Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays. Whether you are naughty or nice - we hope you get what you asked for.... Enjoy all the events you celebrate and be safe!
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Get better Chub Rock!
As you know, the Chub is on the shelf with a spleen ailment. I added his actual MRI picture to help illustrate! 
Chub - May the fortunes of Peter Forsberg and Matt Hunwick be with you! Eric is here to help, we can't wait to get you back, and we love ya' man! Get better soon!
Player Profiles - # 47 – Jason Ketchum
Position: Center
Number: 47
Why?: an extra number we had.
Nickname: Harlan Pepper- the nut guy on Best in Show and one of the Nutty brothers.
How we know him: Harken back to Avalanche glory days, Denver had just stolen the 'Dique from Quebec and the Camp boys bought a fan plan to watch the new team win Lord Stanley in it's first season. Sitting in the same section were a couple of hockey fanatics who were always sporting the coolest jerseys. Turns out these "Nutty brothers" would become mainstays on Steamer- although it took quite the prodding to coax them out of retirement.
One scout said: “Tenacious on the puck and extremely dangerous when playing mad. What's this guy doing on THAT team?” “A great player that dominates games sort of quietly. He is fast but not blazing, not a dominating shot - but really good, great hands, hockey sense and anticipation (good for one slot pass from the other team per game).”
Game reminds you of: Henrik Zetterberg, C/LW - Detroit. Powerful skater, unbelievable hands, and no push over. Make him mad and he'll drop 4 on ya’.
Best line on the ice: “Hey ref, maybe you oughta try calling this game without your head up your ass.”
You may not have known: growing up in Colorado, he played on an all-star team with goalie John Graham. Played juniors in Montana-ish after High School.
Thanks for: finally coming out and joining the Steam. Always being up for some post-game hockey talk and beers. And lastly, caring so much – you probably take losing way too hard, but a lot of us do not mind that at all.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Goal of NHL 09/10? - # 4
OK, he is a former Nordique and Avalanche player, was born in Ireland, almost always has rugged facial hair (see Fu Manchu below) and he's old. What's not to love?
So yes, cagey veteran Owen Nolan is a candidate after this beauty of a goal.
So yes, cagey veteran Owen Nolan is a candidate after this beauty of a goal.
Rock-N-Rolla
So, at the tournament this Summer we talked about VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs of all-time. Chub thought a re-visit would be blog-worthy. So without further adieu…….
Chippendale's - # 92. Night Ranger – Don't Tell Me You Love Me
The Greek - # 91. Smashing Pumpkins – Bullet with Butterfly Wings
Bullitt - # 81. Black Sabbath – Heaven and Hell
Bada Bing - # 71. Jane's Addiction – Mountain Song
Dr. Detroit - # 61. Ratt – Round and Round
Slim Shady - # 51. Megadeth – Peace Sells
Harlan Pepper - # 47. Kid Rock – Bawitdaba
Toe Socks - # 44. Cream – Sunshine of Your Love
Chub - # 30. Even Flow – Pearl Jam
Red Raider - # 26. Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Natural Goal Scorer - # 25. Blitzkrieg Bop – The Ramones
The Anomaly - # 23. Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
The Professor - # 19. Tom Sawyer – Rush
Kris Kringle - # 18. Rock You Like a Hurricane – Scorpions
Chowdah - # 16. Rock and Roll All Nite – Kiss
Tripod - # 13. Photograph – Def Leppard
K-Pax - #9. Runnin With the Devil – Van Halen
Shot Pimp - # 7. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
The Jedi - # 5. Enter Sandman – Metallica
The Mesmerizer - # 4. Paranoid – Black Sabbath
Thursday, December 10, 2009
NHL Hit of the year?
Phil Kessel missed several weeks at the beginning of the season after having shoulder surgery. His first game back was against the Lightning and Matthias Ohlund gave him this abrupt welcome.
Dates - part 7 - a significant birthday
Yes, as you may know - December 5th was Walt Disney's birthday...
The Top 25 Hockey Movies of All-Time - # 22
# 22 - Bon Cop, Bad Cop 
I can not tell a lie. "Good (French) Cop, Bad Cop" is not the best movie of all-time. It is about as full of cop movie cliches as you already saw in all 14 Lethal Weapon movies. That being said, it does have an interesting plot.
Basically, it is about a killer who is getting back at everyone that has hurt hockey in Canada. Because they did not have the NHL's blessing, they had to change the names to protect the innocent or Canadian. But they do reference the "Fleur De Lys" being sold to Colorado, # 88 not signing, and # 99 being traded.
But the real genius is the pro hockey league's commissioner. They actually use an actor who has to be 4'8" tall (seriously, think Time Bandits) and his name........wait for it.....Buttman! The mocking pushes this movie over the top and onto this awesome list. View at your own peril.
I can not tell a lie. "Good (French) Cop, Bad Cop" is not the best movie of all-time. It is about as full of cop movie cliches as you already saw in all 14 Lethal Weapon movies. That being said, it does have an interesting plot.
Basically, it is about a killer who is getting back at everyone that has hurt hockey in Canada. Because they did not have the NHL's blessing, they had to change the names to protect the innocent or Canadian. But they do reference the "Fleur De Lys" being sold to Colorado, # 88 not signing, and # 99 being traded.
But the real genius is the pro hockey league's commissioner. They actually use an actor who has to be 4'8" tall (seriously, think Time Bandits) and his name........wait for it.....Buttman! The mocking pushes this movie over the top and onto this awesome list. View at your own peril.
Bobby Bowden to retire?
So, Bobby Bowden is hanging it up - coaching his last game very soon. My thoughts: total indifference, I just wanted to post these pictures.
I think Keith Jackson would say "Whoa Nellie!"
Insert your own "Tomahawk Chop" joke as needed.
I think Keith Jackson would say "Whoa Nellie!"Insert your own "Tomahawk Chop" joke as needed.Downholers: Elizabeth...or... how Chub got his fantasy team's name.
Formerly Beer League and now the Downholers.
Ask the STEAMER?
Dearest Steamer -
It is clear from this fine blog that the Steamer roster is loaded with relationship experts. I have been in sort of a dry-spell. Pursuant to guy code, I will not share the length of the dry spell and throw that karma on others.
I kicked around the thought of the Mark Grace calling card - some slump busters. There are a bunch at our post-game bar. But the more I thought about it I was thinking: on-line dating.
How does that idea sound to The Steamer?
Sincerely, Stanley Anhydrous
** We will have our dating expert, Bocephus, answer this one.
Stan - Yes, jump forward my man. It's sort of like a goal drought where you are "gripping the stick" - so to speak. You need to start firing and up your game. Get out there and work it!
One piece of advice - doing your application is important - please see below......
Later - B
Goal of NHL 09/10? - # 3
Last year's # 1 pick, The Lightning's Steven Stamkos, scored this beauty versus the Senators. Not the flashiest ever, but the move is around another # 1 pick, Chris Phillips.
Leafs Update
OK, I have to admit, the Leafs are looking better. But 38% of the way through the season - after 31 games - the Leafs are in 2nd to last place. Let's go Carolina! 
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