whitmore was drafted 26th overall in the 1985 Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers. Three seasons later in 1988-89, he played his first three games at the NHL level.
On October 1, 1992, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks for Corrie DAlessio and cash. That season, he played 31 games behind Kirk McLean and helped the Canucks win the Smythe Division season title. Whitmore went 18-8-4 with a 3.10 GAA. In 1993-94, he played 32 games and posted an 18-14-0 record. In the playoffs, he helped his team win the Clarence Campbell Bowl in the Western Conference finals before losing to the Rangers in the Stanley Cup finals. In the shortened 1994-95 season, Kay played eleven games for the Canucks.
March 20, 1996, saw Whitmore traded to the New York Rangers for Joey Kocur. On September 10, 1997, he signed as a free agent with the San Jose Sharks. On June 18, 1998, he was traded with a pair of draft picks to the Buffalo Sabres for Steve Shields and a fourth-round draft pick.
Whitmore signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers on August 17, 1998. One year later, on August 25, 1999, he signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins and was soon dealt to the Edmonton Oilers for future considerations. On July 20, 2000, he was traded back to the Boston Bruins for future considerations. On October 17, 2000, Kay played his first NHL game in six seasons (seven saves in 33 minutes). He played five games with the Bruins and won one game (5-4 against the Blackhawks on November 2).
On July 31, 2001, Kay signed as a free agent with the Calgary Flames. Whitmore played Junior A hockey with the Sudbury Legion. In 1983-84, he joined OHLs Peterborough Petes and went 17-8-0 as a major junior rookie. The following season, he paced the league with 53 games by a goalie and 35 wins. In the playoffs, he went 10-4. In 1985-86, he went 27-12-2 with a league-best three shutouts and 2.77 GAA. At years end, he was named an OHL First Team All-Star .
Kay Whitmore (born April 10, 1967 in Sudbury, Ontario) is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender.
Kay Whitmore was drafted 26th overall in the 1985 Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers. Three seasons later in 1988-89, he played his first three games at the NHL level.
On October 1, 1992, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks for Corrie DAlessio and cash. That season, he played 31 games behind Kirk McLean and helped the Canucks win the Smythe Division season title. Whitmore went 18-8-4 with a 3.10 GAA. In 1993-94, he played 32 games and posted an 18-14-0 record. In the playoffs, he helped his team win the Clarence Campbell Bowl in the Western Conference finals before losing to the Rangers in the Stanley Cup finals. In the shortened 1994-95 season, Kay played eleven games for the Canucks.
March 20, 1996, saw Whitmore traded to the New York Rangers for Joey Kocur. On September 10, 1997, he signed as a free agent with the San Jose Sharks. On June 18, 1998, he was traded with a pair of draft picks to the Buffalo Sabres for Steve Shields and a fourth-round draft pick.
Whitmore signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers on August 17, 1998. One year later, on August 25, 1999, he signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins and was soon dealt to the Edmonton Oilers for future considerations. On July 20, 2000, he was traded back to the Boston Bruins for future considerations. On October 17, 2000, Kay played his first NHL game in six seasons (seven saves in 33 minutes). He played five games with the Bruins and won one game (5-4 against the Blackhawks on November 2).
On July 31, 2001, Kay signed as a free agent with the Calgary Flames. Whitmore played Junior A hockey with the Sudbury Legion. In 1983-84, he joined OHLs Peterborough Petes and went 17-8-0 as a major junior rookie. The following season, he paced the league with 53 games by a goalie and 35 wins. In the playoffs, he went 10-4. In 1985-86, he went 27-12-2 with a league-best three shutouts and 2.77 GAA. At years end, he was named an OHL First Team All-Star .
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Happy Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Warm birthday wishes today go out to Lonnie Loach from New Liskeard! Lonnie is 42 years old today!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Excuse Me Waiter; I Will Have the Chicken-a-la-Disappointment with Maybe-Next Year Salad!
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! Well, it is official, the Leafs are not in the 2010 playoffs [drying my tears & wiping my nose]. To those who have also fallen victim to the NHL Spring Bug: “teamoutofcontention,” I send my best wishes - greener grasses await – on the golf courses that is!
For those celebrating the fine accomplishments of their teams, CONGRATULATIONS! And may the best team win!
Here are the match-ups for the 1st round of the playoffs:
Eastern Division: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadians
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Buffalo Sabers vs. Boston Bruins
Pittsburg Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators
Western Division: San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
` Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Detroit Red Wings
As for my predictions for the playoffs, I will keep them to myself. I have the tendency to jinx things when I open my lips and verbally extent my delusional desires! But I wish each and every team a successful & healthy playoff run! To the HHN honored members in the playoffs, I would like to extend my congratulations for making it this far, and we here at HHN are rooting for you!
