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Game On—Back in the Pond for #2
by Alanah McGinley on 04/27/07 at 08:28 PM ET
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Pre-Game Notes: Solving all the Problems
Superstitions: Controlling Our Destiny
Alanah is a Moron: And Detroit is a Hell Hole
7:06 pm—Puck Drops
7:09 pm—Jeff Cowan scores on a breakaway, quieting that rabid, excitable, Anaheim Public Library atmosphere.
7:11 pm—Jeff Cowan scores a wrister.
7:19 pm—Teemu Selanne gets a penalty for annoying Alex Burrows.
7:20 pm—Jeff Cowan scores blindly on a spin-around move. California women start throwing their bras onto the ice in excitement and confusion. Under the circumstances, the announcer at the Honda Center feels no need (this time) to remind fans they’re supposed to throw hats.
Assuming it doesn’t progress exactly as I have projected, game time is 7pm on CBC. Go Canucks!
Update #1
Jeff (of Wednesday night) used to have a dog named “Lew.” But things changed a while back as Lew turned into Lew-ongo. I think Lew-ongo is the perfect mascot for this place. (Thanks Jeff!)
Update #3 - End of 2nd Period
This running of Luongo is getting out of hand. I’m all for gamesmanship and pushing the limits, but this is way too obvious and Anaheim penalties aren’t stopping it. And to make it worse, watching Luongo this period, I’m half-convinced he got injured from one of those runs. His movements across the crease aren’t normal. Just my impression.
Otherwise, I’ve got not complaints about the way Vancouver is playing. And a big “wow” to Morrison’s and Naslund’s game. Third period should be scary/fun.
Update #4 - During 3rd Period
From the Yankee Canuck’s liveblog, the quote I wish I’d thought of first: “Hey BURKE! Luongo is not Italian for “fuc#ing slam into me whenever the hell you want".”
Update #5 - End of 3rd Period
This is what we wanted. Not OT, but a tied game at worst, and low scoring.
But now it’s not “scary/fun"… now it’s just plain scary.
Update #6 - 2nd OT
Well, thank you sweet geezus! Jeff Cowan is the man. I believe bras must start coming off now...! 
P.S. Almost forgot: does this make Cowan the X-factor for this Anaheim series? He’s gotten 2 out of the 3 goals we’ve scored. Some goalies fear Sedins… J.S. Giguere fears THE COWMAN!
Update #7 - Press Conference
Listened to part of Vigneault’s press conference after the game online on CBC (before it got cut off) and he said that Willie Mitchell’s only problem was a bad skate. Then joked it was “a skate with flu-like symptoms.” (Smart ass.)
Good news, anyway. God forbid any more blueliners—especially THAT one—go down to injury.
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Comments
My bad, Earl. So it’s more of a curling-club atmosphere...? 
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/27/07 at 07:54 PM ET
If Willie is out...I’m riding my bike off the Malahat.
Posted by Dev from a state of depression on 04/27/07 at 09:38 PM ET
atta boy Burrows....keep pissing them off
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 09:39 PM ET
so the hit from behind at the boards on Burrows is ok...but a “high sticking” on the helmet 12 inches off the ice is a penalty...interesting
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 09:44 PM ET
Looks like Mitchell isn’t dead; walking around the arena. He’ll be back—(I’m guessing/praying).
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/27/07 at 09:45 PM ET
From Studio 42:
He “may” try to come back...kill me
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 09:55 PM ET
Close your ears, Dev. It’s better for your mental health. That’s been my experience.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/27/07 at 10:01 PM ET
Nice shot Nazzy!
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 10:14 PM ET
Luongo is a sheet of plywood...that was an unbelievable group of saves.
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 10:22 PM ET
thank god for posts. god, this sport is going to kill me one day.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/27/07 at 10:28 PM ET
no kidding eh? And what an amazing first save on the goal...too bad 3 Canucks decided not to take the trailer.
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 10:32 PM ET
Morrison tripped, no call....goalie runs into Pyatt and that’s called goal tender interference?....wow...wait...Refs do have orange on their sleeves...of course...it all makes sense
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 11:08 PM ET
Morrison is having a HUGE game!
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 11:09 PM ET
Taking an aspirin to protect my heart during the certain heart attack to come
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 11:42 PM ET
Just for luck…
Posted by Bubla Rocks from Usti nad Labem on 04/27/07 at 11:43 PM ET
Canucks go to overtime. Shocker.
It better not be four OT this time. I have too many things to do tomorrow morning.
Posted by Baroque on 04/27/07 at 11:43 PM ET
Oh boy. This won’t be good for the ol’ liver.
Thank goodness I’m at home already.
Posted by Earl Sleek from Los Angeles, CA on 04/27/07 at 11:52 PM ET
Bubla -- I thank you for the Bubla visage. Always a sure sign of good luck. Bubla!
