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Live Blogging Rimouski vs. Windsor: Memorial Cup 2009

NB: I booted up the computer and sat transfixed during the first six minutes or so of this game. The action was back and forth like crazy to begin with. The first couple of paragraphs are a summary of what happened to that point; thereafter, the time-denoted comments came as the game unfolded.

First period:

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Memorial Cup: Live Blogging Game 1 vs. Drummondville

NB: I really started live-blogging a few minutes into the 2nd period; the bits about the first period were notes I was keeping to do a recap,.

Go Spits Go!!

Pre-game ceremonies underway: if the PA announcer doesn’t pick up the pace, Windsor’s Memorial Cup participation drought could easily stretch from 21 to […]

Pierre McGuire: He’s Barking, I’m Mad

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue: he approaches nearest to the Gods, who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

– Cato

It ain’t a bad plan to keep still occasionally even when you know what you’re talking about.

– Kin Hubbard

I had the inestimable […]

Ovechkin, Unassisted: Capitals/Penguins Game 7

“Ovechkin, unassisted”; in addition to being the offical scorer’s line on Washington’s first goal tonight, those two words provide a useful guide to most of the series between the Capitals and Penguins.

The NHL zebras aren't the problem, Caps fans

As I write this, the third period is winding down and running out the […]

Class Act Cervidae

In an effort to pay the bills around here, Heroes in Rehab: the blog has decided to run the occasional advertisement. Management has resolved to ensure that the commercial content is tasteful, minimally intrusive and discreet. In addition, we are determined to endorse only those products and services that we here at HiR:tb can in […]

Game 6: One More Like That, Please!

Wow, Washington and Pittsburgh served up another beauty tonight. At one point in the third period, I recall Gord Miller telling me that there had been four lead changes in the game.

The final two minutes of the 3rd were beyond belief. The slashing penalty that caused all of this called at the blueline […]

He’s Resting.

I’m not the only guy to suffer an injury around the ol’ homestead this weekend. The little fellow pictured below flew headlong into the window on the east side at the rear of our house. He seemed to be stunned (beautiful plumage, eh?) for a little bit, and Spouse and I stood nearby to make […]

Man vs. Pond, 2009 Edition

This Small Body of Water is One Up on Junior After Today's Events

JUNIORVANIA (JP): In the annual season-opening yardwork test match, the score today was:

POND 1

MAN 0

Detailed scoring summary and complete game recap to follow.

Meanwhile, Captain of the Juniorvanian Men’s Team and Beloved Leader of the Homeland Junior […]

M16W: Accomplished

Windsor Spitfires – 2009 OHL Champions. Note Mickey Renaud's jersey front and centre; nice touch, boys.

The picture comes from ontariohockeyleague.com.

GO SPITS GO!

GO SPITS GO!!

GO SPITS GO!!!

Game 5 is about to get underway – I can’t decide whether to listen live or to save the recording I’m making and listen later. I am very nervous, but excited. C’mon boys, git ‘er done!