I noticed quite the trend today. Many people were finding my blog by searching for the "Adirondack Red Wing Burger" featured in the April 2010 Everyday with Rachael Ray. I suppose it was because my Twitter feed had some mention of it and my feed is on my site. I believe I tweeted some joke about not being able to make a burger with the name Red Wing in it but it does sound quite tasty and apparently, many people are interested. I searched her site and could not find a link for you all.

In the magazine Rachael Ray says, "Named for the hockey farm team I used to cheer on some 20 years ago in Glens Falls, New York, these chicken wing-themed burgers are a spicy favorite." (pg 116, April 2010)

I already loved Rachael Ray (her recipes are fabulous) but now I love her even more. She is a hockey fan!

I looked through her magazine and there is a note that says that unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. I will keep looking to see if I can find a link for this fabulous burger. I have also emailed the fine people at Everyday with Rachael Ray to see if I may have permission to post the article here. Stay tuned for an update.

In the meantime, if you want the recipe I suggest you run out and buy the April issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray. There are plenty of other yummy recipes in there besides the Adirondack Red Wing burger. I will let you know if I ever get around to making it...

Yesterday was the Coyotes Carnival. I was not in attendance. It was one of those things that wasn't meant to be because nothing could go right with it. I figured there was a reason I wasn't meant to go and there was.

Stolen from my friends facebook album..

A friend of mine text me during the Carnival. What was advertised as autographs and pictures for "tips" turned out the be stand in line to meet the players for $5 each line. Each line had 2 players in it. So in reality you paid $10 to get in and you could pay about $50 if you wanted to meet each player (Wolski, #71 and Uppy were for sure not in attendance, not sure about Schneider, didn't hear on him). Wolski and #71 were apparently getting their things, which is understandable. Kurt Sauer was there despite being on IR. That is definitely a Kurt thing to do!

Also stolen from her facebook album...

A lot of us were expecting it to be more like the Dave and Buster's "Game Night with the Coyotes". Yes the entrance was a little more ($50) but the first year you didn't have to pay for anything to get a sig or autograph. The guys were just walking around and playing games. It was a very social event. The next year they did the "Tips for Pics" and "Give a little to get a Scribble" which was still cool because you could give like $1 and still talk to the guys for a bit. And you got a receipt for the $50 entry so tax write-off. You didn't get one for the tips but that's ok since it was like $1 (and sometimes none because the guys wouldn't take the money, even when offered). The carnival was $5 per line and I doubt they were handing out receipts... $5 adds up fast. I also heard that the fans didn't get much time with each individual player, just enough to get a pic and sig. Where as at Dave & Buster's you could chat with them a bit. It just seems the Coyotes did a bad job in advertising this, as many fans were caught off guard for the $5 line fees. The advertising all said for "tips". They could have been more specific so people could have been prepared. Also, it would have been helpful to know the guys would be in pairs (for the most part) because usually you only want to see one guy in the pair. That's why Dave and Buster's was nice, all the guys were just wandering around, playing games. To see one, you didn't have to see another player if you didn't want to.

I am sad I missed out on seeing some of the players and my friends but overall it seems this did not compare to events from years past based on what several different people told me. If I would have went I would have just been chilling in the stands, as I don't have any cash right now. It would not have been any fun for me, except to see my friends.

I was expecting more. I am not disappointed but I think I would have been had I gone. Hopefully with new owners, things will be better next year. This season just hasn't been the same. The last two seasons there hasn't been as much fan interaction. That is what this team needs. Get the casual fan into these events and let them meet the guys. Once they do that, they will be hooked. You can't help but get attached to some of these players once you've met them. For the most part, we have a team full of nice guys who are always willing to interact with a fan. If a fan feels special, or like part of the team, they will be more willing to spend their money on it.

Thanks to Weezer for today's title. I have been waiting for us to beat the ducks so I could use this one. And it was painfully obvious at the Olympics that Getzlaf is in need of the Rogaine. Almost makes me feel bad for the guy. Nah.

