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Title: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 11, 2015, 10:13:31 AM
It seems my team's Captain is getting better by the year. This was at last night's game against the New Jersey Devils. Through his own legs and then top shelf. Wow. Amazing! ...and the crowd goes wild!







It is a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on October 11, 2015, 06:41:03 PM
Winnipeg Jets are looking good.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 11, 2015, 08:44:03 PM
ac_biggrin The Flames beat the Canucks too, 3-2. Woohoo!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on October 12, 2015, 06:29:23 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"ac_biggrin The Flames beat the Canucks too, 3-2. Woohoo!

 :23tfup5:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: J0E on October 12, 2015, 01:27:46 PM
Quote from: "Herman"Winnipeg Jets are looking good.


Unfortunately, the NHL aka Gary Bettman will never let them win Herman, nor any other Canadian team for that matter.



That League and the outcomes are fixed so that only Big Market High TV revenue teams can win.

Not even small market US teams have much of a chance.



Plus the NHL is a poorly run enterprise, andits quality is going steadily downhill.



Idiot Bettman would rather keep a money losing franchise in Arizona than move it to a more profitbale locale.



I bet Regina would be a better location than Phoenix. If Winnipeg could host a team, then so could Saskatchewen.

Isn't that where Gordie Howe was from?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 15, 2015, 09:11:16 PM
Nice shot by Niskanen! Woohoo! Go Caps Go! Go Blackhawks Go! I can't help it, I like both of them.  :thumbup:



Washington leads Chicago 3-1
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 15, 2015, 09:12:53 PM
Yey! Ovie is playing tonight not like the other night when coach benched him because he...overslept...
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 15, 2015, 09:30:31 PM
Beautiful pass! Woohoo!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on October 15, 2015, 10:09:52 PM
The Oilers home ice opener tonight.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 16, 2015, 10:34:42 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"The Oilers home ice opener tonight.


 :nhl_checking:



 :thumbup:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 24, 2015, 01:45:11 PM
Woohoo!



With a sweep, the Washington, D.C. ice hounds knocked out cold every Canadian team in their latest Canadian tour! Thank you, folks, come again!  :yahoo:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: J0E on October 24, 2015, 07:25:36 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Woohoo!



With a sweep, the Washington, D.C. ice hounds knocked out cold every Canadian team in their latest Canadian tour! Thank you, folks, come again!  :yahoo:


I saw parts of that game, and I thought the Canucks looked slow as molasses and fell asleep when they had the lead.



Washington looked like a faster skating more highly skilled team.



If Vancouver plays like that from now on, its gonna be a long season for they and their fans.



The other thing - the Canucks lack a star marquee player such as Alexander Ovechkin, who can score at will.

Good players are able to do that. They sneak up on a team, pop in two or three goals and the game you thought was in the bag is no longer, and is lost.



Btw, since I'm not a Canucks fan, I am able to judge their performace with an open mind.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on October 25, 2015, 12:04:09 AM
Montreal is having a terrific start.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on October 25, 2015, 08:42:55 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"Montreal is having a terrific start.

I heard they are off to their best start ever, but that cannot be right. A legendary team like them?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 25, 2015, 04:40:05 PM
Quote from: "Frank"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Woohoo!



With a sweep, the Washington, D.C. ice hounds knocked out cold every Canadian team in their latest Canadian tour! Thank you, folks, come again!  :yahoo:


I saw parts of that game, and I thought the Canucks looked slow as molasses and fell asleep when they had the lead.



Washington looked like a faster skating more highly skilled team.



If Vancouver plays like that from now on, its gonna be a long season for they and their fans.



The other thing - the Canucks lack a star marquee player such as Alexander Ovechkin, who can score at will.

Good players are able to do that. They sneak up on a team, pop in two or three goals and the game you thought was in the bag is no longer, and is lost.



Btw, since I'm not a Canucks fan, I am able to judge their performace with an open mind.


Agreed
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 25, 2015, 04:40:21 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"Montreal is having a terrific start.


Agreed. Seems that way.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 25, 2015, 04:40:55 PM
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Fashionista"Montreal is having a terrific start.

I heard they are off to their best start ever, but that cannot be right. A legendary team like them?


Agreed also. They've sure had their place in the sun for a long time.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on October 25, 2015, 10:57:33 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Fashionista"Montreal is having a terrific start.

I heard they are off to their best start ever, but that cannot be right. A legendary team like them?


Agreed also. They've sure had their place in the sun for a long time.

The sun shines again on the St Lawrence.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 28, 2015, 09:38:28 PM
DC's ice hounds are hosting their rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins, team of Cindy Crosbaby!  :laugh3:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 28, 2015, 09:38:46 PM
:nhl_checking:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on October 28, 2015, 10:02:16 PM
Scoreless at the end of the second period.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 03, 2015, 09:08:25 PM
Crap. We're losing to the New York Rangers, 4-2.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on November 03, 2015, 09:43:27 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Crap. We're losing to the New York Rangers, 4-2.

I watched a good game on the weekend Azhya.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 12, 2015, 11:22:35 AM
Against a band of unknowns except for Steven Stamkos, my Caps will neutralize the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight! Ow!  :nhl_checking:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 14, 2015, 09:30:13 PM
...and we're spanking the Penguins at this very moment. :yahoo:



Boohoo, Cindy. :laugh:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2015, 09:33:05 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"...and we're spanking the Penguins at this very moment. :yahoo:



Boohoo, Cindy. :laugh:

Sydney Crosby Azhya?



I heard he's not having a good season.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 14, 2015, 09:58:14 PM
Cindy Crybaby, Fash.  :laugh3:



In truth, I have immense respect for the hockey player. I'm just poking fun because the Penguins and the Caps are bitter rivals but I do not hate nor dislike him. Not at all. In fact, I like him a lot but I am pulling for Alex Ovechkin and his ice dawgs, you know that.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2015, 10:14:24 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Cindy Crybaby, Fash.  :laugh3:



In truth, I have immense respect for the hockey player. I'm just poking fun because the Penguins and the Caps are bitter rivals but I do not hate nor dislike him. Not at all. In fact, I like him a lot but I am pulling for Alex Ovechkin and his ice dawgs, you know that.  :thumbup:

I understand Azhya, I want the Flames to win everytime.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 21, 2015, 08:36:23 PM
Me too, Fash. I want the Caps to win all of the time that's why it felt so good to shut down the New York Rangers last night! Woohoo! We win 7-3! Ow!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 21, 2015, 08:47:48 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Me too, Fash. I want the Caps to win all of the time that's why it felt so good to shut down the New York Rangers last night! Woohoo! We win 7-3! Ow!

