The Everblades didn't do too well on their road trip. Two points out of six? Not ideal obviously. Luckily our two home games this weak will be against the perpetually struggling Trenton Titans. They're currently sitting in eighth in the conference. That's a little hard to swallow when you consider we won the Brabham Cup three seasons ago.
- Links to the game re-caps if you haven't seen them yet- loss to the Gladiators, loss to the Road Warriors, win in the shoot-out against the Road Warriors.
- Maybe the Blades struggles of late can be contributed to the Jr. Blades stealing all the winning mojo from the Germain atmosphere. They cleaned up at the Palm Beach Showcase they attended over the weekend going a perfect 4-0 during the tournament. That makes their record 22-0-1-0. Congratulations guys!
- You guys know I adore the Third String Goalie blog. Well, they were kind enough to to feature the weirdest (and my favorite) jersey in my extremely weird collection. As you can imagine, having a jersey from my collection featured on a blog I read religiously made my day.
- I've talked about this before and Woody over at the Blades' Blog agrees. If you're not using Twitter an following the Blades players and other blades fans, you're missing out.
- I've started a list of current and former Everblades players on Twitter to help you out. I have not included players who have set their accounts to private. I'm creepy, but not creepy enough to invade their privacy.
- If you do decide to join Twitter (and are kind enough to follow me), make sure you tweet me that you're an Everblades fan, that way I can follow you back and let other Blades fans know you just joined. I'll make it super easy copy this- @swamphockey I'm an Everblades fan that just joined Twitter! - and paste it into the little box and press the tweet button. Easy as can be, and a fun way to meet new Blades fans. If you already follow me and I haven't followed you back, let me know (I can be a little oblivious sometimes).
Monday, December 19, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday Links
I really don't feel like re-capping last night's game. Losses to the Gladiators and Stingrays seem to make me grumpier than usual. Add to that a half finished Christmas shopping list and you have a recipe for disaster. On to the links.
- Since I'm heading to Sunrise next week and the Panthers have decided to bring this back just in time your Wikipedia hockey page for today is- "Rat Trick"
- It's a little absurd how cheap vintage jerseys are over on Etsy. Case in point: $45 for the original jersey design the Washington Capitals wore.
- This is obviously the greatest hockey cake of all time.
- I've noticed some pretty good deals on jerseys popping up on eBay lately. This one is awesome and ends in two days.
- It's rime for the tweet of the week. This one's funny because it didn't happen to you:
- Today's post at Third String Goalie was more interesting as a general history lesson than a hockey jersey history lesson.
- I feel like it's time for a change. No more puppies. Time to go back to the kittens.
see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
- Since I'm heading to Sunrise next week and the Panthers have decided to bring this back just in time your Wikipedia hockey page for today is- "Rat Trick"
- It's a little absurd how cheap vintage jerseys are over on Etsy. Case in point: $45 for the original jersey design the Washington Capitals wore.
- This is obviously the greatest hockey cake of all time.
- I've noticed some pretty good deals on jerseys popping up on eBay lately. This one is awesome and ends in two days.
- It's rime for the tweet of the week. This one's funny because it didn't happen to you:
- Today's post at Third String Goalie was more interesting as a general history lesson than a hockey jersey history lesson.
- I feel like it's time for a change. No more puppies. Time to go back to the kittens.
see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
News and Notes
It's a little funny that signing immediately bring me out of a terrible writing funk. I'm not going to complain though, it's always fun to see a new player in action, especially when it can mean good things for the Blades.
- We may have lost Justin Shugg, but we signed a forward with a Kelly Cup Championship ring in his place. Kory Falite won last season with the Alaska Aces, and was playing in Norway. Now he's all ours. His stats:
- The Lightning have sent us defenseman Charles Landry. His stats:
- Some bad news: Alex Hutchings was moved to the 21 day IR list. Not good at all.
- I didn't take that many pictures at the Teddy Bear toss because all the seats in my favorite section were bought before I could get to the arena (and then NO ONE SAT IN THEM, grrrr). This is my favorite though. Pat Nagle chilling with his new bestie.