Last night the Coyotes shut out the Ducks 4 to nothing. Loved it. It was a pretty good game too. I met up with a friend to watch it (since I can't get Center Ice, even when its free) and we had a great time. It did get a little scary at times, but we pulled through.

Thoughts on new guys:
-Stempniak likes to take out goalies. He tried to play leapfrog with Hiller but Hiller is mean and didn't want to play. Love it.
-Wolski was fab. He scored a goal. He was a star. That's two goals and two stars in two games. Wow. Can't wait to see what else he does for us.
-Guy that needs a nickname (#71 as we were calling him last night) didn't play a lot, took a penalty but apparently won 7 of 11 face-offs. It's the little things. Way to go #71!

Scratches include Paul (I thought for sure he'd play against the Ducks but I guess Parros was scratched too), Lang (upper body injury, yes rest the old man) and Vandy. Vandy hasn't been the same since he broke his hand. Work on that.

For the most part Bryz was fantastic as he earned his seventh shutout of the season. There were a few moments we were like BRYZ! but he got it under control. And Bryz also set a new franchise record for most wins in a season with 34. Oh and Sami? He saved a few shots too.

Speaking of Sami.... he is so on restriction! The Coyotes had seven penalties last night (seemed like a helluva lot more) and I'd say like 5 of those were Sami. Every time we got a penalty we were like really Sami? I am so mad at him right now! Then I saw Sami having to play with Jovo and I was like why is he out there with Jovo? And my friend goes, "He is being punished for taking so many penalties." Ok, no one deserves that!

How can I stay mad at this face??

Ok, but what about those four goals??

Who started off the scoring in the first? NONE OTHER THEN MY PRUCHA! And I wasn't even wearing the jersey (which was good because I was having issues last night). Wow, way to go Pru! See, this is what happens when you put bodies in front of the net. Goals. Yes, bodies + in front of net = goals. Learn that boys. Oh and then Marty knocked Pru over. Why Marty? Why?

Then in the second Wolski scores pretty much right off a face-off and we missed it. We were talking because there was a stop in play and the next thing we knew, Wolski scored! It seemed every time we weren't paying attention fully we scored.

Then its Fiddy with another goal in the second. And it was at full strength. At first I thought we were on a PK cuz that's usually how Fiddy rolls.

Finally in the third Yandle gets a goal. It was not called a goal at first and we were sitting there going how did that not go in? I swear it looked like it went in! Then when play stopped the officials went over to review it. Clearly the puck had rolled under the crossbar, went well over the line and came back out. They showed the replay several times and it was clear as day. The refs then ruled it a goal. Yandle looked so smiley and happy on the bench. Everyone was coming over to give him high fives. He even took his glove off so he could get optimal high-fivage.

So those were the four goals. It was pretty awesome. And our PK was pretty awesome. PP still needs some work. Can we bring in some kind of PP consultant because apparently the guys aren't getting whatever is being taught currently..

I used to do a feature on my blog (like way back when it first started) called "Quote of the Day" and I would pull a really good quote from an article said by a player or coach. Then the offseason was upon us and it got more and more difficult to find good quotes as the summer went on (once past the draft/rookie camp it was most trying). But I am going to try something new on for size, "Quote of the Game". On the Coyotes site, the recap always has some good quotes so I think it would be much easier to find a quote. And this way I won't have to worry about it during the offseason. So without any further ado here is today's Quote of the Game:

"It's nice but I'm not chasing any records here," Bryzgalov said. "I'm here to help my teammates win the games, and my teammates help me to win the games because we are in the same business and we're in the same boat.... We're trying to make the playoffs and every game we win we are closer to finishing this mission."

So there you have it. Bryz with the Quote of the Game because what he says is true. They are a team and one player does not win or lose the whole game for them.

It's been far too long my lovelies. I have been struggling with the writers block but now I'm back! I know you are all just super-duper excited. :) This is going to be a look back post. I have a lot of ground to cover. I want to let you know my final thoughts on the Olympics, there's that trade deadline thing and of course the first two games for the Coyotes after the long Olympic break. Heck, maybe I will even give a little preview of tonight's game. You never know where I will take you on this wonderious journey that is my random thoughts so sit back, relax (maybe pour yourself a drink, if you are of age) and enjoy my ramblings!

