Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Children in need of hats
Hey all,
A friend of mine has a daughter that teaches at Ft. Riley. They are collecting Hats For Brats. For those of you looking for some charity knitting to keep your fingers flying while the pucks, sticks, skates and punches are flying, check out this post for details.
Happy hockey knitting!
A friend of mine has a daughter that teaches at Ft. Riley. They are collecting Hats For Brats. For those of you looking for some charity knitting to keep your fingers flying while the pucks, sticks, skates and punches are flying, check out this post for details.
Happy hockey knitting!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Accosted at last night's Avs' game
It's interesting to me how knitting in public can make a person distinctive in a crowd. At a pre-season game last week, one of the ushers from last season remembered me and said he wanted to put in his order for an XL sweater before the season started. Thought that was cute.
But last night, at the Avs' season opener, a very drunk Stars fan was walking up the stairs of my section during a period break, stopped at my row, and yelled, "Are you KNITTING?!"
I thought he was going to give me a lecture about how there's no knitting at hockey games or something...needless to say I was surprised when he proceeded to hit on me; "are you here with anybody?" he says...oh, brother.
I told him I was attending with my husband, drunk Dallas guy said my husband was a lucky man, and then he stumbled up the stairs.
*sigh* Not only have I missed the sport, but I've missed the strange fans, too.
But last night, at the Avs' season opener, a very drunk Stars fan was walking up the stairs of my section during a period break, stopped at my row, and yelled, "Are you KNITTING?!"
I thought he was going to give me a lecture about how there's no knitting at hockey games or something...needless to say I was surprised when he proceeded to hit on me; "are you here with anybody?" he says...oh, brother.
I told him I was attending with my husband, drunk Dallas guy said my husband was a lucky man, and then he stumbled up the stairs.
*sigh* Not only have I missed the sport, but I've missed the strange fans, too.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
It's good to be back
I love this place - the season's barely begun and all the rivalries in here from last season have already started up in the comments *giggle*
If the Leafs can stay out of trouble off the ice *coughBellcough* and play consistently on it we have a damn good shot at the Cup :) Looking at the schedule earlier this evening, I see that Buffalo's first loss (of many) to TO will happen fairly early this year... wouldn't want those Sabres fans to get their hopes up after all ;)
If the Leafs can stay out of trouble off the ice *coughBellcough* and play consistently on it we have a damn good shot at the Cup :) Looking at the schedule earlier this evening, I see that Buffalo's first loss (of many) to TO will happen fairly early this year... wouldn't want those Sabres fans to get their hopes up after all ;)
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Equation
This:
Leads to this:
Leads to this:
I'm sure of it!!! This year is the one. Go ahead, Rangers. Steal Drury. Make Twig gloat. We Buffalo fans are scrappy, just like our players.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Hockey Knitting
I went to the Habs game tonight. They played the Bruins in pre-season game number 5. I cast-on square number 28 on the blankie I'm knitting with leftover sock yarn for my son. Square number 28 was finished by the end of the game!We won 3-2.
GO HABS GO!
GO HABS GO!
Also blogged here.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
I love preseason!!!!
I love the 1st game of the best hockey rivalary of the Islander's/Rangers. I love that the Islander's won in overtime, and yes I love a good bench clearer with a goalie fight.
It just doesn't get much better than that.
Let the games begin!!!!
It just doesn't get much better than that.
Let the games begin!!!!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Go Habs Go!
Hi, I'm Robyn, and I am very excited for the new season for the Habs. My family shares Season Tickets, and I'm going to 1 game per month for the entire season with my husband. (My sister usually invites me to her games too - since her boyfriend isn't much of a hockey fan - so that means more games for me!) I am NEVER without a sock project at the games. I just got my new jersey, and I'm super excited for the new season to start!
GO HABS GO!
ps - I just opened Robyn's Nest - an online yarn shop! (CAD$)
Go Avs!
The avs beat the Stars 6-3. Hopefully they can overturn their loss to the Kings last week this weekend. I got my DU Pioneer season tickets finally on friday. Can't wait for the season to start. I have no idea how they will do as all the good players went to the nhl. Haven't heard anything about the incoming players yet. Should be an interesting year. Our goalie is really good as long as he keeps his head in the game.
