Japers' Rink On Ice: Part Deux- RESCHEDULED!
by Rob Parker on Feb 2, 2010 6:37 PM EST
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PrintRight now we are being offered a 9:30 time slot. I know it's not ideal, and I asked for earlier, but what we are stuck with if we want the 6th. I'm personally more tied to the date than the time so I'm inclined to keep it. If we want to cancel Iwe better figure it out now because she needs to put the contract together ASAP. Bold predictions and details after the jump.
Update: I talked to KCI and we are rescheduling this game. Sorry folks, but it's probably best (safest) this way.
Ok, so again, email my profile address with "Japers' Rink Pick Up" as the subject to make it easier for record keeping. I understand several people can bring in outsiders, and if we need to I'll tap that potential, but I'd rather keep it mostly us because otherwise the dynamic changes. If we can't get 15-20 Rink Rats I'll probably just postpone it. I don't want half the guys there to be from one men's league team. Bring your cash to the rink because I think we'll be able to pay right before we get on the ice again and this way I won't have to front the money. Bring $25 again and if it's less per person we'll adjust. Finally, after we hash out some of the personnel issues here I'll set up another goalie FanShot. K_C is thinking about coming down for the game, and if he does he deserves a net. Other than that you guys need to figure it out again.
Bold Predictions:
If dociavelli has the stones to show up again, I'm going to shut him out. Get the Selke ready because it's going on my trophy case bookshelf.
On the strength of some beautiful F&B passes Jordan will finally reach his Boyd Gordonesque scoring potential.
Fulton "Drinking Partner" Reed will hit the net at least twice.
I will catch highslot at least once.
This game will be lower scoring as both teams game plan and adjust to the offensive weapons on the other side.
BigMac is going to be the unsung hero.
Sct112 v. F&B will be a battle of epic proportions.
I'm still gonna light it up.
We'll get drunk after, but Laich it or Lump it will once again duck his debt with me.
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I think it goes without saying that I’m in.
And a JordanDC/F&B 1-2 punch is almost unfair.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Yesterday, Coach WM expressed interest in an extension with Team White …
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
What kind of extension? WM is always going to be on the opposite team of mine.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
From Yesterday's PPP Charity GDT
Yesterday, Coach WM expressed interest in an extension with Team White …
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Funny that he offers to pay for parking, which is $1 per day on the weekend.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m actually not 100% sure I can make it. I have to work an all district band event, and I might not get out in time to make it up. Details forthcoming.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 19, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Graduation is a test of stamina and a bore. Skip it.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Trust me I know, its actually ridiculous. But it probably wouldnt fly well to just flat out skip it
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
I hate how these personal milestones turn into something you do grudgingly for your family’s sake.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I skipped my graduation…I was just stoked to get the hell out of there as fast as possible.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 20, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
Would have loved to, but my mom played the “I will see one of my children graduate, god damn it” card, and I couldn’t disappoint.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
My parents skipped their respective graduations, too, so I had leverage!
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 20, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Including goalies, how many skaters have we potentially got so far?
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Not many but it’s early. I put it up as people were leaving work so I’ll evaluate when I get up tomorrow.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Does anyone know if any other SBN site has put together a pickup game?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’d definitely love to be in for this one. I know you all saw Ray Emery’s brilliant work on Sunday and said “boy, I’d love to be on the receiving end of some of those juicy rebounds from a pro-Flyers goalie.” Well hopefully you’ll get your chance.
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Needless to say, if you’re in you get dociavelli.
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i could have sworn dociavelli on your squad last time
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Yeah, he was. See above though, I’m shutting him down this time.
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If I’ve been traded to White Team, I’m telling WM to match me up against the D pairing who look like Erskine/Poti, as opposed to the Colgate call-ups.
WM won’t be up =/
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 21, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Because we Flyers fans like the Pens fans sooooo much more than you all do… ;)
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 19, 2010 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
I just want to make it uncomfortable for both of you.
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And I would have it no other way.
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Broad Street Hockey.
by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 19, 2010 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
We’ll get drunk after, but Laich it or Lump it will once again duck his debt with me.
“That’s as good as money, sir. Those are I.O.U.‘s. Go ahead and add it up, every cent’s accounted for. Look, see this? That’s a car[bomb]… Might wanna hang onto that one.”