Baroque -- I sincerely doubt we’ll have to worry about that. However, if 4 OTs is what it takes to win this damn thing, then we’ll live with it!
Earl -- Your liver left home years ago. I’m pretty sure your body has manufactured its own revolutionary alcohol filtering processes by now…
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/27/07 at 11:54 PM ET
Who’s scoring the winner? I’m going with Burrows...
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/27/07 at 11:56 PM ET
I’ll guess Trevor Linden.
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 12:05 AM ET
I lied in update #5. This isn’t “scary”, it’s terrifying. Geezus.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 12:15 AM ET
“Another one of those grenades up the middle with the pin out”....love that quote Harry! And who’s this Edler guy...really impressed with his play tonight.
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/28/07 at 12:20 AM ET
Uh-oh.
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 12:21 AM ET
and here I thought the refs had put away the whistles...I’m going to be sick, can’t breathe...dear god, I’m so not healthy enough for this.
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/28/07 at 12:21 AM ET
It’s amazing how much we WANT playoff hockey, for all the pain it causes us!
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 12:25 AM ET
That ice must be abysmal. Players are falling down all over the place.
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 12:26 AM ET
Hockey fans are masochists.
At least I come by it honestly. Not only is my mom a hockey fan, but she has spent a lifetime of futility rooting for the Chicago Cubs. Now that will teach you endurance, stamina, and an appreciation of fatalism.
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 12:29 AM ET
Funny you say that Baroque. I was just talking with someone about that. Plus the exhaustion is setting in.
For ALL of us, incidentally. Good God.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 12:29 AM ET
Masochists...yeah...Canuck fan since 1970...oh the tears I’ve shared with my Dad and brother over the years! Scotch numbs the pain though
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/28/07 at 12:34 AM ET
Cubs fandom is worse, though. There is the century without a World Series thing, of course. You can actually inflict tremendous physical pain by mentioning the name “Mark Prior” to a Cub fan. What’s happened to him makes me sad.
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 12:39 AM ET
Baroque… if I recall correctly, you’re on the US east coast. How on earth did you become a Canucks fan?
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 12:39 AM ET
Just in case anyone is interested…
Edler:
Acquired:
Vancouver’s 2nd choice, 91st overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Personal:
Edler played 62 games with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL in 2005-06 racking up 13 goals, 40 assists and 44 penalty minutes in his first season of Canadian junior hockey.
Edler finished fifth in scoring amongst defencemen in the WHL. In 12 post-season games with Kelowna, he ended up with three goals and five assists for eight points and 12 penalty minutes.
Edler received quite a bit of attention with his impressive play. With his large frame and strength he’s destined for the NHL. Scouts says he’s technically skilled, reads the game well and is a very good passer. He is offensive minded and does not hesitate to join the rush.
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/28/07 at 12:41 AM ET
Well, I might as well just set the stage:
Either Giguere’s OT streak will end tonight or will be added to.
Giguere has never surrendered a playoff overtime goal in his career. Not in 170 minutes, not in 95 shots (both before tonight). 8 - 0.*
Does the legend live on? Does the legend end?
I’m probably jinxing it, but it might as well be known. Win or lose, Giguere will set the OT record (again).
* I’m kinda drunk so these stats I’m pretty sure are right, but don’t go quoting me in any national papers.
Posted by Earl Sleek from Los Angeles, CA on 04/28/07 at 12:41 AM ET
Dev -- Thanks for the info… he’s going to be talked about tomorrow a LOT.
Earl -- Well, our goalie has handled one damn long OT recently. It’s a Battle of Cali-Canada!
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 12:46 AM ET
WOOOOOOOOOO
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/28/07 at 12:56 AM ET
I’m in Michigan, but I root for a lot of teams for apparently random reasons--cool logos, a player I like, whatever. Detroit, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Minnesota primarily, but I have a soft spot for teams that haven’t won in a long time.
I’m lucky enough to get CBC on my basic cable, so I root for Vancouver since I always get them on the late game on HNIC. Plus, I can usually avoid Versus!
Woo-hoo! Canucks win!
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 12:56 AM ET
Bummer. Now you are going to be insufferable.
Posted by Tapeleg from Denver, CO on 04/28/07 at 12:58 AM ET
Suddenly I remember why I put myself through this agony :D
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/28/07 at 12:58 AM ET
Yes, THIS is the fun stuff! Yay!!!
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 01:00 AM ET
I wonder if this means that I have a lucky bra now?
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 01:03 AM ET
Ha! Yes it does. You must now wear the same one for every game, Baroque. Superstitions are critical now.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 01:05 AM ET
Fortunately it is a new one, so it is comfortable. :D
Mission accomplished: underdog steals home ice advantage. Night-night, all!
