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by IwoCPO on 12/22/09 at 05:11 PM ET
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Updated 1737. While we’re on the subject of helping others during the holiday season and beyond, check out what your Wings did today. Awesome.
This is no longer an A2Y endeavor. It’s so far beyond Abel to Yzerman at this point. It’s Detroit Red Wing fans from literally all over the world coming together for two great causes: getting Herm to the Joe in March, and collecting money for the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
Yes, this will be an annual event. A different cause each year, in association with helping out the kids. Something creative and something cool for a Wing fan who may not be able to afford it, otherwise.
Here’s the amazing thing, more than the money. It’s the community of fans getting together to help organize this. JennyQuarx and Msevern are two of the 19 who have taken it upon themselves to handle a huge amount of the logistics: from organizing a bulk ticket purchase, to contacting the team and the hospital. And there are more. Suggestions are pouring in for restaurants, hotels, etc. And Osrt, innocently of course, is going to put Herm up for his time in Hockeytown.
It’s all over Twitter and rumor has it Herm’s become quite the popular fella on Facebook. Every Wing blog we read has mentioned this thing and it’s being picked up by others, as well.
Need some background on Herm to Hockeytown? Read here, here and here.
As of 5pm EST, our current total is: $1685.03. There will be no caps, no max limits. Every dollar going to fund the trip or help the kids. If you haven’t spread the word on this thing, please do.
“Normal” hockey discussion will resume tonite or tomorrow morning. One subject you may want to consider, because I’m gonna blast you with it: Booing Hossa is not a Detroit pastime. It belongs in Pittsburgh, not Hockeytown.
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And Osrt, innocently of course, is going to put Herm up for his time in Hockeytown.
Wait...what?
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 06:41 PM ET
I love this, and I love the choice of charity.
Why? Because it’s the same Detroit hospital that Penny Arcade supports through their annual Child’s Play charity (amongst other hospitals).
http://www.childsplaycharity.org/
If you guys want a sobering number… the $1600 we’ve raised for Herm so far is completely awesome… but Gabe and Tycho at Penny Arcade have raised almost $1.4 MILLION this year already to donate to Children’s hospitals around literally the entire world. And for the record, their “year” started in November… and they raised nearly $500k in the first week alone.
I love the idea of this being an annual event. If Child’s Play is any indicator, there’s no limits to how far this thing could go in a few years… might I suggest that we organize this with a few other big-name hockey fan blogs heading into next year and go from there? I love the idea of rival hockey blogs banding together late every year to raise money for charity…
Posted by Primis on 12/22/09 at 06:44 PM ET
And Osrt, innocently of course, is going to put Herm up for his time in Hockeytown.
Wait...what?
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 05:41 PM ET
Wait a minute. You didn’t know about this? Must have been drunk, eh?
Posted by HeilThom from Hockeytown, USA on 12/22/09 at 06:46 PM ET
I’m all in for the annual charity.
Posted by HeilThom from Hockeytown, USA on 12/22/09 at 06:47 PM ET
Wait a minute. You didn’t know about this? Must have been drunk, eh?
Posted by HeilThom
Short term memory loss is a consequence of these things. Oh well. Welcome home Herm.
who’s hooking up the trip to take Herm to the Flight Club before the game?
Posted by Nathan
Penthouse is down the street. They hired all the hottest dancers in the area and added bling; good recipe. And Herm will be able to say he went to a strip club on 8 Mile. Talk about street cred. And diseases. Should be a good time.
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 07:00 PM ET
I love the idea of rival hockey blogs banding together late every year to raise money for charity…
I’m sure the Penis Blog girls wouldn’t mind coming up with a Charity Champion belt to hand out to the blog that gets the most donations.
Posted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 12/22/09 at 07:00 PM ET
As of 5pm EST, our current total is: $1685.03.
Friggin’ incredible, everyone.
Posted by inhyung from Brooklyn on 12/22/09 at 07:04 PM ET
Giving...it’s the Reason for the Season.
The creativity of teh 19 has been something to watch. Great effort all around.
And Herm will be able to say he went to a strip club on 8 Mile. Talk about street cred. And diseases. Should be a good time.
Can RW Bill be a tour guide??