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 6:50 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Rec and Recer.
If it’s on the 6th I’ll be there.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 19, 2010 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Someone remind me who Mr. Kobra Kai was again?
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Maybe I’ll fly over for this one. I can totally make it.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 19, 2010 8:25 PM EST reply actions
I’m not lying. I never said I would fly over. And I totally could make it. It just isn’t gonna happen.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 20, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
If we already have two goalies I’m just going to sit this one out or MAYBE play out instead of goal.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
Play out, play out. We need dudes.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
This is all true, but I’m also hoping he’ll come down to drink with us after. It’s once a month. Come hang out.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I can’t believe a flyers fan is stealing a net from me =]
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
That’s totally a party foul.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I understand. F&B just doesn’t want to have me in the opposing net and get his goal production cut down.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
Obviously. Plus, if we put Ben in net and sandbag him then we have Japers’ Rink bragging rights over BSH. Ben can feel free to bring MarioD to help out on his team though. No matter what the final score, his team will have won. Or at least half-won. Or something.
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MAYBE.
I might be able to make this; 9:30 at night is awfully late for me to come down to Virginia…
I need a snappy signature...
I’m volunteering F&B’s place for everyone to crash in after a night of drinking. He doesn’t know about this of course.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 20, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
i’m sure his fiancee is going to appreciate that scenario
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
I’m sure she’ll be fine with it. What could be more appealing than having a bunch of drunk, sweaty hockey players and hockey fans cram into your apartment (or whatever category of home they live in)?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 20, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Seeing as she’s not a fan of one… and she’ll probably have two for that weekend if K_C comes down, I’m not sure this would go over well.
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I was going to make a joke about staying with one of the Rabbits in the area, but I couldn’t figure out a way to do it so they wouldn’t all hate me from now on.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
So you’re under the impression that they don’t hate you now?
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Boo! What about us Marylanders who would have to drive home? Party at jordanDC’s house?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 20, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
I have enough animals in my apartment already.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Well played.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 20, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Put me down as a “possibly” for the moment…I should have a better picture of my upcoming schedule in about a week.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 20, 2010 10:48 AM EST reply actions
I’d like to invite my friend dave again who lurks on here but doesnt post. He came w/ me last time. So count me +1 please.
Speaking of Buckeyes
I’ve got my colleague who lurks on here and doesn’t post as well, but who wants to join in. Plays in Kettler’s adult league (though not the current season) and played at Ohio State.
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Because anyone that played Division I is far and away better than anyone that was at the last pick up game.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Assuming
he played Division I? No, actually he was on the OSU Club Hockey team (ACHA) … Reston Raider alumni. There’s a good chance you’ve run into him at Kettler pickups at one point or another.
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Ah ok. That makes more sense.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Ok, well we are still not even close to where we need to be to do this and I should probably confirm today. So everyone on the fence, make your voice heard one way or another. Only about half the people that played last time have spoken up.
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I’ll be checking my calendar this evening. Count me as a possible. The idea of embarassing you in “your” game does sound quite appealing.
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
Yes, everyone focus on F&B.. Plan working to perfection.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It’s not my game. Hockey is for everyone.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Rob Parker on Jan 20, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
How’d you guys do last night?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Got throttled, hung in for 2 periods then I think we gave up 4 in about 5 minutes to close out the third.
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
Another injury or did you actually get hurt at the last one? (Weren’t you hurt before the last one, too?)
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 20, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Flare ups of old injuries. I’ve had pinched nerve issues and they’re returning; pretty much day to day, so that’s not a non-starter per se. But the bigger issue is my wrist.
They was some issue with scar tissue, friction, tendons, something like that from when I broke it in August. It’s pretty weird, actually. Pain in/around from what I can tell is the Abductor Pollicis Longus Tendon. It’ll get more and more painful, then eventually make a popping sound like when you crack your knuckles, and the pain lessens for a little while.
Orthopedist told me it’d happen and the pain would go away, but it keeps coming back worse. Like, on a scale of 1-10, the pain was a 5, it popped and went to 0, came back at 6, popped and went back to 2, now it’s up to a 7 or so. . . so I’m started to get a little worried about it. And it makes it hard to shoot a hockey puck.
so Coach WM will be listing you
… as day to day? week to week? indefinite? ah what the hell, they’re all the same.
