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H2H Update: Raising The Bar
by IwoCPO on 12/21/09 at 04:55 PM ET
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Updated at 2234 with our flashy new H2H graphic, courtesy of Wing Fan In Beanland.
Was out shoveling and got to thinking that we may as well just lift the cap. We hate caps around here, anyway Gary. So, we’re going to open the donation window back up and here’s a little bonus. Whatever goes unspent will be donated to the Red Wings Wish Club, with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
And?
For a small donation to Children’s Hospital (wishes start at just $50), fans can have a special birthday, anniversary or get well wish broadcast on the Joe Louis Arena Jumbotron.
Giddy up.
More mentions. Thanks boys (and girls). Also, check out the comment from Lindas1st in this thread. He may have earned himself honorary 19 status with that.
A few ditties:
5 people have donated 19 dollars.
1 person donated 40 and said it was in honor of our latest injury.
1 person donated 66 bucks. A quick glance at PensBlog verified the significance of that number.
At least 5 people have donated 100 or more.
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Comments
Glad you reopened the donations, Chief. Added my contributions and posted a note about the cause over on Big Red Machine: http://www.redmachineblog.com
Posted by inhyung from I'm still a New Yorker, damnit on 12/21/09 at 05:38 PM ET
When does Chief stand outside of a department in a Santa suit ringing a bell? I mean if he was really dedicated….
Posted by rwingscup19 from Dallas on 12/21/09 at 05:44 PM ET
I’d like to see those Brazillian blogs from the last couple days translated.
Good job peoples, very cool.
” Also, check out the comment from Lindas1st in this thread. He may have earned himself honorary 19 status with that. ”
I’ve always thought this poster is a female (Linda’s1st). Maybe this person is Swedish. I’d like to know the answer.
Posted by Nathan from BC on 12/21/09 at 05:49 PM ET
If you’re on Twitter, we’re using #H2H as the official “Herm to Hockeytown” hashtag.
Posted by inhyung from I'm still a New Yorker, damnit on 12/21/09 at 05:49 PM ET
Chief,I had a feeling that you were going to suggest something on this order. There are also many food banks in the Metro area that could use anything in the way of donations. Focus Hope and Gleaners come to mind.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa.-made in Detroit on 12/21/09 at 06:00 PM ET
Wow….I go off to get snowed in for three days (a highly over-rated experience, by the way), away from the Gore, and came back to whine about our injury list some more.
Looks like we’ve changed the topic for a while. An excellent development. Good on whomever thought it up. If this thing gets the exposure it deserves,there is no telling where it ends up.
And maybe I’ll make it back to Detroit for the first time in ten years. Sounds like an urban myth in the making, and I’d hate to miss it.
Posted by dougie on 12/21/09 at 06:25 PM ET
For a small donation to Children’s Hospital (wishes start at just $50), fans can have a special birthday, anniversary or get well wish broadcast on the Joe Louis Arena Jumbotron.
An uncensored message on the Jumbotron would almost be priceless.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 12/21/09 at 06:28 PM ET
An uncensored message on the Jumbotron would almost be priceless.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Lidstrom's head telling him 1 more year on 12/21/09 at 06:32 PM ET
Trying to talk my lurking sister into making the trip out, she’s met as many of the 19 as I have. If I can’t make it, I want one of the from Kansases repping me at the H2H game.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/21/09 at 06:32 PM ET
I’ve always thought this poster is a female (Linda‘s1st). Maybe this person is Swedish. I’d like to know the answer.
Posted by Nathan from BC on 12/21/09 at 05:49 PM ET
Nope, it’s a guy. He picked his name because his mom’s name is Linda and he’s the oldest, so first child. (I only remember that because I’m the oldest kid in my family, too.)
Pretty perceptive comment. The fans of other teams who wander through from time to time understand that criticism is fine, just base it in reality - that “OMG, you’re team is so OOOOOLD and washed up!!!!1” crap belongs on msm blogs. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/21/09 at 06:48 PM ET
Thank heavens you opened this back up. I hadn’t gotten around to donating yet, and would have been pissed to high heaven to not get a chance to jump in on this bitch.