Frozen Four is in Denver this year! Yippee!
Frozen Four is in Denver this year! Yippee!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Berard coming back?
I just saw that Bryan Berard has been invited to Islander training camp! I adored him when he 1st joined the team, and was saddened by not only his trade but by his awful eye injury. I hope he earns a spot back on the team, and that he has settled down some (he was kind of a wild child his 1st run back on the island...) I'd love to see him be the player he was expected to be (once up on a time, he was being hyped as the next Leetch. I don't think he will ever play to THAT caliber - yes, I can say nice things about Ranger players ;-) - but I do think he can be a serious asset as a 2 way offensive d-man. We'll see how it plays out. (fingers crossed)
our new jerseys
well, the Canucks have new jerseys! People luv em or hate em. I personally like them with the green stripe and still have the ORCA. classier than those old yellow and orange things. well, what do you think? I know what I want for xmas. #16 Linden or #3 Biecksa
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Who missed it?
The Big News...
Staal Brothers Eric and Jordan arrested for being disorderly, and Jordan also dinged for drinking underage.
No joke! It was EStaal's bachelor party in Minnesota.
According to the two articles (found in the Charlotte Observer and in the NHL Fanhouse ) the real issue didn't start until the party was asked to leave the premises. They did... "After leaving the property, the group gathered on Highway 61 and began harassing passing motorists," the Sheriff's office said, at which point 14 members of the group were arrested at approximately 4 a.m."
Why can I just see two blonde Staals laughing their asses off and mooning passing motorists? And where were the redheaded Staals? Behaving somewhere? And how the HECK can you look that good in a booking photo? (okay, okay, JStaal does look a little like he's re-evaluating how much fun he's having.)
Staal Brothers Eric and Jordan arrested for being disorderly, and Jordan also dinged for drinking underage.
No joke! It was EStaal's bachelor party in Minnesota.
According to the two articles (found in the Charlotte Observer and in the NHL Fanhouse ) the real issue didn't start until the party was asked to leave the premises. They did... "After leaving the property, the group gathered on Highway 61 and began harassing passing motorists," the Sheriff's office said, at which point 14 members of the group were arrested at approximately 4 a.m."
Why can I just see two blonde Staals laughing their asses off and mooning passing motorists? And where were the redheaded Staals? Behaving somewhere? And how the HECK can you look that good in a booking photo? (okay, okay, JStaal does look a little like he's re-evaluating how much fun he's having.)
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Go Pios!
Hello!
I'm new to the blog. I actually watch more college hockey but if I had to pick a professional team to root for it would of course be the Colorado Avs!
The big question this year is...will the DU Pioneers make it to the Frozen Four which is held here in Denver at the Pepsi Center for the 2007-2008 year? I sure hope so! I really want to go! I've been to the Frozen Four in Boston, MA and Columbus, OH and had a blast. But, it would be even more fun in my own backyard. Haven't bought the tickets yet b/c I know if we do make it the seats will be a lot better than what I can get online through other means. Cheaper too.
As for the Avs? What can I say? They are awesome! :)
I'm new to the blog. I actually watch more college hockey but if I had to pick a professional team to root for it would of course be the Colorado Avs!
The big question this year is...will the DU Pioneers make it to the Frozen Four which is held here in Denver at the Pepsi Center for the 2007-2008 year? I sure hope so! I really want to go! I've been to the Frozen Four in Boston, MA and Columbus, OH and had a blast. But, it would be even more fun in my own backyard. Haven't bought the tickets yet b/c I know if we do make it the seats will be a lot better than what I can get online through other means. Cheaper too.
As for the Avs? What can I say? They are awesome! :)
Monday, July 16, 2007
Hockey...All year long!
I'm super lucky, and I'll tell you why. My cutie boyfriend is a super talented hockey player, and plays on a men's night league at a local rink...So, I get to watch hockey ALL YEAR ROUND!
