Japers' Rink Pick Up Game (Continued) ... Sticks In The Middle. It's Officially ON!
by Christoph J on Dec 29, 2010 11:01 AM EST
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As of now, I have not gone to Kettler to ask for a contract since things are still up in the air. I'm calling them today and my aim is to get a contract by the end of next week under the presumption there are enough skaters and goalies which it seems we'll most likely have. That said, no date has been set yet. The general dates of preference are the 18th, 19th and 26th of December based on CapitalCentre's FanShot, the initial Pick Up Game FanShot and emails I've received. By the way, for those that emailed me, thanks.
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Just a general FYI and reminder on times for Caps’ games: Saturday, December 18. @ Boston Bruins. 7:00 PM. Sunday; December 19 2010. @ Ottawa Senators. 5:00 PM; Sunday, December 26. @ Carolina 7:00 PM. Personally I'm game for any of these dates, but if I had a preference it's the 19th and 26th so as to allow those Rinkers on college break the opportunity to join in on the shenanigans.
Rink Rabbits, I'll leave it to you to coordinate the details and set up of the pre-game/post-game festivities, puckbunny shirts, etc. As for that, there's been general concerns about the pick-up game running late after a 7pm Caps game as well as work concerns for the following day on Sunday Caps' games. Alternatively, we could also have a pick-up game on a day the Caps are not playing and instead watch some other hockey. I have no qualms about this unless the game features Doc's team. I jest ...
Again, those that haven't done so email my profile address and shoot me a line. Keep this FanPost on the main page with a shock and awe of Rec's. Let's make this happen folks. Thoughts?
Have at it people.
UPDATE: It seems 12/30 is the way to go the more and more as this thread grows. I will try to buy some more time. That said, if I don't hear from anyone by tomorrow at 3pm midnight, I'll proceed with getting a contract in place with Kettler for time on the ice from 7:45-9pm on December 30, 2010. Hell, this should be an incentive to have a Rink New Year's/Winter Classic's Eve Eve party. Any objections? Speak now or forever hold your peace.
UPDATE II: First poll adjustment FAIL. See fresh one below for a re-tally of preferences.
UPDATE III: Emailing Kettler tomorrow (12/8) morning to confirm reservation for ice time on 12/18 and 12/30. Will take care of contract and payment after work. Skaters/Goalies -- Accepting reimbursements now and would greatly appreciate it if I can get those ASAP. Just click on link below for transaction via PayPal. Considering I may not actually make it on the 18th, I thought the PayPal route would be an option. No biggie if you can't or don't feel comfortable getting payments prior to the pick-up game via PayPal. As long as I'm not stuck with a $500 bill afte rwards, I'm good. Fixed dollar amount for payment is based on 18 players (i.e. 16 skaters and 2 goalies.) Docciavelli has offered to cover pre-payment for ice time on 12/30. When I get confirmation from him and we've sorted things out, I'll be set up similar link to send reimbursements to him shortly.
UPDATE IV: It's a done deal. Pre-payment and signed contract sent to Kettler. Japers' Rink is OFFICIALLY ON THE ICE! Depending on which game you're playing in, click on links below to reimburse me (12/18) and Docciavelli (12/30) for the pre-payment of the ice times we fronted. Japers' Rink© logo via J.P.
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Japers' Rink On The Ice 12/18
Japers' Rink On The Ice 12/30
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I’m a figure skater, so I’d miss the puck if I tried to shoot, but I’d be game to watch.
Don’t make fun of my obsession over ketchup dispensers ever again! ;) Ted Leonsis
We’ll draw up that Mighty Ducks play specifically for you to shoot and score. Deal?
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IT'S ON.
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by winterion on Dec 4, 2010 1:07 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
If we could get a 2pm or 8pm slot on December 19, I think we’d get the biggest possible turnout. And if we did schedule a game, I think we’d end up with another respectable handful of spectators. That would be awesome. We need, what, at least 20 skaters plus Gs?
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20 total (including goalies) would be the ideal number of players.
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by Christoph J on Dec 4, 2010 3:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The 19th is probably the best for me. SME doesn’t get out of school until the 18th, so he might be able to make the 19th but you’d have to ask him. The 26th probably won’t work. I don’t have my plans yet but there’s a real good chance that I’ll be up in NY with my brothers for the 26th. I might be able to drive down the day of the 26th in time for the game but I don’t know my plans yet.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Of those days the 19th would be the best. I’ll be able to head home from school on the 17th, and then K_C and I could head down to DC on the 18th for the game on Sunday.
The guy is Peter Schumpmaker. Lord knows what a schump is, but you can bet your bippy his ancestors made them. What he's doing is far worse than crafting fine schumps.
Before the Caps game on the 18th seems like it would be ideal. I’m still in for the other goal unless someone who hasn’t goaltended in the past few wants to get in.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
FML. My mother scheduled our annual extended family Christmas get together on the 19th which is my first choice. That makes the 18th or 26th best for me, but don’t let that govern your preferences. I started this shindig and will make whatever consensus is reached work — even if I can’t make it (on the 19th.)
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It’s sounding like late on the 18th would work best for everyone, and I’d be in for that. The 26th might work, but it’s a bit dicey given that I’d be driving back from PA that day.
Don’t worry Christoph, the Pens don’t play any weekend games in December after the 11th. But let me just throw the evening of Thursday the 30th out there—many of us are probably taking the day off on Friday the 31st (some of us to drive to the Burgh for the Classic), or may already have the day scheduled off. Neither the Caps or Pens play that evening, but the Boston/Atlanta tilt might be worth watching. On a related note, I never thought I’d actually write that last sentence.
