Hockey quotes - # 6

Former Boston Bruins D-Man # 6 - Gord Kluzak (seen here with Hall of Famer Ray Bourque) while doing color commentary for a Bruins game, was asked to comment on a very unispiring fight.
Q: "What did you think of that one Gord?"
A: "That was a real purse swinger!"

STEAMER Hockey pre-game music - disc # 3

Everyone likes a little music to get them going before a game. Along those lines, "we" have put together some mixes that can add to your pre-game Sudafed and Red Bull regimen.

From June 2004 - here is the "Tangerine Speedo" mix (the name of the floor hockey team at that time). Let me know if you'd like a copy.

1. Caviar - Tangerine Speedo
2. Green Day - Brain Stew
3. Offspring - Come Out and Play
4. Elastica - Ready To Go
5. Blur - Girls and Boys
6. Whale - Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe
7. Tripping Daisy - Got A Girl
8. Goldfinger - Here in your Bedroom
9. Rancid - Time Bomb
10. Presidents of the United States - Lump
11. Marvelous 3 - Freak of the Week
12. Incubus - Megalomaniac
13. Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
14. Gene Loves Jezebel - Jealous
15. The Vapors - Turning Japanese
16. Foo Fighters - Everlong
17. Goo Goo Dolls - Slide
18. Smashmouth - All-Star
19. Fuel - Shimmer
20. Jimmy Eat World - The Middle
21. Modest Mouse - Float On
22. Cake - Nugget

The other Antoine Vermette goal...

The Antoine Vermette goal from the Ottawa Senators skills competition. An off-shoot of the Forsberg Olympic shoot-out goal with a nifty little twist. As usual, the link is in the post's title.

Career Goal Scoring Leaders

Career Goals - through Spring 2007:

1. # 5 - Eric Skarda – 162
2. # 13 - Joe White – 86
3. # 47 - Jason Ketchum - 62
4. # 16 - Pete Dunlaevy - 62
5. # 26 - Daniel Dietrich – 60
6. # 19 - Chris Quarton – 55
7. # 19 - Shane Mcardle – 50
8. # 34 - Fred Ingham – 33
9. # 42 - Scott Canty - 30
10. # 3 - Ben Parrish – 28
11. # 7 - Frank Ingham – 25
12. # 23 - Joe Quinn – 23
13. # 44 - Mike McGawn – 17
14. # 4 - Reegan Moen – 17
15. # 25 - Craig Harrer – 16
16. # 11 - Brian Frost – 16
17. # 81 - Bill Samudio – 14
18. # 9 - Adam Devoe – 10
19. # 12 - Gordon Revey – 9
20. # 97 - Mike Jelen – 8
21. # 22 - Jacque Cocagne – 6
22. # 51 - Stewart Ingham – 6
23. # 71 - Brian Rausch - 3
24. # 37 - Brian Eloe – 1
25. # 21 – Allison Kinney - 1
    

Rules in life - # 5

Always keep your head up!

This especially applies to skating with the puck.

In case you don't remember that theme look back at Scott Steven's Top 10 hits (with a new updated link) from the January 2006 section of this BLOG.

Player Profile - # 44 - Mike McGwan

Name: Mike McGawn
Position: Wing / C / Defense
#: 44
Why: That's what we gave him. I think he asked for #69 but I was 34 years old and could not allow that.
Nickname: Toe socks; giant yellow gloves; white helmet; Mikey.
How we know him: Went to Law School at CU with Adam.
One scout said: "The one-man penalty kill." He is a good skating, excellent defensive forward. Plays smart positionally and will chip in the occasional goal.
Game reminds you of: P.J Axelsson - LW - Boston Bruins.
Best line on the ice: "I suck c&ck!" - after missing a wide-open net.
You may not have known: Mike is another one of those looney tri-athlete people.
Thanks for: Playing defense during the playoffs, always paying your fees early, and coming out for beers at least once per season despite having a baby at home.

Tribute to # 24 Terry O'Reilly

I am sure many of you remember the movie Happy Gilmore. They explain that Happy idolized Terry O'Reilly and always wore his jersey. If you have any connection to New England, you know what a sports legend he was / is in Boston. His number 24 is retired by the Bruins and few people realize that in 1977-78 he had 90 points and 211 pims. More importantly, he was 6-01 200 lbs. when he played, and unlike Inigo Montoya - he was left-handed.

But really he was known as the scariest player in the NHL when he played. AVS analyst Peter McNab, has referred to him as terrifying - and the link in the title will explain why.

