YouTube Tuesday

The Everblades announced their latest signing today and I'm pretty happy with it. You really can't beat a 6' 4'', 209 lb defensive defenseman.



His stats:



He might be familiar to you if you've been to the College Classic tournament the Blades hold every year. In seven games in Germain, he notched three assists, not too shabby.

You can follow him on twitter here.

Friday Links

Slowly but surely we're getting through the off season. As always (except for last week) here is your weekly dose of fun links.

- If you somehow missed the collective sound of Everblades nation's squeals of delight, and I don;t know how you did, it looks like our magnificent captain has returned.

- Normally, I don't go for those decorative signs with motivational messages everyone seems to love. Then I found this and it all made sense.

- It's not often you see a cake with an athletic cup. Somehow, it works (if you click on the picture you can see other views of the cake, including an air freshener).



- Your Wikipedia Hockey page for today- "Rendez-vous '87"

- Blah, blah, blah, Third String Goalie is being awesome as usuual, blah, blah, blah.

- While I would not pay anything over ten bucks for this era of Blades jersey (seriously, I hate that logo more than I hate people with 15 items in the 10 item or less line) it is obviously unworn and cheaper than a bran new jersey from the shop, so... have at it?

- Also, allow me to take a second to gloat about this beauty of a Stingrays jersey I recently won on ebay. It really is everything an ECHL jersey should be and it is now my third favorite jersey from my collection.

- How about a puppy for a nice change of pace?


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YouTube Tuesday

The Blades are just killing it with these signings so far. Bringing back the captain that led the team to it's first Kelly Cup? Très magnifique.

YouTube Tuesday

Well, it looks like next season's taken care off guys, no need to worry anymore.

Rudy has returned ladies and gentlemen, obviously today's YouTube Tuesday has to be dedicated to him.



One day left in the contest by the way. Right now it looks like the autographed Brandon MacLean picture stays with me. I'm not complaining, but I thought someone would like it...

Friday Links

Another week down, another week closer to hockey season. How about some links to celebrate?

- Don't forget that in the last post I offered up a signed Brandon MacLean picture to the winner of the contest. So far, it looks like I'm going to get to keep it (which I'm so OK with). If you don't want to leave a comment I will accept entries by email.

- More hockey furniture? More hockey furniture!

- In case you missed it: The Blades 15th anniversary logo.

- I love jersey cakes.



- Your Wikipedia hockey page for today: Checking

- I managed to miss the fact that the blog turned three Wednesday. I'd like to think I've improved since the first post (related: oh man do I miss all five players mentioned).

- I want to make a joke about the Wranglers coach saving a drowning man in Boston Harbor (something about making up for not saving his floundering team or something?),but I really can't.

- I found an affordable jersey that would be good for anyone OK with that horrid logo from the 07-08 season. My only issue is that it's labeled a game-worn when it obviously isn't. No fight strap and never had a nameplate and numbers= never on a player during a game.

- Kitty time!


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Everblades Re-sign MacLean

In what I can only assume is the Blades front office continuing to mess with me (because I'm just that delusional), they announced the signing of Brandon MacLean.

You may remember MacLean for that whole "ending 14 year Kelly Cup drought with a heart stopping overtime goal and making us all so happy we didn't have voices the next day" thing.

This is definitely good news. He was always fun to watch and obviously instantly became a fan favorite with that goal. 



Personally, I'm hoping he can find a spot in the AHL (I pretty much want that for all the players), but I guess if he does have to play at the ECHL level it's good for us it will be in a Blades jersey.

Oh! This is the perfect time for a contest, isn't it?

Here we go: Leave your best nickname for Brandon MacLean in the blog's comments. I'll decide which is my favorite (though other fan votes may sway me in one direction or another) and award a MacLean autographed photo taken by yours truly to the best nickname. You'll also get the satisfaction of seeing it used constantly (by me at least) and bragging rights.

Three rules:
1. Please keep it clean. I don't need to be seen as any crazier than I already am. I'll be using this nickname while tweeting and blogging, be nice.
2. If you've won something before, you can't win this. Just giving everyone a chance to win something.
3. At least three people have to enter for the prize to be awarded, so maybe, I don't know... share the joy of Swamp Hockey with those you love?

You have until next Wednesday to think one up. Good luck.

Also, I believe the Everblades will be announcing their 15th anniversary logo today. Personally, I'm terrified, because the logo is so awesome you really can't improve on it.

YouTube Tuesday

I've admitted I have a mild phobia of mascots haven't I? Well, I'm slowly starting to get over it thanks to the Charlotte Checkers mascot, Chubby. It's kind of hard not to like him.



I'm sure you guys are as bored as I am waiting for signing announcements, but as usual, the Blades are taking their good sweet time. I'm sure it'll be like every other year where we get our first signing announcement around the time the other teams in the league have announced half a rosters worth of signings.

Friday Links

Another Friday, another batch of fresh links for you.

- Following in my long history of adoring furniture made out of hockey paraphernalia I give you, a hockey stick light!

- Your Wikipedia Hockey page for today- "Angela Ruggiero"

- I have finally found the cake I want for my birthday this year!



- I didn't see any interesting Blades stuff on eBay beyond a couple of super cheap season ticket holder jerseys.

- Blah, blah, blah, Third String Goalie is awesome (as usual).

- Kitty time!


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YouTube Tuesday

Maybe it's wrong that I'm still watching videos of the Everblades overtime goal, but you know what? If watching these videos is wrong, I don't want to be right.

I just found this one, and it's as fantastic as all the others.



In other news, qualifying offers were announced and Coach Poss decided to come back for another season!