In case you were wondering.... the title of this post is an Alkaline Trio song (titled "This Addiction") on their new Album (surprisingly called, This Addiction). If you haven't heard it yet, I recommend you check it out. The whole album is fantastic and I can't wait to see them on tour this month!

Well, let's take a look at tonight's game first. The Ducks. It seems like it has been awhile since we've faced the Ducks. Am I worried? I am always worried when we face another Pacific division team. You really never know what is going to happen. If our boys stick to what works for them, it will be a good game, regardless of the outcome. Of course I want them to win but I also want to see the effort is there. That they are each working hard. This will be my first time seeing the new guys and I hope they live up to their first game for us. Who will be the scratches? We now have too many guys so there will be nightly scratches. I did not see the last game nor have I been to practice so I am not a good judge of who hasn't been working hard. That means, I have no idea who will be scratched!

Aiight, so what happened this week? Oh so much stuff happened this week! I went to get my car fixed and the guy was a jerk. I took my finance final. I finally watched "The Hangover". Oh, you meant in hockey? For the Coyotes? Oh, there was a lot that happened there too..

Tuesday night: I was hoping to get through my final so that I could at least catch most of the game. I lucked out and finished just in time, 6:55. Oh man, I was cutting it close! So I practically ran out of class to my car and turned the game on. So on my drive home, Joel scores! Joel! Awesome. I love that lil French Canadian center. So this made me excited. We always do well when we score first. I finally get home and turn on the tv. Then something bad happens. The Blues score. And we don't respond. Really boys? Annnnnd it was all down hill from there. By the end of the second it was 5-1 St. Louis and my sinus headache was quickly becoming a migraine. I watched the second intermission story and went to bed.

The intermission story was very touching. If I had any extra money lying around, this is a cause I would want to donate to. The Jay Lively Ice Rink in Flagstaff suffered a devastating blow this winter. It's roof collapsed under the weight of all the snow. At first there was doubt that it would be rebuilt but once Jay's story started getting out, people wanted to help out. See, Jay was a rising hockey player who was taken from this world prematurely. He was driving home from playing hockey in Phoenix when he was killed by a drunk driver, who also happened to be a family friend. What a devastating story. And from the story Todd Walsh gave, Jay was an amazing person and a fabulous hockey player who could have went places with his skills. But he was taken too soon because someone thought it was a good idea to drink and drive.

That site just makes my heartache...
(found through google image search)

Donations can be made at: http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=1875

If you are able, please help rebuild this rink. You will be giving the people of Flagstaff a new ice rink and honoring the memory of Jay Lively and others killed by drunk drivers.

The memorial for Jay Lively on I-17 between Phoenix & Flagstaff
(sorry, it is a screenshot, the best I could find...)

Again, thank you to Todd Walsh for bringing this story to us. Far too often we don't know the reason behind the name of a building. More often then not, it is a good story. They don't always just go naming buildings after anyone.

Ok, so moving on... Thursday was a home game against the Avs. We had all out new players in attendance from the trade deadline (I will expand on this topic next.) and we won. I didn't see the game but this is what I got from Twitter:
-Pyatt and Paul were scratches. Tippett wants more from Pyatt. Pyatt, give it to him! You are a great player. I know you can be amazing but you have to prove yourself to Tip game in and game out (practices too hun). Paul. I love you but we didn't really need an enforcer this game. Ducks. That will be your time to shine big boy!
-Stempniak got us started with his first goal as a Coyote. Way to present yourself (for all your worse critics to see - we are a tough crowd. You aren't a Coyote until you prove yourself to us fans. And trust me, us Coyote fans can be pretty critical of our own guys!) 
-Who else got involved in the scoring? WOLSKI! Hah, I knew that was a good move. And it wasn't just any goal, it was the tying goal with like 20 seconds left. Man, you just wanted to jump right in as a Coyote didn't you?
-Oh and Vrby? He rocked the last second empty netter. Wait... isn't that like two of those this year? Have we broken the empty net curse??
-Final score? Coyotes 3, Avs 1 Ahhhhhh, sweet victory.
-And the sweetest part? Jovo was a scratch. ahahahahahahahahahah (ok, I know he was "injured" just let me enjoy the moment ok?) ahahahahahahahahahaha

