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Oh, Snap

texacogirl — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:07:53 -0000

Oh, Snap

For all the Ti4T fans around MHH. Psh. Who is Stewie...

AD Reporting McCormick Suspended

texacogirl — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:46:16 -0000

AD Reporting McCormick Suspended

Two games for the cross check to the face of Clutterbuck. Maybe this will give Cody sometime to cool his jets.

Avs Vs. Blue Jackets GDT

texacogirl — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:15:19 -0000

Alright Avs fans. It's about 45 minutes to game time and there is no thread yet on the front page. So in event one doesn't get posted by game time, here's one. If one does post in time, no worries. If needed, we could use this as an overflow thread as needed. Or delete this. Whatever.

Preview:

From the Avalanche main page (because I'm lazy):

The question for Steve Mason isn't when he will lose. It's when will a puck finally get past him.

The rookie will try to extend his franchise-record shutout streak to four games as the Columbus Blue Jackets open 2009 by continuing their season-high six-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.

Mason has just 20 games of NHL experience under his belt since being recalled from the minors on Nov. 4, But in less than two months, he's already started to rewrite the record book for the Blue Jackets (17-16-4).

After giving up a goal late in a 3-0 loss to the Kings on Dec. 23, the 20-year-old Mason blanked Philadelphia and Los Angeles before beating Anaheim 2-0 on Wednesday to push his shutout streak to 182 minutes, 8 seconds.

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"It was a pretty routine game for myself. The guys played great in front of myself and made it real easy," said Mason, now 12-7-1 with a league-best 1.69 goals-against average. "You try not to pay attention to it and think about a shutout because you don't want to jinx it. It was nice to get, but obviously the most important thing is the win. And right now I'm just trying to get as many wins as I can."

Mason, who's never faced Colorado, is the first rookie goaltender to notch three straight shutouts since 1989-90. He's one of only seven rookie NHL goaltenders since 1989-90 to record consecutive shutouts.

With five shutouts, Mason is more than halfway to the club record for shutouts in a season, set in 2007-08 when Pascal Leclaire posted nine. Mason still has a long way to go to equal the all-time rookie record for shutouts in a season as Tony Esposito tallied 15 for Chicago in 1969-70.

To extend its home winning streak to a season high-tying four games, Colorado (19-17-1) must solve Mason and try to bounce back from a lackluster loss while trying to re-establish its dominance at Pepsi Center over the Blue Jackets.

Colorado last won four in a row in Denver from Nov. 26-Dec. 9, and is 11-6-0 at home.

But one of those defeats was a rare one to Columbus. On Oct. 30, Fredrik Norrena made 30 saves, and the Blue Jackets scored three second-period goals in the 4-2 win.

The Blue Jackets had been 1-12-1 all-time in Colorado coming into that contest.

On Wednesday, Colorado jumped out to an early lead, but Peter Budaj couldn't make it stand up in a 3-1 loss at Phoenix. He allowed two goals to Peter Mueller in a 2:05 span of the second period, and finished with 26 saves.

Budaj, though, has won five of his last six home starts to improve to 8-5-0 there. He replaced Andrew Raycroft in the October loss to Columbus, turning aside all three shots faced.

Raycroft had only 10 saves through two periods of that game in his only loss this season. The former Boston and Toronto netminder has won his last four starts and is 6-1-0 with a 2.95 GAA in 2008-09.

T.J. Hensick scored for Colorado in the loss to the Coyotes. With Joe Sakic (herniated disc and broken fingers) and Paul Stastny (broken forearm) expected to miss extended time, coach Tony Granato said he expects more from the second-year center, who has just two goals in 24 games.

"He's strong on his skates and gifted offensively," Granato said. "We're going to need him to score goals for us so it was good to see."

Raycroft in Net Against Wings

texacogirl — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:01:21 -0000

Raycroft in Net Against Wings

I don't know if I even want to watch this game after seeing this news.

OT: Avs Lose, Avery Sucks

texacogirl — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:07:11 -0000

And we have a mission: Find a nickname for Americanario. What does "Americanario" mean anyway? After a great first period which continued the Avalanche goal scoring streak, the second and third period were a bust. Lackluster play, bad turnovers, and great Nashville defense prevailed. The puppy dogs and sunshine are over for now. Especially if Raycroft starts in net tomorrow night.