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
by Christoph J on Jan 21, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Oof man. Definitely be careful with that. Gotta hate those lingering injuries when you don’t have a professional medical staff at your service.
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That definitely doesn’t sound like a safe wrist injury. Better see your Dr., again.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
I’m walking wounded right now and don’t want to think about how much slower I’ll be if I try to play this time, so I’m out. I’ll stick to re-injuring myself in my league games.
WHAT? Injuries decimating team white?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
dinasaur is a true trooper. White team will be sorry she’s on IR.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
You know dinasaur.. refusing to play unless she’s 100%.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Are you calling her soft? The NPC rabbits will come after you…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
It’s a geek term for nonplayers.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 20, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
Non-Player Characters, for those of you who didn’t know :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, right. It was linked. Well, fuck me.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
More rhetorical, but I’m glad to know where your mind’s at.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
When will the personal attacks stop? You guys are so mean.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
by Ovechwin on Jan 20, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
People taking something I say on here seriously? Interesting.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I got it, just for the record. I almost commented with “dinasaur rocks” but I thought that was a little too self-absorbed.
Ok, so this looks like we don’t have enough Rink Rats to pull this off. What’s the next step? Do we want to scrap it and wait a while and hope people heal/get back in town/ get interested or do we just want to do it and stuff the rest of the lineup with outsiders?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’m not really that interested in doing it if it’s a big outside affair for a few reasons:
1. It’s a hell of a drive and usually I play hockey for free.
2. We may as well crash a regular pickup game if it’s going to be 10 RR’s plus 12 random mens league guys.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
damn…i don’t mind stuffing it with outsiders (who are really Rink lurkers.) I know of 2-3. With that said, scrap it if we really want to keep the JPRink tradition going on.
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
I am in for whenever we go again since I was sad to miss the first. (just not Mar. 6-10, everything else I’m good)
PuckDaddy be damned, I'm putting CincoCinco on the back of a Schultz jersey!
by Chris meet Alex on Jan 21, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
If I can wear a Pens jersey.....
…I will play.
Nah just kidding. I could even wear red or something.
Would this be at Kettler?
No one cares what jersey you wear as long as your bright a dark and a light.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I will definitely see what I can do. I am assuming the 6th is Feb. 6th, right? I sort of perused the comments above and I thought I saw someone say March 6…
Yeah, it’s Feb. 6. I’ll put you in the tally and do an official count tonight or tomorrow and see where we are at.
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Looks like we are right about 12-14 skaters. Laich it or Lump it, do you play? I’m not counting you as a skater. zephyr, I know you’re on the fence but you are counted as a skater. Sct112, are you bringing a +1 again? Docciavelli still hasn’t made his stance known either. Lurkers, come out of the woodwork and email me. If we don’t get to 18 skaters this won’t happen.
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Come on, people. let’s make this happen!
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
Confirmed list, let me know if I'm missing anyone
Me, D’ohboy, Drinking Partner, Jordan, Big Mac, Sombrero Guy, UnleashFurry (1), HighSlot(1), Link Gaetz, Docciavelli, Sct112, zephyr if he wants to, and a lurker. Docciavelli may bring his friend again, and we may have another lurker or two that is going to join. That puts us right about where we need to be (15 by my count; we had 18 skaters last time). We can scare up 1 or 2 more if we need to in the next couple weeks. Unless anyone drops out now, I think I’m going to confirm.
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Do it ...
and let’s get KC down here. I should be getting another confirmation on a lurker friend in the next hour
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
K_C is going to play goalie, unless he volunteers to abandon it, so I didn’t count him in the skater tally.
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Just sent you an email—turns out my annual UMBC Alumni game is at Piney at 5:30, and I’m sure that’ll lead to plenty of drinking afterwards. I’m definitely in next time, and as promised, I’ll let you and the Rink Rats know about any upcoming Friday Night freebies at what will remain an un-named rink in central MD (to protect the not-so-innocent management).
and as promised, I’ll let you and the Rink Rats know about any upcoming Friday Night freebies at what will remain an un-named rink in central MD
THAT would be excellent. Were you the one that shot out the original email that FB forwarded to the rest of us? Appreciated it.
