Mask
Drew was super nice and let me get some shots of his new lid. Click on an image for a larger size.
Drew was super nice and let me get some shots of his new lid. Click on an image for a larger size.
Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 3:01 PM 1 comments
Labels: Drew Owsley, photo fun, pictures
Check out the designs at Zazzle, today is the last day (by 3 pm) to order dark items (like Messier shirt) to have it delivered by Christmas!
Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 8:23 AM 2 comments
Labels: Drew Owsley, Drydn Dow, i hate summer, Jordan Messier, merch, Spokanistan
So I don't know about you, but I had an amazing weekend. Friday night teddy bear toss and a win. Then went out for celebration with my favoritest people on the whole planet (minus one, less than three Scotty Wazz)! The Bishes (yes, capitalized, our group is now a proper noun) banded together to get me a hockey stick for my birthday which was then autographed by the whole team last night at the skate! Srsly, these Bishes rule. Be so completely jealous that you're not one of us. Or not.
Last night was a great game against Swift Current. Full 60 minute effort. Ok, more like 59 minutes, that first minute of the 3rd was...lacking. But still
This Patrick Holland kid, watch out. Two totally sweet unassisted goals. He's got some skill. I don't know if he just had an ON night or it just seemed that way because he got a ton of ice time, but whatever, I'll take it. Actually, I'm pretty sure he was ON which is why he got so much ice time.
"Jim has given me more ice time lately and I've been playing pretty well the last couple of games," Holland said. "I was with (Justin) Feser and (Neal) Prokop today and they put pressure on them that helped me be able to score."Also kicking ass was Riley McIntosh. He's been better this season overall, but since learning Mikaela believes in him so strongly, he's been absolutely dynamite.
"I think with age I feel more comfortable in the lineup," McIntosh said. "Things seem to be going my way a little bit more."I thought Coach would put in Martyniuk against the Broncos, and I feel bad that he's not getting any time in net unless they're getting shellacked. That being said, Drew was his amazing self, once again.
"It's pretty easy on me when we score six goals," Owsley said. "Thirty wins is pretty cool."HUGE thanks to Drew for letting me photograph his mask last night during the skate, I really appreciate it!
"Mess has been snake bit," Hiller said. "It's nice to see him get that tonight." (Herald)It's true, you could see the relief on his face. Also, if you're on the Twitterverse, so is Mess, you can follow him at Messier19.
Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 8:48 AM 8 comments
Labels: bishes, Drew Owsley, Jordan Messier, Patrick Holland, Riley McIntosh
2,683 was the amount of teddy bears (and other stuffed animals) that were tossed to the ice last night when Macek score the first of his two goals last night. I had forgotten how much I love seeing all those bears raining down on the ice. We missed last years' because we were in Boise watching former American Ryan Kinasewich (om nom nom). Anyways, it's just cool to see.
I thought overall it was a good game, lots of intensity. That's what I want to see on a nightly basis.
"We had contributions all the way around," Hiller said. "Moser scored a huge goal off a big play by Mac."
"This is a pretty big win," Macek said. "We are four points up on Spokane and two division rivals lost tonight, which is good. We had a good game in Seattle (on Friday) and again today. We want to carry that in against Swift Current." (Herald)
While I don't agree Seattle's game was good, I'll take it. This notion that they have momentum that will carry into tonight's game. And Nils Moser's goal was hot. As was Neal Prokop's sharp angle shot right in front of me. That one made me tingly in my lady bits, as such things by Neal Prokop tend to do.
I must say I was also impressed with the size of the crowd last night, it was almost a full house. For how crappy the weather was, it was great to see. And granted, I've got more snow here in Oregon than what was in Tri, but still.
Note to all 4-wheel-drive drivers, you are NOT, in fact, invincible. 4WD means 4 wheels sliding on the ice. I know this, I used to have a 4WD rig. So slow the hell down.
Speaking of ranting (who? what?) to the asshole sitting a couple rows back from me who was spewing Mestery hate, STFU. Please. He actually had a good game last night, and I'm not just saying that cuz I like the kid, he actually did. And whatever, haters gonna hate, but for heaven's sake, that's no reason to yell "Mestery you suck!" and other such shit. THAT'S A PLAYER FOR YOUR OWN TEAM. So you don't like his not-so-physical style of play, so what. Every guy has a different style and one that works for him (and the team), just because he's not banging bodies around like Tyler Schmidt or Brock Sutherland, doesn't mean he's not effective. Not only that, some people have him under such a huge microscope that any little mistake and that's the only thing they'll remember from his whole game. It's bullshit. If you're gonna do that, put them all under microscope. How about the play in the 1st when Sutherland let a guy get right by him and almost score (and would have if not for Drew)? How about the not-as-physical style of play of Captain Jarrett Toll? No one's questioning his abilities or anything, he's never been a super physical guy. Don't say you put them all under the same microscope, cuz you don't. ("you" =/= a specific person, I'm just sayin' in general). Also, don't come to me (or the comments section) with lists of shit Eric fucked up on, you're not going to get me to join your Hateraide party.
Well alright then, I spent more time bitching than talking about the game last night. Awesome.
Boys take on Swift Current tonight. I'm just hoping to make it safe through the snow to get some pre-game Burger Ranch and make it in time for puck-drop. Everyone drive safe, be smart, just slow down.
Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 9:37 AM 2 comments
Labels: Brooks Macek, I believe in Eric Mestery, pissed rants
Teddy Bear Toss night tonight with the Winter Hawks in town! But first, I gotta know:
Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 9:50 AM 2 comments
Labels: Drinnan, game day, Negative Nancy
I realized when I went to bed last night that I never wrote up a post-game thing from Wednesday's game. Oh well, such is life. It wasn't that good of a game. I mean, it was good, they won, but it wasn't super intense or anything memorable, really. I know, that sound harsh, but whatever.
I take that back, I do have a couple things to say about it.
If you didn't have time to shop for a stuffed animal, the Americans will have teddy bears available to purchase for $3 at Section C on the concourse. The bears were donated by Fred Meyer and the proceeds will benefit the players' education fund.So that's a pretty sweet deal, I'll probably just do that.
You can view photos of his lid here. It's damn sexy. Though I must admit, I am a little sad there's no owl on it. Oh well, he didn't ask for my input. I'm tired of that, let me tell ya :)The sleek, shiny helmet has immaculate detail and each design has a purpose.
On one side is the Americans trademark logo, with stars running down along the jaw. Pretty standard as to why that was part of the design Drew worked up with Jason Bartziokas of Calgary.
On the other side is Uncle Sam on the top half and a bald eagle below by the ear hole.
"Both are well-known symbols in America, and playing in the States, they were fitting," he said.
On the front below the grill is a Calligraphy 'D' (for Drew).
"I had that on my old helmet and I had it replicated for the new one," Owsley said.
On the back plate are silhouettes of military personnel, mention of the Carson Kolzig Foundation and Owsley's last name.
"I think the military does a lot for our country and the States," Owsley said. "It's a way to pay tribute. The Carson Kolzig Foundation is run by one of our owners and is for a good cause."
Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 7:19 AM 1 comments
Labels: Drew Owsley, game day, live blog, Spencer Asuchak
hey, Spencer's back in town tonight! I love my goalies to death, but I kinda hope he snipes one. Just cuz.
"You can't overlook them," Lazo said. "(Brett) Connolly is a dangerous player and they have some guys who can score."Oh hey, Johnny's also CHL Player of the Week. That's damn sexy right there.
"After the last two games at home, we wanted to show our fans that it won't happen again," said Lazo, who had back-to-back hat tricks in the two wins. "It was nice to have four days of practice last week. We simplified things and got back to the basics. We want to put last month behind us and get a fresh start."
"We needed to get our game back," said Tri-City coach Jim Hiller. "We executed well and we were physical. We are at our best when we are physical. It doesn't matter how big you are, you take away the hands and the stick and knock them on their backside. Johnny used his speed and was the first guy on the puck. The goals were a byproduct of that. His whole line (with Brendan Shinnimin and Adam Hughesman) was good." (Herald)
There has been and is a lot of buzz among fans concerning Lethbridge Hurricanes D Luca Sbisa, 19. Will the Hurricanes trade him before the Jan. 10 deadline, or will they hang on to him? . . . Well, I spoke with one general manager on Tuesday who suggested that were a team to trade for Sbisa it should be prepared to have a tired player on its hands . . . whenever he is able to find time to play for them. “He’s going to be gone for so long,” the GM said. “You’re not getting him until . . . World junior . . . Olympics . . . he’s going to be burnt out. He won’t be anything good for you until playoffs. His whole focus will be World junior and Olympics; that’s all those players think about, their country.”Remember AMS, there's a little cutie pie handing out the 3 stars awards tonight who really really really really really wants the autographed stick. Don't let her down.
Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 8:55 AM 0 comments
Labels: game day, Johnny Lazo
So it's my birfday (yay me!) I just ate an almost-as-good-as-mom's-homemade chicken pot pie. Good stuff, even the peas, which (magically) were not full of sand. And I did burn my tongue--UGH. I also wore the boy's old hockey jersey to work, because I'm that amazing (and so is he).
As for birthday wishes, I will just say I am blessed. Srsly, y'all, I love you. But I also have to share a couple of bits of awesomeness:
Drayson Bowman called today, wanted me to wish you a Happy Birthday. I was all "whatever dude, call her yourself" He was all "I'm too nervous, I can't" I was all "Dude, she loves you, it'll be all good, just do it" and he still wouldn't... so Happy Birthday!!! (Dave from Barry Melrose Rocks)Moving on, this, my dear AMS, is baby Spokant. She will be presenting the 3 stars tomorrow night and she wants the stick. Can you resist this face? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannndd this request is way different than when I made my push to get the stick (heh) when I presented 3 stars last season because she is a precious 2-year-old, not an adult. Besides, once you see those saucers for eyeballs, you'll be sucked in by the cuteness and you will be ok with giving her the autographed stick.
Happy Birthday to my favorite person in the whole Tri-Cities area, apart from Macek and Plouffe and Baby Owl. But you've got that #4 spot LOCKED DOWN, honey. ;) Hope it's a great day and you deserve every bit of happiness that comes your way, birthday or not. *mwah!* (Ms. Conduct)

Posted by "Dave Schultz" at 5:26 PM 7 comments
Labels: blog pimping, bloggerificness, spokant
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