I also get to knit at hockey all year round :)
In other news, I am running a Football-a-Long site for football lovin' knitters. If your interested, pop on over to our site, or send me an email at footballalong@gmail.com (footballalong at gmail dot com)
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
I'm soooooo excited I can hardly stand it
I sure hope we don't crash and burn. hehehe
The 2007-08 schedule is out. We're only playing Boston twice (in Boston) and once is in October -- that one is financially out of the question. But I *will* be in Boston on Jan 19.
Jonesy -- Jan 16, Feb 16, Feb 23, & Mar 10 PREPARE TO CRY!!!!
Our boys (except for Nylander and it bit him in the ass) are really working with management to keep us under the cap and keep our players. Shanny signed for 2.5 mill for one year. That's less than 1/2 of what he could get elsewhere. But they're going to make it up in bonuses that don't count against this year's cap. And King Henrik agreed to a 1 year contract for not so much money so he could stay in NY and so we'd stay under the cap and they'll negotiate a long term contract in January so it will go on next year's cap.
I'm really getting giddy about the team -- here's hoping the new guys gel with the guys we already had.
The 2007-08 schedule is out. We're only playing Boston twice (in Boston) and once is in October -- that one is financially out of the question. But I *will* be in Boston on Jan 19.
Jonesy -- Jan 16, Feb 16, Feb 23, & Mar 10 PREPARE TO CRY!!!!
Our boys (except for Nylander and it bit him in the ass) are really working with management to keep us under the cap and keep our players. Shanny signed for 2.5 mill for one year. That's less than 1/2 of what he could get elsewhere. But they're going to make it up in bonuses that don't count against this year's cap. And King Henrik agreed to a 1 year contract for not so much money so he could stay in NY and so we'd stay under the cap and they'll negotiate a long term contract in January so it will go on next year's cap.
I'm really getting giddy about the team -- here's hoping the new guys gel with the guys we already had.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Experts: Coliseum not why free agents snub Isles
Article HERE
Sports facility and financing experts Tuesday questioned Islanders general manager Garth Snow's claim that the "common theme" in losing key players to free agency was the 35-year-old Nassau Coliseum.
"It seems pretty unlikely that an agent would let his player turn down a deal that was better than the one he took just because the building is old," said Neil deMause, co-author of "Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money Into Private Profit."
DeMause was referring to Ryan Smyth's choice to forsake the Islanders' $32.5-million, five-year offer to join the Colorado Avalanche at $31.25 million over five years. The loss of Smyth and four other central characters from this season's playoff team prompted Snow to say, "A lot of it has to do with our building; that's a big obstacle."
"My take," deMause said, "is [Snow] was taking the opportunity to make the case to get a new arena. If you're looking for a new arena, you take every opportunity to say so."
Marc Ganis, a sports marketing consultant and head of SportsCorp Ltd., said there is "validity" to an Islanders argument that "because they don't have a new arena, they don't have the financial wherewithal that they might have" for higher player salaries.
"There have been instances where training facilities, or ice surface or field of play is so poor or so good they cause a player to factor that into their decision," Ganis said. "But short of those, [the stadium or arena] is not going to be the operative issue."
Typically, player-signing decisions related to a home-team facility are based on competitive aspects -- artificial turf or short home-run porches -- according to Jay Weiner, author of "Stadium Games: Fifty Years of Big League Greed and Bush League Boondoggles."
"Maybe it's time for a new building," Weiner said, "but not because the Islanders can't sign a free agent."
The Coliseum often is described as "creaky" and "worn out," but the Islanders' losses came on the same day the Rangers landed two elite centers by saying Scott Gomez and Chris Drury wanted to play at Madison Square Garden -- which is four years older than the Coliseum.
The Garden's overwhelming advantage of location and mystique is widely acknowledged. Ganis said, "Long Island is a tough market but it shouldn't be this tough," because of an arena's enormous economic potential, "an affluence on the Island, and a team with a good history. It's easier for the Islanders than for the Nets building in Brooklyn."
But Snow won't be able to sell free agents on a new arena for a while, deMause said. "How long have the Islanders been talking about a new building?" he asked. "Five years? They're just getting started. It's taken the Yankees 20 years."