Wednesday was Trade deadline day and what a fun day it was! I was running back and forth at work giving a co-worker the updates. First I went back and went "WE GOT D-MO BACK!" She was fairly excited about this too and when she asked what we had to give up I was like JUST A PICK! OMG, DMO FOR A PICK (a 4th rounder at that)! Needless to say we were quite excited to get DMo back. Too bad we didn't get Ballard back too. Next year. :P

Then comes the "big"news of the day. Mueller and Porter to Colorado for Wojtek Wolski. I was not too surprised by this. I figured if Maloney could get a good deal out of Mueller, he'd take it. I liked Mueller's potential but I don't think he was ever going to realize it here in Phoenix. The kid needed a change and he got it. I hope it works out for him. As for Porter, eh, never really liked the kid as a Coyote. He was excellent in college but didn't seem to have "it" here. And am I excited about Wolski! I have watched him in Colorado the last few years. He could be a great fit here. Plus, how can you not love saying his name? Co-worker? Not as excited about this trade. Apparently she liked Peter. Eh, it happens. I am just glad one of my favorites didn't get traded this time!

Then came Mathieu Schneider for Sean Zimmerman and a conditional pick. I will miss Zimmerman. I always liked him. Oh wells. We gots plenty of dmen in the pipes for me to fawn over... :P I'm not sure about Schneider. Maloney did bring him up from the AHL (he had to clear waivers) but this could go either way. This is a stay tuned kids! type of trade.

Then came Lee Stempniak for Matt Jones and a 4th & 7th round pick. This could turn out to be a very good trade for us. Can someone remind me who Matt Jones is? Anyone? No? All right then. Stempniak is one of those good, flies under the radar players. DM is famous for finding these guys, getting them cheap and then having them play really well. Welcome to the desert Lee! We are always glad to welcome boys that score!

Then we lost Chad Kolarik for Alexandre Picard. Um, not so sure about this one. I really liked Kolarik and know absolutely nothing about Picard. Eh, I'll get over it... I guess this means we will never recreate the Michigan chemistry that Kolarik and Porter had. That might have been fun to see in the NHL.

And it wouldn't be a trade day if the Rangers weren't involved. We sent deadweight, I mean new guy, I mean Anders Eriksson to New York for goalie Miika Wiikman. Omg, a goalie? I love goalies. Yes, yes I do. And I love this ones name! Miika Wiikman. So much fun to type! I will need to learn more about him. He played his first Rampage game last night and lost. Poor guy.

And finally there was Petteri Nokelainen acquired from the Ducks for a 6th round pick. I don't know too much about him but am excited to see what he can do. Um, he is definitely going to need a nickname. I'm not going to be able to 1) Pronounce that or 2) Type it out with out looking it up every time.

So, those are the Coyotes trade deadline deals. I didn't expect Maloney to do too much or go crazy. I figured he wouldn't make a move unless he got something good out of it. Mostly we gave up picks and a few prospects. Our only real loss to the NHL team was Mueller but he wasn't fitting in well anyway. Apparently he had also asked Maloney for a trade earlier this season. I hope he does well in the NHL. The kid has talent, he just needs to figure out how to use it right.

Ok and some final thoughts on the Olympics:

Sami is the only Coyote to bring home a medal. Even though it's the bronze I am still immensely proud of my boy!

As for the rest of the men's Olympic tourney, it was an awesome journey. All the guys deserve a pat on the back. The final game between Canada and the US? Amazing. Record number viewers both in the US and in Phoenix. Not a hockey town? BS. We just want GOOD, EXCITING hockey here. That game was a tearjerker. But, congrats are owed to both Canadians and Americans. I am so proud of my American boys. The weren't even expected to medal coming into the Olympics and they got the silver? That is awesome. And Ryan Miller? He has cemented his place in American hockey. I swear to god, everyone in America now knows who he is. I had people at work coming up to me and saying stuff about him. These are people who never watch hockey. Wow. Talk about amazing. I have loved this man for years and I will continue to support him, even if he does play for Buffalo.