Posted by Rumbear from a boat MFr's, take a look at me...... on 12/22/09 at 07:06 PM ET
Boring paperwork update: this afternoon I gathered all the needed documents to renew my passport, first step to get the visa. I scheduled the passsport for tomorrow afternoon, and estimated time for expedition is of 7 days.
As soon as it’s ready, I’ll schedule the visa interview.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 12/22/09 at 07:08 PM ET
who’s hooking up the trip to take Herm to the Flight Club before the game?
Posted by Nathan
Whoa. First I read “fight club”, and I gotta say it scared me. Then I googled Flight Club and… you know 
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 12/22/09 at 07:09 PM ET
Something creative and something cool for a Wing fan who may not be able to afford it, otherwise.
So my friend Pow Pow is back in the mix?
Posted by Triple Deke Tyler from Lansing on 12/22/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Oh come on, it’s not a trip to Detroit without a stop at the Bouzouki Lounge.
Posted by Incognetis from Delaware... Hi... I'm in... Delaware on 12/22/09 at 07:16 PM ET
Flight Club? C’mon now. Ms. B is going to be attending this little shin dig. 
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 12/22/09 at 07:18 PM ET
Besides, G lives in Brazil. Seeing Detroit area strippers can only be a let down.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 12/22/09 at 07:20 PM ET
Can RW Bill be a tour guide??
Posted by Rumbear
But he’d want to get on stage and show us his Wing thong. It’d be a rough night.
Posted by Triple Deke Tyler
Forgot to say this earlier, but you totally look like a younger blond version of Emilio.
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 07:20 PM ET
Besides, G lives in Brazil. Seeing Detroit area strippers can only be a let down.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich
Point.
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 07:21 PM ET
Go to google images search terms Brazilian Beach Babes. And be sure to turn of Safe Search Off. G will not get a good impression of Detroit or the USA if you take him to a local titty bar.
Posted by CaptainDennisPolonich from Warm and sunny SoCal on 12/22/09 at 07:27 PM ET
Oh come on, it’s not a trip to Detroit without a stop at the Bouzouki Lounge.
Posted by Incognetis from Exile in Alabama on 12/22/09 at 06:16 PM ET
Or the Golden Fleece.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 12/22/09 at 07:28 PM ET
I haven’t mentioned it yet, but I would be remiss if I didn’t.
To Jennyquarx, Mserven, and the rest of you who are taking your time out to research, organize, contact, or otherwise help do all the little behind-the-scene things to make sure this gets done, thank you. You guys deserve so much credit for the work you’re doing.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/22/09 at 07:37 PM ET
Can RW Bill be a tour guide??
Posted by Rumbear
OMG. There used to be a great pizza place, deep dish like, and I mean deep with ingredients not with a thick crust to make it deceptively appear deep, on McNichols (Six Mile) east of Woodward, but I can’t remember its name - doubt it’s still there.
I lived in the Downtown YMCA for 4 months while attending the Detroit College of Law around the corner, needless to say I think that is now deep deep right field of Comerica Park.
There used to be some very generous fellows who would offer you the comfort of female companionship for a very reasonable fee. Some would call them pimps, I’m told. “Black ones, White ones, Spanish ones” they’d tell me as they appeared as if by magic out of dark corners along Woodward Avenue and suddenly appear beside me as I walked back from the river front to the Y on early Saturday evenings.
But I don’t think that qualifies me as a tour guide.... but I’m willing to learn.
I have tix to the Frozen Four in April at Ford Field, don’t know if I can swing a trip at the end of March (lemme check is that still THE date) too. If no one of interest is in the Frozen Four I may end up ebay-ing my tix set.
Posted by RWBill from back in God's steambath. on 12/22/09 at 07:45 PM ET
MEMO TO GARY BETTMAN: This is how you grow the game. (not the stripper part but the Herm to Hockeytown part) Every franchise should make an attempt to bring in an outside fan. As they say: To whom much is given (all of us), much is expected (your fellow man). Cheers to all who are participating in this endeavor. What goes around comes around.
Posted by calquake on 12/22/09 at 07:47 PM ET
stuck this in the wrong thread…
Just a reminder.....
San Jose plays Chicago in Chicago at 8:00 PM, it is on VS.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from busy erecting my Festivus pole on 12/22/09 at 06:30 PM ET
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from A. K. A. NostraGrampus on 12/22/09 at 07:57 PM ET
You should also give credit to non-Wings fans who chipped in for the cause.