Until the next blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Thomas Barker – Conference Event Coordinator
Hockey Heritage North
For those celebrating the fine accomplishments of their teams, CONGRATULATIONS! And may the best team win!
Here are the match-ups for the 1st round of the playoffs:
Eastern Division: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadians
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Buffalo Sabers vs. Boston Bruins
Pittsburg Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators
Western Division: San Jose Sharks vs. Colorado Avalanche
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
` Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Detroit Red Wings
As for my predictions for the playoffs, I will keep them to myself. I have the tendency to jinx things when I open my lips and verbally extent my delusional desires! But I wish each and every team a successful & healthy playoff run! To the HHN honored members in the playoffs, I would like to extend my congratulations for making it this far, and we here at HHN are rooting for you!
Until the next blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Thomas Barker – Conference Event Coordinator
Hockey Heritage North
Friday, April 9, 2010
The Bears Are Not The Only Ones Confused!!!!
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! You will not believe what I saw this morning ... I saw the Black Bear from behind my mother's house put it's night cap on and crawl back into bed - and it told me in its bear-like voice: "Wake me up if the Blueberry thing happens!"
Is this ridiculous or what? What is this, a terrible belated April Fools' joke from dear ol' Mother Nature? "Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Northern Ontario" surrounded by umpteen degree Celsius temperatures ... WOW! But, no use complaining because the weather will have its way like Chemistry with cake ingredients; you know: you put all these ingredients you would not dare to eat on their own together, and the end result .... Mmmmmmm ... Delicious Cake! I guess what I am getting at is: keep everything within arms reach because you do not know what you will be reaching for next!
But on a happier note: it is Friday! Yeah!!!!! Hockey & Basketball playoffs are starting soon! Yeah!!!!!! Baseball is underway! Yeah!!!!! And ... I got nothing!
Until next blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! You will not believe what I saw this morning ... I saw the Black Bear from behind my mother's house put it's night cap on and crawl back into bed - and it told me in its bear-like voice: "Wake me up if the Blueberry thing happens!"
Is this ridiculous or what? What is this, a terrible belated April Fools' joke from dear ol' Mother Nature? "Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Northern Ontario" surrounded by umpteen degree Celsius temperatures ... WOW! But, no use complaining because the weather will have its way like Chemistry with cake ingredients; you know: you put all these ingredients you would not dare to eat on their own together, and the end result .... Mmmmmmm ... Delicious Cake! I guess what I am getting at is: keep everything within arms reach because you do not know what you will be reaching for next!
But on a happier note: it is Friday! Yeah!!!!! Hockey & Basketball playoffs are starting soon! Yeah!!!!!! Baseball is underway! Yeah!!!!! And ... I got nothing!
Until next blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
THIS DAY IN HOCKEY HISTORY!
THIS DAY IN HOCKEY HISTORY!
April 08, 1975
Phil Esposito scored a hat trick, and Carol Vadnais scored a goal and added three assists to lead the Bruins to an 8-2 win over the Black Hawks in Boston, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Preliminary Rounds"
April 08, 1970
Phil Esposito scored 3 goals and an assist to lead the Bruins to an 8-2 win over the NY Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Quarter-Finals, at Boston Garden. Bruins scored 5 goals within a span of 10:21, and set an NHL record with 2 SHG in :44
April 08, 1975
Phil Esposito scored a hat trick, and Carol Vadnais scored a goal and added three assists to lead the Bruins to an 8-2 win over the Black Hawks in Boston, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Preliminary Rounds"
April 08, 1970
Phil Esposito scored 3 goals and an assist to lead the Bruins to an 8-2 win over the NY Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Quarter-Finals, at Boston Garden. Bruins scored 5 goals within a span of 10:21, and set an NHL record with 2 SHG in :44
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
A Shout Out to ALL the Ladies Out There!
Greeting Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! Today's Blog is dedicated to ALL the ladies! No, Hockey Heritage North has not created a dating site, although maybe I should look into that ... Hmmmm. Instead, HHN is looking to host its annual Ladies Spa Day: Saturday, May 29, 2010, and would like to invite all of you to this fantastic, LADIES ONLY, event!
Gentlemen, why not take advantage of this opportunity to treat your wife, partner, girlfriend, lady friend, sister, mother, aunt (or whomever it is you owe an I.O.U. to) to an afternoon of Bliss! This is also a great time to capitalize on the opportunity for "Brownie Points;" you know, for those "unforeseen" or "Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities" with the guys (e.g. The Golf Get-Away or "That" Fishing Trip, etc).