Are the Rangers a good tea, this year Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 21, 2015, 08:50:18 PM
When I don't like a team, Fash, I most often don't follow their standings so I have no idea how they are doing this year. They are one of the Caps' intense opponents also.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 21, 2015, 08:51:59 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"When I don't like a team, Fash, I most often don't follow their standings so I have no idea how they are doing this year. They are one of the Caps' intense opponents also.

We don't get to see the Eastern teams that often.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 21, 2015, 08:53:54 PM
I know. I think the Caps and the Flames are only meeting twice this year.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 26, 2015, 07:10:24 PM
Verizon Center is the place to be tonight! The Caps host the Montreal Canadiens. The Caps have been enjoying a winning streak for the past weeks while Montreal has been coping with a losing streak. They won only 2 in the last 11 games. Don't worry, Canadiens! We will help you keep that losing streak tonight, heehee. ac_biggrin
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 26, 2015, 07:11:25 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Verizon Center is the place to be tonight! The Caps host the Montreal Canadiens. The Caps have been enjoying a winning streak for the past weeks while Montreal has been coping with a losing streak. They won only 2 in the last 11 games. Don't worry, Canadiens! We will help you keep that losing streak tonight, heehee. ac_biggrin

I'm watching the game now Azhya.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 26, 2015, 07:12:21 PM
Team USA beat Team Canada at the International Ice Hockey Federation games today, Fash.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 26, 2015, 07:13:34 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Team USA beat Team Canada at the International Ice Hockey Federation games today, Fash.

I know, what a surprise not only that they lost, but they played each other so early in the tournament.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 26, 2015, 07:56:15 PM
Oh yeah, the guys in red have jumped on top of the visiting squad. Caps 1, Canadiens, 0
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 26, 2015, 08:03:16 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Oh yeah, the guys in red have jumped on top of the visiting squad. Caps 1, Canadiens, 0

The Canadiens started the season so strong too.

 ac_umm
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 26, 2015, 10:14:50 PM
I know, Fash, but we boinked them again. ac_biggrin
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 27, 2015, 02:40:13 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I know, Fash, but we boinked them again. ac_biggrin

The Oilers are playing better lately.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Twenty Dollars on December 28, 2015, 08:51:07 AM
Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 28, 2015, 08:54:10 AM
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?

Yes, most of them.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 28, 2015, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?

No offense, but if you knew the game you would not ask a question like that.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Twenty Dollars on December 28, 2015, 12:02:45 PM
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?

No offense, but if you knew the game you would not ask a question like that.

You act as if there is some secret to playing the game? Puck in the goal, amid all the slipping, fighting, etc. The good fighters lean to hang on to the other guy to get a punch in before slipping to the ice. I'd take soccer, LeCrosse, any day. Whats there to know, about hockey? Women's field hockey  makes more sense.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 28, 2015, 12:14:19 PM
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?

No offense, but if you knew the game you would not ask a question like that.

You act as if there is some secret to playing the game? Puck in the goal, amid all the slipping, fighting, etc. The good fighters lean to hang on to the other guy to get a punch in before slipping to the ice. I'd take soccer, LeCrosse, any day. Whats there to know, about hockey? Women's field hockey  makes more sense.

Right now the World Juniors are underway. European and North American youngsters who are the very best in the world all are vying for a medal and and a coveted and rare shot on a pro team. It's a physical game, but only those with the skills make it.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 28, 2015, 12:56:05 PM
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?

No offense, but if you knew the game you would not ask a question like that.

You act as if there is some secret to playing the game? Puck in the goal, amid all the slipping, fighting, etc. The good fighters lean to hang on to the other guy to get a punch in before slipping to the ice. I'd take soccer, LeCrosse, any day. Whats there to know, about hockey? Women's field hockey  makes more sense.

Azhya Aryola's sons both play ice hockey.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 28, 2015, 08:21:32 PM
You are partly correct, Fashy. My youngest played one season and declared it is not for him. His older brother on the other hand has hockey in his veins. Even after working until 10 p.m. he will go to a hockey game that starts at 11 p.m. Phew! He was told not to score too much or they'll be bumped to the next level which his team's owner does not want. Hahaha!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 28, 2015, 09:14:12 PM
Caps are playing Buffalo Sabres now and it's boring. The Caps are dominating and the Sabres don't seem to have any fight in them. Caps are winning 2-0. 10:35 remaining in the 3rd period.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 28, 2015, 10:01:54 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"You are partly correct, Fashy. My youngest played one season and declared it is not for him. His older brother on the other hand has hockey in his veins. Even after working until 10 p.m. he will go to a hockey game that starts at 11 p.m. Phew! He was told not to score too much or they'll be bumped to the next level which his team's owner does not want. Hahaha!

But, he loves playing the game.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 29, 2015, 10:03:21 PM
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?

No offense, but if you knew the game you would not ask a question like that.


I know.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 29, 2015, 10:13:42 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Twenty Dollars"Being a USAer, I'm not too familiar with Hockey. It just looks like a bunch of toothless thugs slipping around on the ice, trying to fight each other. Are there any players dedicated to the sport that choose not to play the game like gang members with a grudge?

No offense, but if you knew the game you would not ask a question like that.


I know.

I thought you would disagree with that Azhya.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 30, 2015, 07:54:57 PM
:laugh:



That's sweet, Fashy. You know me so well by now.  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on December 30, 2015, 08:27:03 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":laugh:



That's sweet, Fashy. You know me so well by now.  ac_biggrin

Twenty Dollars doesn't understand hockey, so he should be forgiven.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 01, 2016, 01:50:56 PM
I'm watching the New Year's Day outdoor holiday classic between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins..



Montreal is leading one to zero.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 01, 2016, 02:54:07 PM
It's two to zero now...go Montreal.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 01, 2016, 03:09:27 PM
Three to zero now with two minutes left in the second period.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 01, 2016, 03:42:07 PM
Boston scored.