And they've signed a lot of free agents in the meantime
Sports facility and financing experts Tuesday questioned Islanders general manager Garth Snow's claim that the "common theme" in losing key players to free agency was the 35-year-old Nassau Coliseum.
"It seems pretty unlikely that an agent would let his player turn down a deal that was better than the one he took just because the building is old," said Neil deMause, co-author of "Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money Into Private Profit."
DeMause was referring to Ryan Smyth's choice to forsake the Islanders' $32.5-million, five-year offer to join the Colorado Avalanche at $31.25 million over five years. The loss of Smyth and four other central characters from this season's playoff team prompted Snow to say, "A lot of it has to do with our building; that's a big obstacle."
"My take," deMause said, "is [Snow] was taking the opportunity to make the case to get a new arena. If you're looking for a new arena, you take every opportunity to say so."
Marc Ganis, a sports marketing consultant and head of SportsCorp Ltd., said there is "validity" to an Islanders argument that "because they don't have a new arena, they don't have the financial wherewithal that they might have" for higher player salaries.
"There have been instances where training facilities, or ice surface or field of play is so poor or so good they cause a player to factor that into their decision," Ganis said. "But short of those, [the stadium or arena] is not going to be the operative issue."
Typically, player-signing decisions related to a home-team facility are based on competitive aspects -- artificial turf or short home-run porches -- according to Jay Weiner, author of "Stadium Games: Fifty Years of Big League Greed and Bush League Boondoggles."
"Maybe it's time for a new building," Weiner said, "but not because the Islanders can't sign a free agent."
The Coliseum often is described as "creaky" and "worn out," but the Islanders' losses came on the same day the Rangers landed two elite centers by saying Scott Gomez and Chris Drury wanted to play at Madison Square Garden -- which is four years older than the Coliseum.
The Garden's overwhelming advantage of location and mystique is widely acknowledged. Ganis said, "Long Island is a tough market but it shouldn't be this tough," because of an arena's enormous economic potential, "an affluence on the Island, and a team with a good history. It's easier for the Islanders than for the Nets building in Brooklyn."
But Snow won't be able to sell free agents on a new arena for a while, deMause said. "How long have the Islanders been talking about a new building?" he asked. "Five years? They're just getting started. It's taken the Yankees 20 years."
And they've signed a lot of free agents in the meantime
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
OMG!!!
I can't believe the Ducks signed Todd Bertuzzi.
Well, at least he makes Chris Pronger look innocent.
Oh, btw, bubukiti, I have two red-headed stepchildren.
Well, at least he makes Chris Pronger look innocent.
Oh, btw, bubukiti, I have two red-headed stepchildren.
Free Agency????
Is it me or have the Islander's turned into the red headed step child of the NHL right now.
Nobody wants to sign there, is it Chuckles, the crazy owner? The back up goalie, oopps I mean GM or is the toilet bowl that they have to play in when they get to Long Island.
UUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
Sorry just had to vent a little bit, maybe I can turn my frustration into some knitting.
Nobody wants to sign there, is it Chuckles, the crazy owner? The back up goalie, oopps I mean GM or is the toilet bowl that they have to play in when they get to Long Island.
UUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!!
Sorry just had to vent a little bit, maybe I can turn my frustration into some knitting.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Hello from a Canuck!
I am new to blogs, but have been knitting for over 20 years.
We started going to Vancouver Canuck's games when they played at the Pacific Coliseum in the 60's and 70's. looking forward to the new season in the fall.
We started going to Vancouver Canuck's games when they played at the Pacific Coliseum in the 60's and 70's. looking forward to the new season in the fall.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Rangers Come to Terms...
with both Chris Drury and Scotty Gomez. I'm not at all sure how I feel about this. I think both will be an asset (though they'll both have to learn to play under a coach who isn't nuts like they both previously had), but I'm afraid this means we'll be saying goodbye to Michael Nylander. Last I heard Nylander had fired his agent and got another one because the first one was going to agree to too little money to re-sign. *sigh* And I'm also afraid that with this new acquisition, Shanny won't be back.
Fingers crossed that we get them both back.
Fingers crossed that we get them both back.
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