The 30th sounds like an option I’m down for. The good thing about that is its in the evening. The crappy thing is the Caps aren’t playing so not sure if Rinkers/Rabbits who don’t play would want to join in on the festivities.
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Thoughts
on the 30th as an optional date suggested by Docciavelli?
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I could do that.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 6, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
Word From Kettler
Times available are 2pm on 12/18 or 12 pm on 12/19. Inquired about the availability of ice time on the 30th for shits and giggles.
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7:45-9pm slot of ice time is available on 12/30.
Kettler is planning to finalize the schedule for this time period (i.e. the rest of this month) in the next couple days so I will need confirmation folks. I’d like to get back to her ASAP and sign the contract.
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Those are all pretty good options. Add a poll and see if we can get to 20?
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 6, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Undecided (If JP shows up and Becca does a recap, I may be persuaded)
Wait, wait, wait…are you saying you guys would require beer and/or a support group for a game I happen to be recapping? And that you’d rather see our fearless leader than me?
Thanks, guys. THANKS. We’re totally in a fight now.
;)
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Why, whatever gave you that impression? How can a recap happen in the first place if we’re not graced by the lovely Becca H’s presence?
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh a recap of the PICKUP game. God, I’m slow today. I thought you meant a recap of that evening’s game, meaning if I was recapping it you guys would probably require alcohol to get through it.
…I might be able to be persuaded :P
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
What’s the general skill level like among participants? I would absolutely love to play but I’m pretty terrible (only been skating for about 8 months).
Boo to the 30th. We’ll be on our way up to Pitt for the WC at that point.
Don't worry about getting to your point, I'm going to live forever.
Steal a page out of Docciavelli’s book and drive up to Pitt the next day?
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Er, no.
Also, you changed the survey but we can’t change our answers. Just a heads up, you might be getting more people saying yes who can’t go on the 30th…might want to re-survey.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 6, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
I would think most people would be leaving on the 31st or 1st to go to Pitts. I’m leaving the morning of the 31st.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
I didn’t make our plans. Anyway, I’m just saying he might want to recount so he has a better idea of who can make it on the new date.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 7, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
Also, you changed the survey but we can’t change our answers.
Woah. Yeah, you’re right. The poll kept the initial votes instead of re-starting with a fresh tally. Let me do some tinkering and try to get a completely new one up somehow.
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I’ll be in beautiful Altoona, PA on the 30th visiting the better half’s family…
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Dec 6, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry
The 30th? Really? It’s the day that 1/2 of us will be headed to the Winter Classic!
Can’t make it.
And I hear you talk the talk, but I don't see you walk the walk and I still don't believe a thing you say.
Kinda lame that I agreed to any of the 16th, 18th or 26th and we changed it at the last minute to the Friday before the Winter Classic…
And I hear you talk the talk, but I don't see you walk the walk and I still don't believe a thing you say.
Yeah. It is kinda lame that these kind of things don’t work out for everyone whether it’s the 16th, 18th, 26th or any other date. Glad I got everyone’s attention and you’re all speaking now. Nothing is set in stone, yet.
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I’m in for the 30th, but it sounds like there are plenty who’d rather do the 18th or 19th. I’m still good for any of the three.
Fresh Poll Above
Let’s try to get a quick re-tally
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Same here. Voted 30th, but can do the 18th/19th as well. So I suppose that means there are 8 players for each?
Honestly, if we get at least 16 skaters and two netminders, we could pull it off. In fact, I think that’s how many we had the first time, right?
Ditto.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 7, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
Some times you make a vote, and realize ten seconds later you are busy on that day. Subtract one from 18th/19th, add one for 30th.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
I’m interested for the 30th.
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Whatever you decide. Just make sure you vote.
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The vote is in. I was the one that pulled it even.
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How about doing both the 18th and the 30th? Looks like there’s at least 20 for each. Hell, I could play both, and I’m only counted in the poll for the 30th.
We could do the 18th, and ask everyone that plays whether they can play on the 30th. If we know we have 8 or 9 skaters and a goalie that can only do the 30th already, and we get commitments from at least 10 skaters and another goalie on the 18th, we’d be in good shape, n’est-ce pas?
I’m willing to pre-pay for both if you or F&B set up a Paypal link, Christopher.
by docciavelli on Dec 7, 2010 7:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
How about doing both the 18th and the 30th?
Sure, why not? Brilliant, Doc. That’d be a win-win situation. It’s not definite I can make the 18th, but I don’t have a problem emailing Kettler back tomorrow morning (which is when they want confirmatio) to let them know we’ll reserve both dates. I’ll take care of signing the contract + required payment after work. Just can’t pay for both dates.
Doc, how about you pre-pay for the 30th and I’ll pre-pay for the 18th? It’s the least I can do for starting and making a mess of this whole thing…
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by Christoph J on Dec 7, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just emailed you back on this, and I think the PayPal route is the way to go as well. I’ll cover the 30th, you cover the 18th, and we’ll make this work out. I figure we’ve got at least you, me, F&B, and probably 6 or 7 others who would play both dates. That’s a good start.
F&B, any way to reach out to the Broad Street gang and see whether any of those boys want to play alongside a Pens fan again for either date? I’ll hit up Hooks and FrankD to see whether there are any PensBurgh people around here interested as well.
I’ll see what I can do, but we can always just throw a FanShot up over there.
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I am probably good for the 18th.
As for the 30th, I am doing what most people here are doing – heading back to Pittsburgh for the Classic. The only difference is that I love Pittsburgh, and will be cheering on the Pens.
