Johnny Bucyk TTM Success

Mailed:  05/13/2011
Received:  07/07/2011
Days:  54
c/o: Boston Bruins Alumni Association

I am still working on this set.  I read online that Johnny charges $5 for TTM requests.  The Canada Post strike/lockout delayed this I am sure.  He scored 1369 points, mostly with the Bruins.  He started his career with 2 seasons for the Detroit Red Wings.  He was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981.

Alex Delvecchio TTM Success

Mailed:  05/13/2011
Received:  06/29/2011
Days:  47
c/o:  Home

47 days with the Canada Post Lockout/Strike situation.  This is another card from the 01-02 Fleer Greats of the Game set.  Alex was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977 and had 1281 points in a great NHL career.  I had read online that he will only respond to autograph requests by mail with $10 included.  I sent a $10 CDN bill and that worked.

Gordie Howe In Person

Gordie Howe...Mr. Hockey, was doing an appearance at a local hearing clinic.  Technically, the event was supposed to be only for patients of the clinic.  I actually have a hearing disability, so I figured that I would give it a shot.  They were actually allowing some of the general public come in as long as it was not busy with clients.  Gordie was super nice.  He tried to figure out when the photo was taken as it was one that he had never seen before.  He likes to crack jokes and interacts very well with everyone.  Their only request was that anything signed, had to be personalized.  I had no problem with this at all.  He took his time signing the photo and it turned out awesome!  Gordie is a class act.  Its great to add an autographed photo of one of the best players to ever play the game, to my collection.

Dustin Boyd TTM Success

Mailed:  01/19/2011
Received:  06/02/2011
Days:  134
c/o:  Hamilton Bulldogs

Dustin has recently signed on to play next season in the KHL for Barys Astana.  He has 1 goal in 10 games with the Habs in a very limited role.  He had a great season in Hamilton though, registering 29 points in 47 games and following that up with 16 points in 20 playoff games as the Bulldogs almost made the Calder Cup final.

Cory Sarich TTM Success

Mailed:  01/18/2011
Received:  05/30/2011
Days:  132
c/o:  Calgary Flames

Cory is a great stay at home defenceman for the Flames.  Another Saskatchewan born guy.  He had 17 points this year as the Flames just missed the playoffs.  Always good to add another Calgary Flames' to my collection.

Jeff Halpern TTM Success

Mailed:  01/05/2011
Received:  05/12/2011
Days:  127
c/o:  Montreal Canadiens

Jeff has been a nice addition to the Habs this year.  He is great on faceoffs and works hard out there.  It was unfortunate that he was the one that tipped the series winner past Price in game 7 though.  I am not sure why he decided to half block a shot half way between the shooter and the goalie. 

Brett Connolly TTM Success

Mailed:  02/09/2011
Received:  05/03/2011
Days:  83
c/o: Prince George Cougars

Unfortunately, the Cougars went out in 4 straight games at the hands of the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL playoffs.  Brett had a great regular season though, with 73 points in 59 games.  He was a 1st round pick, 6th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2010 NHL Draft.  He also played for Team Canada at the WJHC in Buffalo, registering 3 assists in 7 games.