I’m gonna try like hell to make it down, but realistically am not sure if it will happen or not. Long ass trip and I’d have to miss a couple days of work. We’ll see though.
Posted by ITDeuce from The Land of Ice and Snow on 12/21/09 at 06:50 PM ET
Chief:
Thanks for cranking that back open. We may be a salty band of bitches, but we’re a damn charitable bunch as well.
Posted by FranzensMouthguard from Chicago, IL on 12/21/09 at 06:57 PM ET
I’m not one of the 19 and I’m not even a regular here but I am a die hard Wings fan and this just reaffirms that the best hockey team has the best fan base. I am going to give as much as I can once I get the money. There is nothing that could lessen how much respect and admiration I have for all the 19 and anyone else who is helping out. Perhaps Detroit should take the title of “City of Brotherly Love” from Philly. They certainly deserve it after this.
Posted by aaruss23 on 12/21/09 at 07:14 PM ET
This is amazing. This really is the true meaning of Hockeytown, No Limits. Class all the way.
Posted by Crater from His new Red Wings blog on 12/21/09 at 07:23 PM ET
I’ve always thought this poster is a female (Linda‘s1st).
Nope, Baroque’s explanation is correct. BTW, I’m a very big fan of Ms. B. Even though she thinks I have ulterior motives. 
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Again, very cool A2Y. 
Posted by Lindas1st from New England on 12/21/09 at 07:36 PM ET
This really is the true meaning of Hockeytown, No Limits.
Posted by Crater from His new Red Wings blog on 12/21/09 at 07:23 PM ET
Really, someone get the Wings PR staff all over this… you’re absolutely correct, it plays right into their motto this year even… Herm could even do a “No Limits” spot on FSN then… the possibilties are endless!
Posted by Primis on 12/21/09 at 07:38 PM ET
“Whatever goes unspent will be donated to the Red Wings Wish Club, with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital of Michigan.”
Chief, thanks.
A very class act.
L.G.R.W.
H2H to #12
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/21/09 at 08:09 PM ET
Class is the most overused word in internet discussion forums.
In the case of the fundraiser and charitable donations, class is the most appropriate word. Well done 19, Chief, and contributors. When I get my next paycheque I will contribute to the cause.
Posted by VooX from Behind the Bar in the Hasek Club Car on 12/21/09 at 08:15 PM ET
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Earth. on 12/21/09 at 06:32 PM ET
Clink, cheers. Well done.
C’mon Deuce… then we can figure out a time for some MO bow hunting too. Here’s one from my last trip to hunt and check cams and first time I’ve seen this one.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 12/21/09 at 08:21 PM ET
This is fantastic. I’ll try to add more after my next paycheck. And full marks to Lindas1st, who admittedly has irritated the heck out of me in the past, for his classy comments and for being a non-Wings fan who actually gets us.
Posted by Bella on 12/21/09 at 08:36 PM ET
Great idea Chief. We should definitely make the charity drive a tradition.
Posted by Osrt on 12/21/09 at 08:52 PM ET
Slightly greedy, but if there are tshirts made, is there anyway those who are unable to make the trip are able to purchase a shirt? I’d wear my Band of Bitches shirt proudly.
Posted by creasemonkey from Murph's flask on 12/21/09 at 08:55 PM ET
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 12/21/09 at 08:21 PM ET
Hey, Mo…...I have a deer picture you want to see, but I ain’t gonna post it here.
send an email to dougierogers@gmail, and I’ll send it to ya.
Posted by dougie on 12/21/09 at 08:58 PM ET
Now that I have a better idea of our group size, I’ll make some calls tomorrow and hopefully have some sort of idea of ticket prices and such.
I also have a few other people I want to contact. Let’s run with this. If anyone else has contacts who can help this cause, email me to let me know what you’re doing so we’re not annoying the same people.
As far as t-shirts go, I’m sure they are an additional cost so I don’t see why we can’t make more, but I’ll ask that too.
Posted by jennyquarx on 12/21/09 at 09:06 PM ET
This is pretty damn cool. Will the t-shirts say “bitch face”?
Posted by cephalopod from Chicago...nope, still not over it. on 12/21/09 at 09:17 PM ET
He may have earned himself honorary 19 status with that.