No difference with me, other than the fact that I’m driving to the Burgh on the morning of the 31st. See you on the 18th.
This makes me wonder—what are everyone’s plans for NYE in the Burgh? Strip District? If I come upon anything good, I’ll be sure to let everyone know.
I know one thing—I’m staying away from Station Square, particularly the Buckhorn. Went in there with “Backes” last year when we were up for a Pens game, and what a s***show. Seemed like at least five mid-20s bachelorette parties from Butler County were in the place. Did wind up meeting the daughter of the guy who pulls out Punxsutawney Phil every year though. What a conversation.
Butler County represent! My home county.
I have a wedding to attend on NYE (who the f*** gets married on NYE?). I don’t plan on drinking, because I intend to get to the parking lots right when they open the next morning. In Buffalo, I was the 5th car in the parking lot. It was the best 4 hours of tailgating ever.
I brewed a 10% English Style Old Ale for the parking lot. It oughtta keep me warm.
Can’t do it — going to Winter Classic. Would have played goal in my retro brown pads, too. That night I’ll be watching the Bears and Baby Pens duke it out at Consol.
Hershey’s closer to Pittsburgh than WB, isn’t it? Should be an interesting crowd at that game.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Barely. Hershey is 215 miles from Pittsburgh while Wilkes-Barre is 265 miles away. And I’m just an hour from Hershey, so a long way to see a Bears game lol. Ever driven up 81 and wonder after Harrisburg how long you’ll get to Wilkes-Barre and Scranton? The answer is eternity.
They have a college game at 3 p.m. at Consol between RIT and Robert Morris University packaged with this game as a double-header for once low price. And I do mean low. They’re charging regular admission for an AHL game.
Btw — I can do the 18th but not the 19th — adult league playoffs.
Are you and SME leaning towards road tripping down to join FB in the same game? Haven’t gotten complete confirmation from Doc but it looks like we’ll be setting up two pick-up game dates.
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Someone Help. Crazy Busy With Work and Final Review Critiques Today
Need a rough count of skaters/goalies from someone else to make sure I’ve got the numbers somewhat correct. Base off the polls:
There are 27 votes for 12/30, but I’m not sure that’s necessarily accurate.
There are 23 votes for 12/18, but I’m not sure that’s spectators and players or what…
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I’d like to play on the 18th and take a goalie spot with K_C. If there aren’t two goalies I can do the 30th but it looks like two guys have said they play goal on the 30th.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
It’s possible, but I’m not as motivated =]
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
Between Christoph and I, we’ll try to get some sort of list together today as to who is playing what each day as of right now. Maybe we can put up a new FanPost announcing the dates/times, and include the PayPal links for people to start signing up and paying after we’ve fronted the money.
I don’t think I’ve scored on you either pickup game, so I’d at least like as good a shot at breaking that shutout streak. =)
Maybe if he plays both games, but you’ll be on his team for the game that K_C plays. I’m gonna shut you down. Again.
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Oooooooh
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Current interest for 30th
Here’s who I’ve got on the 30th so far, based on comments here:
-Docciavelli
-Christoph J
-F&B
-Winterion
-DrinkingPartner
-Dinasaur
-CaptalCentre
-Prodigal_Son
-Teacha
-Sct112
-cewade (goal)
-Zephyr?
-Bonzaii?
-Killer_Carlson?
-Steckel Me Elmo?
-miseenjeu?
Did I miss anyone?
That looks like 11 definite so far, and another 5 potentials. cewade has already said he’ll play goal, and I don’t know between everyone else (Zephyr/K_C?) who wants the other net.
The 30th works better than the 18th for SME, so I’ll play in that one as well. Unless SME chimes in with something different you can count him in for the 30th and me in goal for the 30th.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 8, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
As K_C said, we plan on heading down for the 30th. So count us in.
The guy is Peter Schumpmaker. Lord knows what a schump is, but you can bet your bippy his ancestors made them. What he's doing is far worse than crafting fine schumps.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 8, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
crap.
Going to be in Cozumel… sorry to miss this one. Will catch you all for a pickup next year.
Great. Now I have to change my name to "Jaromir meet Alex".
Just to put a wrench into things, someone ought to think about organizing an outdoor game in January or February.
Unless the canal freezes, or someone has a backyard rink, I can’t imagine how.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 8, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Do we know anyone at the National Gallery Sculpture Garden that would let us use that for 30 mins. or so after close some night? I’ve always wanted to see if I could shoot a puck right into Personnage Gothique.
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It’s a done deal… Looking forward to some long overdue Rink Rat/Rabbit pick-up game madness.
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Goalie Situation
So it looks like we’ve heard from 4 goalies?
18th:
Chockster
Zephyr
30th:
K_C
cewade
Can cewade and chockster reply to this to confirm that they are playing those dates. If so we’re all wrapped up.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
I guess since cewade only posts here once a month he might not even know what’s going on. =]
Docciavelli, did he pay? I might take his spot on the 30th and just play in both games.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
FanShot - Pensburgh
Just popped a FanShot up over there, asking for a few more players. I think we’re almost there just from Japers’, but we could probably use two or three more to hit 20 for each game.
That might help, though it’s already hard enough to stomach playing with one Pens fan as it is. The 18th is a little bit fuzzy still. Not sure there’s an actual count on who is playing. If I had to guess, a lot of the votes for the 12/18-19 weekend were also non-playing Rink Rabbits/Rats
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That’s cool with me.
FYI—if we get enough people and it turns out we have a surplus of funds by a few bucks, would anyone mind if we donate the extra few $$ to the “So Kids Can” charity drive? I doubt it would be much, since the amount we have set up on PayPal reflects reimbursement from 19 paid players.