"We" are still working on the video where he actually went into the stands during a game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden and started beating ass on some fans. We will keep you posted but enjoy this in the meantime.

It was a dark moment in STEAMER history....

...when The Pimp admitted to E5 that he looks at him inappropriately in the post-game shower!

Even the subsequent therapy - with a goal tender, no less - left the young center a little beside himself!

The MVP..........

... of the Vegas trip, # 26 - Dieter Brock, also won the Milan Hejduk trophy (leading goal scorer) and led STEAMER in scoring, and penalty minutes for the Fall of 2006 with an impressive:
18 goals, 28 points, and 22 pims in 14 games.

Good work Harvey - way to score and spend time in the box!

Rules in life - # 4

When in doubt, pick up the one in front of you!
This especially applies to forwards in front of the net or cougars looking for some "relocation!"

The recognition we finally deserve!

Brought to us by the fine citizen's of Estes Park, Colorado.

The Antoine Vermette goal...

Not sure if you guys saw this or not but an absolute beauty the other night. Click the t itle for the link. Love those sweaters!

Pre-game manliness....

...despite the white helmets!

Dieter, The Voe, Mikey, and E5 getting ready to give the opponent a healthy cock-punch!

Getting Older?

Who says you can't get a lot older in 4 years? Check out this "vintage" photo of a younger, and fitter, STEAMER squad!

Back: Fred, Adam, Joe W., Reegan, Chub, CQ, Frank, Eric, Mike.

Front: Crag, Joe Q., Bill, Bizz, Jacque.

Laying (low at payment time): Ben

Nordiques / Avalanche history

While not up to date, this is a good read about the history of the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche.
The link is in the title.
Enjoy if you see fit.

These guys have chicks?

Yes, and I heard a plethora of them were recently betrothed!

Chubbles and Bubbles...

Forrest and Jenny...

Bizzzness and Bev....

Chowdah and Kyla...

Tripod and Annie...

NGS and Kristina...

The Voe and The French...

Yes, I know it is a shocker!

It looks like all of those guys "outkicked their coverage!"

Congratulations....

To Jason "Nutty Brother" Ketchum on winning the Summer 2006 - Milan Hejduk Trophy and overall scoring title - with 16 goals and 27 points in 12 games.
Way to ease yourself into the STEAMER lineup.

Welcome aboard!

Rules in life - # 3

I think this one speaks for itself!

Fundamentals of hockey - huh?

The world famous (well at least semi-league known) - STEAMER face-off play.

Bizz sets the screen as Daniel takes the draw, hopefully to Jason for the quick shot on net.

Thanks to the DU Pioneers for developing this play and to CQ for making it a STEAMER staple.

Bachelor party bowling team....

Lane # 11 at Stage 1 of Chub's bachelor party.
The sexy quartet of E5; Chowdah; the Tripod; and Daniel-san.
Also 4 of the 5 members of the C-level Hat Trick Club.

Fundamentals of hockey - what?

Here comes the 2-on-1, courtesy of Jason and Daniel. Notice that score!

The password is........

MEATHEADS!

All over the ice

Check it out, E5 on defense.
More impressively, the night after the bachelor party!

This year's charity proceeds....

............will go to a little known charity: Corky and The Falcon!

Playoff action

The new grinder line playing some smothering defense. Mike is out of the picture at the far point; Chub is hugging the post; Fred and JQ battle down low with support from Pete. You could see more if not for that fat guy. But hey, no goals allowed in the two playoff games.

The Return of the King

Oh sure, a few others have tread on that hallowed ground. Players like Eloe, Devoe, and Dunlaevy have embraced the chalice. But this season the penalty minutes title went back where it seems so much at home......................into the clutches of the Cancer!

So raise a sword, or cross-check your neighbor, in honor of his highness!

Travel to Vegas?

Are you are still looking for flight information for the bachelor party in Vegas? If so, click the title of this post for a link to a fantastic travel option.

For those of you uptight PC people, this was done by the Wayans brothers. They are black comedians......cracker!

You talkin' to me?

Congrats to Chub Rock on a 7-0 shutout in the first game of the playoffs!

Most impressively, the night after HIS Bachelor Party!

Winner of the Lord Steamer Cup

Yes, in a shocking upset, this team won the cup. Left to right: The Lord Steamer Cup; Val "Better Half" Kindgren; Frank "hazard" Ingham; and Eric "Snap Hook" Skarda. Not pictured: Anna "Don't call me Francois" Giguere.

Congratulations to your team. Way to pick those teams Frank!

Golf Tournament - Runners Up?

