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Born And Raised In South Detroit
by IwoCPO on 06/06/09 at 05:00 PM ET
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We’re starting with this, because we should.
But we’re also starting early because I want you reminded of what this year has been like. What you’ve said about it, and what still could be.
“Guys,
You don’t hear from me much. My sister Phoebe is the mouthpiece of the family, and (excluding Paul) the voice of the Wings in South Florida.
I was 15 years old in 1997. I watched the entire cup run as a newly-minted hockey fan (1996 vintage) at the condo my sister was housesitting at. 1998 followed a similar pattern.
2002 was in the midst of my college years. Unfortunately, paying my dues required working nights. I will never forget calling home at 10 p.m. to ask my mom how game 7 of the WCF was going, and then seeing for myself when I arrive home.
Patrick Roy = stunned.
And stunned again
et cetera.
Nothing compares to this. This is the first Cup that is mine alone, as an adult privileged enough to watch every game in full, with attendant rituals and superstitions.
We’ve been champions for 4 hours now, and I’m not a bit closer to sleep. The champagne parted ways with ice to meet with tonsils long ago, but I still can’t sleep.
I don’t know who to toast first: the Wings, led by the greatest extant leader in the NHL, or the sport itself.
Fedorov will be showing up to my office tomorrow. Datsyuk will be showing up in my mailbox next week.
Winged Wheel will be showing up on my sister’s wrist within the week. Pictures forthcoming.
LGRW,
Charlie
Posted by Charlie from Hollywood, FL on 06/05/08 at 03:25 AM ET
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“Stanley Cup champions. The fourth Stanley Cup in eleven years. God bless them. God bless all of you crazy people as well. Thank you, thank you God. And by “God” I mean “Henrik Zetterberg”.
Posted by TDeters on 06/04/08 at 11:10 PM ET”
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“Thanks to all of the “19”!!
It has been a fabulous ride, made all that much more better because I got share it all with you Bitches!!
What a frigging ride!!
Posted by Jeff OKWingnut from Hockey Hades on 06/04/08 at 11:45 PM ET”
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“I haven’t commented on the A2Y 19 community thing yet, but I’ll keep it short. It’s awesome. Utterly, and completely awesome. Nothing more to say about all the emotional stuff that everyone has already hashed through. I’ll put it like this—yesterday morning driving to work they were talking about Dan Cleary winning the Cup on the radio, and I almost cried. I thought I was the only person that was literally this insane about the Red Wings. It’s good to know I am not.
Posted by Nathan from Jonny Ericsson’s ice cream truck on 06/06/08 at 09:19 AM ET”
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“A parade live blog? Are you kidding me? You guys rock.
Just got back from an interview, the HR guy who interviewed me was from Pittsburgh. We spent about 15 minutes just talking about hockey. I think the interview went well.
Posted by cephalopod from Chicago, on the poop deck, no pants on 06/06/08 at 02:14 PM ET”
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“Whatever emotional gulf between the fans and the players that was created by the fact that the Wings won in Pittsburgh was closed on that impossibly hot day that the players paraded down Woodward, telling the fans how much they meant, and how the Cup win was for them. It was a love-in in every positive sense of the term, and that was the day that it truly sunk in that the Wings won the Cup.
I wouldn’t trade being down there for the world. It was unbelievable. Meeting Stanley himself while he was in the hands of Red Wings players, and taking a swig or two, those experiences were just the icing on one hell of a cake.
Posted by George James Malik from South Lyon, MI on 06/22/08 at 03:18 PM ET”
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“Is there a church or a website or something where I can go and accept Ken Holland as my personal Lord and Savior?
Oh my figgin’ god how good are we going to be next year? Jeez, how freaking stacked can one team get? I’m speechless. I am utterly speechless.
Posted by TDeters on 07/02/08 at 01:21 PM ET”
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“I have been waiting for tonight since June5th. The morning after the season ended. Expectations are high for this season but they always are. I have been watching Red Wing Hockey for over forty years and i am looking forward to forty more.
My boys have all grown up watching good hockey from our beloved Wings, but I have reminded them it hasn’t been all Stanley Cups and good seasons. I’m so glad that the Darkness with Harkness days are far behind.
They serve as a good reminder to be thankful for what we fans have. A great team.
“BRING IT ON!”
“AGAIN!”