The alternative would be some sort of handing out a few bucks to each player at the rink, or attributing it to the Bailey’s tab somehow. Or a case of beer in the locker room. Your call, guys/gals.
Good by me. Great thought.
Mm-hmm. And there's a penalty for that?
by Prodigal_Son on Dec 10, 2010 8:34 AM EST up reply actions
Case of beer sounds good.
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by jordanDC on Dec 15, 2010 8:21 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I second this
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by Christoph J on Dec 15, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Fuck Charity!
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Damn. That’s harsh. Scratch my charity suggestion then — extra bounty would go to covering a round of carbombs for all of us. We all might need it after the Caps’ game.
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I was joking.
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The guy is Peter Schumpmaker. Lord knows what a schump is, but you can bet your bippy his ancestors made them. What he's doing is far worse than crafting fine schumps.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 17, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Paid for both via PayPal. See you guys on the ice!
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Thanks! See you there. Are you still using the darkened visor, or was that someone else? Don Cherry would like a word with you… =)
Thanks Dub
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by Christoph J on Dec 10, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Just signed up. See you guys there. Which rink do you think we’ll be on?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
December 18th Lineup
May need a few more skaters. Based on emails, comments above and PayPal (thanks folks) notifications:
Drinking Partner
Chockster (Goalie)
P5k6
KMD
DCSportsFan1
CapitalCentre
Winterion
The Prodigal Son
Zephyr (Goalie)
Docciavelli +1
JordanDC ?
Fehr and Balanced ?
D’ohboy ?
LG +1
Link_Gaetz ?
CJ (i.e. myself, but status is still pending)
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I’m in, just haven’t paid yet. I can probably get another skater if we need.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
I’m in. If I pay by Paypal tomorrow it won’t even go in until Monday probably. Should I just bring the $28 or whatever it is?
Does Kettler suck at sharpening skates? Can a husky guy get a good 5/8ths there?
Just pay on Saturday. It’s cool. Kettler isn’t half bad when it comes to skate sharpening. Depends on who you get to sharpen that 5/8ths. Generally I’ve had no problems with Kettler, but that’s just my personal experience.
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by Christoph J on Dec 16, 2010 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
Ended up paying on Paypal.
If I get the address to Kettler and put it in my GPS, will that be enough? Are there special parking instructions or anything?
I’m in and paid up (via PayPal) for the 18th.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Dec 17, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Reffing? j/k
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 17, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Another good cause on the 18th at Kettler
You may want to also promote that at 3:30 p.m. at Kettler that day is the Brian St. Louis Family Fund Charity exhibition game between the George Mason Patriots and the Lawmakers-Lobbyists team. Brian was the hockey director at Kettler and passed away Sept. 30.
Via Kettler’s website:
Brian was the Hockey Director at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, a coach with the Washington Little Capitals, and the head instructor for Capitals Academy. Brian touched many children and adults in the community with his positive and enthusiastic passion for the sport of hockey. Brian was just 27 years old. A fund has been established to help Brian’s family. Brian is survived by his wife Emily who is expecting their first child in the spring.
I am working admissions for this. I hope to see people there!
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 15, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
I wish I could find the lineups for this game, I probably know some people playing.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Assuming the whole team is playing here is the mason roster: http://www.gmuicehockey.com/roster.html
I dunno where to find the other one.
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 16, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
I won’t be able to come watch on the 18th (promised my nieces that I would be at their birthday party), but I will be there on the 30th!
Pledge Drive 2010-2011: SO KIDS CAN!! Help build a playground
There goes the supposed raucous and hostile crowd for the 18th. Damn. Catch you on the 30th.
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I just went to update my fanshot, but apparently I can’t add a poll after it’s published? Or there can’t be polls in fanshots? Phooey.
Six Beers Too Many fantasy team: It's Neu-virth Than Usual
"I wake up in the middle night frustrated because we lost out in the first round and I want to see our players hoist the Stanley Cup." -Brooks Laich
by CapitalCentre on Dec 15, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
I will be at Kettler for a thing for Mason Ice Hockey that day, so I will definitely stop by and watch what I can for the 18th, and will probably come watch on the 30th!
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
Thank goodness. I’ll need the moral support with all the falling down and not scoring I’ll be doing. =)
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Mason coach says he needs me at 2:30, so I wont be able to watch for long, but will provide as much moral support in that time as possible!
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 16, 2010 4:16 AM EST up reply actions
And it is ON. KC vs Z … the main event!
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by Christoph J on Dec 16, 2010 12:51 AM EST up reply actions
Well maybe. Still don’t know what’s going on with the other guy.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
Just paid in my donation for the 30th. Looks like you won’t be able to get rid of us.
The guy is Peter Schumpmaker. Lord knows what a schump is, but you can bet your bippy his ancestors made them. What he's doing is far worse than crafting fine schumps.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 16, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
Who’s planning on hanging out after the pick-up game and watching the Caps? I should have confirmation on whether I’ll be able to make it Saturday by the end of today. If I can’t, I’ll need someone to “run” things and handle logistics (i.e. get the key to the locker room, etc.)
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I wonder if I leave my face sort of scruffy and wear my Bourque jersey if a few people will be tricked/confused. =)
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by winterion on Dec 16, 2010 2:31 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I realized yesterday that I won’t be able to make the 18th at 2pm, I think I work until 2:30, so I’m SOL and won’t be able to make it. Damn.
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What are the numbers looking like? I can probably play in both and would like too but if we are getting too crowded I’ll gracefully bow out of one or the other.