Ok, I wasn’t going to say anything but I’m buzzing and…well..what the fuch.
Dude, seriously. Seriously? How about a year of probation without being an emo douche? (Hint: No one on the internet can go for a year without being a douche. My own goal is to have at least one douchy moment per day; gotta set dem standards high.
Posted by Osrt on 12/21/09 at 09:44 PM ET
Posted by Osrt on 12/21/09 at 09:44 PM ET
I’m on the same page with you, Osrt.
To be a 19, even honorary, you must at the very least be rooting for the right team.
Lindas1st: Thanks for the nice comments. Seriously.
But how’s your “L.G.R.W.” chant coming along?
Posted by stonehands-78 from the beginning ... a WingsFan, on 12/21/09 at 09:55 PM ET
I’d gladly pay extra for an official “A2Y H2H” t-shirt, especially if it says “bitch face.”
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 12/21/09 at 10:30 PM ET
This had better be a f***ing tax write off.
All, I’m glad you are my family. Hope everyone has a very Merry Xmas and drinks just enough to not be considered a problem.
Stay warm!
L.G.M.F.R.W.
Posted by Sullyosis from A hateful lair in Post Apocalyptic US (or Arizona) on 12/21/09 at 10:34 PM ET
I want a Band of Bitches camo helmet. And a riot shield that says, “Suck it” across the front.
Posted by Triple Deke Tyler from Lansing on 12/21/09 at 10:38 PM ET
Okay, here’s the ticket info from The Sports Nook. These guys are willing to take really good care of us. I had no idea how many there would be, I estimated 25 and am currently at 34. So he gave me a quote based on blocks of 25. The price level would be 39/49/59 depending on how low and will likely be corner or behind the net. That seems really good to me, but my “home” arena is the UC where SRO tickets are 8 billion dollars if you can even get them, so let me know what you think.
He said they may be able to go cheaper but it would break us up in to two or three groups in one section. I asked him about adding more and am waiting to hear back.
What do you guys think? I’ll still call the RW Ticket Office tomorrow to see what they can do.
Also, I have received a couple of emails and DMs on twitter so now other people are assisting in the “take this as far as we possibly can” effort.
Posted by jennyquarx on 12/21/09 at 10:54 PM ET
Hi 19. I just visited the Red Wings Community Comment Page on the site:
http://redwings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?bcid=com_contact
I sent them the following email regarding “Public Relations”.
“Hello,
The well-known (and slightly infamous) Abel to Yzerman blog (http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/) is sponsoring a trip by a Brazilian Wings fan to the Joe. Individual readers of the blog have donated over $1000 in about 30 hours to fly our internet friend, Herm, to watch a live game of the team he loves, the Red Wings. So far, nearly 30 other Wings fans have made a commitment to see this game live. In addition, we, the readers of the blog, are going to donate any extra proceeds to the Wings Wish Club, benefitting the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
We feel that this might be an excellent opportunity for the Wings organization to: (1) recognize the extensive international fan base of the greatest team in hockey, and (2) demonstrate the generosity of Wings fans and the whole Red Wings organization. Any help or support you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Seaner”
Maybe they will go along and help out our merry “Band of Bitches”.
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 12/21/09 at 10:57 PM ET
Also, I have received a couple of emails and DMs on twitter so now other people are assisting in the “take this as far as we possibly can” effort.
Posted by jennyquarx on 12/21/09 at 10:54 PM ET
Awesome Jen. Thanks.
Posted by IwoCPO from Sunny San Diego, bitches on 12/21/09 at 10:57 PM ET
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville
Dope. Nicely done sir. I assume Paul is talking with people too, as Chief hinted.
Thanks Jen. We shouldn’t split up the group. Let’s see what they offer for our larger group. We’re going to storm the Joe; maybe we do need camo and shields.
Posted by Osrt on 12/21/09 at 11:13 PM ET
Dope. Nicely done sir
Thanks, man. Glad my pharmacist degree has proven useful for something.
Posted by Seaner in Sharkville from Silicon Valley on 12/21/09 at 11:20 PM ET
You guys bring a tear to my eye.