Lets Go Red Wings
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 10/09/08 at 04:57 PM ET”
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“Detroit comes out in absolute style. Sure the Hawks logo and jersey is tight. But when you put the package together on the Wings… the classic jerseys, the wicked leg socks, and the coaches wearing felt/wool caps… PURE PIMPS BITCHES.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 01/01/09 at 04:50 PM ET”
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“Homer: “You signing renewing and using ink for a name with paper?”
Zetterberg: “Jesus Homer”
Me, 16 January”
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“I want to comment on this post… but I have no idea what you said.
Yet… fascinated.
Posted by HockeyinHD on 02/17/09 at 11:53 AM ET”
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I’m almost to the point of resignation. Nearly there. Almost at that stage where anything could happen and I’d kind of shrug. Will an early exit be painful? Oh yes. But not as painful as if they’d played dominant hockey—the kind of hockey a team with this much frigging talent should play—all year only to lose to an 8 seed.
But I’m not there yet. Because if this team is owed anything, even a morsel after the regular season they’ve had statistically, it’s this: they deserve the benefit of the doubt. They earned it last year. Actually, they earned it the last two years.
Me again, 9 March
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I blame the drinking game. Clearly the Hockey Gods are frowning on a team whose fanbase doesn’t take the games more seriously.
That, and if you guys don’t cut it out someone is going to drink themself dead.
As far as the game itself goes, let me ask you all a question: If the Wings had won last night 8-0, whould we be thinking they had the Cup sown up? I doubt it.
We take losses much harder than we appreciate wins.
Posted by HockeyinHD on 03/01/09 at 01:42 PM ET
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What just makes me pull my hair out though is, how can they not find this embarrassing? Like Chief said, the *#$%@& Islanders are 56 points behind the Wings. When they got down 1-0, how did they not get the motivation to just crush the Islanders to bits?
I’m really questioning Uncle Mike here. This has been a season-long problem, and I can’t believe he’s still letting this slide. These guys clearly don’t seem to get the message that you need to put in 100% every game.
But the even worse thing is, I still think with only a 75% effort, we will make it to the Western Conference Final, only perpetuating the notion that it’s ok for them to slack off. We’ll get mangled by the Sharks at only 75% though.
I’m looking squarely at Babcock. This shit has to stop.
Posted by Alzy from Innisfail, Alberta, Canada on 03/28/09 at 01:34 AM ET
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“You guys are ridiculous.
Watch the game, not the score.
Sometimes the pucks just don’t go in. It happens.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 03/28/09 at 02:03 AM ET”
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The bitching on the Jacket blogs today is intense. Apparently they feel it’s ok to have too many men on the ice and have them play the puck. Nice to know they and the Jacket players feel the basic rules shouldn’t apply to them. Portzline quoted Peca as saying: ”Don’t put the game on the line for that”. Because you know, if you’re Mike Peca you can’t possibly ever have accountability for anything, it’s always someone else’s fault…
Posted by Primis on 04/24/09 at 09:23 AM ET
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RWBill, 5/1/09
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Here’s to you, to Stevie, to the 19, to our Detroit Red Wings, and to the annihilation of the motherf*cking piece-of-sh!t Anaheim Ducks. May the sweet baby Jesus send them to rot in hell.
LET’S GO RED WINGS!!!!!
Posted by Bella from puddle of her own vomit on 05/14/09 at 06:12 PM ET
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*#$%@& you Anaheim! *#$%@& you refs! Don’t admire your save Hiller! God, I screamed so loud at Buckets’ goal my cat jumped three feet in the air and I think I woke up the neighborhood if not the *#$%@& county. Hopefully my hands will stop shaking soon. Someone pass the booze, stat.
Posted by Aphaea from Pennsylvania on 05/14/09 at 09:45 PM ET
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The Ducks are the biggest collection of a**holes, whiners, and gutless cheap shot artists ever assmebled on one team. And their coach is probably the biggest crybaby in the league.
I usually feel a modicum of respect or sympathy for a team after a playoff series, but the Ducks are absolutely dead to me, in a way even the Avalanche never were. I could at least appreciate and respect players like Sakic and Forsberg. But there isn’t a player on the Ducks who I’d piss on if they were on fire.
One last thing:
Suck it Neidermeyer. Suck it long, suck it hard. That’s not gloating; that’s an order.
Posted by Mandingo from 6’3”, 3 bills on 05/15/09 at 09:42 AM ET
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What a carrot-topped big-talking ineffective-spinning-no-defense whiner.
Before I didn’t mind him all that much - but now I want to epoxy his lips together to make him shut up. Stop talking until you can play well enough to have a coach trust you not to make a dumbass pass at the blue line in overtime and not recognize that it’s a mistake that you shouldn’t do again.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 05/23/09 at 06:36 PM ET
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We are our brothers keeper. I know a lot of people do not think this way but, it is the way I was brought up and, the way we raised our children as well.
This city just took one heck of a punch and it will take years to bring it back but hope is an amazing thing. Like you said Chief it might not be much in the grand scheme but, it is one small thing. Anything is better than nothing.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 06/02/09 at 07:00 AM ET
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We have been oddly immune and blessed the last few months and years. My father is healthy. We have a roof over their heads. Things could be a lot better but we know things could be worse. I can’t wait until the days when Detroit gets a turn on their bad luck and everyone says “Remember how crappy the state of Michigan was? That was crazy”. Until then, it’s sports that offer a momentary breath of air, when the world feels suffocating.
When things are bad, I count my blessings. One blessing, regardless how vain and inconsequential in caring about a sports team, that Michigan has is that they have an organization that has class, brilliance, and a hard work ethic that leads to success to cheer for.
Posted by MarkK from Ithaca on 06/02/09 at 08:05 AM ET
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I’m 46 years old, had 12 years with my company and 23 in my profession, and spent 45 minutes Monday filing for unemployment for the first time in my life. ‘Not an auto worker, but certainly I’ve been affected by their woes. I truly am scared, as there seems to be quite a gap in the employment listings between “Neurosurgeon” and “part-time clerk at Blockbuster.”
I just woke up to get my kids off to school, and the first thing that came to mind as I climbed out of bed was, “I wonder if Datsyuk’s gonna play tonight?” Then I remembered that I have no job. ‘Not sure if that’s anything to brag about, but this team HAS at least given me a bit of a diversion. (Funny, but I can remember when my job provided me with a diversion from the Red Wings.)
Very good post, Chief, very well written. And I don’t want these guys to win this thing for me, or even my family. I don’t want some stupid television network that gives lip service to the sport and the city and the state 99 percent of the time to start using the stupid angle of “CAN THIS TEAM DO IT FOR THE PEOPLE???” I want them to do it for themselves. But I have to think that, yeah, they know what’s going on around them. And while I refuse to use the ‘P’ word, if the opportunity arises to drive down I-75 to Detroit for a little get-together in the coming days, my family will be there. I’ll make a sign that says, “Thank You.”
Posted by Old Red Barn from Saginaw County on 06/02/09 at 08:13 AM ET
It’s a Live Blog bitches. From Hockeytown.
Adding a last minute good luck charm, courtesy of RedWinger and some serious Wing fans.
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Hey everybody. NHL network pregame jsut started. Can’t tell if Murph is trashed or not yet
Is there ever any question?
Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 06/06/09 at 06:05 PM ET
Great post Chief.
Wasn’t nervous before game 3 or 4. Tonight? My nerves are already shot and the puck hasn’t even dropped yet. Ugh.
Go Wings!
Posted by Mimi36 from Illinois on 06/06/09 at 06:06 PM ET
Yeah, I’m eating brats for dinner tonight… I did the same thing for game 2, which was the last game we won.
Plus… I like brats.
Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 06/06/09 at 06:06 PM ET
Oh, and by the way, jennyquarx, jman, and everyone else who’s posted recently after lurking for awhile…I think I speak for the rest of the 19 when I say we’re glad to have you hear. Odd thing about the Hasek, there’s room for everyone.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 06:07 PM ET
Chief, great post. Reading through the comments, it hit me that it’s a damn fine honor to be able to commiserate alongside you bitches and @holes.
Yzerman aside, I had a theory once as to the real reason we only count 19 people here. It involved the Chief losing a toe in Vietnam, but then I remembered he’s too young.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 06:28 PM ET
Interesting theory. I find it would be more believable that Chief had 4 thumbs and 15 middle fingers.
It’s like my therapy support group.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate
The 19 is a little of everything. If it had to be nailed down as one thing, that’s it.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/06/09 at 06:07 PM ET
The 19 is a little of everything.
Hey, you guys keep me from drinking alone, which I am told is a sure sign of alcoholism.
Posted by dougie on 06/06/09 at 06:10 PM ET
My nerves are already shot and the puck hasn’t even dropped yet. Ugh.
Go Wings!
Posted by Mimi36 from Illinois on 06/06/09 at 07:06 PM ET
I read that as “The puke hasn’t even dropped yet”. Damn you Freud.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/06/09 at 06:10 PM ET
I’m not sure what happened to my rational side.
I don’t think I’ve ever had one of those.
Interesting theory. I find it would be more believable that Chief had 4 thumbs and 15 middle fingers.
I could see that.
Yeah, I’m eating brats for dinner tonight… I did the same thing for game 2, which was the last game we won.
My guy just made me the best freaking banana nut bread ever. There’s no ritual there just comfort food, bitches.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/06/09 at 06:11 PM ET
It’s like my therapy support group.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate
The 19 is a little of everything. If it had to be nailed down as one thing, that’s it.
Hi, my name is Dennis and I’m a Wing-a-holic
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 06/06/09 at 06:12 PM ET
I read that as “The puke hasn’t even dropped yet”. Damn you Freud.
Posted by MarkK from Ithaca on 06/06/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Hahaha. Haven’t had enough vodka.
At least not yet.
Posted by Mimi36 from Illinois on 06/06/09 at 06:13 PM ET
Opposite day today. This year’s playoff rituals have run out, so everything I usually do on game day, I did the opposite. Of the most importance (to me) the shirt I’ve worn for every game, not tonight, tonight I break out the shirt that I wore for last year’s Cup run. It’s gotta help, it’s just gotta…
Let’s Go Red Wings, push them little fuchs right off their gawddamned ice berg.
Posted by John W. from a bubble wrap cocoon on 06/06/09 at 06:13 PM ET
Good to feel welcomed. I think I have an old account here. Just some friends coming over tonight. Not the type to get offended if I follow the liveblog, as long as I can carry on a real conversation about the game….
Posted by jman077 from North Detrooooit on 06/06/09 at 06:13 PM ET
Grilled rib eye with blue cheese crumbles, grilled sweet potato, corn on the cob and spinach salad here.
LETS GO WINGS. No excuses, no whining. 60 minutes of Wings hockey is all I ask for.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 06/06/09 at 06:15 PM ET
It’s funny, my coworkers call me “Detroit” as a nickname. So I guess that no matter where I am, Detroit is with me. 
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/06/09 at 06:16 PM ET
The 19 is a little of everything.
Hey, you guys keep me from drinking alone, which I am told is a sure sign of alcoholism.
I resemble that remark?
Take a look at CalQuakes Avatar, there’s a sample of the 19 from Gramps down to NateA at, what 24 Nate?
Watching a game now without you bitches & assholes just isn’t the same.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 06/06/09 at 06:17 PM ET
Grilled rib eye with blue cheese crumbles, grilled sweet potato, corn on the cob and spinach salad here.
Hmmm… I’m thinking of making a dash for Little Caesar’s, but the closest one is 30 min away. Not enough time.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/06/09 at 06:18 PM ET
It’s like my therapy support group.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate
The 19 is a little of everything. If it had to be nailed down as one thing, that’s it.
Posted by MarkK from Ithaca on 06/06/09 at 07:07 PM ET
Like Kate said a couple of threads back, we’re Wingaholics.
Regardless of what happens in the next week, I’m so glad that I’ll share it with all of you. I never was in any cliques in school, never joined a sorority or a club or a professional association. I always thought those things were stupid. But to be accepted as one of the 19, to find a group of people who are as crazy/nervous/paranoid/proud/passionate/obsessive/stressed about the Red Wings and hockey, has meant so much to me.
Jesus ... I’ve only had a couple of belts in me and I’m already weepy. I don’t want to think of what state I’ll be in by the third period.
Posted by Bella on 06/06/09 at 06:18 PM ET
Earlier today, I watched the Day of Days episode of Band of Brothers for the 100th time. Makes worrying about a silly hockey game look foolish. You, 19, are my band of brothers, and sisters. But more than that, you are my Band of Bitches.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Lidstrom's head telling him 1 more year on 06/06/09 at 06:20 PM ET
Thanks for the warm welcome! I’m in Madison, WI where as far as the media is concerned hockey doesn’t exist (outside of the Badgers), so if I hadn’t found you I’d just be freaking out with two other Wings fans I know here, my husband and son. And the son is only 2 but we already have him brainwashed.
I’m going back to my Anaheim/Chicago wardrobe ritual tonight. I thought that maybe what I wore had no impact on the game but we see how that worked out for games 3 and 4.
And the beer is flowing.
I think I’m ready.
Posted by jennyquarx on 06/06/09 at 06:23 PM ET
Hmmm… I’m thinking of making a dash for Little Caesar’s, but the closest one is 30 min away. Not enough time.
It’s on NBC, which means you could go, have dinner, maybe catch a movie, and be home before the puck drops.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 06:24 PM ET
Jesus ... I’ve only had a couple of belts in me and I’m already weepy. I don’t want to think of what state I’ll be in by the third period.
I haven’t had anything to drink yet (we have a big Derby scrimmage in the morning so I can’t get hammered) but I’m already there. Emotional/nervous/stressed…
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/06/09 at 06:25 PM ET
And the son is only 2 but we already have him brainwashed.
Good work Jen. That’s the way it’s supposed to be.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/06/09 at 06:27 PM ET
Band of Bitches.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Duck. Chickenhawk. Penguin. All tasty. on 06/06/09 at 07:20 PM ET
I like that. I like that very much.
Posted by calquake on 06/06/09 at 06:27 PM ET
I thought that maybe what I wore had no impact on the game
The problem with superstitions is that there is a complex formula that determines who wins the game based on the proportion of fans on each side that follow their proper rituals. Sometimes, you do your job but the rest of the fan base doesn’t, compared to the opposing team’s fan base. Then you’re tricked into thinking it doesn’t matter.
Other times, you may think you’re starting a new superstition, after trying something new ‘seemed to work’. Unbeknown to you, you might have counted as a minus, but the rest of fan-dom picked up the slack, and you’re in danger of having a negative ritual.
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/06/09 at 06:28 PM ET
And the son is only 2 but we already have him brainwashed.
My 2-year-old loves her some Red Wings, but the 4-year-old prefers her Ducks jersey (which someone gave to her to piss me off) over her Zetterberg Jersey. My wife says it’s because of the original Disney Duck logo…doesn’t matter, she’ll be getting a smaller inheritance.
Much, much smaller.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 06:29 PM ET
you are my Band of Bitches.
That’s beautiful, man.
Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 06/06/09 at 06:31 PM ET
My wife says it’s because of the original Disney Duck logo…doesn’t matter, she’ll be getting a smaller inheritance.
Much, much smaller.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 07:29 PM ET
So…. it is a small world afterall.
Posted by calquake on 06/06/09 at 06:32 PM ET
Band of Bitches.
There’s the title of the inevitable movie that spins out of this blog.
Posted by dougie on 06/06/09 at 06:33 PM ET
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCrS2qPN4sY
http://www.post-gazette.com/multimedia/?videoID=100652
Bad JuJu Bad JuJu Bad JuJu all over this thread.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yeah, I know, you beat the Pens last year, bitches. You deserved it.
But I still loved the Pens spoiling it in Game 5.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted by Detroit Slum City = Bankrupt & Jobless from WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on 06/06/09 at 06:33 PM ET
but the 4-year-old prefers her Ducks jersey (which someone gave to her to piss me off)
I hope that person has been excommunicated from your life. That is a crime against humanity.
My son currently loves Franzen so I’m cool with that.
Posted by jennyquarx on 06/06/09 at 06:34 PM ET
Has anyone ever made Lex’s roasted chicken from Zingerman’s Guide to Good Eating?
Wofe and I are making it for a pre-game dinner.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 06/06/09 at 06:34 PM ET
South Detroit? Isn’t Detroit the southernmost city along the river, so wouldn’t south detroit be Canada?
Posted by Detroi = Broke and Jobless from WOOOOO, PA on 06/06/09 at 06:34 PM ET
Well here we are! 45 Minutes to puck drop! The MOJO is on, done, burgers cooked on the grill (like g2) and the Coors Light is in the fridge chilling. Great post Chief! Like you no blogs, no papers just doing other stuff I enjoy!
Now it’s time for the WINGS to do it their way! DEFENSIVE HOCKEY! TAPE TO TAPE PASSING! CRASHING THE NET! KEEPING IT SIMPLE! BEATING THEM TO THE PUCK!
20 MINUTES AT A TIME, ONE GAME AT A TIME! GO WINGS!
2 to 12 Bitches!
Posted by Drapesfan33 from Burb Of Atlanta on 06/06/09 at 06:35 PM ET
But I still loved the Pens spoiling it in Game 5.
And we loved hoisting the Cup on your turf. Woooo indeed.
Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 06/06/09 at 06:35 PM ET
So…. it is a small world afterall.
Posted by calquake on 06/06/09 at 07:32 PM ET
Well played
Posted by Mimi36 from Illinois on 06/06/09 at 06:36 PM ET
Sidney’s coronation is just going to have to be delayed another year or five. Any other team plays the Penguins like they did on Thursday and there’s a six or seven spot on the board by the time it’s done.
This team will not be denied.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 06/06/09 at 06:36 PM ET
Thanks for the warm welcome! I’m in Madison, WI where as far as the media is concerned hockey doesn’t exist (outside of the Badgers), so if I hadn’t found you I’d just be freaking out with two other Wings fans I know here, my husband and son. And the son is only 2 but we already have him brainwashed.
Posted by jennyquarx on 06/06/09 at 07:23 PM ET
Hey!, jq. Welcome!
I’m living south of Wausau, WI so I can relate. Been here 14 years but long to be back in Michigan where I was born and raised; lived “back home” over 35 years. Lost my eldest son, my best friend & Wings companion, a couple years ago (he was 19) and here with the 19 has been good therapy for me. Now I go crazy with my youngest, my “baby girl” (now 14) LBing & getting ready to celebrate no. 12!
GO WINGS!!!
2 to 12
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 06/06/09 at 06:36 PM ET
Hey Incognetis, we’re having Brats, too. Except we won’t have ours until the game is done because I can’t eat during games.
Posted by socalwingnut on 06/06/09 at 06:36 PM ET
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
+1
Posted by Aimee in Austin on 06/06/09 at 06:38 PM ET
So…. it is a small world afterall.
Yep. I hope her love of that Mickey Mouse franchise is enough to comfort her while she’s trying to pay off all of her college debt.
And by the way, this outpouring of love that Houlihan so masterfully triggered? I’d like to send some to Paul. He is the epitome of class, and his site is deeply respected by fans of every team. And the fact that he allows just about every conversation to be overrun by arrogant, immature Wings fans,..well…cheers to you Paul. Thanks.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 06:39 PM ET
And by the way, this outpouring of love that Houlihan so masterfully triggered? I’d like to send some to Paul. He is the epitome of class, and his site is deeply respected by fans of every team. And the fact that he allows just about every conversation to be overrun by arrogant, immature Wings fans,..well…cheers to you Paul. Thanks.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 07:39 PM ET
I’ll drink to that, Gabe!
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 06/06/09 at 06:41 PM ET
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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And there’s your Conn Smythe winner, hockey fans.
Posted by dougie on 06/06/09 at 06:41 PM ET
He is the epitome of class, ...
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 07:39 PM ET
... in a special juvenilistic way! 
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 06/06/09 at 06:41 PM ET
Hey!, jq. Welcome!
I’m living south of Wausau, WI so I can relate. Been here 14 years but long to be back in Michigan where I was born and raised; lived “back home” over 35 years. Lost my eldest son, my best friend & Wings companion, a couple years ago (he was 19) and here with the 19 has been good therapy for me.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can already see that the 19 are the best bunch of people around. I’m glad to see someone else in WI. Thanks for the welcome!
Posted by jennyquarx on 06/06/09 at 06:41 PM ET
And by the way, this outpouring of love that Houlihan so masterfully triggered? I’d like to send some to Paul. He is the epitome of class, and his site is deeply respected by fans of every team.
Good point Gabe. I would also like to thank the Emperor for allowing us this opportunity. I wouldn’t survive without it. Which reminds me that I need to make another donation soon.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 06/06/09 at 06:42 PM ET
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*slow clap*
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 06/06/09 at 06:42 PM ET
Murph is definitely sloshed.
“This it the third game of the finals.”
Posted by MarkK from Maryland on 06/06/09 at 06:43 PM ET
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