- I'm super proud that I've had one of my photos appear in an actual magazine! It was included with a story on how amazing the Jr. Blades have been playing this season (if you still haven't been to a game, you suck). Skip to page 15 for the story (and my photo).
- The Blades start a three game in three days road series tonight in Gwinnett. They're eighth in the conference and last in the division. Losing is not an option at this point.
- Must mean it's time for a doggie picture then, eh?
see more dog and puppy pictures
- We may have lost Justin Shugg, but we signed a forward with a Kelly Cup Championship ring in his place. Kory Falite won last season with the Alaska Aces, and was playing in Norway. Now he's all ours. His stats:
- The Lightning have sent us defenseman Charles Landry. His stats:
- Some bad news: Alex Hutchings was moved to the 21 day IR list. Not good at all.
- I didn't take that many pictures at the Teddy Bear toss because all the seats in my favorite section were bought before I could get to the arena (and then NO ONE SAT IN THEM, grrrr). This is my favorite though. Pat Nagle chilling with his new bestie.
- I'm super proud that I've had one of my photos appear in an actual magazine! It was included with a story on how amazing the Jr. Blades have been playing this season (if you still haven't been to a game, you suck). Skip to page 15 for the story (and my photo).
- The Blades start a three game in three days road series tonight in Gwinnett. They're eighth in the conference and last in the division. Losing is not an option at this point.
- Must mean it's time for a doggie picture then, eh?
see more dog and puppy pictures
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Re-Cap: Everblades vs. Jackals (12/9/11)
After a disappointing loss on Wednesday, the Blades had to make a statement in Fridays game. Thankfully, they did. Oh boy, did they.
The Blades came out running at full steam. You could almost taste their determination to win. It paid off early with a power play goal for David Rutherford about one minute into the period (assists to Beca and Shugg). About eight and a half minutes later, the Jackals would tie it up on the power play 1-1.
Luckily, Ryan Galiardi notched his fifth of the season about three minutes later on an extended 5 on 3 to give the Blades the 2-1 lead (assists to Rutherford and Shugg). The rest of the period was uneventful, and the score remained 2-1 when both teams left the ice.
Just like last night the Everblades came to play in the second. They scored three goals and held the Jackals to their zone for most period. Ryan Galiardi scored his second of the game at 6:45 (assists to Pitt and Beca). Scott Pitt netted one of his own at 15:46 9 (assists to Galiardi and Beca). Oh, hey. Guess who got it on film?
Deron Cousens added one of his own at 18:34 (assists to Beca and Martin). That was the last of the goals for that period. There was some rough stuff in the closing minutes, but the Blades managed to come out on top penalty-wise. The score when the period ended was 5-1.
The Jackals tried their best to make something happen, but the Blades could not be stopped. About three minutes into the period, Matt Beca made it 6-1 (assists to Bruess and Donald). Elmira finally decided to give their goalie the hook after Beca's goal. Unfortunately, a little over a minute later, Mathieu Roy proved that no Jackals goalie was going to come between the Blades and the back of the net.
The Jackals were able to stop the bleeding... for awhile. At 15:22, Deron Cousens notched his second of the game to make it 8-1 (assist to Pitt). About three minutes after that, one of the Jackals beat Blades goalie Pat Nagle, but that didn't matter. The final score was 8-2. the Blades got a win they completely deserved.
The Gamesheet is here.
The photos I took:
Some thoughts:
- How amazing did the Blades look? I would gladly pay double if the team that played tonight would promise to show up every game. Heck, I probably wouldn't grumble about paying triple.
- I said we could beat Elmira's goaltender, and I was right. Excuse me while I sit smugly over here.
- Two goals each for Galiardi and Cousens. Nice to see everyone stepping up and contributing.
- Scott Pitt +5. Dude was everywhere, and it shows.
- Pat Nagle had 28 saves on 30 shots. A nice bounce back from last game.
- I guess Matt Beca isn't struggling anymore. 1 goal, 4 assists. Not bad at all Mr. Beca.
- I get the feeling that Saturday's game is going to be ugly. The officials were so determined to keep anything chippy from happening I wouldn't be surprised to see the pot boil over at some point. The Blades and Jackals are not friends.
