Hal Johnson

so why does a game (not even a sport)

Would love to see you:

- Block a 90 mph pitch in the dirt

- Get cleated at second base

- Get bowled over at catcher

- Field a ground ball

- Make the throw from 3rd to first in time to get a runner

- Track a fly ball

- hit a 65 mph pitch

and then say its not a sport.

C'MON ROLLER!

Because its super lame and goes against the very fabric of what sport is supposed to represent!

YES.

That's gross.

Holy crap, good times! Matt Anderson lived up to the hype. If you ever get a chance to see him check him out, he's tons of fun. Apparently he just moved to Wolfville too, so I'd expect I'll be seeing a lot more of him.

OCMS was terrific, despite the venue being hot as hell and having no bar (do the organizers not want my money???). They went above and beyond the learning of local history that would be expected of such a band, busting out Wilf Carter's "When It's Apple Blossom Time in Annapolis Valley" which pretty much brought down the house (the concert took place on the Saturday of the Apple Blossom Festival).

All in all it was a super fun show but the highlight of the night came when Corey and Gill from the band showed up at the same random house party the wife and I had stumbled upon about an hour earlier. I felt like a school girl at a Beiber concert! Haha, but seriously, they were cool guys and it was a sweet way to spend a birthday.

I honestly didn't know the whole rule. Thanks for sharing. In my mind though, and not that my opinion matters to the hockey gods in any way shape or form, but, using your skate to direct the puck is akin to actually kicking it and should therefore be against the rules.

And As Is It Such So Also As Such Is It Unto You

You sir have much better self control than I

Okay, so the first few episodes weren't totally amazing (although they certainly had their moments), but wow, how good does it get when we hit Tobias and GOB's episodes?! haha, laughing just thinking about them. So glad this show is back.

Nice.

The reason for the 'distinct kicking motion' rule is to prevent goaltender injuries.

I don't know if I agree that that is the only reason. I don't have any way to prove it, but I think that it might also have to do with how much easier it would make it to score. Afterall, a player isn't allowed to throw the puck in the net, even though that motion wouldn't endagner the goalie in any way. I think they want to keep it to pure sticks and incedental ricochets - which is why I think both goals in question were bogus, the player clearly redirected the puck using his foot, at least in my view.

Awesome. FBN, I know we share a birthday buddy. Happy early birthday to ya. I'll be going to the Old Crow Medicine Show in small town Nova Scotia for mine. Cheers!

Its such a tricky play to call. Seldom does anyone ever blatenly "kick" the puck in. The should just make it legal, no matter what, just to dispel the confusion. Might add some interesting new element to the game :-P

Sucks when a kicked in goal is allowed and completely deflates your team, doesnt it?

There's an internet meme in the making with that sexsmith pic. Hilarious.

Sad news, always loved the way he played. RIP.

3 of 8. I think that eliminates me from future prediction

I'm with you. He's a horrible person.

Ya folks back home are pretty pumped for OCMS. I half debated heading home for it but it sold out so quickly.

Still can't picture people gettin' down to bluegrass in Convocation Hall, wild!

I think it will be a weird mix of people and a lot of golf clapping. First of all, from my experience, the bluegrass fan base out here is very old. Like I'm talking seniors easily 65+. Secondly, it seems that Wagon Wheel is played by every single performer in every single bar and that a lot of people going have no idea what the rest of their stuff is like. At least that's the vibe I get from those I've talked to.

Either way, I'll let y'all know how it goes.

It should not be understated that these fuckers are playing Wolfville NS.

Dave-O, you have no idea how happy I am about this! I live 4 minutes away from the place.

The only draw back is that I'm pretty sure they won't be selling booze at the venue, which means I'll have to get sort of creative. But still, Wolfville!!!

So let me get this straight - the "war room" is made up of ex players and not a single referee? That's gotta be the dumbest thing I've heard all day. What the hell is the logic in that? Never thought I'd agree more with Kerry Fraser. Weird.

It's geting some love on Fark

Haha, that's great.

I love this game.

Pitt-Isles........Isles 7*

Mon- Ottawa.......Habs 7

Wash-Rangers......Wash 6*

Tor-Bos.....Bos 5

Chi-Minny....Chi 6

Det-Ana....Anaheim 5

Van-SJ...Van 7

St Louis-LA....LA 5

Had to change my Wash-NY and Pitt-Isles picks to synchronize with my crappy playoff pool team

I think he's referring to the bionic tendon implanted in Karlsson's heel.

I think you've all be duped - there is no way this is real. They're asked about real bands and the interviewer's questions are dubbed in later.

I was thinking the same thing.

Looking forward to it!!!

Of course, they'll prolly play the Habs in round one, a situation I haven't had to deal with in my 33 years. WTF!