Posted by Pens (and Stars) fan on 12/22/09 at 07:58 PM ET
MEMO TO GARY BETTMAN: This is how you grow the game.
Posted by calquake on 12/22/09 at 06:47 PM ET
Excellent. One way NOT to grow the game is scattering players around every year without the permanency that develops fan loyalty.
Thanks. Gary. Bridgestone. Ass.
Posted by RWBill from back in God's steambath. on 12/22/09 at 08:01 PM ET
Good call, Pens (and Stars) fan. It’s good to see hockey fans from all over and who root for every team pitch in for such a good cause. Thank you for your donation.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/22/09 at 08:02 PM ET
You should also give credit to non-Wings fans who chipped in for the cause.
Posted by Pens (and Stars) fan on 12/22/09 at 06:58 PM ET
Awesome. Thanks. Chief has mentioned the wide support this has garnered, growing legs outside this blog. I’m sure in the end he’ll acknowledge everyone again.
Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Posted by RWBill from back in God's steambath. on 12/22/09 at 08:05 PM ET
Well done Chief, A2Y, and all hockey fans.
Well done.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste. Marie on 12/22/09 at 08:24 PM ET
Ho.
Lee.
Shit.
I sure picked the wrong day to work late at work - I missed so much stuff!
At least Jenny has my email so I will be kept in the loop.
I did read about a cheap hotel adjacent to one of the restaurants that was being discussed as a place to eat before the game (I think). That might be an argument in favor of that place as a location to gather, if several people are staying close by.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/22/09 at 08:33 PM ET
Posted by Baroque
Sure you don’t want to meet at Penthouse? I hear they serve lovely wings.
Great podcast Chief. George is awesome and Jessie sounds hot and vice-versa.
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 09:05 PM ET
Or any day that ends in “day.”
Posted by Nathan from Jonny Ericsson’s ice cream truck on 12/22/09 at 04:14 PM ET
Touche, Nathan.
Good on ya to EVERYONE who has had a hand in this, Wings fans and non-Wings fans alike. I’ve been getting a kick out of telling people here in South Carolina about this thing. The most common response has been, ‘Who are the Red Wings?’
*facepalm*
Posted by clemshady from Greenwood, SC on 12/22/09 at 09:08 PM ET
I finally gave a few bucks to the cause. Awesome frickin’ work 19 and all others in the hockey community to get this done.
I probably will not be able to make it to the D. I really want to be there as it would be my first game at the Joe but I don’t think leaving Mrs. BeanLand alone with Hank and Pav setting each other up for fantastic dekes and top shelf scores in her womb will go over too well. She’ll probably need a lot of help with things by then.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Livin' Free or Die on 12/22/09 at 09:13 PM ET
She’ll probably need a lot of help with things by then.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand
Congrats to you and your families. That’s really awesome. And we’ll do this again for sure. The game, not the twins.
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 09:24 PM ET
WingsFanInBeanLand, since you are one of the resident graphics geniuses around here, could you come up with a picture for this years’ version of the Jacketoreum- The Vomitorium?
Posted by calquake on 12/22/09 at 09:24 PM ET
Posted by Osrt on 12/22/09 at 08:05 PM ET
I dunno. I sure wasn’t impressed with the wings at Hooters.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/22/09 at 09:25 PM ET
//sigh
Typical guy - likes them busty and brainless.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/22/09 at 09:38 PM ET
Thanks Osrt.
The Vomitorium. I’ll have to put some thought into that one.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Livin' Free or Die on 12/22/09 at 09:47 PM ET
The Vomitorium. I’ll have to put some thought into that one.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Earth. on 12/22/09 at 08:47 PM ET
Linda Blair(Regan) working the ticket window at JLA. You try to buy a ticket & she vomits on you through the round hole.
Posted by mserven from warmer than where you are, Arizona on 12/22/09 at 10:02 PM ET
Sharks up 2-0 at the end of 2 in Chicago.
D-Mac is the “special guest” at intermission.
(As HTT noted, the broadcast is on VS.) (Thanks Gary. Ass.)
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/22/09 at 10:40 PM ET
As they say: To whom much is given (all of us), much is expected (your fellow man).