 :sad:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 01, 2016, 06:30:41 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":laugh:



That's sweet, Fashy. You know me so well by now.  ac_biggrin

Twenty Dollars doesn't understand hockey, so he should be forgiven.


Ideally, if one does not understand something, it's best to s the f up about that topic if one does not want to look like an A*S*S.  :laugh3:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 01, 2016, 06:38:38 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":laugh:



That's sweet, Fashy. You know me so well by now.  ac_biggrin

Twenty Dollars doesn't understand hockey, so he should be forgiven.


Ideally, if one does not understand something, it's best to s the f up about that topic if one does not want to look like an A*S*S.  :laugh3:

Oh I don't want to be that judgmental, but you and I know that Twenty Dollars is missing out on a great sport.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 01, 2016, 07:00:22 PM
It's okay, Fash. I can be judgmental to someone I deem has a distorted perception of something I have experience in. If I happen to like hockey because of a host of reasons, no one is going to tell me that hockey is only all about fighting because it ain't and they need to realize their perception is just wrong. The NHL has thousands of players who have never been in a fight at all, ever.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 01, 2016, 07:11:57 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"It's okay, Fash. I can be judgmental to someone I deem has a distorted perception of something I have experience in. If I happen to like hockey because of a host of reasons, no one is going to tell me that hockey is only all about fighting because it ain't and they need to realize their perception is just wrong. The NHL has thousands of players who have never been in a fight at all, ever.

Twenty Dollars doesn't have the same exposure to hockey as we do and that's fine.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 01, 2016, 07:15:31 PM
It is fine, of course.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 01, 2016, 07:21:38 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"It is fine, of course.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 01, 2016, 08:52:34 PM
Fashy, my sons are absolutely thrilled for they are Canadiens fans.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 03, 2016, 10:37:30 PM
Canada was eliminated at the world juniors by Finland.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 04, 2016, 10:08:27 PM
I've seen too much white (not red) tape!  :laugh:



Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 05, 2016, 09:23:17 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I've seen too much white (not red) tape!  :laugh:




lol
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 05, 2016, 08:29:51 PM
In Helsinki, Finland, at the IIHF World Junior Championship, future NHL stars have earned their medals. The standings:



Gold - Finland

Silver - Russia

Bronze - USA



There you have it. I'm surprised Canada did not place in the top 3 but made it to 6th place of the top 10. Say wha...???



Finland

Russia

USA

Sweden

Czech Republic

Canada

Slovakia

Denmark

Switzerland

Belarus



 :nhl_checking:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 05, 2016, 10:13:04 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"In Helsinki, Finland, at the IIHF World Junior Championship, future NHL stars have earned their medals. The standings:



Gold - Finland

Silver - Russia

Bronze - USA



There you have it. I'm surprised Canada did not place in the top 3 but made it to 6th place of the top 10. Say wha...???



Finland

Russia

USA

Sweden

Czech Republic

Canada

Slovakia

Denmark

Switzerland

Belarus



 :nhl_checking:

A very disappointing year for team Canada..



My husband looks forward to the world juniors every Christmas season.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 07, 2016, 09:02:57 PM
Sorry, Fash.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 07, 2016, 09:03:29 PM
Currently, the Caps are boinking the New York Islanders 3-1. Woohoo!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 07, 2016, 10:15:31 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Currently, the Caps are boinking the New York Islanders 3-1. Woohoo!

Are the Caps based in Washington or San Fran?  :wink:  ac_toofunny
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 08, 2016, 01:15:35 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Sorry, Fash.

Team Canada's early departure was a surprise Azhya.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 10, 2016, 09:02:14 PM
After 40  minutes, Washington Capitals 5, Ottawa Senators 1...



...and Alex Ovechkin adds 500th goal in his career. Woohoo!



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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 10, 2016, 09:02:44 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Currently, the Caps are boinking the New York Islanders 3-1. Woohoo!

Are the Caps based in Washington or San Fran?  :wink:  ac_toofunny


Washington, District of Columbia.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 10, 2016, 09:05:08 PM
In the NHL standings, currently, Washington leads. Go Caps Go!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 10, 2016, 11:29:53 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"In the NHL standings, currently, Washington leads. Go Caps Go!

Washington is playing very well Azhya.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 12, 2016, 07:25:01 PM
You are right about that, Fash.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 12, 2016, 09:19:23 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"You are right about that, Fash.  :thumbup:

You must be very happy Azhya.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 12, 2016, 09:59:58 PM
Hiya, Fash!



See you later, I'm listening to POTUS.



Is Judge Ruth Joan Bader Ginsburg falling asleep? Ahahaa! :laugh:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 12, 2016, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Hiya, Fash!



See you later, I'm listening to POTUS.



Is Judge Ruth Joan Bader Ginsburg falling asleep? Ahahaa! :laugh:

I've never heard of them Azhya..



I'll google them.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 12, 2016, 10:40:16 PM
POTUS is an acronym for president of the United States.

 ac_blush
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: J0E on January 12, 2016, 11:03:38 PM
You know the reason for the disappointing result?

It's because Canada's aren't trained properly to play on the International Ice Surface.

It's like 20-30% bigger than the standard NHL rink.

Americans do a better job of training their players on the larger ice surfaces and international competitions. They have since 1960 when they won gold at Squaw Valley and again at Lake Placid in 1980 against one of the best teams of all time, the Soviet Red Army.



Canadians, especially the youngins oughta ditch the smaller NHL surface, move up to a much larger one.

Canada has to start playing on the same ice surface that everyone else does.



They they might win more Junior championships.


Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"In Helsinki, Finland, at the IIHF World Junior Championship, future NHL stars have earned their medals. The standings:



Gold - Finland

Silver - Russia

Bronze - USA



There you have it. I'm surprised Canada did not place in the top 3 but made it to 6th place of the top 10. Say wha...???



Finland

Russia

USA

Sweden

Czech Republic

Canada

Slovakia

Denmark

Switzerland

Belarus



 :nhl_checking:

A very disappointing year for team Canada..



My husband looks forward to the world juniors every Christmas season.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2016, 12:10:16 AM
I still like my hockey, but I prefer my CFL. I can't wait until the new season. Go Riders.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 14, 2016, 09:16:06 PM
Caps 3, Canucks 0
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 14, 2016, 09:16:39 PM
:nhl_checking:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 22, 2016, 07:06:09 PM
No Caps hockey game tonight because of the weather!? What?! No way!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 22, 2016, 09:54:01 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"No Caps hockey game tonight because of the weather!? What?! No way!