Whatever the case may be, Hockey Heritage North's Ladies Spa Day will be "Where it's At!" on Saturday, May 29, 2010. I will have more information for you as details become available. Please stay tuned!
Until Next Blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often (and Ladies: don't forget to book May 29 off for a Day of Bliss)!
Greeting Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! Today's Blog is dedicated to ALL the ladies! No, Hockey Heritage North has not created a dating site, although maybe I should look into that ... Hmmmm. Instead, HHN is looking to host its annual Ladies Spa Day: Saturday, May 29, 2010, and would like to invite all of you to this fantastic, LADIES ONLY, event!
Gentlemen, why not take advantage of this opportunity to treat your wife, partner, girlfriend, lady friend, sister, mother, aunt (or whomever it is you owe an I.O.U. to) to an afternoon of Bliss! This is also a great time to capitalize on the opportunity for "Brownie Points;" you know, for those "unforeseen" or "Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities" with the guys (e.g. The Golf Get-Away or "That" Fishing Trip, etc).
Whatever the case may be, Hockey Heritage North's Ladies Spa Day will be "Where it's At!" on Saturday, May 29, 2010. I will have more information for you as details become available. Please stay tuned!
Until Next Blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often (and Ladies: don't forget to book May 29 off for a Day of Bliss)!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Some interesting hockey facts.....
Just wanted to share some interesting hockey facts! If you have any interesting facts about any of Hockey Heritage North's honoured members or hockey in general, please feel free to comment or email us your fun facts at info@hockeyheritagenorth.ca We enjoy hearing from you!
Did you know this about some of our honoured members?
Billy Coutu received a lifetime suspension for assaulting referee Jerry LaFlamme and assistant Billy Bell after the last game of the 1927 finals.
Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins was the first player to record 100 points in the NHL - March 2, 1969.
Wilf Paiement from Earlton scored the NHL 's 100,000th goal on October 12,1980.
How about hockey in general?
Before 1914, referees used to place the puck on the ice between the players’ sticks for face-offs. This led to many cuts, bruises, and even broken hands for the referees. Starting in 1914, the referees were allowed to drop the puck between the players’ stick.
In the 1920s the average size of our players was 5 '9 " and 168 lbs. In the 1990s it was 6 '1 " and 202 lbs.
Hockey pucks are frozen before being used in play, because the RUBBER with which they are made is too bouncy otherwise.
Did you know this about some of our honoured members?
Billy Coutu received a lifetime suspension for assaulting referee Jerry LaFlamme and assistant Billy Bell after the last game of the 1927 finals.
Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins was the first player to record 100 points in the NHL - March 2, 1969.
Wilf Paiement from Earlton scored the NHL 's 100,000th goal on October 12,1980.
How about hockey in general?
Before 1914, referees used to place the puck on the ice between the players’ sticks for face-offs. This led to many cuts, bruises, and even broken hands for the referees. Starting in 1914, the referees were allowed to drop the puck between the players’ stick.
In the 1920s the average size of our players was 5 '9 " and 168 lbs. In the 1990s it was 6 '1 " and 202 lbs.
Hockey pucks are frozen before being used in play, because the RUBBER with which they are made is too bouncy otherwise.
Happy Birthday!
Birthday wishes today go out to Trevor Halverson from White River, Ontario!
Trevor was born April 6th, 1971 and was drafted by Washington in 1991. Halverson took a roundabout route into a Caps sweater. He played for a number of different minor league teams before being claimed from Washington by Anaheim in the 1993 Expansion Draft. He then floated around the IHL and the AHL until being signed as a free agent in 1998 by the team that originally drafted him.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Hockey Heritage North is a Happenin' Place! Hope to See You Here Soon!
Greetings Fellow Bloggies/Blogettes! It is April 1st, 2010, and all is well on the HHN Front! I have managed to elude all April Fools Fiascoes thus far, but there is no telling how long I will survive before falling victim to the "Ultimate Prank." I will be sure to keep you posted!
With the thermometer on the rise and the ever-shining sun illuminating our lives, I think it is safe to say that Spring has more than Sprung, it seems to have taken full root and is blossoming into what looks to be a great summer. With this said, why not take advantage of this wonderful weather and walk on down to Hockey Heritage North and check out our latest exhibits. Need something cool and refreshing? We always have cool beverages at your disposal. Located on the Western Front, there are countless opportunities for ice cream cones and other summertime treats along the Mile of Gold!
Hockey Heritage North will also be hosting some sizzling summertime socials/events. Please keep checking our website for more details.
Until Next Blog,
Cheer Loud, Cheer Long, Cheer Often!
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