As for four years? The NHL better let the players go to the Olympics. Why? 1) It's in Russia and the Russians were *kind of* embarrassed this year. I thought coming in it would be maybe Russia and Canada in the gold medal game and Russia didn't even place. Ovenchicken et al will be looking to show the world how great they are on their own soil. 2) The Americans will want the gold so much more. If you took the same team in four years, I bet they could pull off the win. Of course the roster will change slightly in four years but we have a good base and guys who are hungry to show the world that it may be Canada's game but we are ready to dominate it! and 3) It's very exciting to watch these guys play for their Country. It's a different sort of game/pride then when it's for their NHL game. That makes it enjoyable for the fans. It is tough on the guys with the compressed schedules (which do kinda suck) but it is only once every four years. We can risk it. I for one can not wait for four years! (I have always been a huge Winter Olympics fan although NBC's coverage kind of sucked and I hope it improves in four years).

*Unless otherwise noted, the pictures were taken from the Coyotes website.

I fear I have the worse case of writer's block ever. I had ideas for the Olympic break. They were going to be epic but I couldn't get them out properly. They were just off. Not up to my standards.

I even stopped writing as much for The Olympic Hockey Blog as I wanted to. I did write a piece for them tonight. You can check it out here. It's a piece on how fantastic Ryan Miller is. I have never been one to hide my love for that tall, lanky goalie but this was a hard piece for me to write. It does not do him justice and is not my best piece. But I encourage you to go check it out anyway. It includes a few fantastic pictures. Did you know you can get Ryan Miller ice cream or a clock? I certainly didn't! But now I want the ice cream in addition to the blue Ryan Miller Olympic jersey.

Congrats to the Coyotes own Sami Lepisto! He won bronze along with team Finland. No shame in the bronze boys. You played hard and deserved it. No one expected you to medal, even though I really hoped you would!

The Coyotes return to the ice on Tuesday against the Blues. Unfortunately I will not be in attendance. I have my final exam that night. I won't even be able to get the tweet/text updates. Ok, I lied. I will probably be home in time to see most of the game. My class starts at 5, the game starts at 7. If it takes me more than an hour and a half to two hours to finish, I will shoot myself. So maybe a live blog, depending on when I get home.

Hopefully the Coyotes worked on their PP over the break. That needed a lot of help. Also, hope the guys have had a good rest and are ready to attack. Sami, Z and Bryz played hard and represented their Countries well. It is now time for them to represent the Coyotes with all they have. All of them, not just the Olympians.

Pru was on the ice. Last I heard he was in the yellow "no contact" jersey. The last I heard was they would see how Friday went and if he could lose the yellow jersey. There is no update on the site and I did not see any tweets about that. He is hoping to play in Tuesdays game. Cross your fingers for him!

The trade freeze lifts at midnight. Do you think the GMs are ready to pounce and make trades at that time? I would hate to wake up and see that one of my Coyotes has been traded. I would much rather have it happen during the day, preferably after I have had my morning coffee. I'm not sure how much action there will be. There was a fleury of action right before the freeze, teams probably want to see where they are at in these first few games.

Ok, that is all I got. Until next time!

5-3. The final score in the USA/Canada round one men's hockey game. I am shaking and want to cry tears of joy. I know, it's not 1980 and we haven't won the gold.... yet. I need to get a grip. Will this be the year that America relives the 1980 Miracle on Ice? There is a good chance that we might! We came in to the Olympics as the underdogs, will we come out with the gold?

This is a game all non-hockey fans should have been required to watch. It would have made them fans. It was an amazing game. The last 10 minutes were edge of your seat, nail-biting, Coyotes in a shoot-out kind of game. I was freaking out and swearing at the tv. When USA got the empty netter, I screamed so loud I am sure the whole neighborhood heard! And I scratched my throat. Ouch!

The heroes of the game? Brian Rafalski and Ryan Miller with a side of Ryan Suter and Ryan Kesler. I must say my former Badgers were awesome! Way to go Rafalski and Suter. And Ryan Miller? He played out of his mind. He made the key saves, especially the last half of the third. The boys couldn't get the puck out so Ryan and to play balls to the walls. Some of his saves were just amazing.