Is it a bad snowstorm Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 23, 2016, 05:51:12 PM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on January 23, 2016, 05:53:49 PM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on January 23, 2016, 08:15:06 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/01/23/00/307C1EB200000578-3411364-image-a-9_1453508203529.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/01/%20...%20203529.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/01/23/00/307C1EB200000578-3411364-image-a-9_1453508203529.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)

That's not how the White House looks very often.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: priscilla1961 on February 01, 2016, 10:01:07 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/01/23/00/307C1EB200000578-3411364-image-a-9_1453508203529.jpg%22%3E%3CLINK_TEXT%20text=%22http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/01/%20...%20203529.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/01/23/00/307C1EB200000578-3411364-image-a-9_1453508203529.jpg%3C/LINK_TEXT%3E%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)

 :smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 06, 2016, 09:01:36 PM
:thumbup:



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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 07, 2016, 08:53:24 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":thumbup:



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How is your team doing Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 16, 2016, 06:21:57 AM
Very good, Fash, very good. The only team that clinched a play off spot as of last night. Woohoo! They are red hot this season. Ouch! :thumbup:



Knowing hockey as much as I do, I know that how a team does during the season has little to do with how they do in the playoffs but my team has been on top of the entire league since the season began, far ahead of the others. They are a different team this year.



Rock the Red!



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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2016, 08:57:54 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Very good, Fash, very good. The only team that clinched a play off spot as of last night. Woohoo! They are red hot this season. Ouch! :thumbup:



Knowing hockey as much as I do, I know that how a team does during the season has little to do with how they do in the playoffs but my team has been on top of the entire league since the season began, far ahead of the others. They are a different team this year.



Rock the Red!



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My husband told me the Capitals highest point scorer this year is not Alexander Ovechkin..



They must have a lot of talent.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 16, 2016, 09:07:20 PM
Yes, they have quite a squad of talent and those who are near and dear to the team but have not been difference makers recently found themselves in a new team such as Brooks Laich. Sad to see him join another team's roster. Our loss is Toronto Maple Leafs' gain.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2016, 09:25:29 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Yes, they have quite a squad of talent and those who are near and dear to the team but have not been difference makers recently found themselves in a new team such as Brooks Laich. Sad to see him join another team's roster. Our loss is Toronto Maple Leafs' gain.

I never heard of him Azhya..



The player I was thinking of is Evgeny Kuznetsov..



He's your team's top point scorer.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 16, 2016, 10:00:18 PM
He has the most points in the Caps, Fash, but not the one with the most goals. My other favorite team, the Blackhawks has the one with the most points at 89. That is Patrick Kane. Wahoo! An American.



Brooks Laich is known by many Canadians who follow him because he is Canadian. He is also the boyfriend of Julianne Hough, a two-time champion in Dancing With The Stars.



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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2016, 10:04:01 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"He has the most points in the Caps, Fash, but not the one with the most goals. My other favorite team, the Blackhawks has the one with the most points at 89. That is Patrick Kane. Wahoo! An American.



Brooks Laich is known by many Canadians who follow him because he is Canadian, and he is the boyfriend of Julian Hough, a two-time champion in Dancing With The Stars.

I don't follow hockey except for the Calgary Flames, but everyone knows Alexander Ovechkin..



I never heard of Brooks Laich or Evgeny Kuznetsov and they are both such good players.

 ac_blush
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2016, 11:31:41 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Yes, they have quite a squad of talent and those who are near and dear to the team but have not been difference makers recently found themselves in a new team such as Brooks Laich. Sad to see him join another team's roster. Our loss is Toronto Maple Leafs' gain.

I like Nick Backstrom. A good play making center.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 18, 2016, 08:40:57 PM
Yes, Nick Backstrom is like the best friend you want to have. He seems so nice and softspoken. He is a difference maker. He and Ovie have been together forever. They must feel like they grew up together too. Reliable guy.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 19, 2016, 01:29:03 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Yes, Nick Backstrom is like the best friend you want to have. He seems so nice and softspoken. He is a difference maker. He and Ovie have been together forever. They must feel like they grew up together too. Reliable guy.

Have you met Nick?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 20, 2016, 09:41:09 PM
I haven't had the pleasure to. I met Peter Bondra, a former Caps player. Our sons played in the same league.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 20, 2016, 10:17:50 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I haven't had the pleasure to. I met Peter Bondra, a former Caps player. Our sons played in the same league.

What a super star he was.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 21, 2016, 07:31:00 PM
Yes, and humble too. He shook the hand of lil ole me. I'm glad all that stardom did not get to his head. Nice guy. Unfortunately for me, during his shining moments, I was not yet interested in hockey so I missed watching him.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 21, 2016, 07:44:10 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Yes, and humble too. He shook the hand of lil ole me. I'm glad all that stardom did not get to his head. Nice guy. Unfortunately for me, during his shining moments, I was not yet interested in hockey so I missed watching him.

Do you know what he is doing now? I would think he is still involved with the game.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 21, 2016, 07:49:59 PM
Peter Bondra remained in this area, can you believe that? He is sweet. I believe he remained here for his children since they would have to be uprooted if they moved back to where they came from or to some place else. The last I saw him was at our sons' tournaments. He often shows up as a guest coach at hockey camps or accepts invitations at schools to demonstrate hockey. I knew he would show up at alumni games for the Caps as well and probably still does.



He was the general manager of the Slovakia national team from 2007 to 2011, according to Wikipedia.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 21, 2016, 07:59:53 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Peter Bondra remained in this area, can you believe that? He is sweet. I believe he remained here for his children since they would have to be uprooted if they moved back to where they came from or to some place else. The last I saw him was at our sons' tournaments. He often shows up as a guest coach at hockey camps or accepts invitations at schools to demonstrate hockey. I knew he would show up at alumni games for the Caps as well and probably still does.



He was the general manager of the Slovakia national team from 2007 to 2011, according to Wikipedia.

