Twitter

How twitter keeps me going during the harsh months. These guys are the players I follow, let me know your favourites, so there's more to entertain me!

Cammalleri: this guy is about as legit as you can get. Very business, and bilingual, faaaannncy.

Komisarek: I like this guy, not so much his twitter, but its summer and he is occasionally entertaining

Rupp: he's a big brother fan. And that kind of business goes a long way around here.

To possibly look forward to: a post on how to react to a goal being scored

How to watch hockey

Since we are in the long, dry, despairingly long stretch of hockey-less-ness, the number of odd internet searches has increased dramatically:

That peak in august is that desolate strip of time in between free-agent frenzy, development camp (which is barely interesting at all, but by this point we are already clinging to any actual hockey) and training camp and the pre-season hype.

So somehow I ended up searching for "knitting and hockey", which I'm not going to lie, didn't look too promising at first. Then I came across this list "How to watch a hockey game". Now the list makes some great suggestions, like number 6: Beer. (You really can't argue with that one...unless you are at the ACC in which case you are more than welcome to forgo the beer, because the prices are so ridiculous). But I thought I would redo the list and make some adjustments.

How to Watch a Hockey Game

1) If you don’t know where the puck is, don’t reveal this to anybody, you should know where the puck is. Also, if you don’t know where the puck is you are American, and probably produce FOX sports.

2) Every time your team scores express your gratitude. How you do this depends on you and the state of the game. For example you can do the stand up and spill everything on and around you with arms in the air, the appreciative clap, or the fist pump. All of these can be accompanied by some sort of vocal noise, shouts and cheers for instance. If watching the game with friends, the high five, or double high five are also good choices.

3) Every time the other team scores, complain about that one guy that always messes up, and blame it on him. If it is a playoff game, speculate out loud how it might not be a legal goal.

4) Beer. Repeat as necessary.

5) Intermissions are for washroom breaks, snack replenishment and beer fridge restocking.

6) Fights are awesome. After the fight, you may debate who won it, the answer is always the guy on your team.

7) Feel free to heckle, but make sure you can defend yourself in case someone near you doesn’t like your opinions.

8) Also, you are morally obliged to point out any smoke-shows visible during the game.

9) Support your team no matter what, if you are unsure on how to do this, ask a Leaf fan, they’ve been supporting a losing team for decades.

And because a couple of girls write this blog, here's the Ladies' version. Not saying this is necessarily how we watch hockey, but there's no saying this isn't. And you aren't likely to find out anytime soon, lack of an on-going hockey season not-withstanding.

How to Watch a Hockey Game with the Girls

1)       1) If you don’t know where the puck is, bring up your opinion of the new jerseys.

2)   2) Every time your team scores, the degree of celebration should depend on how good-looking the player that scored it was. Confess your love for said player.

Belanger stole my sweater once... in a dream.

3)   3) Every time the opposing team scores complain how ugly the player is, even if he is drool worthy. Remember he is the enemy. A gorgeous hunk of an enemy...

4)   4) Try to only take washroom breaks during intermissions, tv time outs, long delays, and when you really can’t hold it anymore, or when playing the New Jersey Devils.

5)   5) Beer. Or cooler, or wine or something even fruitier. Repeat as necessary.

6)   6) Fights look rather painful, and they never seem to lose as much padding as would be visibly appealing. Better use the time to run to the little girls room!

7)   7) Feel free to rate the players' looks whenever there is a close up of someone.

8)   8) Make sure that all your friends know when the good looking ones are on screen,

9)   9) Support the best looking players, and whatever team they’re on.

It's been a while...

I would like to formally blame our inconsistent posting on school. All the homework and studying really takes time away from blogging. Good news. School is over. Scary but good. More time to talk about all the wonderfulness of the..wait for it.....NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS!!!!!


So I realize the 2nd round has already started but the NHL did not leave us enough time to think about all that went on in the 1st round. So just a few thoughts on each of the series.

Washington vs Montreal
Raise your hand if you picked Montreal to beat the Caps. 1 out of 17 people in our playoff pool picked Montreal and she is a biased crazy Habs fan, no offense. Halak was amazing and I found this fun video today, I know we are all tired of the "What if such and such did/didn't do this" commercials but you are probably gonna watch it anyways.



New Jersey vs Philadelphia
If you still thought Marty was as good as he was back when the Devils were winning cups, this series should have shown you that he is not. Everyone, even Marty, is human. (Tell that to NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson)

Buffalo vs Boston
Two words, power play. Buffalo, along with Washington do not understand the concept of having an advantage on the power play. Oh well, let's see if Rask can keep up his play.

Pittsburgh vs Ottawa
We really didn't learn anything from this series. It just proved what we already knew, Ottawa chokes in the playoffs. Enjoy the links boys.

San Jose vs Colorado
Who wants to guess how many goals the Sharks top line got in the 1st round. If you guessed 1 you would be correct. Also Dan Boyle had a game winning goal, on his own net (Nice one McCabe).

Chicago vs Nashville
Looked like Chicago was in trouble after losing game 1 because of iffy goaltending however 2 shutouts the rest of the series hopefully put those fears to rest.

Vancouver vs LA
It seems from most of the series (minus the game Raycroft finished) Luongo played very well. Perhaps we will be seing more of the Olympic gold medal winning goalie rather than the "I suck in the playoffs" goalie. Only time will tell.

Phoenix vs Detroit
Golly gosh gee, who wasn't cheering for the Coyotes to knock off the team viewed by most as the toughest 1st round opponent. It's too bad they didn't get further, but on the bright side they won't get used to having sellouts because that ain't gonna happen come October.

Perhaps tomorrow I will have some thoughts on the 2nd round of the series after all teams have play game 1.

In case you were wondering, yes we here at DSHS are experts. Thank you Andy Sutton.

GREEN MEN

they make me so happy! this isn't wrong is it?

This Takes Talent

Crappy quality...but what are you going to do about it.

I'm moving on past my bitter disappointment at the loss, by laughing at this every. time. I. see. it.

Go Finland

(who also lost last night...crap)

If I didn't hate the Red Wings I'd almost feel sorry for him...