And what sealed the deal? A beautiful empty net goal by Rayn Kesler.

Apparently it was the night for Ryan's and names that rhyme with Ryan.

This is one of those moments where I am so proud to be an American. You try to put us down? You tell us we are the underdog? We will work our asses off to show you we are the best!

Wow, just wow. I cannot wait for the rest of the games. USA went undefeated in round one. Can we keep that up? Just win them all?? That would be amazing.

Oh Ryan Miller, I loved you before and now everyone is loving you. People were tweeting like crazy and I kept going, "I've been saying this for YEARS". People really need to start listening to me more. I said I wanted a Team USA jersey and would make it a Ryan Miller jersey.Now I really want one! Keep up the amazing work Miller!

I didn't get around to writing about the losses to Colorado and Dallas, so that is what I will do. I know it's old news but life happens and I didn't get a chance to update. Also, there has been this thing on called the Olympics and I have been helping out over at The Olympic Hockey Blog. If you haven't checked it out yet, you definitely should. There are a bunch of amazing writers helping out and one of our own is even going to the events!

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First loss: Colorado. We had a crappy first but Tippett must have given them a what-for because we came back and actually challenged the Avs. It was only 2-1, not too tough of a loss.

I really liked that Colorado acknowledged our Olympians. That was very classy on their part.

Area to work on: Power Play. We went 0-5. That is unacceptable.

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Dallas. Ugh, horrible, horrible game. We lost 3-0. In our own building. Come on guys, you are better then this!

The problem was a hit early in the game. Neal went after Prucha and left him unconscious on the ice. Now, the replays I saw showed Neal clearly connecting with the head/neck area of Pru. What made the hit even worse? The ignorant, moronic comments from the Stars club. Yes, not the fans but the actual Stars organization had the gall to blame it on Pru and say things like he couldn't take a hit. Any respect I had for the Stars is gone. I will never cheer for them or any players on the Stars ever again.

Well, after this Marty fought Neal, Paul got into a couple of fights and the boys just tried to hit anything in a Stars jersey. I applaud the fact that they stood up for their teammate, but don't you think Pru would rather you beat the Stars on the scoreboard? I know I would. Pru was taken off the ice on a stretcher (while out cold). The good thing is, he returned to the arena before the end of the game, was walking and talking ok. He had a concussion and the ambiguous upper body injury. Hopefully he is good to go after the Olympic break. if not, Neal better watch it or I will hurt him!

We have one more chane ar Dallas this season boys, lets win it. I'm tired of epically failing to them.

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Well, that is all I got for right now. I hope to get a few more posts up before the Olympic break is over. I am working on a picture blog (I need to go through about a zillion pics of mine to find the best ones) and maybe something about the Coyotes who didn't go to the Olympics. I haven't worked that one out yet, so if I don't do it.... don't be mad at me!

The boys lost to Dallas pretty bad, so what did they do for the home crowd on Monday? The beat the Oilers 6-1. And who lead the charge Monday night? Lombo! He had two goals and three assists. He had a five point game! Wowzers Lombo! Way to go!

And Pru? He got in a fight. Yes, my lil Prukins got in a fight. He looked pissed. It was only Mike Comrie but still, Prucha is a lover not a fighter.

JP was back. They talked to him before the game started. How I have missed that French-Canadian. And he was back to his usual self, hitting anyone that moved and trying to make the play. Unfortunately the injury bug got him. He just can't seem to catch a break.

Overall it was a really great game and showed just how our guys can bounce back from a tough loss.

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Then we traveled to Minnesota. This was a big one. Could we win all four games again them this season? Of course we can! Was there ever any doubt? Ok, maybe just a little when Minnesota scored that first goal...

But then who came alive? Lombo! He is apparently on a mission to score all the Upbo points by himself. He feels the need to avenge Uppy's injury.

I still can't believe we swept Minnesota. Do you even know how amazing that feels? I was so proud of my boys!