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I don’t think there’s any risk we’re going to be too crowded either day. I’m not sure we’re up to three full changes per side yet.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 17, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
It’s official. I’m in.
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That’s a relief, considering all the work you’ve put in.
Six Beers Too Many fantasy team: It's Neu-virth Than Usual
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 17, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
There’s no definite plan right now. Kettler’s got the game to benefit the Brian St.Louis Fund at 3:30, and the Caps play at 7:00; I’m sure some people will stick around for one or both of those things — probably not a big crowd, though.
Six Beers Too Many fantasy team: It's Neu-virth Than Usual
"I wake up in the middle night frustrated because we lost out in the first round and I want to see our players hoist the Stanley Cup." -Brooks Laich
by CapitalCentre on Dec 17, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t mind getting a little crazy.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
Why does that not surprise me? :) I guess we can figure it out post-game.
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 17, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Crazy Christmas shopping in between the game and the game of course!
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
Will the lady friend be there?
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 18, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
The problem is there’s basically 4 hours until the Caps’ game … That’s a lot of time to kill.
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My weekend plans got cancelled. I’m available to play if bodies are needed. Chris J – I sent you an email. Let me know if you’re all full.
Final Details | Japers' Rink "Winter Holidays" Classic Pick-Up Game, 12.18.2010
We have 20-25 skaters and 2 goalies accounted for.
Chockster (Goalie)
Zephyr (Goalie)
Drinking Partner
P5k6
KMD
DCSportsFan1
CapitalCentre
Winterion
The Prodigal Son +2
Docciavelli 1
JordanDC
Fehr and Balanced 1
LEG
RS
Link_Gaetz
Sct112
Iwearstripes +2
HolyJumpin
Panic13
CJ + 1
Playing Rink Rats/Rabbits bring: Cash if you haven’t paid; a dark jersey and a white jersey; a water bottle; whatever equipment you think you need to wear.
Non-Playing Rink Rats/Rabbits bring:
Tinfoil hats, signs, haterade, assorted obsceneties, F-bombs, heckling, cheers, cameras, hats to toss on the ice for hat tricks, puck bunny shirts and wear (applicable to Rink Rabbits only, unless you’re into that kind of thing), porcupines, the Goat, the Horn Guy, the Capstronaut, whatever …
A Word On Hitting:
Same as the last two pick-up games. General guidelines per Fehr And Balanced… “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.” Further clarification per David Getz… “Hitting to displace the man from the puck is okay; anything more than that isn’t.” And some sage advice from JordanDC… “Also, don’t give it if you can’t take it.” Fair enough?
Any douchebag (i.e. Avery, Cooke, Kaleta, Lapierre, Orpik, Briere, Carcillo, etc) -esque behavior will not be tolerated and will result in justifiably being Evander Kane’d by Sct112. Consider yourself sufficiently warned.
Last But Not Least:
Players take the ice at the Capitals Rink and puck drops at 2pm. As soon as I confirm which locker room we will be using, I will post it here. Also I will ask the front desk to direct those playing to that locker room in case you are still unsure or forget when you arrive. Skate sharpening, equipment, etc are available at the relocated pro-shop which is up on the observation floor. That said, see you all tomorrow afternoon.
Let the smack talking begin…
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Hell, that’s a better deterrent than DJ King. No way am I going near you.
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by Christoph J on Dec 18, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
We’ll call up someone from the Hershey blog. No worries.
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by Christoph J on Dec 18, 2010 9:42 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
If I hit you or tripped you today, it’s purely because I’m very bad at this.
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"I wake up in the middle night frustrated because we lost out in the first round and I want to see our players hoist the Stanley Cup." -Brooks Laich
Were you white team or dark team? It was all in fun so I don’t think anyone takes any offense to it.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
White. I just didn’t want anyone to think I was targeting.
Six Beers Too Many fantasy team: It's Neu-virth Than Usual
"I wake up in the middle night frustrated because we lost out in the first round and I want to see our players hoist the Stanley Cup." -Brooks Laich
by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2010 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Personally, I thought you were targeting. But I’ll be wearing the foil next game, waiting for you. I won’t be treating it like a normal Rink Pickup game. This is war. More like a GMU Charity game.
Yeah, this one was just a warm up for the real event on the 30th. There will be blood!
Did you watch any of the GMU game?
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Nah, I wanted to get on the road. I wanted to beat the traffic on 95-S…..which did not work. At all.
Thank god for Blackberry Traffic. I hit Old Keene Mill to the Parkway and down Hooes. A total lifesaver. Hope 95 didn’t hold you up too, too much.
Mm-hmm. And there's a penalty for that?
by Prodigal_Son on Dec 18, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
OK, 12 days to get ready…
Six Beers Too Many fantasy team: It's Neu-virth Than Usual
"I wake up in the middle night frustrated because we lost out in the first round and I want to see our players hoist the Stanley Cup." -Brooks Laich
by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Good skate, all around.
I definitely sweated out some alcohol, too. I was pretty sure my equipment smelled like grain alcohol when I put it back in my bag.
Yeah it was a great skate. I am totally gassed now. Hungover going in, just tired coming out. You don’t have a frame of reference, but that was probably the most competitive game we’ve had so far.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
It was definitely the best trash talking you’ve ever done, friend. I’m glad that i didnt eat beforehand, because i would definitely have dry heaved all over the place.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2010 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
Even a dry heave would be a step up for you. I can’t believe I didn’t get in any good puking jokes. Totally slipped my mind.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Whatever, I finally got in between Z’s legs. I mean really, who wants to score more than one? That’s so JRPU game 2.