Right on, he remained part of the community and the team. As I said, I liked that guy. A great shooter.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 21, 2016, 08:02:38 PM
I wish I saw him play. I only got interested in hockey once my boy played it. Before that, no interest whatsoever. I even got mocked when I'd ask, "Is it the fourth period yet?" "That was a touchdown?" :laugh3:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 21, 2016, 08:04:39 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I wish I saw him play. I only got interested in hockey once my boy played it. Before that, no interest whatsoever. I even got mocked when I'd ask, "Is it the fourth period yet?" "That was a touchdown?" :laugh3:

What, there isn't a fourth period.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 21, 2016, 08:08:07 PM
:laugh3:



What a contrast indeed from then and now. I remember asking the questions, "What's with this game?! Chasing around a puck in ice skates with a stick!? Sheesh! It's too fast for me! I can't keep up!"



Now, I hardly miss a Caps game. ac_dance
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 28, 2016, 10:00:22 PM
There will be no Canadian teams in the playoffs this year.

 :sad:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 28, 2016, 10:02:16 PM
:ohmy:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on March 28, 2016, 10:06:32 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":ohmy:

I heard it is has been more than four decades since the last time all Canadian teams were shut out of the playoffs.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 05, 2016, 09:12:24 PM
Beautiful goal! Woohoo! Perfection. Caps 3, Islanders 1
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 05, 2016, 09:12:38 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":ohmy:

I heard it is has been more than four decades since the last time all Canadian teams were shut out of the playoffs.


Sorry, Fash. Maybe next year.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 05, 2016, 09:45:40 PM
:mad:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 05, 2016, 09:48:35 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":mad:

Hey AA, last game ever at Edmonton's Rexall Place tonight I believe.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 05, 2016, 10:20:18 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":ohmy:

I heard it is has been more than four decades since the last time all Canadian teams were shut out of the playoffs.


Sorry, Fash. Maybe next year.

I had hope for a little while the Jets would get into the playoffs.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 06, 2016, 08:18:22 PM
Really? Oh goodbye to a place with memories.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 06, 2016, 08:19:19 PM
Quote from: "Herman"
I had hope for a little while the Jets would get into the playoffs.


I had no expectations that they would because they managed to be last place in the league.  :sad:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 07, 2016, 09:07:46 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"
Quote from: "Herman"
I had hope for a little while the Jets would get into the playoffs.


I had no expectations that they would because they managed to be last place in the league.  :sad:

The Jets finished dead last?



I thought it might have been the Oilers or possibly Montreal.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 07, 2016, 08:31:08 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
The Jets finished dead last?



I thought it might have been the Oilers or possibly Montreal.


Oh poop. I made a mistake, Fash. I was mistaking the Jets for the Oilers. You are right. It's the Oilers at the bottom but the Jets aren't too far from the bottom either.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: ELPHUPPHY on April 07, 2016, 09:25:56 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
The Jets finished dead last?



I thought it might have been the Oilers or possibly Montreal.


Oh poop. I made a mistake, Fash. I was mistaking the Jets for the Oilers. You are right. It's the Oilers at the bottom but the Jets aren't too far from the bottom either.


How bout those Red Wings? 26 years in a row in the playoffs.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 07, 2016, 09:49:30 PM
...and 4 Stanley Cup wins during that time...not bad...
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 07, 2016, 09:50:26 PM
Hated tonight's game. We got caught up, 3-3, but then lost in OT. :mad:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: ELPHUPPHY on April 07, 2016, 09:52:01 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"...and 4 Stanley Cup wins during that time...not bad...




Share and share alike, I guess.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 07, 2016, 09:55:00 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"...and 4 Stanley Cup wins during that time...not bad...

I thought it was three. Maybe you're right.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: ELPHUPPHY on April 07, 2016, 09:55:30 PM
Quote from: "Herman"
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"...and 4 Stanley Cup wins during that time...not bad...

I thought it was three. Maybe you're right.




4



I had to google it to be sure
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 07, 2016, 09:58:37 PM
1997

1998

2002

2008
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 07, 2016, 10:05:19 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"1997

1998

2002

2008

There you go, it was four.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 08, 2016, 12:25:15 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"1997

1998

2002

2008

Azhya knows hockey.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 08, 2016, 10:05:06 PM
ac_hithere



Oh thanks, Fash, although anyone can google that information really.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 08, 2016, 10:15:51 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"ac_hithere



Oh thanks, Fash, although anyone can google that information really.

That's true, but you have a real appreciation for the game.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 10, 2016, 08:43:25 PM
ac_hithere



Thanks, Fash.



Datsyuk is leaving the NHL after the playoffs. That's the end of an era right there.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: ELPHUPPHY on April 11, 2016, 08:22:27 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"ac_hithere



Thanks, Fash.



Datsyuk is leaving the NHL after the playoffs. That's the end of an era right there.




Indeed.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 11, 2016, 09:55:35 PM
He can retire with contentment. He has 2 Stanley Cups under his wing (2002 and 2008), which Alex Ovechkin, a fellow Russian, has yet to achieve.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 11, 2016, 09:58:30 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"He can retire with contentment. He has 2 Stanley Cups under his wing (2002 and 2008), which Alex Ovechkin, a fellow Russian, has yet to achieve.

Ovechkin had another 50 goal season.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 11, 2016, 10:01:54 PM
I know. He's just incredible. I hope he can retire with a Stanley Cup too when it's his time to leave.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 11, 2016, 10:07:58 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I know. He's just incredible. I hope he can retire with a Stanley Cup too when it's his time to leave.

If he thinks he can win a cup with the Caps, he will stay. When he knows he only has a couple of years left and he sees no hope for the Caps, he will request a trade.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 14, 2016, 09:44:26 PM
Give me a C! Give me an A! Give me a P! Give me an S! Who won tonight's first playoff game? CAPS! CAPS! CAPS! WOOHOO! :nhl_checking:



Goodnight, Flyers!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 14, 2016, 09:50:21 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Give me a C! Give me an A! Give me a P! Give me an S! Who won tonight's first playoff game? CAPS! CAPS! CAPS! WOOHOO! :nhl_checking:



Goodnight, Flyers!

Good for your team Azhya..



Pittsburgh won their series opener too.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 18, 2016, 10:05:47 PM
Thanks, Fash.



After tonight, the Caps lead the series over the Flyers 3-0. Tonight's score is 6-1 Caps. That's how you git 'er done, folks.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 18, 2016, 10:07:24 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Thanks, Fash.