+19
Thanks for the shoutout. I wanted to add that Ellen from Big Red Machine and Matt Saler have also been instrumental in making all of this awesome. We have a lot of good people on this, including all of you and the hockey community at large.
Posted by jennyquarx on 12/22/09 at 11:03 PM ET
(As HTT noted, the broadcast is on VS.) (Thanks Gary. Ass.)
On the Fly has a “look inside the game” that is basically showing you the whole game FYI.
Posted by jennyquarx on 12/22/09 at 11:04 PM ET
Hossa scores with 1:51 to go, 3-2 Sharks, 4x4
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/22/09 at 11:31 PM ET
Final 3-2, San Jose.
Good pressure at the end by Chicago.
Sharks played prevent and Hawks pulled their goalie.
Now in Detroit tomorrow night ...
L.G.R.W.
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/22/09 at 11:35 PM ET
I big heartfelt thank you to all of you Chief, Jenny Mserven, Matt Saler, orst, and all the rest. This is an awesome thing to be a part of.
If you’re interested in starting a list of potential charities, I have a very good one for the 19 to consider. It’s part of the reason why I was only able to contribute a little bit to the H2H fund. Most of the money I had available went to purchasing toys.
The charity that I want to recommend is called Juliana’s Toys for Joys. My friend RaiAnn has a beautiful little girl named Juliana who was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer when she was only 4 months old. The odds were stacked against her but Juliana is an amazing child who has fought very courageously against the cancer that invaded her tiny body. She is now 6 years old and remarkably is in remission. When she grows up, Juliana wants to be cop AND a doctor so that she can heal people by day and protect them at night. She started Juliana’s Toys for Joys to raise enough new unwrapped toys, games, and gift cards to pass out to all the kids at the VanElslander Cancer Center at St. John Hospital in Detroit (the treatment center where Juliana has received her treatment). These kids soooo deserve these toys. Some sit from an hour to SIX hours a day getting treatments and if they get something new and it makes them smile. I’m taking a truckload of presents there on Christmas Eve. Let me tell you, it is worth every single penny.
Here’s a couple of articles from last year of Juliana being sworn in as an honorary police officer:
Photos: http://bit.ly/4FfSYL
Archived article: http://bit.ly/8QRQIH
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate from putting the b*tches in the box on 12/22/09 at 11:57 PM ET
Excellent hearing you on the podcast, Chief. Well done again.
Side note: Malik sounds exactly like I expected him to. He’s got the voice of a guy you’d love to share a beer with and will try to avoid a fight, but will end your shit if you push him too far.
Also, with Bingo Bango Jessie, there’s just something cool about listening to a voice like that dropping F-bombs.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/23/09 at 12:04 AM ET
I’m probably late to the party on this, but, I don’t feel like going through old comments, and I’m so excited for this and will probably go to the game, but, please for the love of god tell me someone’s suggested Lafayette Coney Island? If the man doesn’t get a Detroit Coney, he hasn’t been to Detroit.
Posted by jman077 from North Detrooooit on 12/23/09 at 02:02 AM ET
Posted by jman077 from North Detrooooit on 12/23/09 at 01:02 AM ET
If you plan on going, please email me at jennyquarx at gmail dot com - I’m trying to get an accurate head count for tickets. Thanks!
Posted by jennyquarx on 12/23/09 at 02:10 AM ET
Typical guy - likes them busty and brainless. LOL
Posted by Baroque
Busty and brilliant actually. The green eyes and blond hair were pure bonus.
Posted by Jennemy of the Skate
Wow, that’s amazing. I tried to look on google to no avail; could you post a link where we can donate or a site to drop off toys?
Also, with Bingo Bango Jessie, there’s just something cool about listening to a voice like that dropping F-bombs.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas
Agreed. Makes you think of fun things but definitely without a ball gag.
Posted by Osrt on 12/23/09 at 03:10 AM ET
Long day....
Missing the LB, and catching up on the DVR later.
Kids and Grandkids tonight for the early holiday celebration.
I don’t expect the Hawks to be in a very good mood after the SJ game.
I can’t understand why Huet looks like Brodeur against the Wings, and
then looks like Cheveldae against the Sharks. Doubt we will see him tonight.
Happy Festivus
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from A. K. A. NostraGrampus on 12/23/09 at 05:08 AM ET
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