A Look Inside: Training Camp Roster

The first step to examining who is who at training camp is to learn the guys already on the team. As of right now, these are your 11-12 Everblades:



Learn them, love them, pick a favorite or a least favorite (amazingly I haven't yet).

Worth noting- a couple of guys on this list are currently trying out with an AHL club, and obviously won't be in camp.

Now, time to examine the guys trying out. Remeber, practice is supposed to happen at 2:45 on the Green rink at Germain.

Forwards
Ernie Hartlieb
Do I even have to post his stats?

Lucas LaBelle

Oleg Kuzmin-
You may remember him trying out last season. He played last season with the Jr. Blades and absolutely tore up their league.

Colin Reddin-


Jesse Gimblett-
One of a pair of twins trying out (scroll down for his brother).


Defensemen
Tyson Gimblett-

Kent Trentowski

Goalies
Brian Markowicz
-Our emergency back-up goaltender for large chunks of last year. He never played in a game, though he came close to beiung put in at least once.

Scott Darling

Friday Links

I know I'm not the only one who was looking forward to today. The first day of training camp means we're so close to season you can see it. To celebrate what is essentially hockey Thanksgiving by making today's links all about the Blades. It's a Bladestraviganza!

- First up, a definition of hockey Thanksgiving- We're close enough to Christmas (opening night) you can taste it, but not quite there yet. To make up for it you see a ton of old friends you haven't talked to much for the last six months and maybe eat some pretty unhealthy food (anything you buy in the arena).

- Just as I was writing this post I saw three more signings pop up.

- Stories on this season's roster from the NDN and News-Press. According to both articles the team is "younger" "hungrier" and "grittier". Okeydokey then.


- A new season means you need a new jersey (at least that's what I tell myself to excuse having four jerseys in my closet) Lucky for you, there are quite a few Everblades jerseys on eBay right now. This one looks like the best deal to me (a little too big for my tastes).

- Remember former Blade Shane Hnidy? Looks like he'll be an analyst for the Winnipeg Jets radio broadcast.

- This has nothing to do with the Everblades, but it was so funny I had to post it.


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Be sure to check back later for a breakdown of all the training camp invitees!

You Tube Tuesday

For once my procrastination has paid off. The Everblades announced two signing today. One, forward Leigh Salters, we already knew about. The other, Swedish forward Greger Hanson, was a surprise. What's even more surprising about his signing?
Videos of him in action.






It just keeps on going too.
I'm calling this now, first player with an ECHL contract to get picked up by an AHL team? Greger Hanson. Count on it.

Friday Links

We're closing in on hockey season. Just a few more servings of fresh Friday Links to keep you going.

- Before we go any further let me say this. If you are at any hockey game, actually, any public event, and you see someone do something racist or whatever offensive -ist they happen to do, it is your responsibility as a decent human being to get security or someone of authority involved. Aside from the fact that throwing something onto a sporting field or ice sheet is dangerous to the athletes (who's livelyhoods depend on not having broken bones or torn ligaments), it can also harm someone sitting in front of the person doing the throwing. It's just not cool, and it's everyones responsibility to keep public spaces civil.
- The ECHL approved a new team. The San Francisco Bull will start playing in the Western confrence next season. They'll be playing in the historic Cow Palace. The home to the San Jose Sharks for the first two season of their exhistance.
-  Which leads to your Wikipedia hockey page for today- "Cow Palace"

- I think the only thing better than a hockey themed cake is hockey themed cupcakes.


- This goalie made out of licence plates is the neatest thing ever.
- The Greatest Hockey Legends blog has a great post on hockey board games.
- Ohhh... now I get it.


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You Tube Tuesday: He's Baaack!

I love any sort of announcement from the Everblades. They are, for the most part, one of the most reliable sources of good news to land in my Twitter stream, facebook wall or inbox. My favorite announcement is, by far, a player signing. The only way they make those announcemnts better is to announce a player I liked has decided to come back.

Seriously, it's just like getting a hockey themed cake for your birthday. Not that I'm dropping hints or anything guys (if I was I'd mention a half Blades, half Penguins cake that somehow involves Iceburg and Swampee hugging would be the greatest thing on Earth).

