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Jiri Tlusty's goal in the Hurricanes/Blackhawks game. Full set of game photos available at Flickr.
Video from the Hurricanes prospect camp. Follow the "video responses" to view all 20.
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Hurricanes Time Capsule: 2008
We're going to look ahead into the future. All the way to the year... 2008.
Cyn4Canes and I finally jumped into the modern era and got an HDTV in the living room. However, we do not yet have an HD DVR because we have all this awesome stuff saved from a few years ago.
I spent the weekend going through and archiving everything we've saved, and it's really a lot of fun going back into the "time capsule" and seeing a lot of old favorites, as well as seeing just how much things have changed.
There are so many good moments in these that they're all worth watching, but the highlights are the Ruutu interviews ("Look at my face!") and Patty Eaves going shopping. Also, it was interesting to hear Kevyn Adams' comments on the feel of the locker room in light of the Blackhawks' future cup win.
My only regret is that Whitney was injured during this stretch of saved games, so we don't see much of him other than in the background of an interview or two.
Anyways, hope you enjoy this, I know I did.
In case you don't follow me on twitter, here's the Tuomo Ruutu post-game interview from the Hurricanes/Panthers game tonight.
It's Hockey Time! Can't you hear it?
A while back we had a discussion about the music that's played at Hurricanes games. I've put out an updated list of everything I've got in my "As Heard at the RBC Center" playlist. If you can think of anything I'm missing, let me know!
Jeff Skinner's shootout goal in game 2 of the Helsinki Premiere series against the Minnesota Wild. In case you missed it...
A little footage from the Hurricanes vs. Panthers preseason game yesterday. Warmups and some bits from when we got to sit right on the glass. Photos are here.
Video from the Friesen 5k event Sunday at the RBC center.
Camp Brind'Amour footage Cyn4Canes and I took from the RecZone yesterday. (Part 3)
Camp Brind'Amour footage Cyn4Canes and I took from the RecZone yesterday. (Part 2)
Camp Brind'Amour footage Cyn4Canes and I took from the RecZone yesterday. (Part 1)
While Cyn4Canes and I were looking for a good picture for her countdown clock, we ran across this pic I took at the opener of the '09-'10 season.
Un-LOUD and Un-STRONG... it's like they knew all along... ;)
Let's hope this season is LOUDer and STRONGer!
Hockey Voodoo Dolls
by Raccoon Fink on Jun 26, 2010 4:25 PM EDT
on Canes Country
Cyn4Canes had a great idea in the NHL entry draft day two open thread: hockey voodoo dolls!
So, I decided to whip up some nice animated pictures of voodoo dolls getting poked with pins for each of the NHL teams... minus a certain team we all know and love, of course. *cough* You can see the whole set on my Hockey Photoshops gallery page.
Figured they might be useful come next season's game day threads. ;) Enjoy!
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Hurricanes Late Season Try-Outs
by Raccoon Fink on Mar 14, 2010 11:40 PM EDT
on Canes Country
We were at casino night, and you know how the team's been talking about bringing in new assets for next season? Well... It turns out they must be really desperate, because Cyn4Canes and I are going to get a chance to try out for the team!
OK, so really they auctioned off a "Hurricanes Try-Out," and we won the bid for it, but we can dream, can't we?
We're going to get a close-up view of practice, and then get to spend some time with Pete Friesen getting strength and conditioning tips. Then, it's time for the try-out, with Gleason and LaRose on the ice.
We haven't decided which of us is going to do it yet, only one of us can go out and skate. If the trial goes well, we'll be offered to sign a one-day contract with Rutherford, and get a personalized jersey.
When they were first announcing it, they didn't say who the players were, but as soon as Cyn4Canes and I heard it was Gleason and Rosie, we just had to go for it. Also up for bid was playing a table tennis tournament with Ruutu, Jussi, and Joni, which was really tempting. Of course, also temping was dinner with all 4 of the Olympians.
The trip with the team didn't go for as much as last year, but $16k is still a bit steep. Something to keep dreaming for, I suppose...
Tripp Tracy bingo cards. I will try to keep them up-to-date with new Tripp-isms as people suggest them.
You can generate the latest set of cards by going to my gallery page and following the instructions at the top. The print-bingo.com link there will change as new Tripp-isms are added.
If you have suggestions for more Tripp-isms, post here and I'll update it! :)
Bitter Much? Fleet Street Hacks Take Olympic Gold For Whining
This is not really related to hockey, but since we're all following the Olympics during the break, I thought I'd post it. The only thing funnier than the British bitching about Canada's Olympics is Canada bitching about the British bitching about Canada's Olympics. =)
Extreme Olympics!
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 5, 2010 10:36 AM EST
on Canes Country
The web site, Something Awful is full of inappropriate humor. One of their long-standing traditions is "Photoshop Phriday," where they'll make up a crazy subject and photoshop pictures.
This week's is Extreme Winter Olympics!
I post this here because a hockey-related one on page 2 made me laugh: naked shuriken hockey!
(If you're offended by this week's ManPost FanPost, then don't follow this link past the jump either... <g>)
For A Good Cause, Shave Here
by Raccoon Fink on Jan 29, 2010 5:42 PM EST
on Canes Country
For the first time, I am participating in a St. Baldrick's event for cancer research. It's a great cause; I have family members and friends who are either battling with cancer, or are themselves survivors.
My goal is to reach $1000 in donations towards cancer research through the St. Baldrick's Foundation. If there's anything you can do to help, I would very much appreciate it, and there are many others out there who can benefit from your help.
The group (except for me, I'm taking the picture) at the Canes Country Cry-A-Thon.
For fans of the old Mortal Kombat video game. ;)
A punny hockey-themed shirt idea. Friend came up with the design, I drew it.
'nuff said ;)
Nashville @ Hurricanes preseason game. I'm still shocked that I'm able to zoom in this much with a point-and-shoot camera from section 329. =)
More at my gallery.
Tom Barrasso speaks with Mike Murphy at training camp.
I have a ton more pictures in my web gallery.
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