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
by Christoph J on Jan 22, 2010 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
Please Rec This Post
So it stays up-top. It’s in danger of falling off the front page.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
This. Needs more rec
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
by Christoph J on Jan 22, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Ok well I have the contract from KCI. I need to pay and turn it in by Jan. 30 or cancel. We’re at about 15 skaters right now so I think we should be good. We’ll be able to scare up lurkers or friends for the final spots. I don’t really want to take a full line from a men’s league team, but if people want to bring one other friend let me know. That maintains the Rink dynamic better.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
And it looks like we’re about to fall off the front page, so a couple more recs probably keep the post up.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’ve been a lurker for a little while now, but if you would like another skater to play, let me know. Mostly played pickup inline games so far, but I’ve got a little experience on ice. Let me know if you guys are interested.
welcome, most definitely please join us if you can.
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Please send Fehr and Balanced a confirmation email. He’d appreciate that.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by Christoph J on Jan 29, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
needs more rec. we fell off the front page
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
So what’s the final word – is this going or what?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 11:49 AM EST reply actions
This is on
I have the contract and I’m paying this week. Don’t punk out. Everyone please email me a final confirmation just so I am straight on the numbers that we have and what we need. Include a plus 1 if you are bringing one.
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What do we think about drinking? Before/after? Is there hockey to be watched?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Always hockey on Saturdays. I’m in to drink.
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NHL has a packed schedule on the 6th. Games starting at 1pm and going all day/night.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 27, 2010 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
Confirmed
People that have emailed me per my latest request: UnleashFurry, JordanDC, Big Mac, Link_Gaetz, Sct112.
I’m assuming the people listed above are still in, minus Docciavelli, but I’d appreciate confirmation emails. Slackers.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Doesn’t look like I’ll be able to make this one. Alas. F&B, make sure to shoot one off the goalie’s face for me!
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 28, 2010 4:20 PM EST reply actions
Race for the Vezina
is now between Killer_Carlson and Zephyr?
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
I’m not sure if Zephyr is in. I think the other goalie is going to be Ben Rothenberg from BSH, and if plays anything like a Flyers goalie I should be a lock.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 28, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I haven’t heard back from Ben since way up earlier in the thread, but I assume he’s still in.
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I’m grrring the Ben is taking my net. =]
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
You got the next one. I’m just trying to get as many people involved so it won’t be as hard to get players in the future. If more goalies would follow your lead and learn to skate out it would be a lot easier.
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Yup, I understand. I guess get him to confirm is he’s in or not and if he is then I’ll let you know if I’m going to play player. If he isn’t then I’ll play goal.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
Yeah, I’m still in.
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Broad Street Hockey.
by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 29, 2010 2:57 AM EST up reply actions
Any non-players coming? I might go.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
My gf will be there in all likelihood.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I plan on being there.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brook Laich
by Carl Putnam on Jan 28, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
And here I thought I was keeping your secret.
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That e-mail subject line was a bit of a misnomer. Its just a double secret trip in terms my extended family. Sadly, only a few of them even watch the Caps on occasion, so I think I’m safe spilling the beans in here.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brook Laich
by Carl Putnam on Jan 29, 2010 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
You’re flying in from Arizona just for the pickup game? That’s dedication.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
I wish I could say that is the reason, but its not. I’m coming in to town because my family is having a big party for my grandparents 70th anniversary. I’m trying to surprise all of them. I told them all I wasn’t coming.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brook Laich
And what will they say when you get off the plane with your hockey gear?
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No way! Now I’m definitely going, if only just to meet the guy who gave me hell about my sig.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
i’ll do my best to be there :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Jan 29, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
I’m seriously considering it…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 29, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
It's official
I paid today and turned in the contract. We are on.
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Same old, same old?
Everyone bring: $25, A dark jersey and a white jersey; a water bottle; whatever equipment you think you need to wear.
Hitting: no kill shots, nothing out of control, nothing that could get someone hurt. Take a few minutes to figure out where the competitive level is at before you take the body; try to just play physical with people in your own skill set.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
Question, possibly a Fanshot.