After tonight, the Caps lead the series over the Flyers 3-0. Tonight's score is 6-1 Caps. That's how you git 'er done, folks.  :thumbup:

The Caps are destroying Philadelphia.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 19, 2016, 09:57:18 PM
It's past tense now..."destroyed."  ac_biggrin ...and we've lowered their morale. We are ready for the kill next time we meet. :thumbup:



The final blow. :laugh:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 20, 2016, 09:06:56 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"It's past tense now..."destroyed."  ac_biggrin ...and we've lowered their morale. We are ready for the kill next time we meet. :thumbup:



The final blow. :laugh:

Are the Flyers eliminated now Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 21, 2016, 07:51:20 PM
:t1929:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 21, 2016, 08:51:46 PM
Well, no team this first round is "sweeping" their opponent.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 21, 2016, 09:04:41 PM
Detroit could get eliminated tonight and Chicago too!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 21, 2016, 10:19:54 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola":t1929:

I'll take that as a no.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 22, 2016, 11:06:23 PM
The Flyers beat the Caps 2-zip. What is going on AA?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 23, 2016, 08:50:50 AM
I might have a response after my blood pressure stabilizes. :t1929:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 23, 2016, 09:18:48 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I might have a response after my blood pressure stabilizes. :t1929:

Philadelphia is making the series interesting.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 23, 2016, 08:33:46 PM
:dash1:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 23, 2016, 08:48:47 PM
When the Caps frustrate me, I look to the direction of the returning champs, the Blackhawks. They were nearly eliminated in the last game but Patrick Kane, the sonavagun, pulled off a sweet one.







...they are losing at this moment though...if they lose tonight, that's it for them.



 ac_dunno
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 23, 2016, 09:46:13 PM
Azhya, who do you predict will win the Stanley Cup besides Washington.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 23, 2016, 10:16:49 PM
Two teams come to mind, Fash, based on their playoffs performance.

1. Pittsburgh Penguins - they seem to be firing on all cylinders with big goals--high-powered offense--and eliminated the New York Rangers in 5 games; imagine scoring against the legendary Henrik Lundqvist?

2. San Jose Sharks - they eliminated the LA Kings in 5 games too and the Kings were good this season
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 23, 2016, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Two teams come to mind, Fash, based on their playoffs performance.

1. Pittsburgh Penguins - they seem to be firing on all cylinders with big goals--high-powered offense--and eliminated the New York Rangers in 5 games; imagine scoring against the legendary Henrik Lundqvist?

2. San Jose Sharks - they eliminated the LA Kings in 5 games too and the Kings were good this season

Pittsburgh and San Jose..



Thanks Azhya, I will be watching for them.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 24, 2016, 07:51:24 PM
Sorry, Philadelphia Cream Cheese. That's how it goes sometimes.  ac_hithere



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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on April 25, 2016, 08:30:12 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Sorry, Philadelphia Cream Cheese. That's how it goes sometimes.  ac_hithere



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Congratulations Azhya..



Who will Washington face now?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 25, 2016, 09:05:23 PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins, Fash.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on April 25, 2016, 09:28:06 PM
Hossa
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 02, 2016, 08:53:25 PM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 02, 2016, 10:29:37 PM
Pens and Caps were tied at one last time I checked.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 04, 2016, 09:56:16 PM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 05, 2016, 12:04:58 PM
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How is Washington doing Azhya.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 05, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 06, 2016, 10:54:08 AM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 08, 2016, 02:03:35 PM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 09, 2016, 11:52:31 AM
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Will and Carlton..



How is your team doing Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 09, 2016, 09:51:30 PM
Fash, their game on Saturday night was monumentally exciting! They took control and avoided elimination. Final score 3-1 Caps. The next game is tomorrow, Tuesday. Pittsburgh is still ahead in the series 3-2. If we win tomorrow night, we bring the game back to DC for a showdown for Game 7 later in the week. These are exciting days!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 10, 2016, 08:39:28 PM
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Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 11, 2016, 03:57:42 PM
Which team will you cheer for now Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 11, 2016, 07:26:56 PM
Dallas Stars of St. Louis Blues.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Mac N Cheese on May 13, 2016, 02:46:40 PM
LA is out too. ac_dance
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 13, 2016, 10:16:15 PM
'Cause I take pleasure in guttin' you boy...



Pittsburgh is getting killed by the Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts! Woohoo! :evilthoughts2:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 14, 2016, 12:05:02 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"'Cause I take pleasure in guttin' you boy...



Pittsburgh is getting killed by the Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts! Woohoo! :evilthoughts2:

That is a surprise.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 15, 2016, 08:19:23 PM
Crosby and Malkin are not scoring.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 15, 2016, 08:31:57 PM
That's right. They are coming up empty.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 15, 2016, 08:33:19 PM
...and Ovechkin did not waste time...he's already in Russia playing in the 2016 IIHF World Championship.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 16, 2016, 01:43:01 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"That's right. They are coming up empty.

The Bolts should advance.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 16, 2016, 07:20:14 PM
I'm counting on that. The puck drops in 40 minutes for this contest.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 16, 2016, 08:11:25 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I'm counting on that. The puck drops in 40 minutes for this contest.

You want Pittsburgh to lose Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 16, 2016, 08:29:25 PM
Uh huh...

 :evilthoughts2:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 16, 2016, 08:32:49 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Uh huh...

 :evilthoughts2:

I don't follow the NHL as closely as you do besides the Calgary Flames..



But, I like Sidney Crosby.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 21, 2016, 12:47:47 PM
Tampa leads their series with Pittsburgh three games to two now..



Azhya will like that.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: JOE on May 21, 2016, 12:58:24 PM
I saw a bit of the Tampa Pittsburgh game last night.

I was expecting to see some really fast wide open hockey

Instead, I was stunned to see how slow it seemed. They don't skate anymore, they hobble. It has the look and feel of NFL linebackers on skates.

Its not like the days of the old Montreal Canadians or Edmonton Oilers.

Todays NHL has become very sluggish. Too much trapping as well.



Ironically the ones who display the old pretty style of play now a la Gretzky are the International Womens Hockey. Wide open hockey, passing, great bursts of speed, nice skating, a grasp of the fundamentals. Womens hockey today is what NHL hockey was like 20-30 years ago. I suppose that era is long gone never to return. Oh well.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 22, 2016, 01:53:21 PM
Spoken like a true non-hockey fan. The game is faster than ever before. Players are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever.



