squonk 39,121 #1 Posted April 12, 2015 A trying NHL season has come to and end. But top pick has been secured! I haven't been to a hockey game in like 40 yrs. Back in the day of the Memorial Auditorium. I thought the game would be a wild one with the Sabres having nothing to lose by winning and Pittsburgh fighting for a playoff spot.but it wasn't. only penalty was Crosby for shoving the goalie Lindback and Lindback popping Crosby back. That happened early and nothing escalated after that. Best thing that happened was I got on the Jumbotron during the first intermission. The positives: Sellout crowd! Jumbotron 2 Zamboni's! 50 % off all Sabres shop goodies Pulled pork at Essex St. Pub! Crosby got blasted a few times Negatives; Not enough penalties no fights 3 players got hurt but 2 did return Too many Pittsburgh fans! subway trip down. The train was full in no time too many Penquins opening Face off Big hit! Zamboni's ! Empty net with 3 min to go Sabres thank the fans 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #2 Posted April 12, 2015 Being I grew up in Meadville Pa... but graduated from HS in Orchard Park... would make that game a tough one for me to decide who to root for. Glad you had some fun though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #3 Posted April 12, 2015 Lot's of fun. Just riding the subway with the fans going back and forth was a riot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,477 #4 Posted April 12, 2015 Back in the day of the Memorial Auditorium lots of memories in that place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #5 Posted April 16, 2015 Blackhawks won their 1st game last night. Some team, called the Predators, took the game to a 2nd OT. Here is what looks like a good site for the Hockey Mike... http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebymonth.htm Looks like you had a great time at the game...thanks for the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #6 Posted April 16, 2015 Hockey teams in Nashville, Anaheim, Florida What's this world coming too. Imagine being a kid growing up a hockey fan there and having to pay to use a commercial rink to play instead of being able to use a frozen pond. That's where Hockey starts. when I grew up we had a pond across the street we played on. I even plowed the snow off of it with my 604. 20 yrs ago that pond was filled in and there is a house on the spot now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #7 Posted April 16, 2015 Can you, say, Red Wings!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #8 Posted April 16, 2015 What's up John...no Hockey team in Iowa?? Is there one in Ohio?? I guess there is one in Nashville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #9 Posted April 16, 2015 What would a hockey team in Iowa be called? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #10 Posted April 17, 2015 Podunks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #11 Posted April 17, 2015 Craig, it's funny that you say that. There is a very small town of I believe is Podunk, Iowa pop. 6 or at least it was clear back when. The smallest town in the state. Yes Dino, Ohio has one Columbus Blue Jackets. Iowa has a triple A team out of Des Moines. How about the Toledo Walleye??? Best record in the echl, they will have home ice addvantage thru out the playoffs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #12 Posted April 17, 2015 I think the Iowa Combines has a nice ring to it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #13 Posted April 17, 2015 I was thinking Iowa Bovines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #14 Posted April 19, 2015 The Nashville Predators look pretty good...series now tied a 1 and 1...game 3 today (in Chicago). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #15 Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Do they use sticks or some fancy glitter decorated git-tars? Edited April 19, 2015 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #16 Posted April 19, 2015 Thang You...Thang You Viry Mooch. I still think the only ice in Nashville...is in a glass. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #17 Posted April 19, 2015 During fights at Nashville games they play "Love Me Tender " on the Jumbotron! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #18 Posted April 19, 2015 I was thinking it would be "Red Solo Cup" !!! 1 to 1...start of the 2nd period...oppps...2 to 1 Blackhawks...while I was typing this. Here hold mY beer and watch this. OH OH...15 seconds later...2 to 2...who do these guys think they are??? Don't they know they are playing the STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS??? NOT IN OUR HOUSE!!! OH OH...Hawks just scored again while I was typing this...3 to 2 Hawks now...this all happened in 3 1/2 minutes into the 2nd period. Isn't Hockey supposed to be like Soccer...0 to 0...or 1 to 0. This is like watching Iowa play college football...how many games did they have that were 3 to 2??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #19 Posted April 19, 2015 I've been outside all afternoon. I'll turn the game on so the scoring will stop 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #20 Posted April 19, 2015 It worked. I turn on the TV and it!s time for intermission! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #21 Posted April 20, 2015 Heck of a game between the Habs and Senns. I think my TV needs a vacation after that one! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #22 Posted April 22, 2015 Stayed up and watched the Hawks vs Predators game. Hawks won in the 3rd OT...game ended at 1:16 Central...WOW Hawks up 3 games to 1. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #23 Posted April 25, 2015 I don't know how the heck I missed this thread. Habs Sens last night, very interesting game to say the least. price giving up 5? Grid hell freeze over? Pens finally accepted their fate as a mediocre team with a slumping star, invisible star ( Malkin) and a goalie playing uncharacteristicly well. Lots on the tube tonight. Hockey Night in Canada anyone? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,121 #24 Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Can't believe the Habs didn't close out the Sens. I'm hoping for a Habs / Black Hawks matchup. LET THE FUR FLY! Edited April 25, 2015 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,273 #25 Posted April 26, 2015 Who are the Habs?? The Hawks are on to the next round, the got past the Predators last night. Two very good, fast teams there. The Predators could easily be the team moving on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites