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The Canadiens played the first game in Mellon Arena, then known as the Civic Arena, winning 2-1 on Oct. 11, 1967.
Tonight they won the last game played in that arena.
The worst-record team in the playoffs has beaten the #1 seed, and the defending Stanley Cup champs. How cool is that?
That was one of the strangest games I have seen in a long time. The Habs first goal was WAY soft by Fleury. The 4th goal by the Habs, the shorty... What was Gonchar doing? He just let Moen skate right past him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
Then the Pens started to play a bit. LOL
THEN, Halak makes a crazy sick save on a gimme by Crosby. (Doc Emmerick talked about 'not being able to make a statue of Halak yet, but they can order the bronze.' LOL)
I guess to sum it up... I cannot believe the Pens were not ready for this game. How does a pro not get juiced for a game 7?
Moving forward... How will the Canadiens respond to playing a team they are actually 'supposed' to be able to beat? LOL
Good times yet ahead.
I like Doc Emmerick as a hockey announcer. He reminds me of the RPI announcer in the late 70s/early 80s.
Congratulations, Habs! I saw all 4 goals in the 2nd. That shorthander was...what the heck?!
R. I.P. Mellon Arena. The concensus around Pittsburgh is for the arena to be torn down and used for an additional parking area for the new arena, but there are some plans to turn it into a skating rink and retail spaces. I kinda hate to see a piece of history fade away.
It's sad to think that's the last game at Mellon (although I still call it the civic arena). I am excited for the new arena though, I hope I can make it out there for a game sometime.
I'm kinda bummed out about the game last night, but since they won last year I think it's time for someone new to win the cup anyway. Congrats to the Habs, I hope they make it all the way to the cup! I don't get to see that many games this time of year anyway, Ty just wants to be outside (not to mention the lovely 'morning' sickness that has me running for the bathroom every 15 minutes) but I am assuming that Fleury had a bad night. He can be amazing, but he does have those bad nights where he lets in softies. Maybe he will get better with maturity.
As bummed as I am that the Pens are done, I am sure glad I am not a Bruins fan right now! WOW :eek: What happened there??
Now Montreal - you have a mission. Take the Flyers OUT! Please!!
Last Stanley Cup Championship for each of the final four -
Chicago Blackhawks - 1961
Philadelphia Flyers - 1975
Montreal Canadiens - 1993
San Jose Sharks - never
It would be nice to see San Jose win the cup this year since they have never won one. Or Montreal, they look good this year. Or Chicago, because they are not Philadelphia. Just please, please, please not the Flyers. I think San Jose and Montreal in the finals.
Jen, I SECOND the motion!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JenBKR
Indians, Canucks, Wagons and Fish?
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Seriously,
what did happen yesterday? I walked out at 3-0, came back at 3-3 and managed to watch the winning goal.
BYFUGLIEN?
Stop, now!:):D
Thank you Versus for cutting off the Amgen bike race coverage at the 2 km. to go mark.
I sure was glad I caught the talking hockey heads instead.:mad::(:D
And he did it again, tonight - in OT!! Chicago now up 3-0!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
Use it in a sentence?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Grace
What did you by? Fuglien ugley clothes?:):rolleyes::confused:
His name is Dustin Byfuglien, ((pronounced /ˈbʌflɪn/ "Bufflin"). He is a Chicago BlackHawk, and proud of it. That last name is Norwegian.Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
That's the easy way out.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Grace
Lots of breath-holding going on in Chicago tonight before tomorrow's game. Last big win was the '05 Sox. A Stanley Cup would be most welcome.
Dustin Byfuglien, the Norwegian-African-American hockey player, scored a goal in each of the games against San Jose. THREE of them were game winners . . . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
http://bestsmileys.com/fireworks/9.gif
Anything above BAKERSFIELD is another planet here in Cah Lee Fuh nee Ah.
We only do summer sports here, All year long.:cool:
(LOL, I'm being a bad sport!)
Well Done!:)
How exciting for Chicago! I think they have it this year.....although so far my predictions this post season have been way off. I have to get one right sometime, right? :p Maybe the 'Hossa curse' is over now. How funny, three years in a row to the Stanley Cup finals, with three different teams.....
Looks like Montreal is having problems with the Flyers :( So if the Flyers do make it to the finals, Chicago, you MUST take them out! PLEASE!