This article proves it: http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/nhl-players-keep-getting-faster-stronger-and-more-skilled-how-far-can-hockey-evolution-go/
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: JOE on May 22, 2016, 04:39:23 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Spoken like a true non-hockey fan. The game is faster than ever before. Players are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever.



This article proves it: http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/nhl-players-keep-getting-faster-stronger-and-more-skilled-how-far-can-hockey-evolution-go/


Well, if you say so, Asia.



Here's an article from the conservative daily, the Toronto Sun which suggests otherwise:



http://www.torontosun.com/2015/12/06/stifling-play-making-nhl-hard-to-watch



It echoes what I and many others have thought about the game for a long time.



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Quote[size=85]Players pile up in front of goaltender Garret Sparks during the Maple Leafs-St. Louis Blues game on Saturday night.

Goal production is down to 2.65 goals per game this season.[/size] (The Associated Press)


QuoteTORONTO — - I almost feel like a traitor writing this.



But the truth is, the last few years, it has been increasingly difficult to sit through an NHL game — and this from a guy who grew up playing and loving the sport.



There's something about the NHL game that turns me off now. Hockey people talk about how the skill level has never been higher. And they're right. But that's part of the problem — all these big, fast-skating players, and the fact that they're all playing suffocating, tight checking systems, have choked out space and time and with it offence and creativity. There's no room for dashing offensive play anymore. Why do you think 4-on-4 hockey is so exciting? Because there is room to create. There's room to skate.



Not only is goal production down this year (2.65 goals per game), the types of goals we see are often less than spectacular. The idea now seems to be just try to get the puck towards the net and hope for a deflection or a rebound. But even getting shots on goal is increasingly difficult with 10 big guys crowding the defensive zone and wingers diving at shots. So many shots and passes are blocked now, it's maddening.



Wayne Gretzky suggested in a piece by our Mike Zeisberger this week that perhaps the NHL should look into new posts that deflect pucks into the net as way of bumping up goal production in league. Not a bad idea, but to me the problem with the NHL now goes beyond just a lack of goals, though the league is seeing the fewest goals scored per game since 2001-02. It's a flow problem. The play gets bottled up in the neutral zone. Dump and chase has been around forever but now it seems one of the few options to create any offence.



You know what I find particularly disheartening? Seeing all these incredibly talented junior players come into the league, just knowing that their skill and creativity once they get into the NHL will be smothered.



I realize there are those who will argue that I'm wrong, that the game is better than ever. There's no denying the players are bigger, stronger, faster, but that doesn't translate into a better game. Is there a professional league anywhere in the world that agonizes over ways to improve the game as much as the NHL does? Is there a league with so many struggling franchises, season after season, as the NHL? Hands up all of you sick and tired of hearing about how the Coyotes, Hurricanes, Panthers, etc., have money and attendance problems. I don't understand how the NHL expects to attract new fans — people who didn't grow up with the game — with this brand of hockey. You actually think hockey is going to be a hit in Las Vegas? Ridiculous. It's just another cash grab (expansion fees) by NHL owners. Short-term gain for long-term problems.



I wish I had the answers on how to make NHL hockey more exciting, but short of widening the ice, I don't. But when you see the flow and flash of 4-on-4 play, you have to think that more room on the ice is the key.



Steve Simmons suggested in his Sunday column that perhaps the NHL should consider going to 4-on-4 for regulation time and 3-on-3 in OT, adding that likely will never happen. Too bad.



I've never bought into the argument that widening the ice a few feet on each side is something that can't be done. Sure you lose a couple of rows of expensive seats on each side, but if it improves the game isn't that better in the long run? There's the argument that widening the ice won't add anything, pointing out that European and international hockey can be just as boring.



And of course there's the argument making the ice bigger will take out hitting. I don't buy that either. That might be the case in Europe, but hitting in the NHL will always be there — unless the new breed of hockey people succeed in turning the game into basketball on ice with precious little contact.



Fighting is also largely diminished, which is an argument for another day. Personally, I believe fighting is exciting at the NHL level. Certainly not in kids' hockey, but NHL players know what they're getting into. As kids, if the Big Bad Bruins or the Broad Street Bullies were coming into town, we'd all get pumped up about the game and debate who on the Leafs was going to stand up to Stan Jonathan or Dave Schultz. I guess these days kids are supposed to get excited over whether the Leafs are going to go with James Reimer or Jonathan Bernier in net.



There are exceptions of course. There are still some great games. But too often NHL games get bogged down into two teams scrambling to find space and open lanes to the net. And it gets repetitive and boring.



I like hard-hitting hockey but I also like dash and flash and creativity, which we don't seem to get very much in NHL hockey anymore. Now I know why Don Cherry talks about how much he loves watching minor midget games.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 22, 2016, 07:07:30 PM
None of that is true. I don't buy it at all.



Criticisms of the game of hockey is futile, in my opinion. When your team never does well, it's natural to become bitter and look for things to complain about. Hockey does not need critics. It's doing just fine and will always be a fun sport for players, coaches, and fans alike. It has become faster than ever before.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: JOE on May 22, 2016, 07:37:21 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"None of that is true. I don't buy it at all.



Criticisms of the game of hockey is futile, in my opinion. When your team never does well, it's natural to become bitter and look for things to complain about.


....thing is, I don't have a 'favorite team' anymore, Asia. And I've never identified with the Vancouver Canucks. Other than some great Russians who once played for them, they are usually a boring team to watch. If it came down to supporting a favorite, the Edmonton Oilers might come as close to fitting that bill.



Its mostly blech faceless generic cardboard type players and games I see these days. It has no creativity or imagination anymore.



I only wish a really great player like Bobby Orr or Wayne Gretzky would come along and transform the game again. And I don't even care where they come from or which team they're on. Could be Russian, Czech, American, whatever. Remember those great Russian, Czech players who came out of the Iron Curtain? They were wonderful. For that matter so was American Pat Lafontaine. Skilled, fast, innovative and exciting to watch. They really elevated the game to a higher level and made it fun to watch.



