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by IwoCPO on 11/21/09 at 06:00 PM ET
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Bill asked me (Paul) to put up a post for the game tonight.
He called me from Ann Arbor at about 3:45pm today, sounded depressed, wonder why?
picture courtesy of Habs Inside/Out
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Well, at least the Habs are going with their #1 goalie tonight. Maybe the Wings will pull out a win, eh.
Here is something to cheer about anyway. ND loses to U Conn in O/T.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/21/09 at 06:16 PM ET
Create Your Own Headline For The Wings/Habs Live Blog
Where is the Chief?
Carry on. Bitches.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/21/09 at 06:17 PM ET
Thanks Paul.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/21/09 at 06:18 PM ET
Damn - - someone has to come up with a musical selection - - ideas?
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/21/09 at 06:19 PM ET
I’m ticked the Habs aren’t wearing their good jerseys but their Leaf throwbacks.
Detroit is red and white, Leafs are blue and white, Canadiens are bleu blanc et rouge. None of those teams should ever f*** with their colors.
Montreal should NOT look like the Minnesota Wild. :(
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 06:20 PM ET
Ferris state University (big rapids, MI) beat the buckeyes in hockey last night 8-1. The Bulldogs Captain had a hatrick. Hope that helps the Blue feelings today.
Posted by Gunnar from Ada, Mi on 11/21/09 at 06:21 PM ET
i’m thinking the wings are gonna get a goal from the third line today. and ericsson will assist on a goal that counts for the good guys.
Posted by Twig in Houston from Houston, TX on 11/21/09 at 06:21 PM ET
ericsson will assist on a goal that counts for the good guys.
That may be asking quite alot. Heres hoping.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/21/09 at 06:24 PM ET
Heh. I don’t have any particular ties to UM or MSU or any other large university in the state, so I don’t really care what they do sports-wise. Especially since I don’t follow football anyway.
I take it the Wolverines lost to coach Smarty-Pants McSweaterVest again?
(Although I do giggle when they lose to a major underdog.) 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 06:24 PM ET
Miss B, both UM lost badly. MSU not looking good at all.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/21/09 at 06:27 PM ET
That’s too bad for the people who follow those universities.
MSU is guaranteed a bowl game, though, aren’t they? I think there was some doubt about it at the beginning of the season, so that is good news.
And doesn’t UMich have a young quarterback? Inexperience at that position is always dangerous.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 06:31 PM ET
I am having a bad weekend of sports…
The Wings last night, UM lost today (5 turnovers!) MSU getting stomped.
UM hockey beat by Bowling Green (5 straight losses).
My mother told me there would be weekends like this….
Go WINGS!
Posted by w2j2 on 11/21/09 at 06:32 PM ET
Well ...
At least both fanbases can commisserate with each other. The Four Habs Fans have already started rules for a drinking game in their game thread.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 06:36 PM ET
HNIC is rolling. Here’s hoping us in Detroit get the Wings feed and not TOR. Kelly Hrudy thinks Price is back and will be strong. But he’s also giving credit to Howard, and thinks he’s a battler now.
In an unrelated topic, I’ve gotta choose a starter for my fantasy team, anybody wanna weigh in? Choices are:
1 -Ray Emmery and PHI against PHO coming off a loss to SJ last nite.
2 - Johnas Hiller and ANA fresh against those same SJ sharks. But so far as I know, Hiller’s start is unconfirmed.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 11/21/09 at 06:40 PM ET
Damn - - someone has to come up with a musical selection - - ideas?
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Netherworld on 11/21/09 at 06:19 PM ET
Well, it’s all right, even if they say your wrong.
Well, it’s all right, sometimes you gotta be strong.
Well, it’s all right even if the sun don’t shine.
Well, it’s all right, we’re going to the end of the line. Wilburys. Bitches.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/21/09 at 06:44 PM ET
” ... WE’RE GOING TO THE END OF THE LINE.”
L.G.R.W.
L.G.R.W.
L.G.R.W.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/21/09 at 06:52 PM ET
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/21/09 at 06:52 PM ET
W. Y. R.
W. Y. R.
W. Y. R.
(Write Your Resume. I don’t want to be a nag, but ...)
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 06:54 PM ET
I’m feeling the need for a friggin ass-whipping, taking to the woodshed, type game tonight - - for the Winged Wheel, please.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/21/09 at 06:55 PM ET
Wilbury’s
A major step closer to Dylan.
That ought to push our leader right over the edge.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 11/21/09 at 06:56 PM ET
Carry on my Wayward Son may be appropriate.
Kansas anyone?
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 11/21/09 at 06:56 PM ET
In an unrelated topic, I’ve gotta choose a starter for my fantasy team, anybody wanna weigh in? Choices are:
1 -Ray Emmery and PHI against PHO coming off a loss to SJ last nite.
2 - Johnas Hiller and ANA fresh against those same SJ sharks. But so far as I know, Hiller’s start is unconfirmed.Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 11/21/09 at 06:40 PM ET
Start Emery for sure. The Ducks are god awful so far this year, and while Hiller is good, I’m sure the Sharks are looking to absolutely murder the Ducks this year any time they cross paths because of the playoffs last year. Highly unlikely you get a win out of Hiller, and in my league letting in 3 goals sucks, dunno how it works in yours but I would expect him to let in more than that.
