NHL hit of the year - Orpik?

Check out this beauty on Jason Spezza from this weekend!

Player Profile - # 25 -Craig H.

Name: Craig H.
Position: Wing / Defense
#: 25
Why?: No idea, but 25 is a "grinder" number and that is fitting.
Nickname: The Cancer, Money Counter, Maytag Repairman, Natural Goal Scorer, and The Howitzer.
How we know him: Went through Hockey 101 with most of the other plumbers on this team.
One Scout Said: A blue-collar type who loves being a role player. You have to love his edge. Whether it be in front of either net, or in the corners - in the immortal words of the late Reg Dunlop - he is going to "let him know you're there!"
Game reminds you of: Christopher Schubert, W / D - Ottawa Senators.
Best line on the ice: "Yeah, I'll see you in the hall, or the parking lot" - to one of those guys that thinks he is better off fighting a member of Steamer off of skates?!?! This is a derivative of his other off-ice standby - "Don't worry Joe, he's too pretty to fight!"
You may not have known: He played D-2 college basketball at UNC. He also dunked in a High School game against Montbello to the shock of the Warrior fans! Has been known to run through downtown Denver catching buses, is hell on appliances, and always puts a quality effort into his CD making.
Thanks for: Joining the Steamer team when you had other suitors. We have also enjoyed your participation in post-game "strategy sessions", golf tournaments, and of course the annual hosting of "beef jerky night!"

Things that amuse me - part 7

NHL 08-09 goal of the year - candidate # 2

The Mule with this ludicrous beauty.

NHL predictions 07/08 - The Playoffs

I know, finally! I've had these done forever and just not posted them. So the question is does Detroit repeat?

Eastern Conference:

# 1 Anthem Boo-ers vs. # 8 Carolina - Speed wins this one and the desecration of the American anthem can continue.

# 2 Penguins vs. # 7 Rangers - the blue shirts get snipped like Craig's vas deferens.

# 3 Capitals vs. # 6 Bruins - homer pick, sure! But the B's rise to the occasion like morning wood!

# 4 Flyers vs. # 5 Senators - the Sen's window has closed quicker than Bill's free time on the weekend.

Second Round:

# 4 Flyers vs. # 2 Penguins - the battle of PA - they better re-open the jail at Veteran's stadium. The Pens get healthy and advance.

# 6 B's vs. # 1 Anthem Boo-ers - the call for diving gets taken out of the rule book before the series, and the 100 year celebration continues.

Finals:

# 2 Penguins vs. the #1 Anthem- Booers - sacre bleu? Huh? The dream ends as the Pens are healthy and somewhat rested and move to the finals again.

Western Conference:

# 1 City Burners vs. # 8 AVS - Tony Granato and Ken Holland are the difference - as the AVS get pounded like Anthony's fist during the lunch break.

# 2 Sharks vs. # 7 Oil - the boys from Edmonton disappear faster than Reegan's clothes in the room.

# 3 - Flames vs. # 6 Pay-per viewers - inexperience is a more confusing than Eric's burger order at Milo's and the windy city is gone early. Go Cubbies!

# 4 Ducks vs. # 5 Stars - Giggy has done it, Turco is more nervous than a Monday morning substitute missing a "Lesson Plan."

Second Round:

# 4 Ducks vs. # 1 City-Burners - the Michelin Man gets pelted with Swedish Meatballs.

# 3 Flames vs. # 2 Sharks - should be quite a series, but Mike Keenan needs a bigger boat as he gets more confused than the Tripod on an easy line change.

Finals:

# 2 Sharks vs. # 1 City Burners - Jumbo Joe takes the next step and the trendy pick moves on....

Stanley Cup Finals:

A cup for Jumbo Joe, Mini Joe Pavelski, and Jeremy Roenick is a beautiful thing!

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