I realize this question is really only tangentially relevant to the conversation, but does anyone in the Japers nation have any opinions or advice on joining one of the many adult hockey leagues in the area (HNA at Rockville, Kettler, Laurel)? I am interested in joining a league and I am considering all of my options. Since I live by the zoo, getting to any rink will require a relatively crappy drive, however closer still trumps farther, and after work beats before work. I’m not quite sure what the difference is between HNA leagues and USA Hockey leagues, other than the umbrella organization. Also if anyone could chime in to what the different levels of each league coordinate to skill wise, I would much appreciate it.
"Hey, atta dinnin stick a who!"
I play in two different Kettler leagues. The ice and rink facilities are great, but I can’t say the league is run particularly well. They tried to schedule us for 11:30 PM on Super Bowl Sunday and when everyone revolted they scheduled our “make up” game at 11:30 PM on Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure that there is any real well run league, and have zero experience except at KCI. But at KCI they have several leagues so you should be able to find one that suits you.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’ve had similar experiences to F&B. The rinks have us Adult leaguers by the nuts so they schedule us at crap times (read: times nobody else will pay for). I live in Falls Church and play at Fairfax and Kettler. I would say that determining a skill level is more important than the rink/facilities.
Its difficult to say what skill levels apply where. I’ve found that Kettler has the best B league that i’ve played in. It has the narrowest difference between the worst and best player. Just about everyone in the league is pretty good. Reston is below that, but above my Fairfax league. At Kettler I’m at best an average player, at Fairfax and Reston I’m well above average.
Seeing as you have never seen me skate, I can’t imagine that means that much to you.
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
Thanks
Disorganization is definitely not a plus, and neither are 11:30pm games (YIKES!!!). However, I’ve never been to KCI, and everyone seems to think it has pretty awesome facilities. Additionally, the commute to KCI would be probably the easiest of all of the rinks in the region. If the weather permits, I might make a trip there Friday morning to buy some new skates and check the place out. Skill level is also my primary concern, I would ideally like to play in a league where I can compete and contribute. I would consider myself a “B” or “C” league player, but your (Sct112) observations about the differences in skill across “B” league teams by venue are extremely helpful. Thanks for the replies.
"Hey, atta dinnin stick a who!"
I played in the Fairfax league, and I thought it was really bad. I then played at Kettler for two games in the top league, but there were only 4 teams, and the team I was on was a bunch of pricks (let’s see how many toe-drags we can pull off per shift), then I played at Mt. Vernon for a few sessions and it was pretty good. Not the best skill, but a solid overall league.
I’ve been around the map during my short time in Northern Va
What’s the schedule like at Mt. Vernon? That’s but a stone’s throw from where I live.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
The schedule at Mt. Vernon is set-up so you either play Wednesday night or Sunday night at 9pm or 10:30pm.
Mt. Vernon was a 30 min. drive for me, and I get up at 5am to commute to work, so those 10:30pm games killed me.
I can give you the contact info of some guys there, if you are interested.
The atmosphere of the league is also a concern of mine. In addition to being not terribly inconvenient and dysfunctional I certainly do not want to join a league known for being one big collective pissing contest. I hope that others will chime in to my ill-placed question with their experience.
"Hey, atta dinnin stick a who!"
I play in Ballston C3 this season. It’s not too bad. My close-to-last place team beat the christ out of the #1 team last week and they accused us of having ringers and shit, but that’s the extent of the problems I’ve had.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That’s my take on the AA league as well. I’ve never seen such egos in a men’s league.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
I’m supposed to be on a team in the AA league soon. That doesn’t sound too great.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I’m sure it’s better for goalies. But as a skater it’s annoying. Those guys fucking hustle, and I’m not down for that at all. Then throw in the fact that half the guys seem to think that GMGM is watching and it’s just not much fun. I’d probably have more fun if I was in shape enough to play competitively the full game, but I’m not. Plus, I heard the AA league is about to fold so you may want to look into that.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
Drinks
So far only Jordan has really weighed in on the drinking issue. Do people want to meet up before, or wait until after? And if we are meeting up, where should we meet? There’s no Caps game so TV stuff isn’t really an issue, but there are a bunch of other NHL games all day so we might want to consider that. Bailey’s probably has the best chance of having a hockey game on, but I’m not tied to it. Speak up skaters and spectators.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
It’s a Saturday. I say afterwards.
Getting drunk beforehand wasn’t terribly conducive to great play last time..
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
You lot could easily do some pregaming downstairs while we’re getting dressed and all that!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
But I’m probably not even going on Saturday. Especially not going if it snows. VDOT fails to clear our side roads like crazy.