The Blades came out running at full steam. You could almost taste their determination to win. It paid off early with a power play goal for David Rutherford about one minute into the period (assists to Beca and Shugg). About eight and a half minutes later, the Jackals would tie it up on the power play 1-1.
Luckily, Ryan Galiardi notched his fifth of the season about three minutes later on an extended 5 on 3 to give the Blades the 2-1 lead (assists to Rutherford and Shugg). The rest of the period was uneventful, and the score remained 2-1 when both teams left the ice.
Just like last night the Everblades came to play in the second. They scored three goals and held the Jackals to their zone for most period. Ryan Galiardi scored his second of the game at 6:45 (assists to Pitt and Beca). Scott Pitt netted one of his own at 15:46 9 (assists to Galiardi and Beca). Oh, hey. Guess who got it on film?
Deron Cousens added one of his own at 18:34 (assists to Beca and Martin). That was the last of the goals for that period. There was some rough stuff in the closing minutes, but the Blades managed to come out on top penalty-wise. The score when the period ended was 5-1.
The Jackals tried their best to make something happen, but the Blades could not be stopped. About three minutes into the period, Matt Beca made it 6-1 (assists to Bruess and Donald). Elmira finally decided to give their goalie the hook after Beca's goal. Unfortunately, a little over a minute later, Mathieu Roy proved that no Jackals goalie was going to come between the Blades and the back of the net.
The Jackals were able to stop the bleeding... for awhile. At 15:22, Deron Cousens notched his second of the game to make it 8-1 (assist to Pitt). About three minutes after that, one of the Jackals beat Blades goalie Pat Nagle, but that didn't matter. The final score was 8-2. the Blades got a win they completely deserved.
The Gamesheet is here.
The photos I took:
Some thoughts:
- How amazing did the Blades look? I would gladly pay double if the team that played tonight would promise to show up every game. Heck, I probably wouldn't grumble about paying triple.
- I said we could beat Elmira's goaltender, and I was right. Excuse me while I sit smugly over here.
- Two goals each for Galiardi and Cousens. Nice to see everyone stepping up and contributing.
- Scott Pitt +5. Dude was everywhere, and it shows.
- Pat Nagle had 28 saves on 30 shots. A nice bounce back from last game.
- I guess Matt Beca isn't struggling anymore. 1 goal, 4 assists. Not bad at all Mr. Beca.
- I get the feeling that Saturday's game is going to be ugly. The officials were so determined to keep anything chippy from happening I wouldn't be surprised to see the pot boil over at some point. The Blades and Jackals are not friends.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday Links
Happy game day everyone! The Blades are playing their second game of the three game series they have with the Jackals. The Shuggernaut has returned and we have an actual non-EBUG goalie backing-up tonight. Things are better than they usually are in Blades land.
- Your Wikipedia hockey page for today is one of my favorite South Park episodes- "Stanley's Cup"
- Ladies and gentlemen, your Tweet of the Week.
- I'm a little amazed no one has bid on this stick yet. I just might if no one else will.
- I'm pretty sure this is the cake I want for my birthday. With a Penguins or Everblades logo instead of the leafs obviously. Oh, and with my name too.
- I'm also pretty sure this is what my party is going to be like.
- Our neighbors on the other side of the state have been playing amazing hockey. What better way to jump on the Panthers bandwagon than with a "vintage" panthers hockey jersey?
- The Puppies have been working out for the most part. Have to keep going with them.
see more dog and puppy pictures
- Your Wikipedia hockey page for today is one of my favorite South Park episodes- "Stanley's Cup"
- Ladies and gentlemen, your Tweet of the Week.
- I'm a little amazed no one has bid on this stick yet. I just might if no one else will.
- I'm pretty sure this is the cake I want for my birthday. With a Penguins or Everblades logo instead of the leafs obviously. Oh, and with my name too.
- I'm also pretty sure this is what my party is going to be like.
- Our neighbors on the other side of the state have been playing amazing hockey. What better way to jump on the Panthers bandwagon than with a "vintage" panthers hockey jersey?
- The Puppies have been working out for the most part. Have to keep going with them.
see more dog and puppy pictures
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