Flyers 4-2 over Habs.:( Go, Chicago! A #1 vs. #8 seed? Should be a lock! (Oh, wait; Flyers vs. Caps...):p
Actually, I think the Flyers were #7 seed and Chicago #2 (but I could be wrong). The Habs actually took the Caps out, I think the Flyers took the Devils out. Still....Chicago looks pretty good, I think it's their year.Quote:
Originally Posted by smokey the elder
Chicago was a #2 seed, but only by ONE point. Flyers were #7. And they can both thank Montreal for taking out Washington and Pittsburgh. Both of those series went 7 games - that might have contributed to their losing to the Flyers.Quote:
Originally Posted by JenBKR
It is going to be a interesting series. The Flyers have yet to play a team in the playoffs with a size at forward Chicago has. Yet, the Flyers are playing a very inspired game right now. I kinda, sorta wish I could root for them. But I just cannot stand what I see and hear when I watch a Flyers home game on TV.
Plus, Patrick Kane is too good. He deserves some hardware this year. He played his guts out at the Olympics.
Another reason to root for the Hawks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPxwsT13sXo
:)
Love it :love:
Thanks for the link. And just for Richard, because he can't get enough of this guy - here's another Blackhawk and his dog - Dustin Byfuglien and his dog, Walter.
Reasons to watch the Stanley Cup -
It's just teeth . . .
I am boycotting the Cup.
Making indians skate to earn money don't seem right.:D
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When the score hits 6, do they kick the extra point?
:confused:
this is SPORTS SATURDAY for me.
LOLOLOL
5-5 now......
:D Blackhawks 6, Philadelphia 5 ...
No, but if they score 7, the team dentist will fix Duncan Keith's missing teeth!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
P.S.: Byfuglien rhymes with " scufflin' "
That's what happens when you get a union job.......Dental.:eek::confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
One down . . . . .
What a great evening of sports!! We continually switched between the hockey game and the NCAA semi-final Lacrosse game between Duke and Virginia. Duke won 14 - 13.
Monday afternoon - ESPN - 3:30 EDT . . . Duke vs Notre Dame for the NCAA Championship. Neither of them have ever won this before. And if you like hockey, you'll like Lacrosse :)
One point per tooth :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
What are you talking about?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grace
Racing, basketball, baseball, MMA, golf, I even watched tennis today and I hate tennis.....
I don't watch lacrosse, that's another thing we stole from the Indians.;)
What is your problem :confused: You and blue having a that-time-of-the-month problem tonight? He accuses me of blaming Bush for the oil spill. You have a problem with lacrosse?Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
My apologies.
I am at the point in life where I have no personal stake in fandom or team/sport loyalty.
2010 is my quadrennial sports affair.
I gots hockey, basketball, Olympics, Nascar, The Tour of Cali, some playoffs,
in a week I get Soccer/futbol or what ever the eff the call it for June. I got the Tour de France for July, football for August, more hockey, basketball, again. Nascar up into November and then Santa comes in December.
I enjoy ribbing people her on PT because they are more laid back than the people on the hardcore sports boards.
It gets tiring to hear people talking smack about why the Toonerville Titans are the best and your team ---- ------- ----, you --- -- ------- and people talking about other people's mothers.
I was merely trying to put a little fun into the thread - Since people are boycotting Phoenix and Arizona- I thought I'd a little Love for the Amerinds was in order. No one has cheered for a real Amerind team since the Carlisle Indians.:confused:
I do like women's field hockey, less equipment and the little short skirts are kinda hot. Who am I trying to kid. They are hot.
Did I mention that beach volley ball started? FIVB rocks.:o
I don't know anything about GWB causing an oil spill, He started a war, that was bad enough.
Again,
Sorry and I'm off to watch SportsCenter.
A-rod almost killed someone, the Philies got a perfect game and a win -1-0 - how's about that! The Indy 500 starts in about 12 hours and the Lakers are playing the Celts again.
Rampage Jackson lost, the U.S. team won a 'friendly', some catcher broke his foot by being exultant and Sex in the City II opened.
It's a good time to be alive.
Of course, I would like to see that pesky oil spill stopped, But that's not a sport.:(
Wednesday night in Philadelphia - will it be Kate the Great or Lauren Hart - or will it be their duet?
Make sure you play the video
Uh, we "stole it" doesn't make sense, we learned it from them, and it's not like they're forbidden to play it now! Do you not watch Olympic skiing just because some people from non-Nordic countries can ski now? Sports are a great way to bridge cultural boundaries. Read this and tell me it ain't so.Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
Congrats to the Blackhawks.
Eff U Philly. Thanks or being your clasy self and booing the award winners.
PHAT props to Patrick Kane for scoring the winner. YOU-ESSS-EHHH!! :)
(Thanks, as usual, for the pointless and off topic lecture Karen.)
Wooo hoo! It's about time we won something! (Sox don't count, diehard Cubby fan here ;) )
Congrats to the Blackhawks! (I'm a fan of the New Jersey Devils, and of any team playing the Philadelphia Flyers!:D)