Yea, I think I may skip it if there is crazy amounts of snow. Booo.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I live far from the metro!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I will be soon, but knowing housing costs/what we need it’ll be further away probably.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I thought about that, but it’d be after the semester. And then I’d have to find another job. And I’m lazy.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
highslot’s a trooper. Aspire to be like him.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
and i like you sir..
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
i like you sir..
Awwww! Rink romance!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Everyone likes me, this is not news.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Speaking of Snow....
They’re calling for a decent amount of snow friday/saturday… Whats the chance Kettler closes that day? I know the last time we got quite a bit of snow the rinks (aka the whole world) here in MD closed up and cancelled league games and such. I understand why they do it.. but really…
Just a thought..
We find somewhere to play outside.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
You mean
We be finding somewhere to play outside.
I knew Ebonics 101 would come in handy.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
You’re a credit to your race, sir.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I have to admit my concern that if we’re under 1-2 feet of snow and it’s still falling on Saturday, there’s no way I’d be able to make it down there – I don’t have the car to make that trip.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
You have feet, don’t you?
There's a fine line between arrogance and ignorance and only I manage to erase that line.
When I was just a wee lad, we didn’t have these fancy things called “feet” that you kids have nowadays.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
Why thank you. Me be tryin’ to reprazent properly, ya know?
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
Per Kettler on Twitter
Regarding the snowfall we got this past weekend
# The NVSHL & MSHL have cancelled their game scheduled for today 10:54 AM Jan 30th from web
# The 8th floor parking deck is closing due to the snow. Parking is available on all other levels of the garage. Take the elevator to 8 8:02 AM Jan 30th from web
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
I was leaning towards not coming and now I’m probably not going to be coming with the weather. I drive an rx-8 with summer sport tires and it would be like signing a death warrant trying to get out there. UFC party at my house though. =]
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
FYI
I emailed KCI to ask what happens if the rink is closed on Saturday. I’ll post here when I hear back.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
EMERGENCY ALERT.
Turns out I’m not going to NYC this weekend after all..! Any chance I can get on the rink?
Winterion Game Studios
Visit us online at : http://winterion.com
I’m comfortable speaking for everyone.
Yes. You are welcome. We need the dues…
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
Seconded. You are definitely welcome. We’ll try not to trade you this time.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
I wish you’d used quotes around that: “We’ll try not to trade you this time.”
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Because I imagined you rolling your eyes and using finger quotes. It was hilarious.
To me.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 4, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
It’s looking like I can be in attendance. Team White will be ready. Of note, I want Winterion again.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Who was the opposing coach last time?
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
Oh, ugggghhh…A guy with Alzner in his name. I can’t remember it off the top of my head.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Alz Well That Ends Well … that’s it. Something like that.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
by Christoph J on Feb 3, 2010 10:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You’re fighting the snow? Brave man.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Wait, could there possibly be a complete reversal of roles here? I thought you were initially going to be WM’s chauffeur. But, now that he’s committed to making the trip up, maybe you should be Coach O?
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
If we do indeed get 12 inches of snow I will be parked in front of my fireplace TYVM. As much as I love y’all, I don’t love y’all fight through 12 inches of snow much.
I feel like me coaching would end badly. I would just be like, yeah uhhh, do whatever… or I’d get way into it, charge onto the ice and take someone out.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
You need some lessons from Coach WM’s Coaching School, a 13 volume DVD collection that can be yours for just 10 easy payments of $39.99(Tax Included).
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Eh, swearing and degradation works right?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I would just be like, yeah uhhh, do whatever… or I’d get way into it, charge onto the ice and take someone out.
Eh, swearing and degradation works right?
Awesome … Coach Torts Junior.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
We are on
So if anyone is going to back out because of snow I need to know ASAP so I can get replacement skaters. If I get stuck paying $100 for this it’ll be the last time I organize it. If you think you might not come, just man up and tell me. I’ll get replacements. Then if we have more guys we all pay less and it’s ok. I don’t want a 12 person turn out.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
If we get hit the way we’re afraid we might, I’m too far to make that drive in those conditions.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 4, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
If it misses, though, I’ll be there with $25 in hand.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
I’m almost definitely certain that I might be there.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 4, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
I swear to god if a goalie bails there will be hell to pay.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
I’ll laugh at you because I probably would have borrowed a car to make it if I was playing goal.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
Got close to an hour to get to Kettler to begin with. Just checked the forecast, and it says it’s supposed to start snowing early tomorrow morning and finally stop around 6 PM Saturday night. No guarantees here.