/Pabst Blue Ribbon
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You don’t have a frame of reference, but that was probably the most competitive game we’ve had so far.
Really? Chockster pretty much kept our asses in the game the whole time. Anyways, I wouldn’t know. Missed the last one.
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Well the goaltending was even, which always helps. I think the first game was the most lopsided of the three. We had to make trades all game to try to even it. The second game was a little better. Today’s got a little more one-sided as the game wore on but early on both teams were getting chances.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
We were talking about this on the bench… maybe I was at the first game and not the second game? I played whichever one DrinkingPartner threw up in the garbage can on the bench.
In any case, today’s skate was solid all around. I was gassed by the time I left.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Dec 19, 2010 2:43 AM EST up reply actions
That was the second game. The first game started off real lopsided and WM was coaching so we had him make trades as the game progressed to try to even it out.
You definitely had a real good game. Very likely were the leading scorer.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
It helps when guys around you put pucks right on your tape. Two of the passes you fed me might as well have been gift wrapped.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Dec 19, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
I’d like to defend myself and say that if I’d gotten, ya know, 5 or 6 of my 25 pr so attempts to actually hit the net, we’d have been 1 or 2 whole goals closer.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
And yet, you hit the net more today than in the prior games.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
No need to defend yourself. You were pretty much our most dangerous guy aside from Prodigal Son’s friend and Jordan DC.
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Team darks’ d-man? Yeah, I think that was Link_Gaetz. He was pretty much the only one playing some legit defense in our end.
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And his offensive stats definitely suffered for it. Who plays D in pick up?
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Ha! I was a defensive defenseman in college, so I have to represent in men’s league and pickup. The worst part was that I played really shitty D. I plan on playing some better shutdown D next time. Hopefully. Maybe I won’t drink a dozen homebrews the night before?
Where’s the fun in that?
The guy is Peter Schumpmaker. Lord knows what a schump is, but you can bet your bippy his ancestors made them. What he's doing is far worse than crafting fine schumps.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 19, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
Playing wing sucks. You can go a whole shift without getting a pass. Playing center sucks (since I am a little on the hefty side). It is too tiring.
Playing D is the best. You can conserve energy and rush the puck.
You were good. I like playing D too, it’s my second favorite position. I’m definitely more on the Mike Green side of things, minus all the offensive talent.
I have a habit of forgetting I’m not playing goal and butterflying to block shots which can be very bruise inducing.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
Playing D is the best. You can conserve energy and rush the puck.
Conversely playing D sucks if all you’re doing is playing D because nobody else is. You can make the argument playing forward is the best. Cruise around the far side of the neutral zone Conserve energy and cherry pick rush when you get outlet passes frequently.
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Defense? We’re Caps fans. Our net is the responsibility of the goalie.
After our game I reffed a pee wee game and reffed a midget game (three man, so the ref basically does sprints for an hour and change). By the time I got home last night I could barely carry my bag up the stairs.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Dec 19, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
We must have really stunk if my flabby ass was one of the major threats.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
After your tussle with FB you should have yelled, “Faaking come on, for faak sakes!” Followed by “When are you guys gonna grab your [expletive] sack and do something about it?” as soon as you got to the bench.
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Instead I just felt like an asshole.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
were you the one he smashed to the ice?
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 20, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t imagine JordanDC answering with enthusiasim, “Yeah! That was me! Did you see it?!”
Anyways, there’s a bullet point you could include your recap SCF — the FB and JordanDC titanic collisions.
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Just as long as it’s accurately represented as a clean hit!
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
But your skates left the ice!
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Bull shit.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Well you would hAve had more to shoot at but I was covering everything :)) I found your black sock.
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Z is really obsessed with the fact he has your sock DP. You’ve gotten inside his head.
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by Christoph J on Dec 19, 2010 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
It was an epic find. He was searching for it for like 15 minutes.
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That was a lot of fun to watch! Anyone stay for the mason charity game? I met Christopher at the admissions desk but no one else introduced themselves as from Japers?
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
I kind of got out really quick. I needed to go eat and lay down for a bit. I had no energy left.
How’d the GMU game go? I know one guy that’s still on the team from when I was there. I would have watched him play a bit but I was crapped out.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I only watched about 2 mins of the JR game…which kinda sucked, but I will come to the one on the 30th and actually get to watch…there was sooo much set up for the mason thing….and watched none of the mason one…I do know that our captain got into multiple fights (go figure (he is a bit of a hot head sometimes)) and 3 people were evicted….and Mason was down 3-2 and then scored to tie it with 0.1 seconds left.
We raised almost 6,000 dollars thought, which was awesome!
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 18, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, that really is great. Who is the Captain? I didn’t realize fights were allowed in that game.
Hopefully the two minutes you saw were before everyone was so tired that the game became slow(er) and sloppy(er).
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
The captain = Matt McVay according to the roster..I have met the kid a few times…VERY good at hockey. What I saw looked good of the JR game! It was probably about 1/2 way through at that point. I am not sure fights were allowed…3 people were evicted so…
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 18, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure I have ever heard of a fight….or multiple fights….in a charity game before. That’s pretty unreal. Why would there even be checking (or 100% effort) from either team?
by Link_Gaetz on Dec 18, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I just figured one fight would get him tossed. How do you get multiple in one game?
I know Jordan Shahin but that’s it from that team.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Not sure how he managed multiple without getting thrown out on the first…unless the first never really broke into a full fight and was just some shoving or something. Like I said, I saw none of it…just got some accounts from an injured mason player and these two little kids who kept running back to the admissions table to talk to me.