There is something which is missing from today's game.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 22, 2016, 07:58:47 PM
No there isn't anything missing with the game. It is just as fun to watch today. I'm sorry you are stuck in the past. Switch to baseball.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 23, 2016, 09:52:49 AM
Azhya, what are your feelings about four on four hockey?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 24, 2016, 09:56:16 PM
Good question, Fash. As a spectator, it does not matter to me. 3-3, 4-4, as long as it's fun. However, to my hockey player who has speed, he claims it would be nice. There would be more space to work with and less meat, pads, and sticks on the ice. Probably less ricocheting of the puck on shin and elbow pads.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 26, 2016, 07:14:57 AM
I asked the opinion of a hockey player.



AA: Son, what do you think of these complainers who think that hockey is no longer as exciting today as they claim it used to be, and that the NHL should adjust to 4 on 4 games?

Hockey Player: They're idiots. That's not how the game is played. Those complainers are usually the ones who never played hockey. We hockey players don't see it that way at all. Who are these idiots you speak to?

AA: Um, well, er, ah, hm...



Sorry but that's the opinion of a hockey player. Though not a pro, still a hockey player who loves the game and how it's played.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on May 26, 2016, 08:49:35 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Good question, Fash. As a spectator, it does not matter to me. 3-3, 4-4, as long as it's fun. However, to my hockey player who has speed, he claims it would be nice. There would be more space to work with and less meat, pads, and sticks on the ice. Probably less ricocheting of the puck on shin and elbow pads.

The players would probably like it, but it would mean fewer jobs for players.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on May 31, 2016, 11:35:17 PM
Good game last night.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 01, 2016, 12:17:02 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Good game last night.

Pittsburgh is three wins away from a cup.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 01, 2016, 09:44:54 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Good game last night.

Are you cheering for Pittsburgh or San Jose Azhya?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 05, 2016, 09:59:29 PM
Great game last night, Fash. That's what I call a good hockey game. I'm not a Penguins or a Sharks fan so may the best team win.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 06, 2016, 08:18:08 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Great game last night, Fash. That's what I call a good hockey game. I'm not a Penguins or a Sharks fan so may the best team win.

I don't know where the series stands right now Azhya.

 ac_dunno
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 06, 2016, 08:45:26 PM
Tonight is Game 4, Fash. The first two games were in Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh won those 2 games. Well, on game 3 in San Jose, the Sharks won so the Penguins are ahead 2 games to 1 game for the Sharks. If the Sharks win tonight in San Jose, they will be tied.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 06, 2016, 10:31:55 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Tonight is Game 4, Fash. The first two games were in Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh won those 2 games. Well, on game 3 in San Jose, the Sharks won so the Penguins are ahead 2 games to 1 game for the Sharks. If the Sharks win tonight in San Jose, they will be tied.

Thanks Azhya..



I like Sydney Crosby, so go Pittsburgh.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 07, 2016, 07:36:59 AM
Pittsburgh took a commanding three games to one lead last night.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: JOE on June 07, 2016, 01:18:10 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"Pittsburgh took a commanding three games to one lead last night.


San Jose is too slow for Pittsburgh.



TB was good enough to keep up with the Penguins, but not SJ.



Real final was the last series between TB and Pitt
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 08, 2016, 09:02:31 PM
I agree. Pittsburgh appears to be the more solid team but I always like to see an upset. The Sharks could still pull it off.



I'm already having withdrawals. I like a hockey game nightly but no games tonight. :sad:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 09, 2016, 04:23:30 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I agree. Pittsburgh appears to be the more solid team but I always like to see an upset. The Sharks could still pull it off.



I'm already having withdrawals. I like a hockey game nightly but no games tonight. :sad:

I am going to watch the game tonight. I hope Pittsburgh wins the cup tonight on home ice.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 09, 2016, 08:11:40 PM
I have a selfish reason for not wanting it to end tonight. I still want to watch more hockey games.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 09, 2016, 09:12:57 PM
Sweet game! That's what I call a great hockey game! Not a score of 5 to 1 or 4 to 2 but tied at 2 and then the underdog just scored, woohoo!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 10, 2016, 10:57:51 AM
I watched the game last night. San Jose goalie, Martin Jones won the game for the Sharks.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 10, 2016, 03:15:11 PM
Quote from: "seoulbro"I watched the game last night. San Jose goalie, Martin Jones won the game for the Sharks.

He sure did.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 11, 2016, 04:11:11 PM
That's what's called "championship goaltending."
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 12, 2016, 02:23:51 PM
Tonight at 8 EDT could be the end of the Stanley Cup finals.  :sad:
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2016, 02:32:44 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"Tonight at 8 EDT could be the end of the Stanley Cup finals.  :sad:

This is game 6 right?
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 12, 2016, 02:36:05 PM
Yes, it is, Shen. It's going to be in San Jose's SAP Center--The Shark Tank.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2016, 11:26:18 PM
Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins who defeated San Jose 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup..



Sydney Crosby won the Conn Smythe trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: JOE on June 12, 2016, 11:35:36 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins who defeated San Jose 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup..



Sydney Crosby won the Conn Smythe trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs.


 Other than the TB Pitt series, the playoffs were a rather dull affair.



Still, I respect Sydney Crosby because at least he wins the big games and earns his keep.  However, he makes a case for slashing the salaries of underperforming players whose teams don't go far in the playoffs or don't make it all.



Hockey should adopt a model for incentive based salaries like golf or tennis, where the players only make as much as how often they win.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 13, 2016, 09:21:00 PM
The better team did win. I did not see an upset this time. Oh well. Next time maybe.



It's better to win the cup at your home rink. While the Penguins were celebrating, the stadium was almost half empty. Fans of their opponents cleared out fast it seems. Aw.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 13, 2016, 09:28:58 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"The better team did win. I did not see an upset this time. Oh well. Next time maybe.



It's better to win the cup at your home rink. While the Penguins were celebrating, the stadium was almost half empty. Fans of their opponents cleared out fast it seems. Aw.

I wanted the Pens to win it in game 5 too. But, it wasn't meant to be.
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on June 18, 2016, 10:35:35 AM
I love it! Seely Booth of Bones playing hockey in a "Bones" episode with none other than the one and only Jeremy Roenick or JR! Woohoo!
Title: Re: 2015-2016 Hockey Season
Post by: Anonymous on June 18, 2016, 01:05:05 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I love it! Seely Booth of Bones playing hockey in a "Bones" episode with none other than the one and only Jeremy Roenick or JR! Woohoo!




 :thumbup:
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