I’ll definitely try my best to be there though. It’s one thing to be snowed in during the week while staying home from work, but sitting inside all weekend because of a relentless snow storm is a completely different story. Can’t stand it.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Hitch a Ride
I’ve got tire chains if anyone needs a lift. Depending on whether I need to give my colleague a ride to Kettler, I’ll have room for about 1 or 2 people. Keep in mind I’m coming from Old Town, Alexandria though.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
Can you pick me up in Annapolis please? thank you.
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
Sure, the fare is … um … a 3 Wisemen, 3 car bombs, 1 dark and stormy, and a King Cobra.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
damn its gonna suck driving me BACK for you!
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
Presumptuous
That was a one-way fare, not round-trip. Did you check the schedule for the next available departure to Annapolis from Kettler? Hold on second, let me look…Damn, there’s none available. I’ve got a courtesy sleeping bag you can borrow until the next one though.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
If you’re serious about the tire chains, I might require your services. It’ll be easy, I live right off of Duke before the ramp for Van Dorn/the mall.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Im gonna do my best to get there.. I dont live far off RT. 50… and if i can get to 50 on saturday at 5 i believe i should be good to go….
I would say that i’d take the metro but my fear is that they’re gonna be running trains when i go to kettler but when i come out all drunk.. i’m F-d.
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
If you need a place to crash after wards, your more than welcome to stay at my apartment in Old Town if that’s not too far out of the way for you.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
looking into a hotel room for saturday night regardless because of the caps/pens game sunday morning. If anyone wants to crash in there .. they are also welcomed.
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
KCI emailed me today and asked if I wanted to do a preemptive rescheduling. I think that might be the best way to go. Unless people are gung ho about this and guarantee I’m not going to get stuck with the check I think we should do that. The roads will not be safe if we get the kind of snow they are talking about and if KCI is already asking if I want to reschedule I think they may be anticipating closing. Thoughts?
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
We should probably reschedule. Highslot will be crushed, though.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
do it now or forever hold your peace.. my only hesitation on the hotel is that they’ll close the rink and im in Arlington for 100 bucks to drink.. which i dont have a problem w/ if we play.. but its 100 bucks i can spend on a stick or something later..
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
Btw, does Kettler need an answer right now? If not, then when?
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
I should probably respond today before she leaves work.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
i’d say set a deadline like 2:30. If you havent seen 2 goalies and atleast 12-14 people say they’re coming reschedule. just my opinion.
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
i am also in… but i need to know by 4 what the deal is because i currently planning on not coming home til after the game sunday against Pitt. so i’d need to know to take or not take my gear.
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
Off Topic ... Sort Of
Colleague and I are on the way to Kettler for some puck time (pick-up + stick and shoot) just in case Saturday eve is a no go. Gotta have my fix. Maybe I’ll see some of you there …
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
i hate you right now.
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
Don’t be hating me. I gotta get my fix … we all do, don’t we?
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
Give me a call. I’m thinking about the pick up game but I want to ask you a couple things.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
no hate cause i rushed out of work and hit bowie’s stick and puck!
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
It's rescheduled
So far she’s offering Feb. 27th at 9:30 PM and then some dates in March. Let me know what you want to do.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
Gawd dammnit. Ah well … that’s cool. So the 6th of March?
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
I know. Depressing, I tell you … Depressing. If I had a bigger ride and folks were wiling to compensate me to some degree, I would’ve gladly chauffeured everyone.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
In Other News
Team White announces they have officially signed a deal with their draft pick, Killer_Carlson. Watch out Ben Rothenberg, Zephyr and Kerry Fraser’s Hairspray, KC is the real deal.
"Where can you go from there? Where? ... Nowhere. Exactly. What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?"
Thanks for the kind words, but you may want to start scouting a backup goalie. I’m not sure how often I can get down to DC.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 8, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Has the game been officially rescheduled, yet?
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 12, 2010 2:59 PM EST reply actions
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