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 01:08 AM ET
...and I don’t need to add anything to my list of pre-game ritual..phew
Posted by Dev from Victoria on 04/28/07 at 01:09 AM ET
Alanah, you called it. Go brabarian! Going into overtime drove to drink . . . at 1:30PM.
Sorry Liver! Now I have to recover because I’m supposed to go out tonight. I’m seriously considering wearing my Canucks jersey.
Posted by Albino Rhino from Taipei on 04/28/07 at 01:45 AM ET
Albino! Hell...I started drinking at 10:30am! Three pints and 2 stogies later the wife was whipping off her bra and swinging it over her head in the garden!
http://www.gzexpat.com/2007/04/changing_the_lu.html
Asian life...gotta love it.
Go Canucks!!
Posted by GZ Expat from China on 04/28/07 at 02:07 AM ET
Nice. I’m not really the whipping my bra off type, but I did get a kick outta explaining the brabarian to my roommate.
Can’t wait for game 3.
Posted by Albino Rhino from Taipei on 04/28/07 at 03:36 AM ET
Forget about autographed jerseys. I think you’re going to see a new trend on eBay: Jeff Cowan autographed bras.
Think he wants to go back to L.A.?
Posted by Temujin from Smithers, BC on 04/28/07 at 10:26 AM ET
Okay, here is my question--I’ve never had a lucky item of clothing before (just jewelry), and I need some advice. Sunday is laundry day, and I need to wash it--but I’m thinking if I hand wash in a really mild soap I should be fine, because I won’t agitate it enough to wash the luck out. If Cowan doesn’t score a game-winner in the next game, don’t blame me!
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 05:00 PM ET
Mild soap sounds reasonable. But if we lose on Sunday, quit washing your damn clothes. It’s playoffs time, for chrissakes!
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/28/07 at 05:37 PM ET
Ok...here’s what I think you need to do...it may seem extreme, but you just can’t leave things like this to chance.
I think you need to rent or borrow a motorcycle, put some flags on it, ride around the block. When you get home have someone place their hand in your armpit for the duration of the washing, you should be wearing a Luongo jersey while doing this (duh!), also your lucky earings.
Do you have any ‘Nux underwear? If you do wear it just for good measure.
Now this is where it get’s a bit tricky, somehow you need to alternate eating Swiss Chalet wings and smoking Camels (Twists) while still washing delicately by hand (pay no attention to the hand in your armpit, don’t want to lose focus)...now have I forgotten anything...oh yeah whatever you do don’t have the beer until you are 1/3 of the way done washing, don’t forget the popcorn at 2/3 complete and for good measure have all dogs within a 2 block area kept indoors and nowhere near you lap...and finally, just in case, have the person whose hand is in your armpit hold the book (Fever Pitch) open in front of you (I understand that wasn’t anyone’s ritual, but the person whose hand is in your armpit still has a free hand so what the hell, they should do their part too).
the series is in the bag!
Posted by Dev on 04/28/07 at 05:40 PM ET
I haven’t had to remember that much at once since my environmental physiology class! Don’t think that’s going to happen, Dev.
After consultation with friends who do have lucky clothes (mostly hats and sweatshirts), the rules are apparently to take your cue from the sports gods. Do not change anything or wash anything until the game results change. Take that as a sign from the sports gods that the time has come to wash the lucky item, and then test with the results in the next game to see if you have interpreted the missives from on high correctly.
The rituals are clear: no laundering of lucky garments until the team loses. There are no loopholes. I only hope I have interpreted the signs correctly.
(We’d be better off if dieties just texted or emailed their desires instead of relying on easily misinterpreted cryptic omens. It’s the 21st century, already--get with the program, hockey gods!)
By the end of this series, I’ll have more quirks than a lefthanded knuckleball reliever--or more rituals than Dev.
Posted by Baroque on 04/28/07 at 07:49 PM ET
Baroque, this has been my experience with lucky clothing as well. You never wash until the streak is over, and yes this can lead to grossness , but it’s totally worth it. Remember, if all else fails, Fabreeze is your friend.
This is the playoffs after all.
Posted by Albino Rhino from Taipei on 04/28/07 at 10:25 PM ET
Do you need another Lew-ongo picture? I’d say you need to do everything the exact same! Maybe post the same picture? LOL.
Posted by Jeff on 04/29/07 at 11:13 AM ET
Everyone is right about this: Don’t WASH things, for godsakes.
Jeff—Thanks for the offer, but I feel I should use the same photo of Lew-ongo for tonight’s “Game On” post, just to be safe.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/29/07 at 01:25 PM ET
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...quieting that rabid, excitable, Anaheim Public Library atmosphere.
Oh, come on now, that’s not fair.
You’re not allowed to use your cell phone in the public library.
Posted by Earl Sleek from Los Angeles, CA on 04/27/07 at 07:44 PM ET