It would have been better had I been able to see the game. I was depending on twitter. It was on tape delay, to be aired at 10:30. Umm, some of us have to work in the morning. And what did FS-AZ have on it last night? Some dude playing a guitar. Yaaaaaah, could have played the Yotes instead!

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It's been finalized. The Coyotes will open the season in Czech. Two preseason games and one regular season game. I never had an opinion on these games before but now that they involve my team, I'm not sure I like the idea. You need to grow the fan base in Phoenix, not in Czech. I will miss three games now because they will be playing in Europe? I don't think I like this.

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I also learned that I will not be able to get season tickets again next year. This makes me incredibly sad. I really miss having my own season tickets. Oh well, hopefully I get to make it to a few select games next season.

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Friday night the Coyotes will be in Colorado. But it's also the opening ceremonies for the Olympics. Decisions. Decisions. I will probably end up watching the Coyotes. That is if it is on tv and not on tape delay.

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I am not sure if I will get any updates done during the Olympic break. The parents will be in town and I will be working on the Olympic Hockey Blog. I highly recommend you check out that page for all your Olympic coverage needs! I would say I have some items in the pipeline for the Olympic break but I really don't. I have a ton of ideas but I am saving them for the off-season. I will need lots of material for the off-season!

I couldn't bring myself to write about this game last night. I needed to take a step back and let the disappointment lessen. I had to get some perspective. It is just one game. We can't win them all. etc etc etc

4-0. The Stars got 4 goals in two periods and we just couldn't answer them. We couldn't get one past Turco. We were lucky if we could control the puck long enough to try. This is our first loss to Dallas this season. It was bound to happen but did it have to be so horrible to watch? I don't think any of our guys even bothered to show up.

It seemed Doan and Yandle were the only two guys who showed up. I get it, they were tired. They played last Sunday in Dallas then traveled to then Tuesday we were in Nashville, Friday in Chicago and back to Dallas for Saturdays early game. *whew* That is a tough travel schedule! I'd be tired too! And we all have our off-days at work. It happens. We all can't be on top of our game everyday.

I would have liked a little more effort. If you lose, at least look like you are trying. This game reminded me too much of seasons past. I hope one of these days I am able to stop comparing the team to the past few years. I guess I am not far enough removed from the past few seasons to not think we will mess up and fall apart completely.

And I used to like Turco. Now? I hate the man. He freaking headbutted my Pru! Then some Stars player (I don't know who) lays a questionable hit on Sami. Sami! He was looking quite shaken up when he was sitting on the bench. He must have been ok, since he finished out the game but man did he look shaken up on the bench.

Then later there was a call on Z that should not have been a call. Z was pissed. He was banging his stick around in the box. He clearly hit the puck away from the player first but the refs were saying he tripped the dude. Total BS.

So needless to say, I now officially hate Turco and the Stars. I hope we kick their butts on Saturday. We play the Oilers on Monday, at Wild on Wednesday, at Colorado on Friday and home for the Stars on Saturday. Stupid compressed Olympic schedule. My parents will be at the game on Saturday so there are two good reasons for the Coyotes to win that day. I don't think my parents have seen the Coyotes win yet.

Ok, well I need to get some stuff done around the house and study for my midterm. I also need to write some of my articles for the Olympic Hockey Blog.

Ok, doing things a little different, a kind of live blog. I will be putting down my thoughts as they occur during the game. So writing is live, but will be published after the game. That means I may use present and past tense, get over it. :P

1st Period:

-Fiddy! Way to win that opening face off! I wonder if this will set the tone?
-Labarbera isn't looking so sharp in net. Good feeling is wearing off.
-CRAP! Chicago scores on a rebound. Labarbera looked out of position and rusty. 
-DAMNJOVO! Freaking taking a penalty right after Chi-town gets a goal??
-Why do I always forget Hossa plays for Chicago? 
-At least my dinner is done. Yum
-Another penalty? Did I miss something on this one?? I didn't see anything but it might have happened when I was stuffing my face with chicken... And it had to be Fiddy? Great. 
-ok, time to start thinking positive thoughts.
-THANK YOU POST, THANK YOU POST, THANK YOU POST 
-Strader, those are not the kind of stats I want to hear.
-Oh damn Mueller, that was awesome! Too bad it didn't go in. Keep trying, eventually it will!
-Oi. Labarbera, get it together!
-End the first down 1-0.