Yeah I could not believe there was enough stuff going down to get 3 evictions and fights and stuff in a charity game. The game itself is essentially meaningless…don’t see the point.
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 18, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Fights sell tickets!
I think two ex-GMU coaches are on the Lobbyist team, maybe there was some bad blood there.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
hmm, well I didn’t know that, but that explains some of the interactions pre-game. McVay can be a little nuts…he gets thrown out and suspended more than any other player that I know from the regular season games so him being involved was not surprising. The game did sound exciting though, and there was a much much larger turnout than I expected. And there was one lady who tried to win every silent auction, but she thought it ended during the third period, not the end of the second, so she got outbid…
The auction stuff was cool…if I had 400 dollars to spend even for a charity i would have totally bought the signed Messier jersey
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 18, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
Great turnout, thank goodness. I was sucking wind big time 3 shifts in. Amazed I didn’t fall down any more than I did. Talk about all over the place. Yeah, well said Link. All that skating definitely helped sweat out the alcohol from last night’s Christmas party imbibing.
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Mad props to you Christoph for setting everything up. A definite WIN. Can’t wait till the 30th.
Mm-hmm. And there's a penalty for that?
by Prodigal_Son on Dec 18, 2010 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks a ton for setting it up. It was really a fun time.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
It was awesome. Wish I could make it for the 30th.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks again for making it happen. It was a lot of fun.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
We need to continue that battle in front of the crease. It’s like Ciccarelli vs. Samuelsson all over again. =)
by docciavelli on Dec 19, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks again for setting this up. Sorry I didn’t get to meet everyone there. (I was the guy wearing white with the number 11 attempting to play defense). Good news is that I was able to get out of bed unassisted this morning. Look forward to next time.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 19, 2010 8:33 AM EST up reply actions
(I was the guy wearing white with the number 11 attempting to play defense)
There were plenty of us “attempting” to play D. Hell, I played D for my first year of college club hockey, and I looked like a squirt out there most of the day.
And this time, I can’t even blame the exposed concrete floor of the men’s room for my terrible skating.
by docciavelli on Dec 19, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
And this time, I can’t even blame the exposed concrete floor of the men’s room for my terrible skating.
Well to your credit, you at least heeded my advice this time around.
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Actually, mad props to everyone for committing and showing up. When these pick-up games actually happen, seems like it’s a good thing. What other blog community out there is doing this kind of thing?
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Update for the 30th:
Fun game, guys and gals. F&B’s right—most competitive yet.
Here’s an update on the 30th: So far I’ve got 8 people paid through PayPal. I’ll send all 8 an email tonight to confirm their Japers’ handles. If you’re on the list up-thread and you’ve paid or you still plan on coming, please confirm here or by sending an email to my work account, mmiller (at) rlls [dot] com.
See you all there! Thanks again for starting it all Chris.
Shot you an e-mail this morning.
The guy is Peter Schumpmaker. Lord knows what a schump is, but you can bet your bippy his ancestors made them. What he's doing is far worse than crafting fine schumps.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 20, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
Stay tuned for a spectators’ Recap of the game. If anyone has some bullet points they’d like to submit for consideration, email SeattleCapsFan@gmail.com. Points will be awarded for humor, relevance, etc.
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 20, 2010 12:11 AM EST reply actions
Who was wearing which sweater (F&B and Zephyr are no-brainers)?
(Yes, I know about the avatar hounding - just pretend mine is invisible.)
Plain white with red 11 on back.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 20, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I was the token female for white, completely plain jersey.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 20, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
I had on the white 26, I think it says Skate Quest on it or something.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Dec 22, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Idea for the 30th:
What if someone (me) brought a bunch of cloth rectangles and magic markers that we could write names on and safetypin to the backs of our jerseys? Seems like a lot of the post-18th game discussion has been “were you the dude in the X jersey?”
Could do real names but I’m thinking board handles are more appropriate. Are safety pins just a terrible idea?
In fairness, we didn’t have our resident photographer(s) on hand that were at the last two games. It did worked pretty well like Z said.
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I had planned to do some photographs if I had been able to get away from the that silent auction table.
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
Keep the faith!!!!!!
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 21, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve made other plans for the 30th since this was all up in the air for me playing again anyway. I’m going to go ski a few days at deep creek lake and then leave for Pittsburgh on the 31st.
Hopefully cewade comes through. Or Kerry Fraiser’s Hairspray. Where the hell is that guy?
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
So it comes down to to Cewade, Kerry Fraser’s Hairspray, or Ben Rothenberg to square off against Killer_Carlson. Postpone the long awaited showdown between KC and Z.
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I don’t think I’ve heard from cewade yet via paypal. I’ll try to email him via his profile here. If not, I guess it’s K_C time again.
by docciavelli on Dec 23, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll be there regardless, it’s Zephyr or some other goalie you’ll have to convince to show up.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 23, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
We Need Another ...
or the 30th is going to really suck
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Well played, sir. Nice pull … Do you happen to have one? Just kidding (sort of)
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by Christoph J on Dec 28, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
No, but I have 5 goalie friends I could ask. Do you require goalies to pay for this? doesnt bother me either way. Just got let them know if I email them.
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I don’t think I’ve heard from cewade, but I’m sending him an email to his profile address today. Go ahead and ask your friends—goalies usually chip in as well, but I’m willing to let it slide in order to get two netminders. I’ll post something later today re: goaltenders once I figure it out.
by docciavelli on Dec 28, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Turns out cewade doesn’t have a profile email address. Let’s work off of the assumption that he’s not coming and find another goalie. highslot, go ahead and hit up your buddies. At this point, I’d be happy to let them play for $10 under the circumstances.
by docciavelli on Dec 28, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
I concur. $10 is fair.