Yes, this special Dream Team - despite being told to play from the blue tees - finished an impressive Top 4. From Left to right: Jason "19th Hole" Ketchum; Craig "Shot Maker" Harrer; Joe "Pin Seeker" White; and Joe "Ball Striker" Quinn - put up an impressive + 2!

STEAMER Golf Classic

Some of the participants in the 2005 tournament.

But who walked away with the cup?

Winners of the Lord STEAMER Cup?

This sober quartet of Chub, Bubbles, Eric and Craig?


1st in drinking, but last in golf!
These crazy cats?

No!

Bizz, Adam, Joe and Justin?

No!




Fred Ingham and his team of Stewart Ingham, Sarah Johnson-Ingham, and Tom Fattor - brought home the Lord STEAMER Cup in 2005!

Past tournament winners?

Bizz, Joe and Jacque?

Rick, Matt, Adam, and Lee?

No, the tournament has never been played in Hawaii!

This year's golf tournament t-shirts

Will be $12 each. They will be navy blue with white lettering. The artwork back (above) and front (below) by E5.

Team - Summer 2006

Standing: Fred, Reegan, Jason, Joe Q., Pete, Mike, Daniel.
Kneeling: Bill, Eric, Joe W. Frank, Bizz, Stewart.
Laying: Chub Rock.
Not pictured: Adam (sassy); Craig (sissy); Allie (preggo).

The Steamer Golf Tournament

The 4th Annual Steamer Golf Tournament will be played August 19th, 2006.

Tee times start at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by a Birthday party for Frank at his house.

Neither the golf nor the party will be held at the beautiful Arrowhead Golf Club pictured above (and yes, I took that picture from the clubhouse).

Contact the artist formerly known as "The Shot Pimp" - Frank Ingham for details.

Editorial # 8 - Do you know me?

I'm the Celine Dion-loving jack-ass who ruined the Colorado Avalanche!

Sure, I won two Stanley Cups, but when I came on board I was handed the keys to a Ferrari which I turned into a Delorean.

I remained as arrogant as ever even though I never had the "sack" to admit my mistakes - and boy are there plenty of them.

Sure the Chris Drury / Stephane Yelle trade followed by the Derk Morris /Keith Ballrd trade are the stuff of legends among village idiots, but I knew I could top them.

I let Peter Forsberg and Adam Foote get away due to my complete inability to see that a salary cap was coming. I then tried to replace them with old has-beens like Pierre Turgeon, Patrice Breeze-By, and Brad May - all of whom are close to the average age of the STEAMER team.

Then during the season, I became more of an idiot and brought in another Montreal has-been, Joe Ted. Not only are he and his family criminals who use performance enhancing drugs, he has an excellent $5.5 million annual salary that I wanted to use an an additional albatross around our neck.

To top that catastrophe off, I bought out the options on the last year of Rob Blake and Joe Sakic's contracts. Being the fat-headed pea-brain that I am, I did not check to see if that move would kick in those bonuses I stupidly signed them to in 2001. Well, they did kick-in and now the AVS are paying both of those guys 2.3 million this season towards our salary cap.

Those moronic transactions made it impossible to re-sign Rob Blake and forced the trade of the tin-man, Alex Tanguay. When I saw this ship sinking I took the cowardly way out and handed the wheel to another frenchie, Francois Giguerre.

Since I can not do math, someone told me that I have 23% of our salary cap tied up in Joe Sakic's bonus, the bonus of current Los Angeles King Rob Blake, and that Paris Hilton-dating turd named Joe Ted. Good luck Giggy, you are going to need it.

Have you guessed it? I am that package-sniffing, c*ck-gobbler, Pierre Lacroix!

Fu Manchu night

Q: What really brings a team together more than devious-looking facial hair?

A: Lots of things, but Fu Manchu night is definitely in the top 42.

L-R standing: Tri-pod, Chowdah, Bizzzy, Nutty Brother.
Kneeling: Smooty-o, Chub Rock, and the Natural Goal Scorer.

Rumor has it that each of them went home for some naughtiness via some Village People Nakedness Parties.

Combinations - part 5 - the 7-goal line

Yes, recently breaking the team-record of 6 goals by a line was this trio of goofy looking renegades. From left to right:

# 11 - RW - Big Bizznes: 3 assists
# 47 - LW - Jason Nutty Brother - 5 goals (team record) and 1 assist.
# 40 - C - Daniel-San Boom-Boom - 2 goals and 3 helpers.

Nice work gentlemen. You made some of us proud.