And the Worst Hockey Blogger Award Goes To...

Me!

I am so horrible at updating, but at least I have honest excuses. For the past week I've been battling the worst cold I've had in a long time. Bleh.

Thank goodness it's in the final stages ... and you know which stage I'm talking about. If you don't just ask Roberto Luongo...

Anywhooo...


Penguins Headlines:

• The Pens had a little vacation time after Saturday's 5-0 win against the Thrashers. The next game will be Friday @ 7:30 against the Dallas Stars.


• The Penguins held the Make-A-Wish Lunch/Practice on Tuesday.


• Someone needs to buy Kris Letang some HeadOn for Christmas.

"Apply directly to the forehead!"

• Jordan Staal knows about his sod.
• I watched the brief interview with Ryan Malone on FSN's Sportsbeat tonight. First off I am glad that I'm not suffering alone... Stan Savran looks like he's getting a pretty bad cold. Second, young Ryan Malone was "banging on pots and pans" to celebrate the Pens Stanley Cup win. Oh, the early 90's. To think I celebrated by being born...
• Two "In My Own Words" episodes will be premiering on FSN this December 5th and 6th. They will be featuring Jack Riley and Eddie Johnston.

Steelhounds Headlines

• Steelhounds goalie Andy Franck was called up to AHL's Providence Bruins.
• This weekend was the first Home Games for the Hounds (unfortunately I was coughing my lungs out and couldn't attend). Friday's game was a 4-3 win against the Mudbugs and Saturday's came to be a 4-2 loss.
• Forward Erik Johnson has been traded to the New Mexico Scorpions.
• The Steelhounds welcome back Czech Republic native Petr Pohl who was recently playing for Syracuse (AHL).
• Next game is taking on the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs on their turf...err ice - Nov. 30 @ 8:05. You can listen along online by clicking the "Listen Live Now" button on the Steelhounds website.
• I don't care what my friend says... Joel Irving is cool because he has a soul patch.

SWEET CAROLINE...

Bah Bah Bah. Good times never seemed so... bad.



Lost 2-4 Against the Rangers last night.

Penguins Highlights:

1st Period...

• Fluery took the net, Whitney still out with his groin, and Colby is back in the line-up.


• The hotdog advertisement under the visitors bench was a nice touch.


• Gomez scored the first point of the game for the Rangers.


• Michel Therrien gives Sean Avery a death stare... for some reason I found it attractive. Oh no!


• Gonchar scored the first goal of the game for the Pens.


• Michal Rozisval scored 2nd goal for Rangers.

2nd Period...

• I heard Bon Jovi in the background. That is SO not a good way to start the period...


• Sean "big mouth and a few more selective words" Avery gets a goal.

3rd Period...

• Bob Errey caught Jagr talking to his stick for awhile. *wheezy laughs*
• Hey, I guess it does help him.
• Mary-O is at the game... looking nice! Wink Wink
• Bradon Dubinsky scored.
• Marc Recchi scored on the poweplay... he really reminds me of Mel Gibson.

Well, another loss.

I'm way behind...

I've been busy lately so please excuse the delay and short recaps...


Penguin Headlines:

• Penguin's beat Carolina 4-3 on Friday night.



• Beat Capitals 2-1 on Saturday night. Wooot! Jordan Staal got in a fight!



• Did Bob Errey on FSN say, "nose in butt?" Hopefully not Colby's.



• Why am I obsessed with the "Penguins Fans First" commercials?



• Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night is on Tuesday.



• Andy Samberg ... uh I mean Sidney Crosby is the current point leader for the Pens.

Hounds Headlines:

• I went to the exhibition game against the Cincinnati Cyclones with a friend, and it was disappointing. Lost 1-4. Oh well, I got to embarrass the crap out of myself and my friend (SORRY!). I really didn't mean to call them sexy when they we're walking into the locker room... I just got excited. I did manage to get some fun pictures so I will get them up here soon. For some reason #15 for the Cyclones ended up in almost everyone of my pics...
• Chevy Centre overcooks their pretzels.
• Their bathrooms are super clean! Score for paper seat covers!
• The Hounds defeated the Oklahoma City Blazers 4-2 on Friday.
• They also beat the M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I Riverkings on Saturday, 4-3

Penguins vs. Hurricanes

Final 1-4.

Slightly disappointing loss tonight. Personally, I felt it was a bit... lacking energy? It was our first big game of the season, and with Carolina playing already they did have the advantage ... so no big worries from me. Let's hope tomorrow will bring better hope!

Penguin Headlines

• Apparently, good hockey players come from sod farms. Or so I've heard numerous times today.


• Today was Mario Lemieux's birthday... many wishes to him!


• What's with Talbot's sexy beard? I love it.


• Tomorrow's is Vs. Ducks @ 7:30

Sidney?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlZUOOnJ5hU

I think Sidney has a red-headed brother who stars in random music videos. Or maybe this was just a night in at Mario's? (Thanks to my friend for finding this, without you I'd be bored and studying physics for the fun of it!)

Steelhound News:

• My brother from another Slovakian mother, Milan Maslonka returns to the Hounds.
• Both ECHL exhibition games start next week (Johnstown Chiefs on 10th and Cincy Cyclones on 12th)
• CHL has announced that fans can now watch games live online and for FREE during the 2007-2008 season. More info can be found here.

Say What?

It's January 1st, 2008. The People of Buffalo are filling into the Ralph Wilson Stadium to watch great plays, nice passes, and their favorite players...

Like Sidney Crosby.

Say What?

Yes, it's official.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be playing the Buffalo Sabres on New Years Day. Nothing like watching hockey's best turn purple for the love of the game. Sorry Sid.

• Before moving on I'd like to wish Buffalo Bills player Kevin Everett a healthy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family - may he heal quickly.

Other Guin News:

• So far Crosby and Armstrong are tied in the mullet race poll.
• Canadiens win 3-2 over Penguins on tonight's game.

Hounds Watch:

• Season 3 for the Youngstown Steelhounds is on it's way. The first home game of the season will be against the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, October 12th at 7:05 pm.
• Is Dallas Anderson returning?

Oh! My Ravens won yesterday 20-13, but this is a hockey blog and I doubt you care. Plus, stating that I really can't stand the Steelers on a "Steel Town" inspired blog would be pretty bad. Oops... did I just?

Hey but I love The Bus!

Why Hello!

Welcome People.

I'm quite new to the whole "sports blogging" so let me begin to explain my purpose. Like the brief description says in the right hand corner, I am a somewhat Yinzer who enjoys her Penguins and Steelhounds. I decided to create a place where I can use my random humor and love of hockey to try and entertain others. Yes, I am crossing my fingers I hope to succeed. If not, oh well.

I can still make fun of the Ducks.

From that note, I bid this very brief "the pirates are on so I'm not paying attention to anything but Jose Bautista right now" introduction farewell. I hope to get this blog rolling soon, so stay tuned!