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by Christoph J on Dec 28, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
Let’s say they get a discount, unless anyone objects to this.
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by Christoph J on Dec 28, 2010 10:56 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
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by Christoph J on Dec 28, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
Do you have Ben Rothenberg and Kerry Fraser’s Hairspray’s email? Maybe F&B has them. Both of those guys have played with us before, so maybe we can convince one to show up.
by docciavelli on Dec 28, 2010 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t. Hit F&B up …
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by Christoph J on Dec 28, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
In effort to find a goalie...
I’ve managed to find a few others interested in skating out. I told them to come here and check out the site, and contact you, Chris or Doc. (not sure who’s running Thursday’s skate) So if you get some interest from some new people, and we’re already pretty full. My bad.
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Thanks for putting the word out. From the looks of it so far, we may need another two skaters and a goalie. Feel free to have them contact me at mmiller [at] rlls (dot) com.
by docciavelli on Dec 29, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Or more. I seem to have strained my neck, and I’m not sure I’ll be good enough to play by tomorrow. Sorry.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 29, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
Not having any luck on a goalie this far. Sorry guys. If anyone else has adult rec teams they could call.
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Shoot Docciavelli and I an email to our profile addresses.
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My friend who is playing in the game, tho I think he is a +1 here, and not a member, is a goalie…he was planning to be a skater when there was no goalie position available when he first signed up. I know it is his favorite position.
His name is Matt…he told me he had already paid and everything.
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by RockinRed4Life on Dec 29, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
How feasible would you say it is to pick up skating well enough to play some pick-up hockey? I can skate forwards decently but that is it at this point, and certainly never played hockey.
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by RockinRed4Life on Dec 30, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Depends how seriously you take it. If you get some power skating lessons, skate 5 days a week for a few months you’d be able to skate pretty decently with the C leaguers. You could do stick n shoots too so you could get practice with the puck…puckhandling is a big part of the game =]
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
I am very tiny too, which makes the whole concept of playing pick up a little more daunting. (Like 5 foot nothing and 100 pounds). I have passed the puck around some, and have a bit of a feel for it…I should start joining my friends at stick n shoots…I have skates and a stick to use.
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by RockinRed4Life on Dec 30, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Hit Play it Again sports to buy a set of used gear. Given your size, you may fit the largest youth sizes, or the smallest adult sizes depending on the manufacturer. If you live in Maryland, I’d suggest heading up to Play it Again in Ellicott City—ask for Eric Mauser and tell him Miller (UMBC alumni) sent you.
You could probably pick up shins, pants, elbows, shoulders and a helmet for under $150. The helmet is the one thing I wouldn’t skimp on, since it’s protecting your noggin.
I assume my mom (she played in college and is the same size is me) still has her pads and such, so all i would need is the helmet, actually. I will check that out. Thanks for the info.
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by RockinRed4Life on Dec 30, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Final Details | Japers' Rink "Pre-Winter Classic" Classic Pick-Up Game, 12.30.2010
We have 20-25 skaters and 2 goalies accounted for.
Killer_Carlson (goalie)
Fullright (goalie)
Winterion
Crabchowdah
Dinasaur
Prodigal_Son
Teacha
Bonzaii
Steckel Me Elmo
CamaroWRX
Teacha
HighSlot84
ADDefense
Lurker Rink Rabbit
FiftyMC
Docciavelli
Fehr And Balanced (1)
Sct112 (1)
Christoph J (+3)
Playing Rink Rats/Rabbits bring:
Cash if you haven’t paid; a dark jersey and a white jersey; a water bottle; whatever equipment you think you need to wear.
Non-Playing Rink Rats/Rabbits bring:
Tinfoil hats, signs, haterade, assorted obsceneties, F-bombs, heckling, cheers, cameras, hats to toss on the ice for hat tricks, puck bunny shirts and wear (applicable to Rink Rabbits only, unless you’re into that kind of thing), porcupines, the Goat, the Horn Guy, the Capstronaut, whatever …
A Word On Hitting:
Same as the last three pick-up games. General guidelines per Fehr And Balanced… "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." Further clarification per David Getz… "Hitting to displace the man from the puck is okay; anything more than that isn’t." And some sage advice from JordanDC… "Also, don’t give it if you can’t take it." Fair enough?
Any douchebag (i.e. Avery, Cooke, Kaleta, Lapierre, Orpik, Briere, Carcillo, etc) -esque behavior will not be tolerated and will result in justifiably being Evander Kane’d by Sct112. Consider yourself sufficiently warned.
Last But Not Least:
Players take the ice at the Capitals Rink and puck drops at 7:45pm. As soon as I confirm which locker room we will be using, I will post it here but I’m pretty sure it’s locker room 5 or 6. Whoever gets there first, go ahead and ask for the key. Also I will ask the front desk to direct those playing to that locker room in case you are still unsure or forget when you arrive. Skate sharpening, equipment, etc are available at the relocated pro-shop which is up on the observation floor. Blah, blah, blah, blah…That said, see you all this evening.
Let the smack talking begin. Have at it folks…
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Any douchebag (i.e. Avery, Cooke, Kaleta, Lapierre, Orpik, Briere, Carcillo, etc) -esque behavior will not be tolerated and will result in justifiably being Evander Kane’d by Sct112. Consider yourself sufficiently warned.
I’ll third-man-in if the behavior is sufficiently Avery-esque. Fourth-men/women-in will be encouraged as well.
Oh, and it’s Locker Room 8, according to Kettler’s email.
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