Ok, time to go through the weeks mail. See you back after intermission!

2nd Period:

-Annnnnnd we're back! Let's go boys! I know its in you!!! 
-OMG Pruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! You almost had that one! Next one babe!
-DOANER getting some good chances. Keep it up boys, it will go in!!! 
-Oh thank god
-ACK! Stop letting them get close. You are gonna give me a heart attack boys!
-oh Yandle, good job!
-I think its about time for a Coyotes goal.
-haha, Aucoin just stands him up. Thats our Adrian!
-Freak, another penalty. haha, of course somehow it is Jovo's fault! hahahahahaha
-Ohhhh Tippett doesn't look too happy.
-I can't watch this eeeeeeeks
-Korps doing well on the PK. What cant this kid do?
-Man, I am tired. I think I will go to bed when this game is over...
-Too many men for Chi-town. HAH! That was hilarious. Time to take advantage boys!!
-DAMNJOVO how many times do I have to tell you to NOT shoot the puck into a player of the opposing team? ESPECIALLY when that player is Hossa? Then you cant even catch him. 
-THANK YOU LABARBERA.  OMG, did I just say that?
-CZECHS SCORE ON THE PP! Petr tipped in? Please let it be my Prucha's goal!
-Way to go Pru!!!!!! Or Vrby. I guess they are giving it to Vrby. But you know, I still say it's Pru. You can't score without Prucha. See, there is a C in both of them... (yah, thats the best I got there)
-End of 2nd, tied 1-1

Ohhh! Todd Walsh is going to interview Petr! I love Petr!!!!
-Petr is staring intently at Walsh. This is the first time in my life I really wish I was Walsh.
-And he is sooooo modest. He says that he didn't get a piece of that Puck. awwwwww

3rd Period:

-Dang, I like those stats Dave! Such an improvement from last season. In literally every way
-For good measure: LETS GO CO-YOTES
-Way to go Taylor! Biting your lip always pays off.. :P
-way to go Doan. That's what we need to do boys
-Sami & Pru my two favorite men working this PP. Wow, Impressed my lovlies, impressed
-Mueller! With another great chance. Keep it up boy, keep it up
-Korps is trying to score in bunches again. He knows we need it
-Oh, good save Labarbera. You aren't looking as bad anymore. Still, not great but you are looking a little more at home in the crease.
-GET IT OUT BOYS!!!!!!
-There we go!  I ask and I shall receive! :D (I wish)
-Another PP? Awesome.
-Awwww Strader is quoting Panger. I miss Panger. Can we trade Nash and get Pang back?
-CRAP. Here we go to OT. I am sick of OT and shootouts.
-End of 3rd, tied 1-1

Overtime:

-Oh dang, so freaking close!
-GO KORPS!!!! So close, so close
-Sami! He looks tired. He's been playing a lot and playing well. I know how to pick my Fins.
-Just say no to shootouts boys. C'mon Yotes! Put it in Huet's net!
-WHAT? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? HE SO HAD THE FREAKING PUCK. IF THEY CALL THIS I WILL KILL THE REF. OMG THEY CALLED IT. Z IS PISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSED.
-HOLD IT TOGETHER BOYS! Or Fiddy... get me a shortie!
-End OT, tied 1-1

Shootout:

-Lang shooting first: SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG LANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Labarbera: damn it. WTF was that Labarbera? You try to poke check Toews?
-KORPS: misses. craaaaaaaaap
-Labarbera: denies Kane. Or  more like Kane undresses Labarbera but misses. Thanks post!
-ADRIAN: OMG!!!!!! You are amazing!!!!!!
-Labarber: YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The poke check works on Hossa! LMAO

Wow, so we win. That makes 6 in a row. And I love that Aucoin is becoming our go-to guy in the shootout. Cracks me up. Tomorrow we are in Dallas, again. Oi. Until then!