After my Christmas shopping is done there’s $42 coming from North Dakota.
Posted by 42jeff from Minot, North Dakota on 12/21/09 at 11:42 PM ET
Hello 19,
Frequent reader of A2Y but never seem to get around to joining in the discussions. Needless to say, I thought this would be a good time to chime in. Whether the donations go toward getting a wings fan to his first hockey game or to the children’s hospital, I couldn’t think of a better cause to contribute to. This is a great idea and truly exemplifies what the holidays should be about. Hats off A2Y, well done.
Go Wings
Posted by winger19 on 12/21/09 at 11:58 PM ET
Outstanding idea, Chief.
I’ve pimped the H2H cause on tonight’s Stars-Sharks recap over at Defending Big D.
Posted by Brandon B from Dallas on 12/22/09 at 12:57 AM ET
@ Jenny -
Those seem like excellent prices to me, too - but again, I don’t have a good basis for comparison. Maybe someone who has gone to a few game in Detroit would have a better idea how those compare to the prices they have paid for tickets.
At least it gives the people in the initial stages of planning an idea of how much of a committment the tickets would be.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/22/09 at 06:04 AM ET
Honorary status?
Meh. We need some kind of category for “fans of opponents who understand what they are dealing with on this site.” People like Lindisfarne, Forklift, Bleys ... those folks.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/22/09 at 06:09 AM ET
Argh.
And substitute “Lindas1st” for “Lindisfarne.” I typed how I pronounce it in my head.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/22/09 at 06:10 AM ET
Perhaps Detroit should take the title of “City of Brotherly Love” from Philly. They certainly deserve it after this.
Well, we sure as hell wouldn’t throw snowballs at Santa. Only at another guy in a red suit whose name can spell S-A-T-A-N…Todd Bertuzzi. But we’re a charitable lot, and I’m all for it, so Chief—great idea.
Lindas1st, very good post. I would say that I didn’t think you had it in you, but I’d be lying—you can be a very warm and genuine person when you’re not seeking the approval of others. I agree about the sentiment that the 19 is a family, but if the Chief is our father, well…I have daddy issues.
Jenny, Sports Nook sounds damn good, but if the Joe ticket office can do us one better, go for that.
Also, 19, I have a slight dilemma. When I come in, I’ll probably stay with my older sister or parents in A2 (not A2Y, Ann Arbor). I was thinking about renting a car to get to the game, but that precludes me hoisting a cold one among friends. My little sister is currently living in the Cass corridor, but that may change by next March. So I might just get a hotel room near the Joe—I’m open to recommendations. But if anyone has any alternate ideas, I’m all ears. And if anybody isn’t drinking but is driving, give me a lift and you’ve found someone to keep your gas tank full.
Thanks guys.
Posted by AndrewFromAnnArbor from Fortress Europe on 12/22/09 at 06:41 AM ET
I wish I could go and see the bitch face.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 12/22/09 at 07:15 AM ET
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 12/21/09 at 08:21 PM ET
Your taunting’s are cruel.
When do you need to know for sure for the tickets?
Posted by ITDeuce from The Land of Ice and Snow on 12/22/09 at 08:00 AM ET
Slightly greedy, but if there are tshirts made, is there anyway those who are unable to make the trip are able to purchase a shirt? I’d wear my Band of Bitches shirt proudly.
Posted by creasemonkey from shoveling coal into the engine of the Hasek on 12/21/09 at 08:55 PM ET
I was wondering this myself.
Chief, great idea with donating the rest of the money to this cause.
Posted by clemshady from Greenwood, SC on 12/22/09 at 08:40 AM ET
Just read Lindas1st’s comment. Good on ya there.
Posted by J.J. from Kansas on 12/22/09 at 08:42 AM ET
A2Y and/or KK could set up a CafePress store and sell merchandise there. Proceeds could be used for fundraisers such as this one, website costs, warm PBR, etc.
Posted by monkey from here to Timbuktu on 12/22/09 at 08:44 AM ET
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Fantastic idea. Do it for the kids, folks.
Posted by HockeyJoe from Upstate New York on 12/21/09 at 05:03 PM ET