On another note, evening bitches. Faux the Buckeyes.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 11/21/09 at 06:58 PM ET
Ray Emmery and PHI against PHO coming off a loss to SJ last nite.
The Duck’s are pretty inconsistent. Philly pretty good, and PHX have started to slide after their scorching start.
Thanks Kate - - you know, after we win tonight, a small determined sect of the 19 will be lobbying for you to assume musical selection duties.
Of course if disaster hits, there will be questions.
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/21/09 at 06:59 PM ET
I’m with Kate; Travelling Wilbury’s.
Or while we’re talking Jeff Lynne bands, how about ELO, “Showdown”?
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 11/21/09 at 07:00 PM ET
Are those guys skating tonight? I know we’re low on depth but geez…
(Go Wings)
Posted by Hippy Dave from Portland by way of Detroit on 11/21/09 at 07:01 PM ET
Jeff, it is Saturday.
I was hoping to conjure up some of that faux karma Mark 
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Quest for 12 on 11/21/09 at 07:01 PM ET
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 06:54 PM ET
By 6:00 PM Central Time tomorrow. Promise.
(Not considered nagging - “friend”-ly reminders.)
(And thanks.)
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 11/21/09 at 07:01 PM ET
I’ll be pretty light in the LB tonight, best of luck.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 11/21/09 at 07:02 PM ET
Anyone have a working feed? My go-to ones don’t seem to be working so far.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 11/21/09 at 07:04 PM ET
Or while we’re talking Jeff Lynne bands, how about ELO, “Showdown”?
Oh, God, no…....They would rank number 3 of my least favorite bands ever.
Posted by dougie on 11/21/09 at 07:05 PM ET
Hey peeps, my friend wants to know the the ‘h’ stands for in the jersey, anyone know?
Posted by FranzensMouthguard from Chicago, IL on 11/21/09 at 07:05 PM ET
Where is the game? Center Ice has it at 7:00 but no game. Finally. Great no Mick.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/21/09 at 07:05 PM ET
Ohh man, one of them just started working but its in French, wow.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 11/21/09 at 07:06 PM ET
Malibu, CBC is streaming it, but only if you know how to spoof the IP filter. Sorry, I can’t help with that one.
I’ll keep poking around too, but I’m not finding anything yet.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 11/21/09 at 07:07 PM ET
Wow, getting a crash course in french hockey terms from tonight’s feed. This is gonna be awesome.
Posted by pgoody on 11/21/09 at 07:07 PM ET
I’ll be pretty light in the LB tonight, best of luck.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 11/21/09 at 07:02 PM ET
I’ll be flipping back and forth between blogs and folding laundry. How exciting.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 07:07 PM ET
Hey peeps, my friend wants to know the the ‘h’ stands for in the jersey, anyone know?
Posted by FranzensMouthguard on 11/21/09 at 07:05 PM ET
Habitents.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 11/21/09 at 07:08 PM ET
Hey peeps, my friend wants to know the the ‘h’ stands for in the jersey, anyone know?
Habs, I think. (Les Habitants).
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 11/21/09 at 07:08 PM ET
Hey peeps, my friend wants to know the the ‘h’ stands for in the jersey, anyone know?
Posted by FranzensMouthguard on 11/21/09 at 07:05 PM ET
Hockey, I believe.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 07:09 PM ET
alpha tango has a french feed. I’m tempted to buy center ice right now, but the divorce it would cause would be too expensive.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 11/21/09 at 07:10 PM ET
French feed just die for anyone else?
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 11/21/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Yeah, I thought Montreal logo was essentially “Club Hockey” or something like that.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 11/21/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Habs, I think. (Les Habitants).
Posted by Gabriel from San
Winner, winner, chciken dinner. Now, what does habitants mean? Ya got me.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 11/21/09 at 07:11 PM ET
Hey peeps, my friend wants to know the the ‘h’ stands for in the jersey, anyone know?
Posted by FranzensMouthguard on 11/21/09 at 07:05 PM ET
I’m from the Montreal area originally, and I can assure you that the “H” stands for “Hice.”
See the logo in the middle of the rink? That’s Center Hice.
(old Habs fan joke)
Posted by Backpacking Dad on 11/21/09 at 07:11 PM ET
Habs, short for Habitents like Kate said.
Posted by stayouttamalibu from Temporarily in Tempe, AZ on 11/21/09 at 07:11 PM ET
Question: Why are the Montreal Canadiens called the Habs?
Answer: Habs is an abbreviation of “les habitants,” the informal name given to the original settlers of New France, dating back to the 17th Century. So it’s a natural fit for the The Montreal Canadiens, established in 1909 and marketed as a French-Canadian hockey team.
Having said that, the nickname might have been the result of an error. According to NHL.com, the first man to refer to the team as “the Habs” was Tex Rickard, owner of Madison Square Garden, in 1924. Rickard apparently told a reporter that the “H” on the Canadiens’ sweaters was for “Habitants.” Not true. The distinctive C-wrapped-around-H logo stands for “Club de Hockey Canadien.”
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 11/21/09 at 07:11 PM ET
French feed just die for anyone else?
They surrendered to northern Ontario.
Posted by dougie on 11/21/09 at 07:12 PM ET
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