Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Ottawa Senators In Person

I was fortunate enough to get huge discounted tickets for the Habs vs Sens playoff game in Ottawa last night.  I won't get into the results of the game as I could go on a wild tangent on how terrible the officiating was in that game.  Anyways, I am a HUGE Habs fan, but the Senators have always been a number 2 team for me.  Their games are more attainable that the Canadiens, and I can afford to go there.  I also have tons of family in Ottawa and it is only a 2 hour drive from my hometown to get there.  I just can't cheer for them against the Canadiens.  I can give some credit to their system and their work ethic over the course of the series, but last night, was all the officiating, both on and off the ice.  Anyway, we always attempt to get autographs when we go to games, so this is what we were able to get.

Mika Zibanejad signed card.  He scored the first goal for the Senators.  He kicked it in, and somehow they allowed it.  (CRAP)
Chris Phillips.
Erik Condra.
Kyle Turris.  He scored the game winner in OT, after the tying goal was scored by crashing into Price and injuring him. (CRAP)
Sergei Gonchar.
Matt Kassian.
Colin Greening.
Marc Methot.
Zack Smith.
Jared Cowen signed jersey card.
I also got Eric Gryba and Patrick Wiercioch to sign my Senators mini helmet.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Zack Kassian TTM Success

Mailed:  2/1/2013
Received:  04/26/2013
Days:  84
c/o: Vancouver Canucks

Zack had 11 points in 39 games this year with the Canucks as they gave him his first shot at a full time roll in the NHL.  He had 3 points for Canada at the 2011 World Jrs. where they won Silver.  He is a big physical force out there and makes the game fun to watch.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Tomas Kubalik TTM Success

Mailed:  4/8/2013
Received:  04/19/2013
Days:  11
c/o: St. John's Ice Caps

Tomas was acquired by the Winnipeg Jets at the trade deadline, and they assigned him to St. John's of the AHL.  He has 2 points in 8 games with the Ice Caps, so far.  He has represented the Czech Republic at 2 World Jr. Championships, getting 11 points in 12 games.

Nick Schultz TTM Success

Mailed:  3/14/2013
Received:  04/19/2013
Days:  36
c/o: Edmonton Oilers

Nick is more of a stay-at-home defenceman, but has 7 points for the Oilers so far in this shortened season.  He has also played for Team Canada at 3 World Championships, winning gold twice, and should be a candidate to play for them again this year.

Peter Budaj TTM Success

Mailed:  3/1/2013
Received:  04/18/2013
Days:  48
c/o: Montreal Canadiens

It is no easy job being the backup goalie behind the best goalie in the world.  However, Budaj has done an amazing job this season.  He is 7-1-1 this year and has been able to give Carey Price the odd night off.  The Habs have been so impressed by Budaj, that they re-signed him for another 2 seasons.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Gabriel Dumont TTM Success

Mailed:  2/26/2013
Received:  04/17/2013
Days:  50
c/o: Hamilton Bulldogs

Gabriel has 31 points in 55 games with the Bulldogs this season.  He has had a few small call ups to the Canadiens this year, and is currently listed with them.  He has 2 points in 8 games with the Habs.  He is a hard working smaller player, so you may see him in action in the playoffs.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Jim Slater TTM Success

Mailed:  1/31/2013
Received:  04/15/2013
Days:  74
c/o: Winnipeg Jets

So, I mailed him 2 cards, and neither of them are the card that I got back.  I actually like the OPC card better anyway, so a bonus for me.  Athletics are in the bloodlines for Jim Slater, his dad Bill, played for the New England Patriots in the NFL.  Jim has 2 points in 26 games with the Jets this season.  He is more of a defensive forward.

 
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