Where was I? Uh, yeah... David Fischer is back!

Still my favorite phot from last season. Awwww.

How can I not be happy? We get more of this:



My view of the tail end of the same fight:



Oh man. Season really is almost here. I'm so ready.

Jr. Blades Photos

It was great to photograph the Junior Blades game against FGCU's D3 squad.

I had to pull out my fvorite photo. Such a great moment.

As usual, I battled the cruddy practice rink lighting, but I think the photos turned out really well:



If you weren't able to come by, you really should head over tonight. It was a pretty great game, and tonights should be even better.

Friday Links

It isn't Friday without a heaping spoonful of useless links, is it? Well, here you go!
- Two more weeks until Blades training camp opens! If you can't make it that long and need a hockey fix the Jr. Blades will be taking on the FGCU Eagles tonight at 8:30 down at Germain. Come on down! Hockey! Cheap hockey with no parking fee! I'm praying to the hockey gods that the bosses upstairs let them play on the big rink. I hate the Germain practice rinks more than anything.

- Yesterday was Thursday and that means a Blades signing was announced. Good sweet Georgia, "Power Forward" has to be one of my favorite hockey terms.

- That brings us to today's Wikipedia hockey page- "Power Forward"

- Once I find a guy dumb enough wonderful enough to propose to me I can totally order this awesome wedding cake topper!


- You guys know I adore the Third String Goalie blog, but they've really outdone themselves this week. They've been running a "training camp" to help you learn more about collecting hockey jerseys. It's worth spending some time reading through their last few post to pick up some great tips.

- I wish I wore the sort of clothes that require cuff links. If I did, I could totally buy these hockey
cufflinks!

- Bring on the kitty!


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News and Notes

Here's a quick serving of some random bits and pieces for you.

- Oh, hey, look what I found! Photos from the College Classic staring Josh Van Dyk:





- The Chicago Express now have two former Everblades on their roster.

- I tweeted this yesterday, but I'll post this article again. It looks like the Bakersfield Condors are going to go without an NHL or AHL affiliate.

- I shot my first hockey game of the season! It was great to see the Florida Jr. Blades hand the Tampa Bay Juniors a stomping. Here's a handy dandy sideshow for your enjoyment:



- I really do recommend checking out one of their games if you can. It's amazing how skilled such young guys can be. Take a look at their schedule and maybe head on over. They only charge around $5 and they're a ton of fun to watch.

YouTube Tuesday

Today's YouTube video stars the Blades latest signee, Josh Van Dyk. If you don't particularly feel like watching the entire video you can skip ahead to the 2:40 mark to watch him score a gorgeous one timer.



Beautiful right?

Hockey season needs to hurry up.

Friday Links

After a magnificently lazy day I've finally dragged myself to the computer to serve you a heaping helping of the hockey links I know you all love (this is what I tell myself at least).

- First, I'm going to ask you guys one more time. Please head over to Facebook and vote for Caity! One of her competitors has supports who don't seem to believe that a lady is capable of loving and knowing about hockey. Not cool. The Everblades were one of the reasons she fell in love with hockey! Let's help a fellow fan out. After you vote please consider adding it to your wall and getting your friends involved. They harass you to vote for their dog or baby in contests the least they could do is vote for Caity.

- Next, some Blades news. Tickets go on sale this weekend! Yay! Also, Everbabes tryouts are tomorrow. Uh... yay?

- Your Wikipedia hockey page of the day- "India National Ice Hockey Team". Yeah, I had no idea either.

- Whats more awesome than a hockey themed cake? Probably a hockey themed cake with adorable animals playing hockey!



- I had no idea what cribbage was until I Googled it.Honestly, I'm still not quite sure what it's all about, but this hockey cribbage board is still neat.

- I found a Blades jersey on eBay one of you lovely readers may like. The boys wore that style from 04-07 and it was the first re-design the Blades jerseys went through. The next re-design introduced the terrible crossed alligator tail logo that only lasted for a year (thank god).

- Some interesting reading- "10 interesting facts you may not know about the miracle on ice"

- It's kitty time!


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