We need a true iron fisted coach and training staff to kick the fire back into this team. Granato continued with his excuses about the team not playing a full 60 minutes. When will he realize de-nial is not a river on some other continent than the one we live on?

*Sigh*

via blogs.trb.com

Puppy Dogs and Sunshine: Avs Win PGT

texacogirl — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:48:01 -0000

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So, it is happy hockey day or something. Avs have a pretty convincing win against a Mild team that looked sluggish from the start.

So, since it's happy hockey day, and MHH did not really participate, I'll go for it. I love hockey because I'm an angry person. Hockey allows me the ability to shout, throw my fists, and cheer loudly in idiot's ears in an appropriate setting. 82 games per year allow me to be aggressive and happy all at the same time without hurting any one. Oh, and Peter Forsberg. There is nothing better than watching Forsberg hit, score, and demolish the Wings.

PPP: What's Up With Tucker?

texacogirl — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:47:47 -0000

Being an Avs fan and as such, focused on the Western Conference and its players, I didn't know who Darcy Tucker was. When Tucker was picked up off waivers during the offseason, information came forth that the Avs had their eye on him for a while and this was the opportunity to aquire him. I have also heard he was a fan favorite in Toronto for his ability to play with heart. However, after 10+ games, I and other Avs fans are, well, unimpressed with his play. I have yet to see him show grit, heart, or anything resembling hockey sense. I realize the season is young but at this point Tucker is beginning to rival Arnason for scapegoat and as I understand it, he is still being paid like 4 million per year between the two teams. What gives? Your collective insight would be much appreciated.

Parker on Waivers

texacogirl — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:40:29 -0000

Parker on Waivers

Ciao, Parker. You will be missed.

Edit: I have been unable to find any article in the Denver Post to substantiate TSN's information. There is nothing official on the Avs site, either, but they took like a month to announce the Ledin signing.

Forsberg to Russia

texacogirl — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:38:30 -0000

Forsberg to Russia

Sigh. The rumors begin and this one sucks.

Preseason Game 2 GDT: Hodgepodge

texacogirl — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:06:32 -0000

Ok, kids. It's alomost time for game two of the preseason. I hate the Stars and thanks to last season, I have even more reason to hate them. Those lazy (or tired) mo-fos failed to knock the Wings out of the playoffs and basically handed them the Cup. Bastards.

Anyway, as we all know, the Avs are a bit grittier this season. In fact, one could say they are as gritty as the Stars. Tonight should be a good game and here's why:

#	Pos	Name
0	C	PHILIPPE DUPUIS
0	D	AARON MACKENZIE
0	L	TOM FRITSCHE
0	D	RAYMOND MACIAS
0	C	MARTY SERTICH
0	L	CHRIS DURNO
0	L	T.J. GALIARDI
0	L	PER LEDIN
8	L	WOJTEK WOLSKI
11	C	CODY MCCORMICK
22	D	SCOTT HANNAN
24	D	RUSLAN SALEI
29	D	DANIEL TJARNQVIST
37	C	T.J. HENSICK
39	C	TYLER ARNASON
40	R	MAREK SVATOS
44	D	JORDAN LEOPOLD
48	D	KYLE CUMISKEY
54	R	DAVID JONES
55	L	CODY MCLEOD
1	G	ANDREW RAYCROFT
36	G	TYLER WEIMAN

None of the guys listed played last night. Note the McCodys, Ledin, Salei, and Jones. I bet they all play tonight. Add Lappy and Tucker and it's on, mo-fos. Chippy. I hope soeone smashes Avery's face in if he is playing. I wish it was the regular season already.

Moving on.

This 1510 AM station, well, sucks. The later in the day it is, the worse the signal gets and I am pretty close to Littleton where the station is located. That being said, the quality of the puck talk has been vastly improved thanks to Justin Goldman of The Hockey Guild and company. I mean, they actually talk intelligent hockey without all the bobble-headed, stuffy-old-fart, blather.

I'll probably have to switch to the Stars feed in a few as the whinning of the signal is starting to give me a headache.

Last night's pregame show was pondering whether this year is the passing of the torch from Sakic to Stastny. STFU. The season hasn't even started and suddenly Joe is a lock to retire at the end of the season.

Scott Parker punched a bull in the head. The Sheriff is a beast. Just sayin'.

So, come and chat for the game if you want. Or don't. Whatever.

I'll just keep doing my homework.